George Hirschboeck Explained

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.^[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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Milwaukee Priest in Japan Joins Talks With Buddhists. 23 July 1966. The Milwaukee Journal. 10 January 2019.
2. Web site: Fr. Hirschboeck Serves Skilled Workers in Japan. 1 April 1961. The Milwaukee Sentinel. 10 January 2019.
3. Web site: Father George J. Hirschboeck, MM. Archives. en. April 9, 2019.
4. Web site: Maryknoll Missionaries Around the World. 19 July 1979. The Jambar of Youngstown State University. 10 January 2019.