James Vizzard, S.J., was once recognized as “one of the most outspoken Catholic promoters of migrant issues” after the Second World War for his work with farmworkers—both with Cesar Chavez in California and nationally.
James T. Keane
James T. Keane is a Senior Editor at America.
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Kilian McDonnell, a Benedictine monk whose life’s work was Christian unity
Alongside his ecumenical work, McDonnell was devoted to the charismatic movement in the Catholic Church, and served for two decades as a consultant to the U.S. bishops’ on the charismatic renewal.
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The Big Bang was the brainchild of a Catholic priest
A Belgian priest came up with the Big Bang almost a century ago—but he also wanted to keep science and faith as separate as possible.
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Will we stand up when we’re put to the test?
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by James T. Keane
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Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire ‘The Studio’ is (mostly) worth the hype
“The Studio,” Seth Rogen’s new creation for Apple TV that has garnered 23 Emmy nominations in its inaugural season, gives us a new version of affable stoner-next-door.
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‘Justice, not vengeance’: The life and ministry of Jesuit José María Tojeira
José María Tojeira, S.J., is remembered as a person of profound faith, courage, and conviction, someone who devoted his life to championing human rights, justice, and the dignity of the poor and oppressed.
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Bernard Lonergan: The (second) English-speaking Doctor of the Church?
The key to the mystery of Bernard Lonergan’s appeal may be that he has helped so many move toward a greater understanding of themselves, the universe and God.
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The Jesuit from Queens who fell in love with Africa: RIP Patrick Ryan, S.J.
An important figure in interfaith dialogue in the church and the holder of the Laurence J. McGinley Chair in Religion and Society at Fordham for a number of years, Pat nevertheless always identified himself first as a missionary rather than a scholar.
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Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead’s reluctant spiritual ministry
Jerry Garcia might not strike one as the most likely of priests…but to his fans and generations of listeners, he was indeed an oracle and a prophet.
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Remember where you came from
A Reflection for Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by James T. Keane