FORBES, JOHN (Priest/Teacher in Africa) – This man moved around often within Africa, so he was in various areas, such as Kenya, Uganda, Algeria, etc.

FORBES, JOHN (Priest/Teacher in Africa) – This man moved around often within Africa, so he was in various areas, such as Kenya, Uganda, Algeria, etc.

After being inspired by a White Father that was doing charity work in Africa, and after doing research on missionary work, Forbes did the same with his life. He entered Africa with the hopes of improving the educational and social conditions of the landscape. He did an abundant amount of charity work within the community, and also promoted his faith and educational principles to the local communities that he interacted with during his time in Africa. He informed the public through lectures and teachings, and eventually, through his work and charity, was able to open a school of his own with the aid of the local community.

Forbes roughly began his work teaching and preaching in Africa in 1886 and only ended with his death in 1926.

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His primary work locations in Africa were spread out, but generally included the main following areas: 1. Uganda. 2. Kenya 3. Algeria 4. DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo).

Huguette Filteau and Jean Hamelin, “FORBES, JOHN (baptized Jean-Paul-Antoine),” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 15, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed May 28, 2021, https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/forbes_john_1864_1926_15E.html.

b. 10 Jan. 1864

Outaouais/Montreal/Quebec, Canada.

Died in 13 March 1926.

Paris, France.

Priest; Teacher; Missionary.

Latin; English; French; Arabic.

John Forbes was a member of the Catholic Commercial Academy in Montreal, meaning he was trained in Catholicism. After three years of study at the Academy, Forbes was moved to Petit Seminaire de Montreal. Many years later, he departed for Africa and studied at Seminaire Saint-Louis, a place where, as well as being a theologist, he devoted his life to being a missionary. During his time in Africa, he accomplished many projects:
a) Establishment of Mother Marie-Salome.
b) A cathedral from 100,000 donations from his charitable campaign would open.
c) On the eve of his death, he was the first Canadian that joined the Society of Missionaries within Africa. He was also the first bishop in Africa from Canada.

While in Africa, Forbes, while in Rubaga, was given the title of superior during his teaching in St. Mary’s school. After his appointed title of superior, almost three years following this event, he was appointed as a bishop of Vaga, and at the same time, was appointed as the coadjutor for the Ugandan vicar apostolic.

N/A. I only used DCB.

Sa Grandeur Mgr. John Forbes (fondateur de la procure et du postulat des Pères blancs au Canada), Québec :Procure des Pères blancs, n.d. https://numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/details/52327/1951411

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