Langdale, Eugene
Item
Name
Langdale, Eugene
Given name
Eugene
Family name
Langdale
One-line bio
Fr Eugene Langdale was a pioneer of Catholic social work in England, who translated many of Cardijn's writings into English.
Biography
Fr Eugene Langdale was a pioneer of Catholic social work in England and a close friend of Cardinal Cardijn.
Ordained in 1934, Fr Langdale was instrumental with others in bringing the Y.C.W. Movement to England. During the war he was an Army chaplain.
He translated many articles by Cardijn into English, including those published in the book, Challenge to Action.
He died on Tuesday 10 October 1967, aged 58, at his parish, St. Thomas More's, Eastcote, Middlesex.
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Ordained in 1934, Fr Langdale was instrumental with others in bringing the Y.C.W. Movement to England. During the war he was an Army chaplain.
He translated many articles by Cardijn into English, including those published in the book, Challenge to Action.
He died on Tuesday 10 October 1967, aged 58, at his parish, St. Thomas More's, Eastcote, Middlesex.
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Country of origin
English
United Kingdom
Death date
October 10, 1967
Death place
Eastcote , Middlesex
