Bibliograph

Called to serve, a history of nuns in America, Margaret M. McGuinness

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Label

Called to serve, a history of nuns in America, Margaret M. McGuinness

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-252) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Called to serve

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

794040389

Responsibility statement

Margaret M. McGuinness

Sub title

a history of nuns in America

Summary

For many Americans, nuns and sisters are the face of the Catholic Church. Far more visible than priests, Catholic women religious teach at schools, found hospitals, offer food to the poor, and minister to those in need. Their work has shaped the American Catholic Church throughout its history. McGuinness provides the reader with an overview of the history of Catholic women religious in American life, from the colonial period to the present

Table Of Contents

Organizing to serve -- Service to a growing Catholic community -- Serving through education -- Serving the sick -- Serving those in need -- Praying for the world -- Redefining sisterhood -- Serving today

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