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An in-depth biography of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton (b. 1930, Auxiliary of Detroit, retired), one of the most progressive and prophetic American Catholic bishops of the last fifty years. He is known in particular for his peace witness during the Vietnam War, and then role in crafting the bishops’ pastoral on nuclear war, but he has been equally committed to global peace—in Central America, Haiti, Iraq; his advocacy for reform in the church, including victims of sex abuse, and ministry to the LGBTQ community. Though often controversial, he has always remained a faithful bishop, committed to speaking out and following his conscience from within the church and subject to authority. (Currently 92; just named Bishop-President Emeritus of Pax Christi USA.)

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Fromherz and Sattler perfectly capture the depth and breadth of Bishop Gumbleton's life, witness and profound impact on the U.S. Catholic Church and the faith-based peace and justice movement. This book is a celebration of what authentic discipleship looks like, and, for anyone who wonders what it means to speak truth to power from a place of deep and abiding faith, reflecting on the life of Tom Gumbleton is the perfect place to start. - Johnny Zokovitch, Pax Christi USA Executive Director

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Frank Fromherz, PhD, taught for many years at Portland State University. He directed the Office of Justice and Peace/Catholic Campaign for Human Development for the Archdiocese of Portland from 1990 to 2003. He is the author of A Disarming Spirit: The Life of Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. Suzanne Sattler, IHM, a resident of Detroit since 1968, ministered as a teacher and then as an attorney in the public policy areas of health care, aging, and environ-mental sustainability. She served in solidarity with the people of El Salvador for over 35 years.

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