Inspirational Quotes by John B. Sheerin (American Catholic Columnist, Editor)

The Rev. John B. Sheerin (1907–92) was an American Catholic columnist, editor, and pioneer in interfaith relations.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sheerin received a law degree from Fordham University in 1930. After a legal career, Sheerin was the editor of The Catholic World 1948–72. He also wrote a weekly column that syndicated in Catholic diocesan newspapers.

Sheerin gained distinction for advocating unity among Christian denominations, attacking religious traditions that encouraged anti-Semitism, and opposing the Vietnam War.

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