In 1026 Father MeArdie went hom for the frst time since coming out) here and passing on his way 9 America through Australia, hem the Rev, Father Win. MeGoldricke ans on his return brought the Rev. Father to the. Lazarist Mission Bishop Galvin who was then estab: lishing his mission in China anxious for him to Join them. This ie mentioned here to illustrate the gentle influence the late Father Ardig exercised over his friends.
Ho was of a very observant nature! besides being gifted with a ready wi and as he was thoroughly at Rome when detailing his experiences French, English or Chinese, was in-cod very popular. He was respon-'Sible for the establishment and ereetion of a large number of churches, some. of which are well known to foreigners as for instance St. Mary's Chapel in Mokanshan which he erected in 1020 with the advice anu assistance of the late Mr. Edward Bell, 2 close and Intimate friend of Pathe:
The ground on which St. Mary's Chapel now stands was purchased by. Father Legrand. The Chapel itself is simple, original and inspires one with piety.
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