with an Account of the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Establishment of St. John's Church Shriner, Charles A. (Charles Anthony) 1853-1945 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "History of the Catholic Church in Paterson, N.J." by Charles A. Shriner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work outlines the establishment and growth of the Catholic Church in Paterson, focusing on key milestones, figures, and events that shaped the community's religious landscape. Central to the account is the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of St. John's Church, emphasizing the evolution of Catholicism in the region and its interaction with broader societal developments. The opening of the book sets the foundation for understanding the early challenges and triumphs faced by the Catholic Church in Paterson. Shriner begins by discussing the sparse records available on the early history of the Church, acknowledging the efforts of living sources with rich memories, and the importance of diligent research in piecing together a coherent narrative. He introduces remarkable figures such as Father Isaac Jogues and various missionaries who faced persecution and adversity, illustrating the deep-rooted struggles for religious freedom. The narrative captures critical moments in the Church's development, such as the first mass celebrated in Paterson and the establishment of St. John's congregation, thereby establishing a comprehensive historical context for readers who are interested in religious history and community building. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-01-09 Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)) Original publication data not identified Catholic Church -- New Jersey -- Paterson St. John's Church (Paterson, N.J.) Paterson (N.J.) -- Church history BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41805 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41805 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133945.0 41805