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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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History of the diocese of Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette: containing a full and accurate account of the development of the Catholic Church in Upper Mi

History of the diocese of Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette: containing a full and accurate account of the development of the Catholic Church in Upper Mi

Ivan Rezek, Antoine

Hardcover

BuddhismGeneral United States HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354150152
ISBN13: 9789354150159
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 7 2020
Pages: 396
Weight: 2.64
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
An indispensable chronicle of faith and community in Upper Michigan. A vital record of faith. Volume II of Antoine Ivan Rezek's History of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette continues a painstakingly compiled diocesan history collection that maps the expansion of the Catholic Church across a rugged, changing landscape. Part narrative, part reference, its richly reproduced bishops and priests portraits and architectural plates create an illustrated church history that brings nineteenth century Catholicism to life; parish sketches and administrative records make it a practical church historians resource and a boon for genealogy research in Michigan. Upper Michigan Catholicism is presented here not as abstract doctrine but as lived practice - missions, immigrant congregations and the institutions that shaped regional identity within broader American religious development. The prose balances readable narrative with documentary care, allowing casual readers to follow human stories while giving researchers the precise detail they need. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Beyond its narrative sweep it stands as a work of genuine historical significance: a bridge between parish memory and archival record that enriches studies of catholic church history and vintage catholic studies. Researchers cross-referencing Marquette church archives will find its biographical sketches and administrative detail especially useful, while local history enthusiasts and family historians engaged in genealogy research in Michigan will value its portraits and the practical details of parish life. Suitable for casual readers and classic-literature collectors, Volume II rewards anyone drawn to nineteenth century Catholicism and the unfolding story of American religious development. Its combination of visual record and documentary text offers a rare window into regional Catholic life, giving voice to communities often absent from broader histories. As both reference and keepsake, it will suit parish archives, academic libraries and private collections.

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