The Liguori Guide to Catholic U.S.A: A Treasury of Churches, Schools, Monuments, Shrines, and Monasteries (Paperback)

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Product Description

A tapestry of Catholic life in the United States, this guide takes readers to more than 500 churchs, shrines, monuments, schools and monasteries across the country.

About the Author

Jay Copp has worked as a reporter for THE NEW WORLD, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He currently writes for DePaul University. His articles have appeared in U.S. CATHOLIC, ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER, CATHOLIC DIGEST, AMERICA, OUR SUNDAY VISITOR, COLUMBIA, OHIO and KIWANIS, and he is a longtime contributor to Catholic News Service. He has a master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He lives in LaGrange Park, Illinois, with his wife, Laura, and two children, Kevin and Andrew.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Liguori Publications; 1st edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764803719
• ISBN-13: 978-0764803710
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #894,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource combining spirituality and vacationing!, June 18, 1999

By A Customer

An enjoyable overview of the numerous spiritually-inspired, artistic and reverent Catholic points of interest that exist throughout the USA. Think of how many Catholic families on vacation could enjoy and use this book! A great way to combine togetherness, spirituality and edification!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that all travelers must have!, June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This book contains some of the most interesting Catholic places in the U.S. It is a book that people from all religious backgrounds would enjoy. It not only gives good suggestions of places to visit but also gives interesting historical facts. A must have for all travelers!

4.0 out of 5 stars A very reliable travel book., September 21, 1999

By A Customer

I think it is a great reference book. They could have added some more Cathedrals and other sites into the collection. But overall, you won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't.