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History Books

There are many Catholics whose lives have made a significant impact in communities across the metropolitan Detroit area during the past 300 years. To purchase any of the recommended books, email catholic.bookstore@aod.org or call 313-962-4490.

Make Straight the Path, a 300 Year Pilgrimage
The Archdiocese of Detroit
A parish-by-parish "family of faith" photo retrospective highlighting the people that made things happen, the ethnic groups who streamed into the area, and the accomplishments of individuals and organizations over the past 300 years.

The Catholic Church in Detroit, 1701-1888
by George Pare
A history of the church focusing on American colonial history, as well as the early days of Michigan and Detroit.
 
Seasons of Grace
by Leslie Woodcock Tentler
A well researched and documented history of the Church of Detroit from 1833 to 1958 reveals the economic, social, geographical and spiritual growth in southeast Michigan.

 

"…[A]ny history written with a sense of proportion must make the life and work of a few…stand out in high relief. They are men [and women] who, holding positions of responsibility in periods of change or crisis, and measuring up to their opportunities, left deep the impress of their character on the age in which they lived."