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“The spirit of Dr. [Martin Luther] King and the thousands of people he worked with set the races on a different course in the United States... In that same spirit, we must have the courage - and teach our students the courage - to be bearers to the world of this transforming love, co-creators of a more deeply human world, collaborators with Christ in the building of God's Kingdom.”

Quote by Peter Hans Kolvenbach

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Peter Hans Kolvenbach

Peter Hans Kolvenbach was an influential figure in the field of [Unknown]. Born on November 30, 1928, and passing away on November 26, 2016, Kolvenbach was known for his unique perspective and deep academic background. His life and work have had a significant impact in the field, and he is widely regarded as an outstanding thinker and practitioner whose legacy continues to be studied and discussed today. more

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