Father Barry (Karl Malden)’s Timeline and Summary

After Joey's death, Edie tells Barry he's not involved enough in solving the community's problems. Barry feels ashamed and goes with her to see what's going on at the docks.
When he realizes that Johnny's gang killed Joey, he holds a meeting with some of the dockworkers to get them to testify against Johnny. But Johnny's gangsters break up the meeting.
Nevertheless, Barry convinces Kayo Dugan to testify. Unfortunately, Johnny's men find out and orchestrate Dugan's death.
At the docks, Barry gives his speech about the deaths of Dugan and Joey being versions of the Crucifixion. He urges the men to stand up—which pricks Terry's conscience even more.
Terry goes to Barry and confesses the truth about his role in Joey's death. Barry urges him to testify and to tell Edie the truth (he does both).
After Charley gets killed, Terry wants to seek revenge. Barry tries to talk him out of it, and testify instead.
Terry tells him to "go to hell" and Barry punches him. But, ultimately, Terry agrees.
After Terry testifies, Johnny's thugs beat him up. But Barry eggs Terry on, inspiring him to pick himself up, walk into work, and permanently discredit Johnny.