Thousands of mourners braved sub-freezing temperatures in West Baltimore on Monday to say farewell to an infantry lieutenant turned Roman Catholic priest, remembered as a father, peace activist and prisoner of conscience. For a fitting appreciation of the life and legacy of legendary social justice activist Philip Berrigan, check out this moving tribute by James Carroll from yesterday's Boston Globe.
Peter Rothberg
Thousands of mourners braved sub-freezing temperatures in West Baltimore on Monday to say farewell to an infantry lieutenant turned Roman Catholic priest, remembered as a father, peace activist and prisoner of conscience. For a fitting appreciation of the life and legacy of legendary social justice activist Philip Berrigan, check out this moving tribute by James Carroll from yesterday’s Boston Globe.
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