Please can some one tell me quite simply what 'kolpingfamilie' is?

Question

basically I've been searching everywhere and I can't find it!!!!! just basic facts about it - aims/history/etc. E-mail me if you've got any questions and thanks!

Answer 1

Kolping Family

Maybe this?

http://www.kolping.net/en/international/...

"Priest, social reformist, publicist, pastor and "father of the journeymen" – all these activities mark Adolph Kolping (1813-1865). Adolph Kolping was born in Kerpen near Cologne, Germany, and grew up in a poor family. After a short time at school at the age of 13 he started an apprenticeship as shoemaker. "

One page translated:

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Ron