Franciscan Spirit

Fear is a universal—perhaps even essential—human condition. Denying it is no solution.

Sister Thea Bowman was a source of light in an often dark world.

In her short life, Sister Thea encouraged the bishops to be one with their people and addressed the high walls of separation that exist in the Church.

Sister Thea Bowman teaches us to let our little light shine, wherever we go.

St. Thea Bowman? Yes! She is a saint urgently needed in this country as Americans of every color struggle to tell their stories, understand each other’s pain, and find healing.

Sister Thea's work illuminated the extraordinary variety to be found in global Catholicism and the many ways to mix rich cultural heritages with robust faith.