This engaging history of the Church of St. Antony of Padua in Brooklyn, NY, offers a fascinating look at the development of Catholicism in America. Heffernan and O'Hare bring to life the struggles and triumphs of the church, and offer insights into the role of faith and community in this rapidly changing urban environment. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion in America.

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