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William E. Simon Jr.
is a businessman, lawyer, and philanthropist, who presently serves as Co-Chairman of William E. Simon & Sons and the William E. Simon Foundation. Early in his career he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York and later was the 2002 Republican gubernatorial nominee in California. For many years, Simon has worked to implement a philosophy of helping those in need by underwriting scholarships, athletic and recreational programs, and faith-based efforts in urban areas both nationally and throughout California. He serves or has served on the boards of numerous charitable organizations. He makes his home in Los Angeles with his wife Cindy and their four children.
Living the Call
An Introduction to the Lay Vocation
Since 1965 the number of priests in the United States has fallen by some 30,000 at the same time the number of Catholics has risen by about 20 million. And over that same time period, more than 30,000 laypeople have come into the employ of parishes and other Church institutions. Laypeople have stepped up to [...]