Memoirs of Mother Mary Aquinata Fiegler, O.P. First Mother General of the Dominican Sisters in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Congregation of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

von Sister Mary Philomena Kildee

198 Seiten, Hardcover

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"Memoirs of Mother Mary Aquinata Fiegler, O.P." offers a profound look into the life and spiritual leadership of the first Mother General of the Dominican Sisters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Written by Sister Mary Philomena Kildee, O.P., this biographical work documents the foundational history of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and the transformative influence of its first leader. The narrative explores the challenges and triumphs of establishing a religious order in the American Midwest, detailing Mother Mary Aquinata's dedication to education, community service, and the expansion of the Dominican mission. Through these accounts, the book illustrates the administrative growth of the congregation and the personal piety that guided its development during a pivotal era for the Catholic Church in the United States. This work serves as an essential historical record for those interested in the history of Michigan, the evolution of religious orders for women, and the enduring legacy of a woman who shaped the spiritual and social landscape of her community. It remains a significant tribute to a life defined by faith, perseverance, and institutional vision within the Catholic tradition.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: 9781025832920
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press