Philip Berrigan

The Reverend
Phil Berrigan
SSJ
The Reverend Phil Berrigan SSJ
Born	Philip Francis Berrigan; October 5, 1923; Two Harbors, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	December 6, 2002 (aged 79); Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Burial place	St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery
Education	College of the Holy Cross (BA); Loyola University of the South; Xavier University of Louisiana (MA);
Spouse	Elizabeth McAlister (m. 1973)
Children	3
Relatives	Daniel Berrigan (brother)

Philip Francis “Phil” Berrigan SSJ (October 5, 1923 – December 6, 2002) was an American peace activist and Catholic priest with the Josephites. He engaged in nonviolent, civil disobedience in the cause of peace and nuclear disarmament and was often arrested.

In 1973, he married a former nun, Elizabeth McAlister. Both were subsequently excommunicated by the Catholic Church before being reinstated. For 11 years of their 29-year marriage they were separated by one or both serving time in prison.

The Reverend Phil Berrigan SSJ

Born	Philip Francis Berrigan (1923-10-05)October 5, 1923 Two Harbors, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	December 6, 2002(2002-12-06) (aged 79) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Burial place	St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery
Education	College of the Holy Cross (BA) Loyola University of the South Xavier University of Louisiana (MA)
Spouse	Elizabeth McAlister (m. 1973)
Children	3
Relatives	Daniel Berrigan (brother)