George Clements, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American priest
Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1932
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession: priest
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About George Clements
- George Harold Clements (January 26, 1932 – November 25, 2019) was an American Roman Catholic priest who, in 1981, became the first Catholic priest in the Chicago area to adopt a child.
- Through his founding of several programs, including "one church-one child", "one church-one addict", and "one church-one inmate", he brought greater recognition to social problems 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.
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