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In the final months of her life, Sister Thea Bowman heard the whispers.
She appreciated the hugs that lingered longer as believers promised to keep praying that she would win her battle with cancer. She saw the warm glances, containing a touch of awe, as Catholics — especially Black Catholics — quietly discussed whether Rome would someday recognize her as St. Thea of Mississippi.
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Xavier University in Louisiana has shared the funeral schedule for Dr. Norman C. Francis.
Monday, March 2 at the Convocation Center
Lying in State and Viewing, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitation, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Program, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Livestream is available here: https://vimeo.com/event/5506695
Tuesday, March 3 (Seating is extremely limited), St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans
Visitation, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Remembrance, 9:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass, 10 a.m.
Livestream is available here: https://boxcast.tv/view/dr-norman-francis-funeral-mass-cpnpvzles7ionxsnzax1
Sunday, March 1, 6 p.m. via Zoom
Virtual Rosary
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations
RSVP here: https://xulaalumni.wufoo.com/forms/m1yyu1fo1uqym2g/
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By Martial Kawunde | Catholic Standard
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Mass to Commemorate Black History Month celebrated on Feb. 21 at St. Joseph Church in Largo, Maryland, brought together five choirs, hundreds of faithful from across the archdiocese, and a homily that gave the congregation a new way to hear three letters that have been the center of discussion recently.
Entering St. Joseph Church, one could feel the energy bustling as congregation members and volunteers got ready for praise and worship music before Mass. The crowd was dressed in a mix of traditional church attire and African dress with dashikis and bright fabric spread throughout the pews.
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