Publisher's Synopsis
The Memorial Volume of the Centenary of St. Mary's Seminary of St. Sulpice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1791-1891 is a historical record of the first 100 years of St. Mary's Seminary, a Catholic theological institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The book was written and published by the seminary in 1891 to commemorate the centennial anniversary of its founding.The book contains a wealth of information about the seminary's history, including its founding by the Society of St. Sulpice, its early years as a minor seminary, and its growth into a major theological institution. It also includes biographical sketches of the seminary's rectors, faculty members, and notable alumni, as well as descriptions of the seminary's buildings, grounds, and academic programs.In addition to its historical content, the Memorial Volume also includes several essays on Catholic theology and spirituality, as well as a section on the history of the Catholic Church in Maryland. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in the United States, as well as for those studying the history of theological education in America.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.
