G. Simon Harak

G. Simon Harak SJ (born 1948) is an American peace activist and professor of theology and Director of the Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University.[2][3][4]

The Reverend

G. Simon Harak

SJ
Born(1948-04-15)April 15, 1948
Derby, Connecticut, US
DiedNovember 3, 2019(2019-11-03) (aged 71)[1]
Alma mater
Occupation
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholicism)
ChurchLatin Church

From 2003 to January 2007, Harak served as the Anti-Militarism Coordinator of the National Office of the War Resisters League. He also helped found Voices in the Wilderness, which was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Harak was named "Metro New York Peacemaker of the Year" and "National Peacemaker of the Year" by Pax Christi Metro New York and Pax Christi Long Island in 2005.[5]

Born in Derby, Connecticut, Harak earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University, a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in ethics from the University of Notre Dame.

See also

References
  1. Harak, Philip J. (30 November 2019). "Remembering G. Simon Harak — a powerful ally of all victims of war". Waging Nonviolence.
  2. "About G. Simon Harak at Facebook". Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  3. Father G. Simon Harak 'Takes Five,' JS Online, November 25, 2007.
  4. Center for Peacemaking established at Marquette University | Marquette News Releases | Marquette University
  5. "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2007-11-12. Retrieved 2007-10-18.


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