Sr. Thea Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, during a talk she gave at St. Augustine Church in Washington in 1986 (CNS/Catholic Standard/Michael Hoyt)

Sr. Thea Bowman is a prophetic witness, priest tells Catholic University event

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Feb 28, 2022

"At this moment in our church and in our country's history, we need to hear the wisdom and the insights of Sister Thea, perhaps more than ever. Her words, her example, her call to family and holiness is deeply needed in the Church and even more desperately needed in the country."

Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory greets Mary Nathan, a resident of the Little Sisters' Jeanne Jugan Residence in Washington, after celebrating Mass on Aug. 14 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Little Sisters of the Poor in the nation's capital.

Little Sisters mark 150 years of loving care of elderly poor in Washington

Aug 20, 2021

Washington's archbishop praised the Little Sisters as examples of Jesus' teaching, that "those who listen to God's word and try to live by that word are dear to the heart of Christ."

Outreach to migrants gives nun 'hope in humanity'

Nov 30, 2018

Sr. Norma Pimentel's caring outreach to immigrants on the U.S./Mexico border earned her the praise of Pope Francis in 2015 during an ABC-TV virtual town hall meeting with the pontiff.