W. Thomas Stafford

Father Joe - Southie Will Never Forget You (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Why would young men in the 1960's decide to walk door-to-door with paper bags to collect money and construct a statue of a local parish priest?
Father Joseph Edward Laporte, affectionately known as Father Joe, was one of the most beloved priests of South Boston. To hundreds of youths, he was a treasure of virtues. He had been their mentor, confessor, spiritual and moral compass, confidant and trusted friend. In 5 short years he earned their love and respect by bringing Christ to them, meeting them on their own turf; street corners, ballfields, basketball courts, beaches and sometimes police stations. Father Joe died of leukemia at the young age of 32. Now, almost 60 years later his story must be told so that his legacy will live on forever and people will remember him and know why a statue of a priest and a young boy still stands in South Boston.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: W. Thomas Stafford
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005169558
• Artikelnr.: 70646461

Autorenporträt

W. Thomas Stafford was born in Boston, MA and raised in South Boston. He graduated from South Boston High School class of 1968. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1971. He attended Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ and earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Mr. Stafford spent his career in law enforcement in the State of New Jersey. He and his wife Emma have raised four daughters and have six grandchildren.