Twelve Years A Roman Catholic Priest Or The Autobiography Of The Reverend V. P. Mayerhoffer (1861)

By Vincent Philip Mayerhoffer

Book Overview

""Twelve Years A Roman Catholic Priest"" is an autobiographical account of the life of Reverend V. P. Mayerhoffer, a former Catholic priest. The book was originally published in 1861 and provides a detailed insight into the inner workings of the Roman Catholic Church during the mid-19th century.Mayerhoffer's story begins with his early years as a devout Catholic and his decision to become a priest. He describes his rigorous training and the challenges he faced as a young priest, including his struggle to reconcile his faith with his personal beliefs.As the years passed, Mayerhoffer became increasingly disillusioned with the Church and its practices. He became critical of the Church's hierarchy and its treatment of its priests, and he eventually decided to leave the priesthood altogether.Throughout the book, Mayerhoffer provides a candid and often critical perspective on the Catholic Church and its practices. He offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the Church and the challenges faced by its priests.Overall, ""Twelve Years A Roman Catholic Priest"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the experiences of its priests.Containing An Account Of His Career As Military Chaplain, Monk Of The Order Of St. Francis And Clergyman Of The Church Of England In Vaughan, Markham And Whitby, C. W.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: 1164033360
• ISBN13: 9781164033363
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"