The Iron Man of China: An American Missionary's Story

Description

Without knowing anything about the man whose life is recounted on these pages, The Iron Man of China may seem a curious title. Except for a year furlough home in the states, Father Lavin served the Chinese people for twenty years (1932-1953), traversing thousands of miles by foot or bicycle, and exposing himself every day to life threatening dangers. In 1953 the Communists expelled him from the mainland threatening him with death if he should ever return. This well-documented book, written by the Iron Man s nephew, illustrates one of the reasons why there are ten million Catholics, loyal to Rome, in China today.

xxii, 337 pages : 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references

An Early History of Maryknoll -- The Early Years: The Decision to Enter Maryknoll -- Preparing to be a Missioner in China: The Years 1929-1932 -- The Years 1932-1947 -- From Loting to Hoignan: 1938-1947 -- The Founding of the Father Lavin Mission Club: 1948-1972 -- The Final Years in China: 1948-1953 -- Life After China: Assignment Hawaii -- Assignment Buffalo, NY: Promotion and Propaganda -- Minneapolis: The Resurrection of Chinese Joe -- From Minneapolis to Pittsburgh to Chicago -- On to New York -- The Break With Maryknoll -- Death of a Missionary -- Epilogue -- References