A meticulously researched account of the lives and achievements of the bishops who have served in the Catholic Church in the United States. From the earliest days of the American colonies to the present day, this book offers a comprehensive record of the men who have led the church through good times and bad. With insightful analysis and thorough documentation, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in America. 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 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. 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.