Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Right Rev. Edward Dominic Fenwick: Founder Of The Dominicans In The United States"" by V. F. O'Daniel is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of Edward Dominic Fenwick, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in the United States. Fenwick was a Dominican friar who played a key role in establishing the Dominican order in the United States during the 19th century. The book traces Fenwick's life from his early years in Maryland to his time as a student in Rome, where he was ordained as a priest. It also covers his work as a missionary in Kentucky and Ohio, where he founded several churches and schools. Fenwick's efforts to establish the Dominican order in the United States are a major focus of the book, as are his contributions to the development of the Catholic Church in the country.The author, V. F. O'Daniel, is a Catholic priest and historian who has written extensively on the history of the Catholic Church in the United States. His book provides a detailed and insightful look at the life of Edward Dominic Fenwick and his impact on the Catholic Church in America. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States or the development of the Dominican order in the country.Pioneer Missionary In Kentucky, Apostle Of Ohio, First Bishop Of Cincinnati.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.