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Clarence Rivers was born on 9 September, 1931 in Selma, Alabama, USA, is a composer. Discover Clarence Rivers's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

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Occupation liturgist · author
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 9 September 1931
Birthday 9 September
Birthplace Selma, Alabama, United States
Date of death (2004-11-21)
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Nationality United States

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1978

He received his doctorate in African-American Culture and Catholic Liturgy from the Union Institute in 1978, and received the Berakah Award in 2002.

1965

In 1965, Rivers formed a corporation named “Stimuli Incorporated” so that he could “share his gift of Blackness” with other Catholics.

1964

Rivers' most beloved hymn was "God is Love," which he first performed at the first official Mass in English in the United States after the Second Vatican Council (which had opened the door in canon law for vernacular Mass rather than Latin). The song was used as the Communion Hymn during the Mass, which was held during the 1964 National Liturgical Conference in St Louis. It received a 10-minute standing ovation.

1956

Rivers was ordained to the priesthood in 1956 by Archbishop Karl J. Alter. He was first African-American ordained in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati,

1945

He began to gain notoriety for his music during the Civil Rights Movement, beginning with his "An American Mass Program," which combined Gregorian Chant with the melodic patterns and rhythms of Negro Spirituals. (He was influenced in this tradition by Sr Sister Mary Elaine Gentemann, who had composed such a Mass in 1945.)

1931

Clarence Rufus Joseph Rivers (September 9, 1931 – November 21, 2004) was a Black Catholic priest and well-known composer of liturgical music. His work combined Catholic worship with Black Gospel, making him an integral part of the Black Catholic Movement. He also wrote several books on music and spirituality.