The episcopacy of Nicholas Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, 1882-1918 / Sr. Madeleine Grace, CVI.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grace, Madeleine, Sister, C.V.I., 1945- author.

Series:

Summerfield G. Roberts Texas history series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church--Texas--Galveston--History.

Catholic Church.

Gallagher, Nicholas A., Bishop of Galveston, 1846-1918.

Gallagher, Nicholas A.

Catholic Church--Bishops--Biography.

Bishops.

Catholic church buildings--Reconstruction.

History.

Texas--Galveston.

Church work with minorities--Catholic Church--Texas--Galveston.

Church work with minorities.

Church work with minorities--Catholic Church.

Catholic church buildings--Reconstruction--Texas--Galveston.

Catholic church buildings.

Genre:

Biographies.

History.

Physical Description:

xiv, 197 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, [2020]

Summary:

"The Episcopacy of Nicholas Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, 1882-1918 is the first major biography of an important religious figure for the people of Texas. Gallagher became the third Roman Catholic bishop for the diocese in 1882. During his thirty-six year tenure as bishop, he is remembered for his significant contributions to the development of Catholicism in Texas during challenging and very difficult times. Gallagher's episcopacy was marked by the rapid growth of parishes, Catholic schools, and hospitals. He remembered for his missionary efforts among African American Catholics and was particularly instrumental in the rebuilding of churches destroyed by the devastating 1900 hurricane. Grace's work is not only a significant contribution not only to the local history of Galveston but also adds a new understanding to the importance of institutional leadership during a time of transition"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword / by Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza

Preface

Setting the stage

The master builder

Spiritual and material innovator

Erection of new dioceses

Early difficulties within the diocese

The Vicars General

The 1900 Storm

Founding years of St. Mary's Seminary

Ethnic challenges in the early twentieth century

Shepherding the flock

Fiftieth Anniversary, Silver Jubilee of Bishop Gallagher

The Last years of Bishop Gallagher

Looking back.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781623498337

1623498333

OCLC:

1123180430