From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton (1854-1897)

by Caroline Hemesath and Sister Caroline Hemsath

Book Overview

Born into a black Catholic slave family, Fr. Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) conquered almost insurmountable odds to become one of the very first black priests in the United States. By his early death at 43, this pioneer black priest left behind a shining legacy of holy service to God, the Church and his people.

Tolton's cause for canonization has been officially opened by the Archdiocese of Chicago as announced by Cardinal Francis George...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586175246
• ISBN13: 9781586175245
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.0"