James Groppi

The Reverend
James Groppi
Born
James Edmund Groppi

(1930-11-16)November 16, 1930
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
DiedNovember 4, 1985(1985-11-04) (aged 54)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Occupation(s)civil rights activist, community organizer, priest
SpouseMargaret Rozga

James Edmund Groppi (November 16, 1930 – November 4, 1985) was an erstwhile Catholic priest and noted civil rights activist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He became well known for leading numerous protests, many times being arrested during them.[1] In 1976, he was excommunicated by the church for marrying.[2] In 1985, he died of brain cancer at the age of 54.

  1. ^ "James e. Groppi Dead at 54; Ex-Priest Led Rights Fight". The New York Times. 5 November 1985.
  2. ^ "James Groppi, Ex-Priest, Civil Rights Activist, Dies - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. 5 November 1985.