Product Description: Cardinal Patrick O'Boyle (1896-1987) is largely remembered as the controversial leader of the Archdiocese of Washington during its first, formative quarter century. Combining considerable foresight about the Church's social concerns with a stubborn resistance to innovation, he countered opposition from those who reviled his progressive stand, especially his steadfast demand for racial equality and support of organized labor...read more

Product Description: The death in May 2000 of John Cardinal O'Connor, archbishop of New York, was a vital loss to countless millions. A shining, openhearted crusader for traditional values in an increasingly bewildering culture, O'Connor was a pioneer for the new face of Catholicism, mapping out an unequivocal political and ethical code that stood for unconditional charity, civil liberties, and social justice...read more

A friend of the cardinal's for more than thirty years explores the priest's entire life, focusing primarily on the spiritual meaning and healing that emerged from the last three years of Bernardin's life while he battled cancer. Reprint. 15,000 first printing. NYT.

Describes the late Chicago cardinal at work during the 1980s and offers insights into his views on women's roles, papal authority, and the separation of church and state

Traces the life of the influential American cardinal and describes how the Church is facing the great issues of modern times

Recounts the career of one of the most powerful, influential Americans of the century, detailing the patterns of Spellman's ambitions, his cooperation with the FBI and CIA, and power struggles with other American bishops