Father Bernard's Parish (1916)

By Florence Olmstead

Book Overview

Father Bernard�������s Parish is a novel by Florence Olmstead, published in 1916. The story is set in a small town in New England and revolves around Father Bernard, a Catholic priest who is deeply committed to his parishioners and their well-being. The novel follows Father Bernard as he navigates the challenges of his ministry, including dealing with the town's Protestant majority, managing the parish finances, and helping his flock navigate personal and spiritual crises. Along the way, he forms close relationships with several of his parishioners, including a young couple struggling with infertility, a wealthy widow, and a troubled young woman. Through these relationships, Father Bernard learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and the power of faith. The novel is a heartwarming and uplifting tale of one man's dedication to his community and his faith.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112019489X
• ISBN13: 9781120194893
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"