A practical, historical snapshot of Catholic life in 1875
The Catholic Record, Vol. IX, May to October 1875, gathers essays, editorials, and notes that illuminate church affairs, education, and culture from that period. This edition presents thoughtful discussions, briefs on public policy, and updates from Catholic publications and events around the world.
It offers a window into how Catholic communities engaged with public schooling, foreign affairs, and ecclesiastical learning. The material ranges from debates on the role of religion in public education to summaries of church activity in Ireland, Russia, and beyond. Readers will find both arguments and reflections that shaped Catholic thought in that era, along with notices about new books and scholarly works.
What you’ll experience:
- A focused treatise on the public school question and Catholic conscience in New York and beyond.
- Contemporary context about church affairs in Ireland, Italian land reforms, and global Catholic publishing.
- Summaries and commentary on notable historical and literary topics of the time.
- A catalog of new Catholic publications, including theoretical and doctrinal works.
Ideal for readers of Catholic history, theology, and 19th‑century religious thought, and for those who enjoy period writing that conveys the era’s concerns and debates.