Description - History of Michael Egan, First Bishop of Philadelphia (1893) by Martin I J Griffin
""History of Michael Egan, First Bishop of Philadelphia"" is a biographical account of the life and ministry of Michael Egan, who served as the first bishop of the Catholic diocese of Philadelphia in the United States. The book was written by Martin Ignatius Joseph Griffin and was originally published in 1893.The book begins with a brief overview of Egan's early life in Ireland, including his education and ordination as a priest. It then goes on to detail his arrival in the United States and his work as a missionary in various parts of the country. The bulk of the book focuses on Egan's time as bishop of Philadelphia, including his efforts to build churches, schools, and other institutions to support the growing Catholic population in the city.Throughout the book, Griffin provides a detailed account of Egan's many accomplishments and challenges, as well as his personal qualities and character. He also includes numerous anecdotes and personal recollections from those who knew Egan, painting a vivid portrait of this important figure in American Catholic history.Overall, ""History of Michael Egan, First Bishop of Philadelphia"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States, as well as the life and work of one of its most influential early leaders.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.
Buy History of Michael Egan, First Bishop of Philadelphia (1893) by Martin I J Griffin from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.
Other Editions - History of Michael Egan, First Bishop of Philadelphia (1893) by Martin I J Griffin
A Preview for this title is currently not available.
Checking availability...
