G. Simon Harak
| The Reverend G. Simon Harak SJ | |
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| Born | April 15, 1948 Derby, Connecticut, US |
| Died | November 3, 2019 (aged 71)[1] |
| Alma mater | Fairfield University Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley University of Notre Dame |
| Occupations | Jesuit priest theologian peace activist author |
| Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholicism) |
| Church | Latin Church |
G. Simon Harak SJ (April 15, 1948 – November 3, 2019) was an American author, peace activist and professor of theology and Director of the Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University.[2]
From 2003 to January 2007, Harak served as the Anti-Militarism Coordinator of the National Office of the War Resisters League. He also helped found Voices in the Wilderness, which was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Harak was named "Metro New York Peacemaker of the Year" and "National Peacemaker of the Year" by Pax Christi Metro New York and Pax Christi Long Island in 2005.[3]
Born in Derby, Connecticut, Harak earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University, a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in ethics from the University of Notre Dame. He died on November 3, 2019, of a rare form of dementia.[4]
See also
References
- Back to citation Harak, Philip J. (November 30, 2019). "Remembering G. Simon Harak — a powerful ally of all victims of war". Waging Nonviolence.
- Back to citation "About G. Simon Harak at Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved July 7, 2013; Father G. Simon Harak 'Takes Five,' JS Online, November 25, 2007.; Center for Peacemaking established at Marquette University | Marquette News Releases | Marquette University
- Back to citation "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved October 18, 2007.
- Back to citation Harak, Philip J. (November 30, 2019). "Remembering G. Simon Harak — a powerful ally of all victims of war". Waging Nonviolence. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
Bibliography
- Living in the Company of Jesus: A Practical, Scripture-Based Guide to Deepening Your Journey within His Nonviolent Kingdom with Philip J. Harak [2022]
- Nonviolence for the Third Millennium: Its Legacy and Future (editor) [2000]
- Virtuous Passions: The Formation of Christian Character [1994]