George Clements
American Roman Catholic priest
Died when: 87 years 303 days (1053 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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George Harold Clements (January 26, 1932 – November 25, 2019) was a Black Catholic priest who, in 1981, became the first Catholic priest in the Chicago area to adopt a child.
He was also instrumental in the Black Catholic Movement, which sought to establish African-American culture in the liturgical and organizational life of the Catholic Church.
In June 1969, Clements became the second Black Catholic pastor in Chicago, and was well known for his involvement in civil rights activities from that point onward.
He was accused of sexual abuse in 2019, and was partially cleared that same year, shortly before his death.
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