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Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Catholic History

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Catholics have always played a critical role in the forward progress of the United States in every area of our society - science, industry, philosophy, business, medicine, entertainment, and even politics.
Here's just a taste of the impact of the Catholic Church in the U.S.:
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<li>In 1791, the Catholic architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the "Federal City" that became Washington, D.C.</li>
<li>In 1797, John Barry became the first Catholic Commodore in American history and is honored as the Father of the American Navy.</li>
<li>In 1802, the Catholic Judge Joseph Brent, was named the first Mayor of Washington.</li>
<li>In 1836, Roger B. Taney became the first Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and the first Chief Justice.</li>
<li>Over 500 Catholic nuns ministered to the sick and wounded in the American Civil War.</li>
<li>In 1880 William Russell Grace became the first Catholic mayor of New York City.</li>
<li>In 1828, Alfred E. Smith was the first Catholic ever to be chosen to head a major party national ticket.</li>
<li>The Catholic Worker Movement was established in 1933 by Dorothy Day, a devout Catholic convert.</li>
<li>In WWII, Catholics comprised over 25% of the Armed Forces.</li>
<li>In 1960, John F. Kennedy became the first Catholic to be elected president.</li>
<li>In 2012, Catholic comprise more than one-fifth of the entire U.S. population.</li>
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These represent a tiny fraction of the fascinating facts you'll find in Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of the American Catholic Church. This encyclopedia is a valuable and unique reference guide. And is the first ever handy, accessible, affordable, and unbiased reference to American Catholicism.
With over 2,000 entries from A to Z, you'll be amazed by the depth and breadth of information that will illustrate the Church's contribution to each state in the Union. Plus you'll be able to research your own special interests, such as the history of your own diocese. This is the most thorough treatment of American Catholic history you'll find!

Encyclopedia of U.S. Catholic History

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This authoritative account of the first Native American woman to be declared a saint by the Church is sure to inspire you. Discover an extraordinary young woman who was called by Pope Blessed John Paul II, God's "bountiful gift" to His Church and a "sweet, frail yet strong figure of a young woman who died when she was only twenty-four years old: Kateri Tekakwitha, the 'Lily of the Mohawks.'"
The daughter of a Mohawk chief and a Roman Catholic mother, Kateri (baptized Catherine) Tekakwitha (1656-1680) forms a unique bridge between the Native American community and the Church. Kateri was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1980 and canonized in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Kateri Tekakwitha's faith and love for Christ in the face of overwhelming hostility and her own debilitating illnesses will encourage you as you seek God's grace to overcome challenges in your own life! She is a powerful role model for converts to the Church, young people striving for chastity, and anyone looking to deepen their own prayer life. She is also a shining example that God's call to holiness is truly universal and is heard by men and women in all walks of life and all ages.
Written by experienced and prolific authors Matthew and Margaret Bunson, St. Kateri: Lily of the Mohawks is the most definitive biography of Kateri Tekakwitha.
Experience the extraordinary stories of the French Jesuit missionaries, the famed Blackrobes," in the wilderness of North America and the heroic conversions of the Native Americans to the Catholic faith. Follow Kateri's life from when she contracted smallpox as a toddler – a disease that swept through her village – claiming her family and leaving her severely disfigured and half-blinded. Drawn to the Catholic faith by the Bible stories and teachings of the French Jesuits, Kateri amazed them by her perfection of the virtues, her mystical prayer life, and her total love for Christ. Her last words were: "Jesus, I love you."
Kateri Tekakwitha's life of faith is an inspiration to everyone!

St Kateri: Lily of the Mohawks

Saint Kateri

From Aaron to Zoiticus
And 10,000 in between - here are the "holy ones" of the Church!
Now updated to include canonizations of Pope Benedict XVI! Whether you're a young student, or serious scholar, or someone who is just curious about the lives of the saints, this is the Encyclopedia for you! Now in its second edition, Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints puts massive amounts of information at your fingertips, including:
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<li>Patron saints</li>
<li>Various spellings of saints names</li>
<li>Details of the saint's life in the context of his or her times</li>
<li>Companion martyrs and family members</li>
<li>A calendar of feast days</li>
<li>A complete history of the canonization process</li>
<li>Doctors of the Church</li>
<li>Canonized popes</li>
<li>Emblems of the saints</li>
<li>Documents from Trent and Vatican II</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
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Completely indexed and cross-referenced for easy searching, Encyclopedia of Saints is also a fun book to simply browse through and find new saints and blessed you want to get to know!

Encyclopedia of Saints, Second Edition

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