Clarence Rivers
Clarence Rivers | |
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| Church | Latin Church |
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| Ordination | 1956 by Karl Joseph Alter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clarence Rufus Rivers Jr. September 9, 1931 Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2004 (aged 73) |
| Denomination | Christianity (Catholic) |
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| Alma mater | Xavier 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.