In the Light of the Word

Brandewie tells how the order pioneered work with African Americans, popularized retreats for lay persons, helped develop the U.S. Catholic press, and stimulated American Catholic interest in mission. Written to commemorate their opening of the first American Catholic seminary dedicated to training men for the missionary priesthood and brotherhood in Techny, Illinois, Brandewie traces their efforts to establish a seminary for African Americans and their contributions in overseas missions.