James B. Reuter
Visual Artist
1916 – 2012
Who was James B. Reuter?
James Bertram Reuter SJ BLD was an American Jesuit Catholic priest who lived in the Philippines since he was 22 and taught at Ateneo de Manila University. He was a well-known public figure who was a writer, director and producer in theatre, radio, print and film. He was also a prominent figure in the resistance against the two-decade rule of President Ferdinand Marcos, and played a key role in the 1986 People Power Revolution that overthrew Marcos. He educated and trained students in creative works, inspired by the works of Christ, instilling the importance of prayers most especially the Holy Rosary, working alongside and continuing the mission of the Rev. Patrick Peyton, best known as the "Rosary Priest".
Father Reuter received awards and recognition for promoting the Catholic Church through mass media, including the award for "Outstanding Service to the Catholic Church in the field of Mass Media", personally given to him in January 1981 by Pope John Paul II. For his work in the field of communication, and training prominent leaders and artists in Philippine society, he was made an "honorary citizen of the Republic of the Philippines" in 1984 by the Batasang Pambansa by a unanimous vote.
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- Born
- May 21, 1916
Elizabeth - Also known as
- James Reuter
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Georgetown University
- St. Peter's Preparatory School
- Lived in
- New Jersey
- Died
- Dec 31, 2012
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on July 23, 2013
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