In Harvest Fields by Sunset Shores

The Work of the Sisters of Notre Dame on the Pacific Coast

420 Seiten, Hardcover

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"In Harvest Fields by Sunset Shores" offers a detailed and insightful chronicle of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and their transformative educational and missionary work along the Pacific Coast of the United States. This historical account captures the dedicated spirit of the Sisters as they established foundations, schools, and communities, tracing their influence from their initial arrival through the early 20th century. Focusing primarily on the regions of California and the Pacific Northwest, the work documents the growth of Catholic education and the tireless service of women religious in shaping the cultural and spiritual landscape of the American West.The narrative explores the numerous challenges and triumphs faced by the order as they sought to provide instruction and pastoral care in rapidly developing frontier regions. Through historical records and institutional memory, the book illustrates the profound impact of the Sisters on generations of students and the broader community. This volume serves as an essential record for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church in America, the evolution of private education, and the vital role played by women in religious and social history. "In Harvest Fields by Sunset Shores" is both a tribute to the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame and a valuable resource for understanding the religious heritage of the Pacific region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025736075
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press