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Born in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 26, 1932, Clements had by the age of 12 decided to become a priest. | Born in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 26, 1932, Clements had by the age of 12 decided to become a priest. | ||
| − | Since Father Clements’ 1957 ordination in his hometown of Chicago, he has tackled social justice issues, beginning with the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In 1981, he Clements gained public attention when he became the first Roman Catholic priest to adopt a child. | + | Since Father Clements’ 1957 ordination in his hometown of Chicago, he has tackled social justice issues, beginning with the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In 1981, he Clements gained public attention when he became the first Roman Catholic priest to [[adopt]] a child. |
| − | That adoption was the catalyst for the foundation of an adoption program called “One Church One Child.” Operating in 32 states, the program has placed some 170,000 children in homes over the last 24 years. Altogether, Father Clements has adopted four sons. | + | That [[adoption]] was the catalyst for the foundation of an [[adoption]] program called “One Church One Child.” Operating in 32 states, the program has placed some 170,000 children in homes over the last 24 years. Altogether, Father Clements has [[adopted]] four sons. |
[[Category: Adoptive Parents]] | [[Category: Adoptive Parents]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Adoption Celebrities]] | ||
Revision as of 16:30, 2 April 2014
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Biography
1932 -
Minister
U.S. religious leader and social activist, Father George Clements, is an African American Catholic priest of national renown. He made headlines fighting against the ailments of modern society such as drug addiction, crime, racial discrimination, and inadequate childcare.
Born in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 26, 1932, Clements had by the age of 12 decided to become a priest.
Since Father Clements’ 1957 ordination in his hometown of Chicago, he has tackled social justice issues, beginning with the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In 1981, he Clements gained public attention when he became the first Roman Catholic priest to adopt a child.
That adoption was the catalyst for the foundation of an adoption program called “One Church One Child.” Operating in 32 states, the program has placed some 170,000 children in homes over the last 24 years. Altogether, Father Clements has adopted four sons.