{"product_id":"religious-orders-of-women-in-elinor-tong-dehey-9781025952901","title":"Religious Orders of Women in the United States Catholic: Accounts of Their Origin, Works and Most Important Institutions Interwoven With Histories of","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Religious Orders of Women in the United States Catholic\" offers an extensive and detailed chronicle of the diverse communities of Catholic sisters that shaped the social and spiritual landscape of America. This work explores the origins, growth, and charitable missions of numerous religious congregations from their arrival in the United States through the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is expertly interwoven with the inspiring life stories of famous foundresses-visionary women who established vital hospitals, schools, and orphanages across the country. Elinor Tong Dehey provides a comprehensive record of the institutional development of the Catholic Church, highlighting the profound contributions of women in the fields of service, education, and healthcare. This volume serves as both a biographical reference and a historical narrative, capturing the spirit of devotion and the practical impact of these religious orders on American society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cb\u003eCatholic history\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewomen's studies\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eAmerican religious development\u003c\/b\u003e will find this collection an invaluable resource. By documenting the specific works and unique charisms of each order, Dehey preserves the legacy of those who dedicated their lives to the service of their communities and the advancement of their faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elinor Tong Dehey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025952901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025952901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.85d","brand":"Elinor Tong Dehey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659806716159,"sku":"9781025952901","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/religious-orders-of-women-in-elinor-tong-dehey-9781025952901","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}