Monsignor Joseph Jessing 1836-1899 Founder Of The Pontifical College Josephinum

The book ""Monsignor Joseph Jessing 1836-1899: Founder Of The Pontifical College Josephinum"" by Leo F. Miller is a detailed biography of Monsignor Joseph Jessing, who was a Catholic priest and the founder of the Pontifical College Josephinum. The book covers his life from his birth in Germany in 1836 to his death in Columbus, Ohio in 1899. The author delves into Jessing's childhood, education, and early years as a priest in Germany before he was sent to the United States to serve the growing Catholic population. The book describes Jessing's struggles in building the Josephinum, which was the first seminary in the United States to be granted pontifical status by the Vatican. The author also explores Jessing's relationships with other Catholic leaders of the time, including Archbishop John Ireland and Cardinal James Gibbons.The book provides a detailed account of Jessing's efforts to build the Josephinum, including his fundraising efforts and his work to recruit students and faculty. It also highlights the challenges he faced in establishing the seminary in a country that was not always welcoming to Catholics. Overall, ""Monsignor Joseph Jessing 1836-1899: Founder Of The Pontifical College Josephinum"" is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the life and work of an important figure in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States.Additional Authors Include: George J. Undreiner.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.