Overview
The first commercial, in-depth biography of the American-born Roman Catholic priest who may well be declared a saint. . . . “Delightful. . . . No magisterial biography emanating a suffocating aura of pomp and self-importance, this book is as low-key and as uplifting as Father Michael McGivney himself.”--Calgary Herald “Father McGivney's vision remains as relevant as ever in the changed circumstances of today's Church and society.”--Pope John Paul II In a time of discrimination and poverty for Catholics across America, Father Michael McGivney (1852-1890), began a legacy of hope that continues to this day. Called to action in 1882 by his sympathy for these suffering people, this dynamic yet tenderhearted man--the son of Irish immigrants-- founded the Knights of Columbus, an organization that has saved countless families from destitution. At heart, Father McGivney was the model of an American parish priest: Beloved by children, trusted by adults, and regarded as a “positive saint” by the elderly in his New Haven, CT, parish--a truly holy man whose life and works are still celebrated today.
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780060776855
- ISBN-10: 0060776854
- Publisher: Harper Perennial
- Publish Date: March 2007
- Dimensions: 7.96 x 5.38 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Page Count: 264
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