Publisher's Synopsis
"My Days with Father Clancy" is a heart-warming story of a larger than life individual who served as a parish priest for 75 years and was able to say Mass at 100 years old, a very rare event in the history of the Catholic Church. The central focus of this humorous, witty and nostalgic story, as seen through the eyes of Father John J Clancy's all-purpose 10 year old assistant or "boy," captures the essence of life in a small town Catholic parish during the late 50s and early 60s. To say the least, Father Clancy was an extremely strong-willed Irishman deeply steeped in rich life experiences who rode herd literally rode herd over a magical shining village on the hill namely the Church, the School, and the Families---the Ultimate Trifecta. He was an authoritarian, at best a benevolent despot, who instilled fear and respect and love in those who had the privilege to know him. If you grew up Catholic or went to a Catholic school or even know someone who is Catholic, you will "belly laugh" and maybe even shed a tear of happiness as you make your way through this "Bells of St Mary's" trip down memory lane.
