in 1954, berrigan was assigned to teach french and theology at the jesuit brooklyn preparatory school. in 1957 he was appointed professor of new testament studies at le moyne college in syracuse, new york. the same year, he won the lamont prize for his book of poems, "time without number". he developed a reputation as a religious radical, working actively against poverty and on changing the relationship between priests and lay people. while at le moyne, he founded its international house.