Colorado Catholicism and the Archdiocese of Denver, 1857-1989

Writing from within the framework of the Church, Noel (history, U. of Colorado in Denver) offers a history (with illustrations) that includes membership, churches, leaders, schools, foster homes, and hospitals. Full chapters are devoted to each of the six bishops and archbishops of Denver. The history of 150 parishes and missions includes anecdotal and architectural details. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR