Discover Chicago's rich Catholic history in this new, thought-provoking book, complete with over 1,000 outstanding color photographs, paintings, maps and illustrations. Features Chicago's many neighborhood churches, schools and institutions and offers insight into the creation and growth of the Chicago Archdiocese. Printed on glossy paper with full-color throughout, this book is a wonderful gift and invaluable resource.

"God's providence has been at work in and through the Archdiocese of Chicago for over 160 years... This illustrated history of the Archdiocese shows the workings of God in and through his faithful people. It features the story of our parishes, schools and other institutions; but it is basically a story of grace. Millions have cooperated with the Lord in creating and sustaining this Archdiocese. Millions more will continue and build upon this history in the years to come.

"This book shows how we've used Christ's gifts or squandered them, how we've hoarded them or shared them. It's the story of our life in Christ, a story more beautiful even than the marvelous pictures and poignant words that have been brought together to create this book. I hope that many Catholics of the Archdiocese and others will rejoice in this book, use it and share it. May it prompt us to new gratitude to Almighty God and to a new sense of purpose."

+ Francis Cardinal George, OMI
Archbishop of Chicago

Hardcover, 11 x 11, 352 pages.