Rose Bagley: Lifelong Advocate for Justice
Rose Bagley was a wife, mother of six children, nurse, and an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. In addition, Rose was a passionate and tireless advocate for social justice, world peace, and universal understanding. She dedicated herself to uplifting the overlooked and less fortunate, always standing firm in her belief that love and understanding could change the world. Her activism was not just words – she put herself on the front lines, and her periodic acts of civil disobedience led to a few, largely symbolic arrests. Though she sometimes faced hostility for her unwavering stance on equality and justice, and despite standing no taller than 5’2”, she never wavered meeting opposition with steadfast resolve and quiet, fierce courage. She reminds us that radical servants are often ordinary people, with a vision of God’s reign who act to make the vision a reality.
