Jim Borst
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The Reverend Fr. Jim Borst MHM | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 May 1957 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1930 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Residence | Holy Family Catholic Church Srinagar |
Jim Borst[1][2][3][4][5] is a Roman Catholic Dutch Missionary of Saint Joseph's Missionary Society of Mill Hill commonly called Mill Hill Missionaries. He is an active member of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar. He is a well known spiritual leader throughout India and abroad. He is a frequent speaker at many conventions and seminars. In 2011, he was summoned by Sharia Court and served a Fatwa in 2012[6][7] following which he was given a Quit India Notice from Kashmir's Foreigners Registration Office.[8][9] He is the only Mill Hill Missionary serving in the Kashmir Valley at present.
Early life
He was born on 3 August 1930 in the Netherlands and was ordained a priest for Saint Joseph's Missionary Society of Mill Hill on 7 May 1957. He started to serve his mission as a priest in Jammu and Kashmir, India, in the year 1963.
Writings
Field of education
He was Principal of St. Joseph's School (Baramulla)[15] from year 1974 to 1975 and served as a Parish Priest of St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Baramulla), where Sister M. Teresalina Joaquina FMM was martyred. He directed Burn Hall School Srinagar as well for some time. He also translated the Holy Bible into the local Kashmiri language.[16]
Fr. Jim started two charitable schools, one in Srinagar and other in Pulwama by the name "Good Shepherd Mission School".[17] He lives in priest house at Holy Family Catholic Church (Srinagar) He is author of several books and articles.[18] [17][19][20][21][22][23]
References
- ^ Usha, Sr Mary (2000). Hidden Springs To Healing. St Pauls BYB. ISBN 9788171094776.
- ^ "The Herald of India". webcache.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "Dutch priest, Indian nun rescued from floodwaters - ucanews.com". ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ^ Pitcher, Vikki (2012-12-26). On The GOLDEN FLOWER: A Houseboat in the Vale of Kashmir. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781477114834.
- ^ Shortt, Rupert (2013-05-16). Christianophobia: A Faith Under Attack. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. ISBN 9780802869852.
- ^ "'Fatwa' announced against Christian schools in Kashmir, 3 priests asked to leave valley - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ^ AsiaNews.it. "INDIA Kashmir: Sharia court summons Fr Jim Borst on proselytising charges". www.asianews.it. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ^ "Fr. Jim Borst Served Quit India Notice-A Missionary for Almost 50 years in J &K | Christian Persecution Update". www.persecution.in. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ^ ), State Dept (U S. (2005-08). Annual Report on International Religious Freedom, 2004. Government Printing Office. ISBN 9780160725524.
{{cite book}}:|last=has numeric name (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Borst, James (1979). A Method of Contemplative Prayer. St. Paul Publications. ISBN 9780949080752.
- ^ "A Method of Contemplative Prayer by Jim Borst". Goodreads.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ Borst, Jim (1992). Coming to God in the Stillness: Discovering the Power of Contemplative Prayer. Kevin Mayhew. ISBN 9781844172108.
- ^ Borst, Jim (1992). Coming to God in the Stillness: Discovering the Power of Contemplative Prayer. Kevin Mayhew. ISBN 9781844172108.
- ^ "Coming To God In The Stillness by Jim Borst". Goodreads.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ ), State Dept (U S. (2005-08). Annual Report on International Religious Freedom, 2004. Government Printing Office. ISBN 9780160725524.
{{cite book}}:|last=has numeric name (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Criveller, Gianni. "INDIA Missionary forced to leave Kashmir because his schools are "too good"". Asianews.it. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ a b Criveller, Gianni. "INDIA Kashmir: Sharia court summons Fr Jim Borst on proselytising charges". Asianews.it. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ "Catholic Charismatic Renewal, India, charisindia - a magazine for Renewal and Spiritual growth". Oocities.org. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
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- ^ "'Father Jim' allowed to stay in Kashmir | RNW Media". Rnw.nl. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ "Vatican Radio Vatican Radio". En.radiovaticana.va. 2011-03-31. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ "Catholics in India Protest Government Order to Expel Missionary Priest". EWTN.com. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ "Account Suspended". Sjskashmir.org. Retrieved 2017-07-08.