The first commercial, in-depth biography of the American-born Roman Catholic priest who may well be declared a saint.
At heart, Father McGivney was the model of an American Parish Priest: Beloved by children, trusted by adults, and regarded as a “positive saint” by the elderly in his New Haven, CT, parish--a truly holy man whose life and works are still celebrated today..
Called to action in 1882 by his sympathy for these suffering people, this dynamic yet tenderhearted man--the son of Irish immigrants-- founded the Knights of Columbus, an organization that has saved countless families from destitution.
No magisterial biography emanating a suffocating aura of pomp and self-importance, this book is as low-key and as uplifting as Father Michael McGivney himself.”--Calgary Herald “Father McGivney\'s vision remains as relevant as ever in the changed circumstances of today\'s Church and society.”--Pope John Paul II In a time of discrimination and poverty for Catholics across America, Father Michael McGivney (1852-1890), began a legacy of hope that continues to this day. . . . “Delightful. . . .
The first commercial, in-depth biography of the American-born Roman Catholic priest who may well be declared a saint
