Aug 30, 1923 – Jan 9, 2019 (Age 95)
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. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
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.
Minister Anthony Smith, Sr.
October 23, 2023 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Bishop I never met you, but you were quite a leader in the Catholic Church.
REST IN PEACE
BLESSINGS
Jean Waites-Howard
May 13, 2019 | Norristown, PA | Acquaintance
Matthew McGuire
March 22, 2019 | Cheshire, CT
I will miss my cousin dearly. We was a wonderful person and he loved his family and community.
Velma Howze
February 07, 2019 | Katy, TX
Valenda Newell
February 04, 2019 | Indianapolis, IN
Deepest sympathy to the family.
February 04, 2019
Rest in Peace.
James M. Torbik
January 30, 2019 | Kingston, PA
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
ELDER JOE COLSON, JR AND FAMILY
January 28, 2019 | TALLAHASSEE, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathy 1 Thessalonians 5:17. "Pray constantly. "
January 28, 2019