Books by Patrick W. Carey

The Roman Catholics have a long and storied history in the United States. From colonial times to the present, this group has seen its share of ups and downs, and has recently come under heated and extensive scrutiny. There is, however, a richer and more interesting history to this important denomination, and Carey details it here. Beginning with an overview of the transplanting of this faith into the New World, the author then details the extensive involvement this community has had in civil and political affairs, social and cultural milieus, and family and everyday life. Focusing on the people and events that have shaped Roman Catholicism in the United States, this broad history introduces readers to a vital American community.Beginning with a narrative history of Catholics and Catholicism in America, Carey brings the discussion through to current times, addressing the recent problems in the Church, women's roles, and responses to terrorism and war. He then goes on to include brief biographical sketches of important figures in the Church, and offers a chronology of key events. The result is one of the most comprehensive histories of Catholics in America available.

Focusing on the people and events that have shaped Roman Catholicism in the United States, this work introduces readers to a vital American community. Beginning with a narrative history of Catholics and Catholicism in America, it addresses the problems in the Church, women's roles, and responses to terrorism and war.

This text provides the student with an historical overview of the people and events that have shaped Roman Catholicism in the United States. Fair minded and informative, this book will be useful to anyone teaching a course on Roman Catholicism or American Religion.

This reference provides alphabetically-arranged entries for more than 450 Christian theologians from antiquity to the close of the 20th century. Included are profiles for the most important and representative theologians from the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions.