- Genre:religion
- Sub-genre:Christianity / Catholic
- Language:English
- Pages:260
- Paperback ISBN:9781483582443
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Overview
Fredericksburg's St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
is steeped in history, from its antebellum roots in overwhelmingly Protestant
Virginia through the carnage of the American Civil War and its aftermath to the
modern age which finds its congregation nearly 17,000 strong. Its story comes
alive in Here Is The Church: A History of St. Mary Parish through the chronicling
of local newspapers and first person accounts.
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In Here Is The Church: A History of St. Mary Parish you will find a valuable
resource for facts about the inspiring history of Catholicism in Virginia, as well
as the engaging story of a remarkable American church community. You will
meet ordinary people who, by the grace of God, did extraordinary things,
building a legacy of faith and good works.
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