Catechisms, Devotional Works, & Liturgical Books
(1633-present)
In addition to history-oriented summaries and source material, the PAHRC also features a collection of traditional spiritually focused literature in the form of Catechisms, Devotional Works, and Liturgical Books. Since translation might be difficult for many readers, only those printed in English are listed below.
The oldest Catechisms date back to the seventeenth century, and include: Dottrina Christiana, 1633 (printed in both Italian and Arabic) and the Lucerna Fidelium, 1676 (printed in Gaelic). Others languages represented in later works include: Arabic, Armenian, Canadian Indian, Chinese, Czech, Filipino, Kalispel (Flat-Head), French, German, Greek, Hawaiian, Italian, Kanachchatageng, Latin, Mendi (Sierra Leone), Polish, Russian, Sanskrit, Lakota (Sioux), Sign Language, Spanish, and Tagal (Philippines).
Devotional Works found in the PAHRC collection were published in several different languages and produced for use in various countries around the globe. These include: Chinese, Chinook-Indian, French, Gaelic, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Polish, Sioux-Indian, and Spanish.
Liturgical Books are
typically found in such traditional languages as: Arabic,
Armenian, Coptic, Geez, Georgian, Greek, Latin, Magyar,
Malayalam, Romanian, Slavonic, and Syrian.
*PLEASE NOTE: THESE WORKS ARE NOT FOR SALE OR LOAN,
THEY ARE FOR USE IN PAHRC ONLY.
From the library of the Rev. D.A. Gallitzin
Contents
Catechisms
1700s
A Key to the Church Catechism. London, 1719. [312 pp.]
The Catechism, or Christian Doctrine by way of Question and Answer. Paris, 1742. [510 pp.]
(Printed in both Gaelic and English)
Historical Catechism, Containing a Summary of the Sacred History and Christian Doctrine. Dublin,
1747. [780 pp.]
Real Principles of Catholicks: Catechism for the Adult. Dublin, 1750. [350 pp.]
The Grounds of the Catholick Doctrine. London, 1752. [80 pp.]
Hay, Rev. George. Sincere Christian Instructed in the Faith of Christ. Source Unknown, 1766.
[420 pp.]
Barclay, Robert. A Catechism and Confession of Faith. Philadelphia, 1773. [67 pp.]
Challoner, Rt. Rev. R. The Catholick Christian, Instructed in the Sacraments, Sacrifice,
Ceremonies, and Observances of the Church by Way of Question and Answer. Philadelphia, 1786. [264 pp.]
A Catechism for the Instruction of Children. New York, 1788. [47 pp.]
The Unerring Authority of the Catholic Church. London and Philadelphia, 1789. [203 pp.]
The Sincere Christian, Instructed in the Faith of Christ. Dublin, 1791. [427 pp.]
The Poor Man’s Catechism, The Christian Doctrine Explained with Short Admonitions. Dublin,
1794. [316 pp.]
1800s
A Short Abridgment of Christian Doctrine. Washington City, 1801. [52 pp.]
Hay, Rt. Rev. Bishop. An Abridgement of the Christian Doctrine. Baltimore, MD, 1809. [108
pp.]
Reilly, Most Rev. Dr. A Catechism, Abridgement of Faith. Source Unknown, 1813. [71 pp.]
An Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine. Dublin, 1820. [176 pp.]
Hay, Rt. Rev. Bishop. The Sincere Christian Instructed in the Faith of Christ. Philadelphia, 1822.
[180 pp.] (2 vols.)
Familiar Instructions in the Faith and Morality of the Catholic Church. Boston, 1829. [152 pp.]
Donovan, Very Rev. J., trans. Catechism of the Council of Trent. Dublin, 1829. [534 pp.]
The Most Reverend Doctor James Butler’s Catechism. Philadelphia, 1831. [64 pp.]
Tuberville, Rev. Henry. An Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine: With Proofs of Scripture on
Points Controverted. New York, 1833. [152 pp.]
River’s Manual, Pastoral Instructions. New York, 1835. [48 pp.]
A Short Catechism, For the use of the Catholic Church in the United States of America. Baltimore,
MD, 1836. [64 pp.]
Catholic Tract – No. 2, Lessons for Lent: Instructions for Every Day in the Year. Philadelphia,
1837. [144 pp.]
The Grounds of the Catholic Doctrine. Philadelphia, 1837. [72 pp.]
Hornihold, Right Rev. Dr. The Real Principles of Catholics, A Catechism of General Instruction for
Grown Persons. Philadelphia, 1837. [326 pp.]
Lingard, John. Catechistical Instructions on the Doctrines and Worship of the Catholic Church.
New York, 1840. [139 pp.]
The Christian Doctrine. Dublin, 1840. [88 pp.]
Butler, Most Rev. Dr. James. The Larger Catechism. Philadelphia, 1841. [94 pp.]
Challoner, Most Rev. Dr. The Catholic Christian. Philadelphia, 1841. [252 pp.]
The Spiritual Consoler, Instructions to Enlighten Pious Souls in Their Doubts. Boston, 1850. [135
pp.]
Fleury’s Short Historical Catechism. Philadelphia, 1850. [70 pp.]
Catechism of the Christian Religion…A Compendium of the Catechism of Montpellier. Boston,
1851. [549 pp.]
Gother, Rev. John. Instructions for Children. Philadelphia, 1851. [64 pp.]
Catechism for First Confession. Philadelphia, 1853. [12 pp.]
A General Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. Philadelphia, 1853. [64 pp.]
The Catholic Companion. Dubuque, IA, 1853. [95 pp.]
A Catechism of Scripture History. Baltimore, MD, 1854. [343 pp.]
Familiar Instructions in the Faith and Morality of the Catholic Church. Boston, 1858. [152 pp.]
Challoner, Rt. Rev. Dr. The Catholic Christian Instructed in the Sacraments, Ceremonies, and
Observances of the Church. Baltimore, MD, 1859. [245 pp.]
Snowden, Mary F. A Treatise on Catechism. Cincinnati, OH, 1861. [167 pp.]
Hay, Rt. Rev. Bishop. Sincere Christian. Philadelphia, 1862. [408 pp.]
Sadlier, J. A New Catechism of Sacred History. New York, 1864. [178 pp.]
A General Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. New York, 1864. [64 pp.]
Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. Milwaukee, WI, 1865. [105 pp.]
Weninger, Rev. F.X. The Smaller Catechism of the Christian Doctrine, for the use of Catholic
Schools. Cincinnati, OH, 1865. [85 pp.]
McCaffrey, John. A Catechism of Christian Doctrine. Baltimore, MD, 1865. [60 pp.]
Formby, Rev. Henry. The Complete Historical Catechism. London, 1871. [124 pp.]
Weninger, Rev. F.X. A Manual of the Catholic Religion. New York/Cincinnati OH, 1871. [410
pp.]
Little Catholic Catechism. Boston, 1872. [96 pp.]
Advice to Irish Girls in America. New York, 1872. [201 pp.]
Questions and Objections Concerning Catholic Doctrine and Practices. Boston, 1873. [76 pp.]
Catechism of the Apostleship of Prayer. Woodstock, MD, 1874. [56 pp.]
Deharbe, Rev. Joseph, S.J. A Full Catechism of the Catholic Religion. New York, 1875. [330
pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine for Parochial and Sunday Schools. Baltimore, MD, 1875. [302
pp.]
Familiar Explanation of Christian Doctrine. Baltimore, MD, 1875. [446 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine for Confirmation and Advanced Classes. Springfield, MA, 1876.
[154 pp.]
Catechism for Confession and First Communion. Springfield, MA, 1876. [60 pp.]
Collot, Rev. P. Doctrinal and Scriptural Catechism. New York, 1877. [416 pp.]
Deharbe, Rev. Joseph, S.J., trans. and Right Rev. P.N. Lynch, ed. A Catechism of the Catholic
Religion. New York, 1878. [177 pp.]
Dix, William Giles. Why a Catholic in the Nineteenth Century? New York, 1878. [101 pp.]
Lynch, John Joseph. Questions and Objections Concerning Catholic Doctrine and Practices.
Boston, 1878. [76 pp.]
Reilly, Most Rev. Dr. A Clear and Concise Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. Source Unknown,
1878.
Butler, Most Rev. Dr. James. An Abridgement of the Christian Doctrine. Philadelphia, 1878. [64
pp.]
Gleeson, Rev. James, C.S.C. Catechism of Christian Doctrine. New York, 1879. [208 pp.]
A General Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. New York, 1879. [32 pp.]
The Newark Catechism. New York, 1879. [66 pp.]
Fander, Rev. John and Rev. Joseph Deharbe, S.J., trans. A Full Catechism of the Catholic Religion.
New York, 1880. [327 pp.]
The Explanatory Catechism of Christian Doctrine. Boston, 1881. [102 pp.]
Deharbe’s Large Catechism. New York, 1882. [153 pp.]
Deharbe’s Small Catechism. New York, 1882. [93 pp.]
A Catechism of Christian Doctrine. Philadelphia, 1885. [64 pp.]
A Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Third Plenary Council of Baltimore. Philadelphia, 1885. [115
pp.]
Instructions for Confirmation and First Communion. Philadelphia, 1890. [8 pp.]
A Short Explanation of the Penny Catechism. Great Britain, 1892. [241 pp.]
Brelivet, Rev. J. The Pictorial Church for Children. Montpelier, VT, 1893. [164 pp.]
A Christian Catechism for Sunday-Schools and Families. Philadelphia, 1894. [167 pp.]
St. Benedict’s Catechism, Number 1. Kansas City, MO, 1894. [33 pp.]
Perry, Rev. J. Full Course of Instruction in Explanation of the Catechism. St. Louis, MO, 1894.
[435 pp.]
A Small Catechism for the Catholic Schools of the United States. New York, 1895. [48 pp.]
St. Benedict’s Catechism. Kansas City, MO, 1895. [156 pp.]
The Catechist. New York, 1895. [644 pp.]
1900s
A Catholic Catechism for the Parochial and Sunday Schools of the United States. New York, 1900.
[160 pp.]
Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. St. Louis, MO, 1900. [83 pp.]
A Shorter Catechism of the Catholic Religion. New York, 1900. [68 pp.]
Klauder, Rev. Alexander. A Catechism of Catholic Teaching. New York, 1902. [72 pp.]
Bellord, Right Rev. James. A New Catechism of Christian Doctrine and Practice. Notre Dame, IN,
1902. [115 pp.]
Challoner, Rev. Dr. The Catholic Christian Instructed in Sacraments, Ceremonies, and Observances
of the Church. New York, 1903. [307 pp.]
Butler’s Holy Family Series of Catholic Catechisms. Boston, 1903. [62 pp.]
Controversial Catechism, or Protestantism Refuted. London, 1904. [255 pp.]
Loyola, Mother Mary. Credo, A Simple Explanation of the Chief Points of Catholic Doctrine.
London, 1905. [63 pp.]
Larger Catechism. New York, 1906. [357 pp.]
White, Rev. M.A., O.S.A. The Catholic Church Alone, The One True Church of Christ. New
York, 1906. [639 pp.]
The Shorter Catechism of the Westminster Assembly. Philadelphia, 1906. [32 pp.]
Explanation of the Catholic Liturgy, For the Laity. Baltimore, MD, 1907. [216 pp.]
Catechism on Modernism. London, 1908. [135 pp.]
Faerber, Rev. W. Catechism for the Catholic Parochial Schools of the United States. St. Louis,
MO, 1910. [128 pp.]
Catechism on the Things Necessary to be Known by Little Children Before First Holy Communion.
New York, 1910. [16 pp.]
First Communion Catechism. Philadelphia, 1910. [29 pp.]
Sloan, Rev. Patrick J. A Catechism of Christian Doctrine for the First Grade. New York, 1911.
[35 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine for First Communicants. Philadelphia, 1911. [36 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Number 4 – Course of Religious Instruction. Philadelphia, 1911.
[378 pp.]
McEachen, Roderick A. Intermediate Catechism of Christian Doctrine. Wheeling, WV, 1911.
[128 pp.]
Doyle, Rev. John, P.P. A Larger Catechism of Christian Doctrine For Advanced Classes. Dublin,
1911. [166 pp.]
Philipps, Rev. M. Baltimore Catechism Number 2. Pittsburgh, PA, 1911. [128 pp.]
Battlogg, F.J., trans. Catechism of Liturgy. St. Francis, WI, 1912. [55 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine Number 1, In Conformity with the Decrees of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore and Code of 1918. Philadelphia, 1912. [48 pp.]
The Catechist’s Manual. Philadelphia, 1914. [243 pp.]
Flock, Father H.F. Little Catechism for Children and Converts. Source Unknown, 1915. [41 pp.]
Walsh, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John. The Mass and Vestments of the Catholic Church. New York, 1916.
[479 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Number 3. Philadelphia, 1917. [212 pp.]
A Catechism on Catholic Foreign Missions, Number 2. Boston, 1918. [32 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine for First Communicants. Philadelphia, 1918. [36 pp.]
Catechism for First Communion. Chicago, 1918. [48 pp.]
A Catechism of the Liturgy for Young and Old. New York, 1921. [46 pp.]
MacEachen, Roderick. Religion – First Manual. New York, 1921. [333 pp.]
MacEachen, Roderick. Religion – Third Course. New York, 1922. [230 pp.]
O’Brien, Rev. Thomas J. An Advanced Catechism of Catholic Faith and Practice. Chicago, 1922.
[251 pp.]
An Explanation of the Catechism, First Part – The Apostles Creed. Helena, MT, 1924. [144 pp.]
Christian Doctrine Drills. Chicago, 1925.
Catechism of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Poughkeepsie, NY, 1925. [80 pp.]
Thein, Rev. John, trans. Catechism of Rodez. St. Louis, MO, 1925. [528 pp.]
Duffy, Rev. Michael J. A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Suited to Children Preparing for First
Holy Communion. Bronx, N.Y., 1926. [32 pp.]
Cassilly, Francis, S.J. Religion-Doctrine and Practice, For Use in Catholic High Schools. Chicago,
1926. [478 pp.]
Malloy, Rev. Joseph I., C.S.P. A Catechism for Inquirers. New York, 1927. [90 pp.]
The Catechism Explained. New York, 1927. [752 pp.]
Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Number 4. Philadelphia, 1928. [378 pp.]
Chalk Talks, Teaching Catechism Graphically. St. Louis, MO, 1930.
MacMahon, Rev. M.S. Liturgical Catechism. Dublin, 1930. [309 pp.]
Schumacher, Rt. Rev. Msgr. M.A. How to Teach Catechism. New York, 1933. [228 pp.]
Sausen, Rev. Alphonse, O.S.B. Illustrated Catechism for Little Children. New York, 1934. [52
pp.]
Catechism of Catholic Religion. Philadelphia, 1934. [43 pp.]
O’Brien, Rev. John J. A Catechism of the Bible. Brooklyn, N.Y., 1935. [47 pp.]
Schumacher, Rt. Rev. Msgr. and Sister Mary Imelda. Learning My Religion. New York, 1935.
[62 pp.]
First Draft of a Study of the Baltimore Catechism. New York, 1936. [93 pp.]
McNeill, Rev. Leon A. and Madeleine Aaron. Test Exercises, For Use With "The Way of Life".
Paterson, N.J., 1936. [40 pp.]
Religious Vacation School Manual. Washington, D.C., 1937. [44 pp.]
Morrow, Most Rev. Louis LaRavoire, D.D. My Catholic Faith, A Catechism in Pictures. Manila,
1937. [394 pp.]
Catholic Faith – Based on the Catholic Catechism as Drawn Up by His Eminence Peter Cardinal
Gasparri. Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America, 1938. [367 pp.]
Studies in Religion for High School and Adult Groups. Toledo, OH, 1938.
Confession Quizzes to a Street Preacher. St. Paul, MN, 1939. [32 pp.]
Virgin and Statue Worship/Idol Quizzes to a Street Preacher. St. Paul, MN, 1939. [32 pp.]
Catechism for First Communion. Staten Island, N.Y., 1939. [31 pp.]
Scott, Martin J., S.J. Introduction to Catholicism. New York, 1939. [105 pp.]
Chaplinsky, Rev. Joseph. Catechism for First Communion. Philadelphia, 1940. [75 pp.]
Kinsella, Rev. A.W. Project Lessons on the Seven Sacraments. St. Paul, MN, 1940. [24 pp.]
Catholic Faith Explained, A Teacher Manual for Catholic Faith. Washington, D.C., 1940. [138
pp.]
Rosenberger, Rev. E.G. Outlines of Religion for Catholic Youth. New York, 1940. [325 pp.]
A Catechism of Christian Doctrine for the Greek Catholic Youth of America. Braddock, PA, 1941.
[256 pp.]
First Communion Catechism. Patterson, N.J., 1941. [12 pp.]
McGuire, Rev. Michael A. Father McGuire’s New Study Help Baltimore Catechism, Number 2.
New York, 1941. [244 pp.]
Telling Facts for the Catechetical Instructor. St. Paul, MN, 1941. [23 pp.]
Catechism for Catholic Missions. Boston, 1942. [107 pp.]
My First Communion Catechism. New York, 1942. [39 pp.]
McGuire, Rev. Michael A. The New Baltimore Catechism and Mass, Number 1. New York, 1942.
[160 pp.]
Aylward, Rev. Stephen. Catechism Comes to Life. St. Paul, MN, 1942. [186 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – First Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [43 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – Third Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [44 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – Fourth Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [50 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – Fifth Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [50 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – Sixth Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [59 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – Seventh Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [52 pp.]
Course of Study in Religion – Eighth Grade. Philadelphia, 1943. [67 pp.]
Higgins, Dan D., C.SS.R. Catechism With Pictured Signs for Religious Instructions in the Sign
Language. Chicago, 1943. [30 pp.]
Heeg, Rev. Aloysius J., S.J. The Illustrated Catechism. New York, 1944. [64 pp.]
McNeil, Very Rev. Msgr. Leon A. and Madeleine Aaron. The Way of Life. Paterson, N.J., 1946.
[240 pp.]
Forrest, Rev. M.D., M.S.C. Chats With Little Children. St. Paul, MN, 1947. [36 pp.]
Smith, Charles M. Text Book on the Catholic Religion. Portland, OR, 1947. [77 pp.]
Sheehan, Most Rev. M. Apologetics and Catholic Doctrine. Ireland, 1948. [310 pp.]
Connell, Rev. Francis J., C.SS.R. Father Connell’s Confraternity Edition of the New Baltimore
Catechism, Number 3. Washington, D.C., 1949. [320 pp.]
Herbst, Father Winfrid, S.D.S. Yes or No, A Little Catechism on Fast and Abstinence in Three
Lessons. St. Nazianz, WI, 1950. [16 pp.]
Cogan, Rev. William J. A Catechism for Adults. Chicago, 1951. [125 pp.]
Sullivan, Rev. P. Henry. First Communion Catechism. New York, 1952. [24 pp.]
Farrell, Father. The Parish Catechism. Chicago, 1955. [140 pp.]
Morris, Rev. John J. A Catechism for Confirmation. Forest Park, IL, 1955. [30 pp.]
Catholic Catechism. New York, 1957. [448 pp.]
McHugh, John A., O.P. and Charles J. Callan, O.P., trans. Catechism of the Council of Trent for
Parish Priests. New York, 1958. [603 pp.]
O’Brien, Rev. John A. Understanding the Catholic Faith, An Official Edition of the Revised
Baltimore Catechism Number 3. Notre Dame, IN, 1958. [281 pp.]
Conway, Rev. Bertrand L., C.S.P. The Question Box. New York, 1961. [463 pp.]
The New St. Joseph First Communion Catechism. New York, 1963. [64 pp.]
Hill, Rev. John J. and Rev. Theodore C. Stone. A Modern Catechism. Chicago, 1964. [288 pp.]
Killgallon, Rev. James and Rev. Gerard Weber. Life in Christ – Instructions in the Catholic Faith.
Chicago, 1966. [287 pp.]
A New Catechism – Catholic Faith for Adults. New York, 1967. [510 pp.]
Martin, Rev. William G. The New Parish Catechism. Des Plaines, IL, 1973. [139 pp.]
Williams, Father Gerald. The Contemporary Catholic Catechism. Des Plaines, IL, 1973. [262 pp.]
Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education. Washington, D.C., 1973. [36 pp.]
American Catholic Catechism. New York, 1975. [308 pp.]
Common Catechism, A Book of Christian Faith. New York, 1975. [690 pp.]
The Teaching of Christ – A Catholic Catechism for Adults. Huntington, IN, 1976. [640 pp.]
Klopke, John R., C.PP.S. Saint Joseph – People’s Catechism. New York, 1979. [192 pp.]
Basic Catechism, With Scripture Quotations. Boston, 1980. [207 pp.]
Schraner, Rev. Anthony. Saint Joseph Annotated Catechism. New York, 1981. [416 pp.]
Outlines of the Catholic Faith. St. Paul, MN, 1987. [64 pp.]
Undated
A Catechism for First Communion. Source Unknown, Undated. [64 pp.]
A General Catechism of the Christian Doctrine. New York, Undated. [108 pp.]
A Short Abridgement of Christian Doctrine. Source Unknown, Undated. [62 pp.]
An Abridged Catechism. Philadelphia, Undated. [30 pp.]
Baddeley, Rev. T. A Sure Way to Find Out the True Religion. Boston, Undated. [126 pp.]
Catechism. Source Unknown, Undated. [34 pp.]
Catechism. Source Unknown, Undated. [92 pp.]
Catechism. Source Unknown, Undated. [390 pp.]
Catechism: Doctrinal, Moral, Historical and Liturgical. Source Unknown, Undated. [494 pp.]
Catechism, Prayer and Text Book of the Holy Catholic Church. Philadelphia, Undated. [23 pp.]
Challoner, Most Rev. Dr. The Catholic Christian Instructed. New York, Undated. [307 pp.]
Cheverus, Right Rev. Bishop. Fleury’s Short Historical Catechism. Philadelphia, Undated. [71
pp.]
First Christian Lesson. Source Unknown, Undated. [16 pp.]
Hay, Right Rev. Bishop. An Abridgement of the Christian Doctrine. Baltimore, MD, Undated.
[240 pp.]
Hay, Right Rev. Dr. George. The Sincere Christian Instructed in the Faith of Christ. Dublin,
Undated. [562 pp.]
Hints on the Subjects of Catechisms. Source Unknown, Undated. [30 pp.]
Instructions for First Communion and Confirmation. Philadelphia, Undated.
Mannock, John, O.S.B. The Poor Man’s Catechism, The Christian Doctrine Explained with Short
Admonitions. New York, Undated. [276 pp.]
Milner, Rt. Rev. Dr. The Most Reverend Doctor James Butner’s Catechism. Philadelphia,
Undated. [72 pp.]
The Catholic Christian Instructed in the Sacraments, Sacrifices, Ceremonies and Observances of the
Church. Source Unknown, Undated. [228 pp.]
The Grounds of Catholic Doctrine. Boston, Undated. [96 pp.]
The Inquirer’s Catechism. New York, Undated. [48 pp.]
The Real Principles of Catholics. Source Unknown, Undated. [326 pp.]
Devotional Works
1800s
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Source Unknown, 1801? [268 pp.]
Prayer Book. Source Unknown, 1804? [290 pp.]
Devout Christian’s Vade Mecum: Being a Summary of Select and Necessary Devotions.
Philadelphia, 1806? [285 pp.]
Quarles, Francis. Emblems. Source Unknown, 1812. [323 pp.]
Prayer Book. Source Unknown, 1828? [254 pp.]
The Christian’s Guide to Heaven, A Manual of Spiritual Exercises for Catholics. Philadelphia,
1833. [315 pp.]
An Abridgement of the Interior Spirit of the Religious of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Washington, D.C., 1834. [142 pp.]
Catholic Companion, Containing Instructions and Devotions for Confession and Communion.
Philadelphia, 1835. [168 pp.]
Origin of the Scapular of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Philadelphia, 1839. [12 pp.]
Prayer Book. Source Unknown, 1844? [368 pp.]
Walsh, Rt. Rev., trans. The Lenten Manual and Companion for Passion Time and Holy Week.
New York, 1851. [478 pp.]
Obligations of Children and Parents Towards Each Other. Philadelphia, 1851. [56 pp.]
Grimley, Rev. Thomas. Devotions, Indulgences, Rules, Etc. Dublin, 1853. [67 pp.]
Nine Days’ Devotion, or a Novena Preparatory to the Feast of St. Patrick. New York, 1853. [127
pp.]
The Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Baltimore, MD, 1853. [64 pp.]
Challoner, Rt. Rev. Think Well On’t, or Reflections of the Great Truths of the Christian Religion.
Baltimore, MD, 1853. [175 pp.]
Coffin, Robert A., C.S.S.R. Christian’s Rule of Life. New York, 1854. [188 pp.]
Wiseman, Cardinal. Fabiola, The Church of the Catacombs. New York, 1854. [324 pp.]
Manual of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Philadelphia, 1854. [224 pp.]
Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. New York, 1854. [56 pp.]
Daily Handbook for Days of Rejoicing and of Sorrow. Philadelphia, 1855. [113 pp.]
Little Manual of Confession, Guide to Grace. Philadelphia, 1855. [94 pp.]
Golden Book of Confraternities. New York, 1855. [401 pp.]
Purgatory Opened to the Piety of the Faithful. New York, 1855. [149 pp.]
Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Baltimore, MD, 1855.
[27 pp.]
Garden of the Soul, A Manual of Fervent Prayer. New York, 1856. [448 pp.]
The Love of Mary. New York, 1856. [366 pp.]
Little Offices. Philadelphia, 1857. [103 pp.]
Damphoux, Rev. Edward. Essay on the Joy of the Christian Soul. Baltimore, MD, 1857. [94 pp.]
A Manual of Prayers. New York, 1859. [372 pp.]
Neligan, Rev. W.H. Confraternity Manual, Catholic Guild-Book. New York, 1860. [374 pp.]
Gratry, A. Month of Mary, Conceived Without Sin. Baltimore, MD, 1861. [216 pp.]
Quiet Thoughts for Quiet Hours. Boston, 1861. [268 pp.]
Clock of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. New York, 1862. [256 pp.]
Key of Heaven, A Manual of Prayer. New York, 1862. [436 pp.]
Manual of the Christian Soldier. New York, 1862. [263 pp.]
Mission Book of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Baltimore, MD, 1862. [502 pp.]
Month of Saint Joseph. Philadelphia, 1862. [139 pp.]
Weninger, Rev. F.X., S.J. Sacred Heart Mission Book. Cincinnati, OH, 1863. [582 pp.]
Butler, Rev. Alban. Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and other Principal Saints. New York, 1864.
[685/700 pp.] (2 vols.)
Manual of the Immaculate Conception. New York, 1866. [1122 pp.]
Child’s Month of Mary. Boston, 1868. [96 pp.]
Instructions and Devotions for the Dying. Philadelphia, 1868. [72 pp.]
Little Month of Saint Joseph. Baltimore, MD, 1868. [116 pp.]
Manual of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Philadelphia, 1868. [278 pp.]
Purgatorian Consoler, A Manual of Prayers. Baltimore, MD, 1868. [467 pp.]
Forty Hours. Boston, 1869. [96 pp.]
De Segur, Msgr. Holy Communion. New York, 1869. [126 pp.]
Prayer Book. Source Unknown, 1869? [258 pp.]
Franco, Secondo, S.J. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Baltimore, MD, 1870. [305 pp.]
Devotion to the Heart of Jesus. Baltimore, MD, 1870. [284 pp.]
Cook, Rev. W.F. Month of the Holy Angels. Philadelphia, 1870. [181 pp.]
Appeal to Christian Young Women. Boston, 1870. [80 pp.]
Kempis, Thomas A., Right Rev. Richard Challoner, trans. Imitation of Christ. New York, 1871.
[481 pp.]
Oakeley, Frederick Canon. Catholic Worship, A Manual of Popular Instruction on the Ceremonies
and Devotions of the Church. New York, 1872. [88 pp.]
A.M.D.G. The Agnus Dei – Its Origin and History. New York, 1872. [78 pp.]
Coffin, Rev. R.A., C.S.S.R. Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament. New York, 1873. [248 pp.]
Instructions on the Jubilee, Prayers Recommended to be Said in the Stations of the Church.
Philadelphia, 1875. [64 pp.]
Baptist Saint-Jure, Rev. John, S.J. Union With Our Lord Jesus Christ. New York, 1876. [458 pp.]
Children’s Hymns, Christian Instructed A Friendly Voice. New York, 1879. [32 pp.]
Gibbons, Most Rev. James. The Faith of Our Fathers. Baltimore, MD, 1879. [480 pp.]
Practical Notes on Moral Training. London, 1879. [191 pp.]
Faith of Our Fathers. New York, 1879. [352 pp.]
Instructions and Prayers for the Jubilee of 1879. Philadelphia, 1879. [39 pp.]
Familiar Instructions on the Commandments of God and the Church. New York, 1880. [167 pp.]
Pious Practices in Honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Woodstock, MD, 1881. [108 pp.]
Segneri, Rev. Paul, S.J. Meditations on the Lord’s Prayer. West Chester, N.Y., 1882. [144 pp.]
Schouppe, Rev. F.X., S.J. Sodality Director’s Manual. Boston, 1882. [442 pp.]
Muller, Father Michael, C.SS.R. God the Teacher of Mankind, Popular Catholic Theology. New
York, 1883. [810 pp.]
Pocket Prayer Book. Baltimore, 1883. [224 pp.]
Faa di Bruno, Rev. Joseph. Catholic Belief, A Short Exposition of Catholic Doctrine. New York,
1884. [387 pp.]
Jubilee Instructions, Devotions and Hymns – Devotion of Reparation to the Holy Face of Lord
Jesus Christ. Baltimore, MD, 1886. [63 pp.]
Liguori Leaflets, Holy Thoughts for Every Day in the Month. Philadelphia, 1887. [138 pp.]
Manual of the Confraternity of the Sacred Thirst and Agony of Jesus to Repress Intemperance.
Baltimore, MD, 1887. [244 pp.]
St. Vincent’s Manual. Baltimore, MD, 1887. [966 pp.]
Little Book of Our Lady. London, 1888. [40 pp.]
St. Aloysius Society Manual. Buffalo, N.Y., 1889. [180 pp.]
Catholic Devotions, A Selection of Prayers and Devotional Exercises. Baltimore, MD, 1890. [205
pp.]
Our Faith and Devotions. New York, 1891. [128 pp.]
Lambing, Rev. A.A. The Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church. New York, 1892. [325 pp.]
Manual of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Philadelphia, 1893. [134 pp.]
All of Jesus, A Manual of Prayers for Devout Catholics. Milwaukee, WI, 1893. [183 pp.]
Butler, Rev. Alban. Lives of the Saints. New York, 1894. [390 pp.]
O’Neill, Thomas. Roman Catholic Religion, Reason, and Science. Baltimore, MD, 1894. [93 pp.]
League Devotions and Choral Service With Hymns for the Apostleship of Prayer, League of the Sacred Heart. New York, 1895. [289 pp.]
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[600 pp.]
Rohner, Rev. B., O.S.B. Illustrated Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. New York, 1897. [364 pp.]
Saints of the Rosary. New York, 1897. [321 pp.]
Vest-Pocket Prayer Book. New York, 1897. [184 pp.]
Mission Book for the Married. New York, 1897. [480 pp.]
Sutton, Rev. Xaiver. Crumbs of Comfort for Young Women Living in the World. Philadelphia,
1898. [281 pp.]
Klauder, Rev. Alexander L.A. Catholic Practice at Church and at Home. New York, 1899. [268
pp.]
Meditations for Retreats. New York, 1900. [202 pp.]
Catholic’s Vade Mecum, A Select Manual of Prayers for Daily Use. Philadelphia, 1900. [228 pp.]
Catholic’s Pocket Manual. New York, 1900. [224 pp.]
Eymard, Father. Month of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. New York, 1903. [320 pp.]
Life of His Holiness Pope Pius X. New York, 1904. [401 pp.]
Loyola, Mother Mary. Welcome! Holy Communion, Before and After. New York, 1904. [358
pp.]
Key to Heaven, A Manual of Prayers and Instructions for Catholics. New York, 1905. [190 pp.]
Lasance, Rev. Francis X. The Catholic Girl’s Guide. New York, 1906. [670 pp.]
The Little Catholic Child’s Prayer Book. Philadelphia, 1907. [288 pp.]
Manual of the Holy Name. New York, 1907. [340 pp.]
The Way of the Cross. New York, 1908. [36 pp.]
Hammer, Rev. Bonaventure, O.F.M. Mary, Help of Christians. New York, 1909. [497 pp.]
Fitzpatrick, Rev. John, O.M.I. The Christmas of the Eucharist. London, 1909. [120 pp.]
Manual of the Sacred Heart. Philadelphia, 1909. [355 pp.]
Milner, Right Rev. J. The Key of Heaven, A Manual of Prayer. Philadelphia, 1909. [218 pp.]
Curtis, Right Rev. Alfred Allen. Lights and Counsels. Baltimore, MD, 1912. [160 pp.]
Manual of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Philadelphia, 1913. [134 pp.]
Novena in Honor of St. Teresa. Philadelphia, 1914. [115 pp.]
Catholic Policeman’s and Fireman’s Companion. New York, 1916. [127 pp.]
The Fellowship of Silence. London, 1916. [240 pp.]
Schrempp, Rev. Vincent, O.F.M. Tertiaries Companion, A Prayer Book for the Members of the
Third Order Secular of St. Francis. St. Louis, 1916. [258 pp.]
Manual of Prayers for the Use of the Catholic Laity. Baltimore, 1916. [792 pp.]
Butler, William Frederick. "Blessed Art Thou Among Women," A Life of the Virgin Mary.
Chicago, 1916. [315 pp.]
Tileston, Mary W. Daily Strength for Daily Needs. Boston, 1917. [378 pp.]
Storfi, Rev. Hugolinus, O.F.M. Pious Union in Honor of St. Joseph. St. Louis, MO, 1919. [210
pp.]
LeBuffe, Francis P., S.J. My Changeless Friend. New York, 1920. [58 pp.]
Darlow, T.H. Holy Ground. London, 1920. [271 pp.]
Harbaugh, Rev. H. The Golden Censer. Philadelphia, 1922. [187 pp.]
Gems of Prayer, A Manual of Prayers and Devotional Exercises for the Use of Catholics. Chicago,
1923. [287 pp.]
Thirty Days’ Prayer. Buffalo, N.Y., 1924. [38 pp.]
Manual of the Purgatorian Society. Philadelphia, 1924. [286 pp.]
Heuser, Rev. Herman J. In the Workshop of St. Joseph. New York, 1925. [214 pp.]
Novena in Honor of the Little Flower of Jesus. Bethlehem, PA, 1925. [16 pp.]
Malvern Manual, For Retreats at St. Joseph’s-in-the-Hills. Malvern, PA, 1925. [84 pp.]
Herbst, Winfrid, S.D.S. Eucharistic Whisperings. St. Nazianz, WI, 1926. [118 pp.]
Knox, Rev. Ronald A. The Belief of Catholics. New York, 1927. [254 pp.]
"Our Treasure, The Blood of Jesus." Toronto, Canada, 1927. [127 pp.]
de Liguori, St. Alphonsus. The Glories of Mary. Brooklyn, 1931. [710 pp.]
Sheridan, R.E., M.M. Novena to St. Francis Xaiver. Manila, 1932. [40 pp.]
Novena Prayers in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Philadelphia, 1934. [24 pp.]
Loeher, Bernard C. Following Christ Through the Mass. Milwaukee, WI, 1935. [94 pp.]
Stations of the Cross, Congregational Devotion. Philadelphia, 1936. [20 pp.]
Hoeger, Rev. Frederick T. The Holy Ghost Prayer Book. New York, 1939. [401 pp.]
Colgan, Rev. H.V. Devotions Under the Flag. New York, 1941. [93 pp.]
Wendell, Francis N., O.P. The Formation of a Lay Apostle. St. Dominic, N.Y., 1943. [84 pp.]
Marcetteau, B.F., S.S. The Young Seminarian. Paterson, N.J., 1943. [536 pp.]
Winzen, Damasus, O.S.B. Symbols of Christ. Keyport, N.Y., 1944.
Hugo, Father John J. Applied Christianity. New York, 1944. [217 pp.]
Keogh, Rev. John W. Guard of Honor. Patterson, N.J., 1945. [20 pp.]
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Novena to the Holy Ghost. Washington, D.C., 1948.
Prayer Book of the Medical Mission Sisters. Philadelphia, 1950. [303 pp.]
Lasance, Rev. F.X. The Young Man’s Guide. New York, 1952. [763 pp.]
Manual of Catholic Devotions. New York, 1953. [127 pp.]
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[191 pp.]
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1964. [64 pp.]
Keating, Rev. Charles J. The Way of the Cross. Baltimore, MD, 1965. [33 pp.]
The New Day’s Worship. Philadelphia, 1966. [386 pp.]
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Kohn, Harold E. Best Wishes for Common Days and Special Days. Grand Rapids, MI, 1969.
[171 pp.]
Arnold, Emmy. Inner Words, For Every Day of the Year. Rifton, N.Y., 1971. [88 pp.]
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pp.]
Haring, Bernard, C.SS.R. The Sacraments and Your Everyday Life. Liguori, MO, 1976. [192 pp.]
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A Short Treatise on the Scapular. Source Unknown, Undated. [108 pp.]
Baker, Rev. P., O.S.F. Devout Meditations on the Blessed Eucharist. Dublin, Undated. [190 pp.]
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Daily Examination of Conscience. Source Unknown, Undated. [26 pp.]
Devotional and Prayer Book. Source Unknown, Undated.
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Meditations and Considerations. Philadelphia, Undated. [229 pp.]
Pirolli, Father Daniel. Prayers for…The Daily Holy Hour. Source Unknown, Undated.
Prayer Book. Source Unknown, Undated. (Used by Father Harding of Old St. Mary’s Church in
Philadelphia during the 1700s)
Rayment, Rev. B. Piety Exemplified. Baltimore, MD, Undated. [269 pp.] (2 vols.)
Russell, Rev. Matthew, S.J. Close to the Altar Rails. London, Undated. [71 pp.]
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Liturgical Books
1800s
Roman Vesperal, Containing the Complete Vespers for the Whole Year. Baltimore, MD, 1870.
[264 pp.]
Exeprta Ex Rituali Romano. Baltimore, MD, 1874. [343 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and English)
The Office of the Holy Week, According to the Roman Missal, Breviary and Pontifical. New York,
1877. [829 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and English)
Lynch, Rev. J.S.M. Ritus Ordinationum. New York, 1892. [102 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and
English)
1900s
Heuser, H.J. The Parish Priest on Duty, The Sacraments. New York, 1904. [143 pp.]
Roman Breviary. Edinburgh/London, 1908. (4 vols.)
Griffith, Rev. Paul. The Priest’s New Ritual. Baltimore, 1914. [262 pp.]
Muller, John Baptist, S.J. Handbook of Ceremonies for Priests and Seminarians. St. Louis, 1927.
[260 pp.]
Muller, John Baptist, S.J. Handbook of Ceremonies for Priests and Seminarians. St. Louis, 1936.
[460 pp.]
Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the Three Seasons of the Year. Belgium, 1936. [314 pp.]
(Printed in both Latin and English)
Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. New York, 1940. [202 pp.]
Ordinations, Major and Minor Orders. Techny, IL, 1942. [159 pp.]
Griffith, Rev. Paul. Priest’s New Ritual. New York, 1947. [340 pp.]
Manual of the Forty-Hours Adoration. Washington, D.C., 1950. [48 pp.]
Epistles and Gospels For Use on Sundays and Holy Days. New York, 1951. [192 pp.]
Selner, Rev. John C., S.S. Breviary and Missal Prayers. New York, 1959. [199 pp.]
Schmitz, Rev. Walter J., S.S. Holy Week Manual for Servers. Milwaukee, WI, 1960. [60 pp.]
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1961. [415 pp.]
McManus, Rev. Frederick R. and Rev. Bede Babo, O.S.B., eds. Parish Ritual. New York, 1962.
[314 pp.]
Heidt, William G., O.S.B. A Short Breviary for Religious and Laity. Collegeville, MN, 1962.
[1568 pp.]
The Hours of the Divine Office. Collegeville, MN, 1963. (3 vols.)
Roman Breviary. New York, 1964. [1172 pp.]
Lectionary, Containing the Epistles and Gospels. New York, 1964. [719 pp.]
The Rite of Confirmation. Source Unknown, 1964. [6 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and English)
Roman Missal – Missale Romanum. New York, 1964. [804 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and
English)
Roman Missal. New York, 1964. [784 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and English)
Lauds, Vespers, Compline…The Hours of the Divine Office. Collegeville, MN, 1965. [866 pp.]
(Printed in both Latin and English)
Ritus Servandus in Concelebratione Missae. New York, 1965. [138 pp.] (Printed in both Latin
and English)
Lectionary, Containing the Epistles, Intervening Chants and Gospels for the Whole Year. New
York, 1965. [376 pp.]
Lectionary of the Roman Missal. Collegeville, MN, 1965. [888 pp.]
English-Latin Sacramentary for the United States of America. New York, 1966. [724 pp.]
(Printed in both Latin and English)
Roman Missal for Holy Week and Easter Week. Collegeville, MN, 1966. [268 pp.] (Printed in
both Latin and English)
English-Latin Roman Missal. New York, 1966. [1270 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and English)
Lectionary for Weekdays and for Children and Young People. New York, 1966. [444 pp.]
Prayer of the Faithful. Source Unknown, 1966. [12 pp.]
Weekday Lectionary. New York, 1967. [349 pp.]
Eucharistic Prayers of the Roman Liturgy. Hales Corners, WI, 1968. [23 pp.]
New Eucharistic Prayers and Prefaces. Washington, D.C., 1968. [71 pp.]
Roman Seraphic Missal. Paterson, N.J., 1968. [1468 pp.] (Printed in both Latin and English)
Roman Missal for Sunday, Feast, Ferial, and Votive Masses. Collegeville, MN, 1968. [1216 pp.]
New Rite of Marriage. Hales Corners, WI, 1969. [34 pp.]
New Rite of Baptism for Children. Hales Corners, WI, 1969. [98 pp.]
Lectionary for Mass. New York, 1970. [1122 pp.]
Roman Missal. New York, 1970. [32 pp.]
Roman Missal, Revised by Decree of the Second Vatican Council. New York, 1970. [64 pp.]
General Instruction and the New Order of Mass. Hales Corners, WI, 1970. [53 pp.]
The Mass, The Liturgy of the Word and of the Eucharist. Philadelphia, 1970. [72 pp.]
Rite of Baptism of a Child. Hales Corners, WI, 1970. [15 pp.]
Prayer of Christians, American Interim Breviary. New York, 1971. [1668 pp.]
Miller, Rev. Walter D. Revised Ceremonial of Holy Week. New York, 1971. [96 pp.]
Roman Missal, Revised Rites of Holy Week, Passion Sunday, Chrism Mass, and the Easter
Triduum. New York, 1971. [127 pp.]
Roman Missal, Revised Rites of Holy Week, Passion Sunday, Chrism Mass, and the Easter
Triduum. Collegeville, MN, 1971. [119 pp.]
New Rites of Funerals. Chicago, 1972. [47 pp.]
Rites of Confirmation, Ordination, and the Blessing of Oils. Washington, D.C., 1972. [82 pp.]
Sacramentary for Sundays and Other Occasions. Washington, D.C., 1972. [379 pp.]
The Sacramentary. New York, 1974. [1099 pp.]
Rite of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick, Provisional Text. New York, 1974. [288 pp.]
Rite of Reception of Baptized Children Christians Into Full Communion With the Catholic Church.
Washington, D.C., 1976. [22 pp.]
Rite of Funerals for Priests. Philadelphia, 1978. [56 pp.]
Celebrations, During the Visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland. Dublin, 1979. [64 pp.]
The Masses of Advent, A Helpful Guide to the Scripture Readings for Sundays and Weekdays.
Patterson, N.J., 1979. [21 pp.]
Undated
Ceremonies for the Episcopal Visitation of Parishes and the Administration of the Sacrament of
Confirmation. Washington, D.C., Undated. [52 pp.]
Office of the Holy Week, According to the Roman Missal and Breviary. London, Undated. [404
pp.]
The Order of Mass With Congregation. Source Unknown, Undated. [74 pp.]
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