Thea Bowman
Teacher and musician
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Mary Thea Bowman, FSPA was a Black Catholic religious sister, teacher, musician, liturgist and scholar who made major contributions to the ministry of the Catholic Church toward African Americans. Wikipedia
Born: December 29, 1937, Yazoo City, MS
Died: March 30, 1990 (age 52 years), Canton, MS
Education: Viterbo University, Boston College, and The Catholic University of America
Awards: Laetare Medal
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