It‘s been nearly 30 years since Sr. Thea Bowman famous- ly declared to a gathering of the U.S. Catholic bishops that her “Black self,” with all the Black songs, dances, and traditions she’d imbibed ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman laid to rest here in Memphis is one of only a handful of African Americans on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church. As FOX13 celebrates Black History Month, we share ...

One of Sister Thea Bowman’s favorite songs was “This Little Light of Mine,” and her candle continues to glow for those she inspired — 25 years after her death to breast cancer at the age of 52. The ...

Bishop Joseph Kopacz of the Diocese of Jackson held a special celebration on Saturday, honoring the life and legacy of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman. The event featured the installation and ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Kenneth Nance Jr. has been appointed principal of Sister Thea ...