Born in 1885, Patrick Tobin is the 4th son of Brigid and Kieran Tobin.
Patrick enjoyed the pilgrimages he went on with his mother to Knock.
He developed a special desire to go on mission to China.
In 1903, he joined the Columban Fathers.
After ordination, he served in several Asian countries
before joining the Mission to Hanyang District in China.
For 3 decades, the Columban Fathers were caught in the middle of a Civil War
between Guominjun Nationalist Army and the Chinese Communist Party.
Supplies were often stolen.
Mission workers were kidnapped or tortured and murdered.
Patrick enjoyed the pilgrimages he went on with his mother to Knock.
He developed a special desire to go on mission to China.
In 1903, he joined the Columban Fathers.
After ordination, he served in several Asian countries
before joining the Mission to Hanyang District in China.
For 3 decades, the Columban Fathers were caught in the middle of a Civil War
between Guominjun Nationalist Army and the Chinese Communist Party.
Supplies were often stolen.
Mission workers were kidnapped or tortured and murdered.
For reflection ...
Patrick was a missioner.
What gives one religion the right to replace indigenous spiritual beliefs
with another?
Patrick was a missioner.
What gives one religion the right to replace indigenous spiritual beliefs
with another?