In 1921, the Passionists responded to the 1919 Apostolic Letter Maixum Illud by sending missionaries to Hunan, China.
Departing the United States in late 1921, the first group arrived in 1922, and for the next 33 years, 80 Passionists from both St. Paul of the Cross and Holy Cross Provinces served in the Yuanling Diocese.
But on April 24, 1929, three young Passionists, Godfrey Holbein, C.P., Clement Seybold, C.P. and Walter Coveyou, C.P. were murdered at the hand of bandits.
On the 95th anniversary of this historic event, learn how it impacted U.S. Catholic history, shaped Holy See relations with China, and also influenced U.S. Department of State diplomatic policy in China of the era.
What does the missionary witness of these three priests teach us about our personal faith, cross-cultural international relationships, and the meaning of Passionist spirituality in 2024?
Join us for an online discussion on the 95th anniversary of this historical event.
Presenter:
Father Robert E. Carbonneau, C.P., Ph.D.
Historian: Passionist Congregation
Affiliated Research Fellow of The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College
Adjunct Professor, Department of Theology, Boston College
April 24, 2024
Join us for the live event. No registration necessary.
Click here to access the program via Zoom
Meeting ID: 654 653 1936
Hosted by
Proclaiming Our Passionist Story (POPS) Committee
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province and St. Paul of the Cross Province
