Mohr, Maurice (1930 - 1988)
Ordained as a Jesuit in l960, "Mose" Mohr spent his Jesuit years teaching English and studying for teaching credentials. In l972 he married Ellen Kelly who had been a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. They moved to Virginia, bought a farm, and Mose spent most of his life working for the State of Virginia as an advocate for people in trouble. He became a beloved figure in the 12-step movement of Alcoholics Anonymous, and has an AA social center named after him. He died of brain cancer in l988, full of faith and surrounded by family and friends.
AFFIRMING A PRIESTHOOD, ROOTED IN A REFORMED AND RENEWED CHURCH
