Encyclopedia of U.S. Catholic History

by Matthew Bunson

Catholics have always played a critical role in the forward progress of the United States in every area of our society - science, industry, philosophy, business, medicine, entertainment, and even politics.

Here's just a taste of the impact of the Catholic Church in the U.S.:

In 1791, the Catholic architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the "Federal City" that became Washington, D.C.In 1797, John Barry became the first Catholic Commodore in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592766862
• ISBN13: 9781592766864
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
• Length: 1008 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.6" x 9.3"