17 June 2011

An Historical Look at a Maryknoll Bishop in China

China and religion (especially Christianity) has recently been in the news (at least in religion news). In a recent reflection, Dr. Pat McNamara (a Catholic Church historian from Queens, NY) writes about Bishop Francis Xavier Ford, M.M., a Brooklyn-born Irish boy who felt called to China, where he lived, worked, and died.

To access Dr. McNamara's complete post, please visit:

In Ages Past: Missionary to China: Bishop Francis X. Ford, M.M. (13 JUN 11)

Background information:

McNamara's Blog

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

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