Thea Bowman: A Story of Triumph

06/11/2025

Are you attending the American Library Association (ALA) Annual convention in Philadelphia this summer? Please find Thea's story in Booth 1547, staffed by friendly members of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Get a book preview in the June 2025 issue of the Library Journal, too!

03/13/2025

To commemorate S. Thea Bowman's legacy and path to sainthood, The Catholic University of America is sponsoring a conference in her honor. Her contributions to the Church at large and to the Washington DC area will be celebrated, along with great music of course! The conference coincides with the 35th anniversary of Thea's homegoing. Thea graduated from The Catholic University in 1972:

Located in Washington, D.C., The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church, founded by the U.S. bishops and the pope, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, Catholic Un...

12/22/2024

Why write a biography about Dr. Thea Bowman, FSPA? This Youtube.com video will explain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xugzo1Csv4U Please give it a thumbs up so we know you have visited.

When Mary Verrill first met Thea Bowman during a literature class that Bowman taught at Viterbo University, the relationship changed her life forever. And sh...

12/21/2024

Today, Dec. 21, a statue of Thea Bowman will be unveiled in Jackson, MS, same statue as previously reported on this webpage. Would have loved to be there and for the reception that followed. Am sure Thea would humbly and fully enjoy this tribute to her teaching and life stories, along with the celebration that followed.

10/24/2024

10/24/2024

Bringing Thea's story to the Louisville Book Festival (https://www.louisvillebookfestival.com/) this month was an incredible experience! Favorite day was Friday, when busloads of teachers and students arrived to explore books and go home with books, too! Over the two days, this nonprofit distributed about 10,000 books to inspire a love of reading to children and teens. This book, Thea Bowman: A Story of Triumph, was among the books donated to local libraries.

10/24/2024

Many thanks and appreciation to a reviewer on Amazon.com for capturing the essence of the Thea's story: Thea's love of life and the joy she shared with others. Please take a look: https://www.amazon.com/Thea-Bowman-Mary-G-Verrill/dp/1634894774/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M9PRT23IUSAM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4ZzA5ETujTeYkNm-UtQ62efahWBQTo6KH9XwRawruEc50jr2WavsHLwb2BT_BhuJ.u-QSsjLLj3yQo7fIkR2e-E_4oM3uQNIDl-C4_oHhjsM&dib_tag=se&keywords=thea+bowman+a+story+of+triumph&qid=1729729362&sprefix=tHEA+bOWMAN%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1

Thea Bowman: A Story of Triumph

10/17/2024

Mary G. Verrill, author of Thea Bowman: A Story of Triumph, is attending the Louisville Book Festival, October 18-19. The Festival's goal is to increase a love of reading, offer more accessibility to books for children and teens, and to eliminate "book deserts". This link describes the sponsors, activities and schedule. Enjoy!

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10/16/2024

Why does it take so long to be named a saint, like what is happening with the cause of Thea Bowman? Mary Woodward, of the Diocese of Jackson, explains in this article from Mississippi Catholic:

From the ArchivesBy Mary Woodward As September rolls in upon us and schools are now in full swing, our diocesan director of Catholic Schools, Karla Luke, asked for an update on the canonization process of Sister Thea Bowman, she could … Continue reading →

05/08/2024

An award for the book Thea Bowman: A Story of Triumph has arrived from the Winter 2024 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards in the INSPIRATIONAL category. Thea's story is truly inspirational for young people, old people, all people! More info. here:

2023 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners. NABE member books.

05/05/2024

A beautiful new mural of future saint Thea Bowman, by a student artist! Sharing the story here: https://www.facebook.com/srtheabowmancanonization/posts/286354825603921

04/07/2024

Here is an excellent recommendation, with super accurate blurb, about the book Thea Bowman: A Story of Triumph. Great idea to get teens interested in nonfiction at their school:

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