An American Apostle, the Very Reverend Matthew Anthony O’Brien, O.P., Model Priest and Religious, Promoter of Catholic Education, Tireless and Fruitful Harvester of Souls in the United States and Cana

'An American Apostle' presents a detailed and inspiring biography of the Very Reverend Matthew Anthony O’Brien, O.P., a towering figure in the nineteenth-century Catholic Church in North America. Written by the noted Dominican historian V. F. O’Daniel, this work chronicles the life of a man celebrated as a model priest and a tireless servant of the faith. The narrative traces Father O’Brien’s journey from his early religious formation to his impactful ministry as a member of the Order of Preachers, emphasizing his dual role as a compassionate harvester of souls and a staunch promoter of Catholic education.The book explores O’Brien’s extensive missionary travels across the United States and Canada, providing a vivid picture of the growth of the Dominican Order and the Catholic Church during a transformative period in American history. Through rigorous historical research and a focus on O’Brien’s spiritual character, O’Daniel illustrates how this dedicated religious leader helped shape the educational and ecclesiastical landscape of the continent. 'An American Apostle' serves as both an important historical record of the Catholic experience in North America and a moving portrait of a life committed to the service of God and the betterment of the community through faith and learning.This 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.This 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.As 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.