Publisher's Synopsis
The Life Of Patrick Augustine Feehan: Bishop Of Nashville, First Archbishop Of Chicago, 1829-1902 is a biographical book written by Cornelius James Kirkfleet and published in 1922. The book details the life of Patrick Augustine Feehan, who served as the Bishop of Nashville and later became the first Archbishop of Chicago. Born in Ireland in 1829, Feehan immigrated to the United States and was ordained as a priest in 1852. He served in various parishes and dioceses before being appointed as the Bishop of Nashville in 1865. As Bishop, Feehan worked to establish Catholic schools and institutions in Tennessee. In 1880, he was appointed as the first Archbishop of Chicago, where he oversaw the growth of the Catholic Church in the Midwest. The book provides a comprehensive look at Feehan's life, including his religious and personal experiences, his leadership style, and his impact on the Catholic Church in America.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.
