Written by the Reverend J.R. Bayley in 1870, this survey of the Catholic Church in New York City is broken into six chapters across 215 pages. It tracks the history and life of the New York Diocese from the early 17th century all the way through the late 19th century. It includes information on notable Catholic authorities, the construction of educational institutions and places of worship, traditions, and charitable work.
Chapters include:
• Chapter I, French Missionaries at New York etc., pgs. 13-49
• Chapter II, The Revolution etc., pgs. 50-69
• Chapter III, See of New York erected etc., pgs. 70-100
• Chapter IV, Vacancy of See etc., pgs. 101-132
• Chapter V, Administration of Bishop Hughes etc., pgs. 133-147
• Chapter VI, Bishop M’Closkey appointed Coadjutor etc., pgs. 148-214