Month: January 2026
Annual Scholarship Dinner to Honor Wilton Cardinal Gregory
Save the date for our 2026 Annual Scholarship Dinner where Wilton Cardinal Gregory will be honored and serve as the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the dinner support scholarships for our Scholars and other needs to ensure they can pursue a college degree without obstacles. Join us on April 30, 2026, at Duquesne University. You Read More…
Where Roses Grow: Reflections on Hope, Mentorship, and Our Scholars
I recently had the privilege of attending an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Arrupe College, one of the Catholic colleges and universities that sponsors our Scholars. The evening featured Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade, a nationally recognized educator and thought leader whose work has shaped conversations around equity, justice, and what it Read More…
Path to sainthood filled with reams of details
As Black Catholic History Month concludes, Mary Woodward of the Mississippi Catholic shares an inside look at the work underway in Sister Thea Bowman’s cause for canonization. The diocesan phase is nearing completion, with teams carefully formatting thousands of pages, verifying sources, and transcribing interviews in preparation for sending the official Acts to Read More…
Delfish ‘26 Reflects on Growth, Faith, and Giving Back at Boston College
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, with Caribbean roots on her father’s side, N’dea Delfish brings both cultural pride and academic excellence to her studies at Boston College. A graduate of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, N’dea continues to embody the values of faith, perseverance, and service that guided her early Read More…
From Cristo Rey to the Steelers: A Scholar’s Journey of Growth and Gratitude
“Coming in, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted from college.” While Saint Vincent College junior Enelson Jules ’27, a Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation Scholar, may have arrived on campus unsure of his direction, he quickly made his mark through faith, creativity, and initiative. A graduate of Read More…
Supporting Scholars’ Growth in Faith and Learning at Saint Vincent College
Earlier this month, I visited the campus of Saint Vincent College to meet with four of our Sister Thea Bowman Scholars and members of the campus community who play an important role in their success. These visits are among the most rewarding parts of my work as they provide opportunities to listen, Read More…
University of Chicago Charter: Woodlawn Campus Graduate Rover Awarded Scholarship to Attend Arrupe College of Loyola University
The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation announces that Malena Rover, a 2025 graduate of the University of Chicago Charter: Woodlawn Campus, as one of its 2025 scholarship recipients. Calhoun is attending Arrupe College of Loyola University this fall, where she is majoring in biology. Her career goal is Read More…
Sister Thea Bowman Foundation Awards Sto-Rox Jr/Sr High School Graduate Simmons Scholarship to attend Duquesne
The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation is proud to announce its newest Scholar, Cor’Dae Simmons, a standout student from Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School who is attending Duquesne University to study cybersecurity. His career goal is to establish a business that provides security checks to protect clients from fraud Read More…
Sister Thea Bowman Foundation Awards Nazareth Prep Graduate Calhoun Scholarship to attend Duquesne
The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation announces that Ja’Sherra Calhoun, a 2025 graduate of Nazareth Prep, as as one of its 2025 scholarship recipients. Calhoun is attending Duquesne University this fall where she is studying study psychology and will pursue a career in law. Her goal is to Read More…
Cumberland, RI Student Awarded a Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation Scholarship to Attend The College of the Holy Cross
The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation is proud to announce Bronte Terry, a graduate of Blackstone Valley Prep High School, as one of its 2025 scholarship recipients. Terry will attend The College of the Holy Cross this fall and pursue a degree in neuroscience and psychology, with a Read More…