Catholic Church in New York Vol. I

A landmark work of American Catholic history — first published in 1905 as the official chronology of the Diocese of New York, one of the most influential Catholic institutions in the United States. Written by Rev. John Talbot Smith, this two-volume set remains an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the growth of the Catholic Church in America.

Volume I traces the Church's earliest roots in New York State, from the first Catholics to arrive on its shores through the trials of anti-Catholic sentiment, the rise of the Know-Nothing Party, and the steady, faithful growth of parishes across the region. It is a story of perseverance, faith, and the enduring presence of the Church in American life.

Though written from the perspective of its time, this highly readable account offers rich historical and cultural insight — a window into the Church's formative years in America and the men and women who built it.

Volume I Covers

• The first Catholics in the State of New York
• Early organization of the Church in New York
• The first bishop and early administration
• Anti-Catholicism and the Know-Nothing Party
• The growth of parishes across the diocese
• The intersection of politics and Catholicism

Author: Rev. John Talbot Smith | Introduction by: Joseph F. Mooney
Pages: 368 | Published: 2013 (originally 1905) | ISBN: 9781605202778