William J. Linder retired from active ministry in the priesthood in Newark in 2012 after serving residents there for over fifty years. He holds a master’s degree and PhD in sociology from Fordham U...view moreWilliam J. Linder retired from active ministry in the priesthood in Newark in 2012 after serving residents there for over fifty years. He holds a master’s degree and PhD in sociology from Fordham University, and he is a renowned expert in the field of economic and community development. His mission is to help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement.view less