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The book follows Stephen Fermoyle’s journey from the working‑class suburbs of Boston to the highest ranks of the Catholic Church, charting his progression from parish priest to bishop, then to cardinal. It explores the daily challenges and triumphs of a man devoted to faith and duty.
First publish date: 1914
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Henry Morton Robinson
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