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Meet Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA–the first quadriplegic Catholic priest
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1:03:21Now PlayingFather Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. was born on January 4, 1946, in Philadelphia. As a novice in the Augustinian order, he was in a tobogganing accident which left him almost completely paralyzed from the neck down. Amazingly, he survived the accident, and following extensive rehabilitation, expressed his desire to continue as an Augustinian. Bill completed his years of college and theological studies at Villanova, and with a special dispensation from Pope Paul VI, was ordained to the priesthood at his hometown parish of St. Alice in Upper Darby, Pa. He lived a remarkable, if understated, life as a teacher, confessor and friend of many. In his dependence on others, he inspired hope and charity in all those he encountered. He died in 2006 and his cause for canonization is now underway.
In this special LIVE interview of the Jesuitical podcast at 6ABC studios in Philadelphia, hosts Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis speak with Fr. Bill's dear friend, Fr. Robert Hagan, O.S.A. Fr. Rob, the Prior Provincial at The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, shares stories of the powerful life and witness of Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A.
Learn more about Fr. Bill, his cause for canonization and the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova here
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