Joseph Welland (missionary)

Reverend Joseph Welland (1834-1879) was a missionary from Dublin, Ireland, and founder of the Welland Gouldsmith School, who dedicated his life to Christian ministry in Calcutta, North India during the 19th century. As a member of the Church Missionary Society, Welland served the Cathedral Mission College and Christ Church in Calcutta. He held the role of Secretary of the Calcutta Corresponding Committee, until 1876. As an editor and author, his works include, God in History, Heavenly Training, and Daily Bread, and Other Sermons. Each text reflected his religious insights and dedication to teaching others. Welland built educational institutions in Kolkota including the Cathedral Mission College in Kolkota in 1865 and then founding the Welland School in 1876 in Kolkata, now the Welland Gouldsmith School.

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