Publisher's Synopsis
""Life Of The Right Reverend Mathias Loras, First Bishop Of Dubuque, Iowa 1792-1858"" is a biography written by A Sister Of The Visitation. The book tells the story of Mathias Loras, who was the first bishop of Dubuque, Iowa. Born in 1792, Loras was a French immigrant who became a priest and was eventually appointed as the bishop of Dubuque in 1837. The book explores Loras' life and career, including his work as a missionary in the American Midwest, his efforts to establish the Catholic Church in Iowa, and his leadership of the Dubuque diocese. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Loras' personal correspondence, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this important figure in American Catholic history. Overall, ""Life Of The Right Reverend Mathias Loras, First Bishop Of Dubuque, Iowa 1792-1858"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States, as well as those interested in the history of Iowa and the Midwest.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.
