Sister Thea Bowman’s concept of “Cosmic Spirituality” recognizes the splendid diversity of all creation.
Michael Howard: Embracing Black Catholics with ‘Cosmic Spirituality’
Catholics ‘must act’ for racial justice to honor MLK, says USCCB president
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio referred in his statement to the call to action from Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, one of six Black Catholic women and men proposed for sainthood.
Loyola University Maryland removes Flannery O’Connor’s name from hall
Jesuit Father Brian Linnane, the university’s president, said it was a difficult decision and that the issue of O’Connor and race is very nuanced.
Bishops give go-ahead to diocese’s Sister Thea Bowman sainthood effort
The U.S. bishops gave their assent to the canonization effort launched for Sister Thea Bowman by the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi.
Bishops to consider endorsing sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman
The U.S. bishops will consider endorsing the sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman, the granddaughter of slaves and the only African-American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who transcended racism to leave a lasting mark on Catholic life in the United States in the late 20th century.