Helen Prejean

Overview

Helen Prejean born Baton Rouge, LA April 21, 1939. Catholic nun who actively opposed war and capital punishment; Pacem in Terris award 1993; signed call for removal of President Bush for Iraq War and torture.

Quotations

"I try to live my life with as much integrity as I can muster, which means doing what love demands. . . Enlightened self-interest? You better believe it. Because when we love, truly love, we become very alive; we grow, and if that's not ‘self-interest,’ I don't know what is." (Oct. 19, 2006; photo civilliberty.about.com)