In Silent Prayer
Published on 31. October 2013
192 pages
978-0-7570-5238-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written by Father Anthony Russo, who has devoted himself to the deaf community for over forty years,In Silent Prayer traces the history of the special deaf ministry in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Through insightful text, as well as historical documents and photographs, Father Russo not only tells the story of the great men and women who have provided this important service, but also looks forward to the coming years and considers how this service can be further shaped and improved.n
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Anthony Russo
In Silent Prayer
A History of Ministry with the Deaf Community in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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02/2009
Square One Publishers
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Father Anthony Russo, C.Ss.R.
earned a BS from the Virginia Military Institute along with a commission in the US Army. In 1967, he was sent to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where he has dedicated his life to working with and for the deaf.
earned a BS from the Virginia Military Institute along with a commission in the US Army. In 1967, he was sent to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where he has dedicated his life to working with and for the deaf.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Beginnings
- 2. The Early Era From 1911 to 1941
- 3. An Emerging Ministry From 1941 to 1967
- 4. Pastoral Developments From 1967 Through the 1970s
- 5. Recent Growth From the 1980s to the Present
- Conclusion
- Resources
- Bibliography
- References
- Index
