John P. Boland (priest)

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John P. Boland
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Born(1888-04-27)April 27, 1888
DiedJuly 30, 1968(1968-07-30) (aged 80)
Religion Roman Catholic
Nationality American
Education St. Bonaventure University
Known for labor rights activism
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OrdinationJune 10, 1911

John P. Boland was an American Roman Catholic priest from Buffalo, New York involved in unionization and other social justice issues. He was involved in the foundation of the Buffalo Committee on Stabilization of Unemployment, and later became chairman of the New York State Labor Relations Board. [1] After World War II, he was involved with the War Relief Service of the National Catholic Welfare Conference.

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References

  1. "Labor is Warned of 'Enemy Within'". New York Times (January 29). 1940.

Sources

Rev. John P. Boland at Find a Grave