Bishop Joseph Howze

1923 - 2019

Bishop Joseph Howze

1923 - 2019

BORN

1923

DIED

2019

Bishop Joseph Howze Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 23, 2019.
Bishop Joseph Howze (1923 – 2019) was the first African-American bishop in the 20th century to head a Roman Catholic diocese in the United States, selected to head the diocese in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1977. In the 1960s, the bishop led and integrated an all-white parish in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bishop Howze had the honor of introducing Pope Paul II at a church meeting at the Superdome in New Orleans.

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October 23, 2023

Minister Anthony Smith, Sr. posted to the memorial.

May 13, 2019

Jean Waites-Howard posted to the memorial.

February 7, 2019

Velma Howze posted to the memorial.

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Minister Anthony Smith, Sr.

October 23, 2023

I met Bishop Howze when I worked in Biloxi. He was always a kind, thoughtful and a very caring man. Bishop Howze overcome a lot of adversity during his formative years and went on the achieve much but always he remained humble. That he will rest in Peace is my prayer.

Jean Waites-Howard

May 13, 2019

Bishop I never met you, but you were quite a leader in the Catholic Church.
REST IN PEACE
BLESSINGS

Velma Howze

February 7, 2019

I will miss my cousin dearly. We was a wonderful person and he loved his family and community.

February 4, 2019

Deepest sympathy to the family.

James M. Torbik

January 30, 2019

Rest in Peace.

ELDER JOE COLSON, JR AND FAMILY

January 28, 2019

PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!

January 28, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathy 1 Thessalonians 5:17. "Pray constantly. "

January 28, 2019

My condolences to you family, May God give you power beyond what is normal to help you endure. 2Corinthians 4:7

January 27, 2019

My condolences to the family.

Glen James Hausfeld

January 27, 2019

Peace.

Alishia

January 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 26, 2019

Extending my sympathy to family and friends and pray their hearts be made firm in God's promise of extending his hand to comfort and strengthen them to face the coning days and weeks ahead.

January 26, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

LUE HAGAN

January 25, 2019

THE HAGANS OF SHIVELY, KENTUCKY

M.S

January 25, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Howze family and friends, during this most difficult time in your lives. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved to you. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who die are precious in his eyes.-Psalms 116:15. Know that prayers are being said in your behalf.

January 25, 2019

Condolences to the family.

Sheila

January 25, 2019

May the angels lead you into paradise.

Scott Chamberland

January 25, 2019

Rest in Peace

Stacy

January 24, 2019

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

norb schott

January 24, 2019

ETERNAL REST UNTO HIM O LORD
MAY HE REST IN PEACE

NORB schott

January 24, 2019

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO YOUR FAITHFUL PRIEST AND BISHOP. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!

January 24, 2019

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family . May the true God comfort your broken hearts. For Psalms 50:15 says call and He will deliver in the day of distress.

R.

January 24, 2019

To The Family Of Bishop Joseph Howze
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and grant you peace now and in the days ahead.

January 24, 2019

So very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to your family in this time of sorrow,losing a loved one in death is like no other pain. May God's promise of escape from death in the future sustain the family in this time of grief Psalms 68:20.

Sally

January 24, 2019

We will see Mr Howze again in paradise if it's God's will where we all will be taught by Almighty God,John 6:45. May He be with the family and friends to give them strength and comfort at this very difficult time, John 17:3. God love you.

Sue

January 24, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ann Stokman

January 24, 2019

Sorry to hear of the loss

January 23, 2019

My condolences to the family. May God grant you strength during this difficult time.

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October 23, 2023

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