Publisher's Synopsis
""History of Roman Catholicism in North America"" is a comprehensive account of the growth and development of the Catholic Church in North America, written by Xavier Donald Macleod and originally published in 1866. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first European explorers to the mid-19th century, and provides a detailed analysis of the key events, personalities, and institutions that shaped the history of the Catholic Church in North America. The book begins with an overview of the early explorers and missionaries who brought Catholicism to the continent, including the French Jesuits who established missions in Canada and the Spanish friars who evangelized in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It then traces the growth of the Church during the colonial era, highlighting the role of Catholicism in the development of the French and Spanish empires in North America.The book also examines the challenges faced by the Church during the American Revolution and the early years of the United States, including anti-Catholic sentiment and the establishment of Protestant denominations. It explores the efforts of Catholic leaders to establish a foothold in the new nation, including the establishment of the first dioceses and the founding of Catholic institutions such as schools and hospitals.The latter part of the book focuses on the rapid expansion of the Catholic Church in the 19th century, as waves of Catholic immigrants arrived in North America from Europe and elsewhere. The book discusses the challenges faced by these immigrants, including discrimination and prejudice, and the efforts of the Church to provide support and assistance to them. It also examines the growth of Catholic institutions such as universities, seminaries, and religious orders, and the role of the Church in social and political movements such as abolitionism and labor reform.Overall, ""History of Roman Catholicism in North America"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the growth and development of the Catholic Church in North America, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.