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BL
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993633
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b748003
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| Main Entry
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Gillis, Chester,1951-
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| Title & Author
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Catholic faith in America /\ Chester Gillis.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Facts On File, Inc.,, ©2003.
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| Series Statement
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Faith in America
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128 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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081604984X
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: 9780816049844
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Includes bibliographical references (page 123) and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction : Catholic beliefs and practices -- 1. Catholic America then and now -- 2. Important American Catholic events -- 3. Catholic impact on American culture -- 4. Catholic impact on social issues -- 5. Catholics and American politics -- 6. Important American Catholics -- 7. Catholic America : what is it?
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| Abstract
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Examines the ways in which Catholics have influenced American secular life and how it has influenced them. It portrays key figures and events in American Catholicism, clarifies topics that may be commonly misunderstood by those who are not Catholic, and offers Catholics an objective look at their faith.
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Catholic Church-- United States-- History.
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Catholic Church.-- United States-- History.
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Catholic Church.
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Katholische Kirche.
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United States, Church history.
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United States.
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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282/.73
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| LC Classification
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BX1406.3.G55 2003
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