Clarence Rivers


Clarence Rivers
ChurchLatin Church
Orders
Ordination1956
by Karl Joseph Alter
Personal details
Born
Clarence Rufus Rivers Jr.

(1931-09-09)September 9, 1931
DiedNovember 21, 2004(2004-11-21) (aged 73)
DenominationChristianity (Catholic)
Occupation
  • Liturgist
  • author
Alma materXavier University
Yale University

Clarence Rufus Joseph Rivers Jr. (September 9, 1931 November 21, 2004) was an American Black Catholic priest and well-known liturgist. His work combined Catholic worship with Black Gospel music, making him an integral part of the Black Catholic Movement. He also wrote several books on music and spirituality.