Catherine de Hueck Doherty: Essential Writings

by Catherine de Hueck Doherty

Book Overview

Catherine de Hueck Doherty (1896--1985), a Russian-born aristocrat who has recently been proposed for canonization, dedicated her life to promoting "the gospel without compromise." Her vision combined a deep spirituality with a commitment to social justice. One of her early projects was the Harlem-based Friendship House, which attracted a young Thomas Merton. Later, with her second husband, Eddie Doherty, she established Madonna House in Combermere,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570758247
• ISBN13: 9781570758249
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 189 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.2"