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Father George H. Clements
A Catholic Priest, Father George H. Clements has distinguished himself as a pioneer in recognizing the many social problems of our society, and and encouraged the adoption of African-American children. In June 1969, Father Clements became the first black pastor of Holy Angels Catholic Church on the South Side of Chicago. He is also well known for his involvement in civil rights activities during a period that extended from the late 1960s to present.
He is the father of: children: Joey, St. Anthony, Friday, Stewart (all adopted).
The fourth of six children, Father George Clements was born George Harold Clements in Chicago, Illinois on January 26, 1932 to Samuel George Clements, a Chicago city auditor, and Aldonia (Peters) Clements.
He attended Corpus Christi Elementary School in Chicago, and graduated from Chicago’s Quigley Academy Seminary in 1945.
He studied at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sacred Theology, and a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy. Father Clements became an ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 3, 1957.
Father Clements has been honored by numerous organizations, including the Kentucky State Senate, which issued a resolution praising his deeds. A film starring Lou Gossett, Jr., The Father Clements Story, was produced and broadcast by NBC in 1987
Father Clements has authored a book: (Editor) Black Catholic Men of God, National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, 1975. and He was named priest of the year, 1977, by the Association of Chicago Priests; named honorary chief by the Yoruba tribe, 1987.
There are numerous articles and reports of his humanitarian work done throughout the Chicago area, and beyond. To link to some of the articles, please visit the links below.
