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Servant of God

Bertha Bowman (Thea)

Religious Sister
Type of Cause
Heroic Virtues
birtH – Death
12/29/1937 - 3/30/1990
Birth Location
Yazoo City, Mississippi
Region of Country
Southeast
State or territory
Mississippi
Name of Guild or Sponsoring Organization
Guild
Diocese leading cause
Jackson
Location of Shrine or Burial
Feast day
N/A
Email info for cause or shrine
Address for cause or shrine
Sister Thea Bowman Cause for Canonization 237 E. Amite Street Jackson, MS 39201
Date Declared
Servant of God
06/01/2018
Date positio
Approved
Date Declared
VEnerable
1st set of miracles approveD
or Decree of Martyrom
or Offer of Life
DatE
Beatified
2nd set of miracles
Approved
DatE
Canonized
Biography

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Prayer for Beatification or Canonization or intercession

          Ever loving God, who by your infinite goodness inflamed the heart of your servant and religious, Sister Thea Bowman with an ardent love for you and the People of God; a love expressed through her indomitable spirit, deep and abiding faith, dedicated teaching, exuberant singing, and unwavering witnessing of the joy of the Gospel.  

          Her prophetic witness continues to inspire us to share the Good News with those whom we encounter; most especially the poor, oppressed, and marginalized. May Sister Thea’s life and legacy compel us to walk together, to pray together, and to remain together as missionary disciples ushering in the new evangelization for the Church we love.  

          Gracious God imbue us with the grace and perseverance that you gave your servant, Sister Thea. For in turbulent times of racial injustice, she sought equity, peace, and reconciliation. In times of intolerance and ignorance, she brought wisdom, awareness, unity, and charity. In times of pain, sickness, and suffering, she taught us how to live fully until called home to the land of promise. If it be your Will, O God, glorify our beloved Sister Thea, by granting the favor I now request through her intercession (mention your request), so that all may know of her goodness and holiness and may imitate her love for You and Your Church.

          We ask this through Your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ.

          Amen.

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