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In Memoriam

FATHER JOE CARROLL A legacy of leadership

During his lifetime , Father Joe Carroll touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in San Diego and helped tens of thousands of neighbors end their homelessness for good .

In 1982 , Father Joe became the Director of the Saint Vincent de Paul Center and soon took San Diego and the country by storm with his charisma and determination . As a self-proclaimed “ hustler priest ,” Father Joe was able to grow the organization into what is today , the largest homeless services agency in San Diego offering comprehensive services and housing programs to address the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness .
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