The Catholic Red Book Of Western Maryland

The Catholic Red Book of Western Maryland is a comprehensive guidebook that was published in 1909 by the Red Book Society. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Catholicism in the western region of Maryland including the cities of Cumberland Frostburg Lonaconing Mt. Savage Midland Westernport Barton and Hagerstown. The guidebook includes detailed information on Catholic churches schools hospitals and other institutions in these cities as well as biographical sketches of prominent Catholic figures in the area. The book also contains a wealth of historical information about the Catholic Church in Maryland including its early founding and growth as well as its role in shaping the state's culture and society.In addition to its historical and informational content The Catholic Red Book of Western Maryland also serves as a practical guide for Catholics living in the region. It includes a directory of local Catholic organizations as well as listings of Catholic businesses and services such as bookstores funeral homes and charitable organizations.Overall The Catholic Red Book of Western Maryland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Catholic Church in Maryland as well as for Catholics living in the western region of the state.Hancock Frederick And Oakland With Special Article By His Eminence James Cardinal Gibbons.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.