Faith of the Fathers : the comprehensive history of Catholic chaplains in the Civil War / by Robert J. Miller, foreword by James M. McPherson.
| Author/creator | Miller, Robert J., 1950- author. |
| Other author | McPherson, James M., writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Notre Dame, Indiana : University of Notre Dame Press, [2025] |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xxvi, 459 pages : illustrations (black and white), portraits ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / James M. McPherson -- Introduction -- Prologue: Catholic Chaplains in America Prior to the Civil War -- Part 1. Troubled Times, Willing Men, Faithful Work -- Pre-War Issues affecting Catholic Chaplains -- Towards a Roster of Catholic Civil War Chaplains -- The War-Time Ministry of Catholic Chaplains -- Part 2. The Giants of Catholic Chaplaincy -- The Original “Fighting Irish” – Notre Dame Chaplains -- “God’s Marines” - Jesuit Chaplains -- Other Religious who Served as Chaplains -- Prominent Diocesan Chaplains -- Part 3. Difficult Situations and Unique Men -- Catholic Hospital Chaplains -- Chaplains for the Irish -- Chaplains in the “West” – Mississippi and New Mexico -- Unconventional Chaplains in Unique Situations -- Part 4. From the Vantage Point of History -- In Retrospect - Consequences, Challenges, Changes -- Conclusions and Lessons -- Epilogue. |
| Abstract | "Faith of the Fathers brings to light the forgotten stories of courageous chaplains whose commitments to faith and to men at war during America’s most divisive conflict have long been overlooked. The Reverend Robert J. Miller provides a comprehensive and compelling portrait of the 126 priest-chaplains who served during the Civil War and reflects on the importance of religion and faith in nineteenth-century America. As a culture of death and horror raged around them, Catholic priest-chaplains met the needs of soldiers and officers alike, providing years of faithful and dedicated service in hospitals, prisons, battlefields, and camps. Whether ministering to Union or Confederate soldiers (or both), in eastern or western theaters, in battle or camp, these priests risked their lives to bring faith and hope to one of the darkest and most devastating periods of American history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9780268209414 |
| ISBN | 0268209340 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780268209346 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (PDF ebook) |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000197796 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E635 .M553 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |