History of the Catholic Church in Paterson, N.J. with an Account of the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Establishment of St. John's Church

"History of the Catholic Church in Paterson, N.J." by Charles A. Shriner presents a historical journey through the origins and expansion of the Catholic Church within Paterson, New Jersey. The book highlights significant events, influential people, and crucial achievements that molded the local religious environment, with great emphasis on the golden anniversary of St. John's Church. It opens by acknowledging the difficulty in reconstructing the Church's early years because of limited records, it leverages personal accounts and thorough investigations. It then introduces readers to important people like Father Isaac Jogues, who faced immense persecution for his beliefs. The book portrays the Church's initial struggles and subsequent victories and captures defining moments like the very first mass in Paterson, and the genesis of the St. John's congregation.