To America he brought the dedication of a priest. the wisdom of a scholar. the understanding of a profound observer of history. the vigor of a naturalborn leader of men. A champion of social justice. he was one of the founders of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. This outstanding organization has helped assure vitality to Americas rural population. just as it has assured vital contributions by it to all Americas affairs. Always a friend of the underdog. Father LaFarge helped lead NCRLC in the fight for the rights of Mexican migrants. Puerto Rican laborers. and Negro sharecroppers. A member of a family which has made distinguished contributions to American letters. he was. in the finest sense. an outstanding spokesman for the family of man.
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