The Rev. James Callan, Renegade Catholic Priest, Dies at 77
Briefly

Rev. James B. Callan, excommunicated in 1999, transformed a struggling parish into a thriving, progressive community, embracing inclusivity long before it was accepted by mainstream Catholicism.
He was one of the first local religious leaders to welcome people with AIDS, actively working to destigmatize H.I.V. within the community, showing remarkable compassion and leadership.
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