The pilgrim bishop : the spiritual biography of Bishop Nicholas C. Matz /
"It is no exaggeration to say that the life of Bishop Nicolas C. Matz was dramatic. He grew up in France, where secularists sought to complete the work of the French Revolution and erase religion from public life. Sensing a call to the priesthood, he emigrated at 18--leaving everything behind to fol...
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Gastonia, North Carolina :
TAN Books,
[2025]
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| Summary: | "It is no exaggeration to say that the life of Bishop Nicolas C. Matz was dramatic. He grew up in France, where secularists sought to complete the work of the French Revolution and erase religion from public life. Sensing a call to the priesthood, he emigrated at 18--leaving everything behind to follow his vocation. Before completing seminary studies in Cincinnati, he answered a call to missionary life in the Wild West: the fledgling Vicariate Apostolic of Colorado. "As Denver's second bishop, Matz served during a time of social upheaval--economic crises, violent labor strikes, anarchist bombings, and growing efforts to deny the Church's relevance. He preached against the idea that mankind had outgrown religion through science and technology, insisting this was a battle for the soul of society. "In The Pilgrim Bishop, Dr. Seth Fabian offers a compelling spiritual biography of Bishop Matz, illuminating insight for today's Church in a secular age." -- |
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