Joseph Eamonn O'Brien

Background

O'Brien, Joseph Eamonn was born on April 14, 1944 in Limerick, Munster, Ireland. Son of Thomas O'Brien and Ellen Stack.

Education

Master of Arts, Bradford University, 1982. Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Gregorian University, Rome, 1992.

Career

Pastor St. Monica's, Botolan, Philippines, 1969—1974. Justice and peace coordinator Leeds (England) Diocese, 1976—1978. International justice peace Columban Missionaries, Navan, Ireland, 1978—1985, mission education coordinator, 1985—1989.

Pastor St. Christophers, Taipei, 1992—1997. Coordinator Faith and Justice Office Columbans United Kingdom, London, 1997—2002. Vice chairman Justice & Peace Commission Bishop's Conference England and Wales, London, 1979—1981.

Lecturer Missionary Institute, London, 1997—2002, St. Mary's College, Surrey University, Twickenham, England, 1998—2001. Visiting lecturer Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, 1978—1989. Director Faith and Justice Workshops, Navan, Hong Kong, Thailand, London, 1992—1999.

Achievements

• Joseph Eamonn O"Brien has been listed as a noteworthy priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman policy committee Trocaire-Irish Aid Agency, 1985—1988. Development policy advisory group Sciaf, Scotland, since 2000. Member of Pax Christi, Fabian Society, Catholic Theological Association United Kingdom.

Interests

• Reading, travel, films, walking.

Connections

Father:

Thomas O'Brien

Mother:

Ellen Stack