Английская Википедия:George Hirschboeck

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George J. Hirschboeck (June 6, 1922 – June 2, 1993) was an American Maryknoll priest, missionary, and humanitarian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He lived in Kyoto, Japan for many years and has been called a "pioneer in the ecumenical movement in Kyoto".[1]

Biography

Hirschboeck was a graduate of St. Anne's School and St. John's Cathedral High School.[2] He was ordained a priest June 11, 1949.[3]

He directed a study center in Kyoto and taught English at Kyoto University.[1][4] He was also instrumental in erecting the Church of the Holy Spirit—a building which incorporated both Easters and Western architecture and became a tourist attraction.[2]

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