The Holy See at Work: How the Catholic Church is Governed - 1st Edition / 1st Printing by Van Lierde, Bishop Peter Canisius; Trans. Msgr. James Tucek - [1962]

New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc.. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. [1962]. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition / first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped corners, earmark on page 24 in Very Good+ dust jacket with torn top front panel edge, stained front panel, chipped and sunned spine, bumped lower edge, and large chip to lower back panel; The Holy See at Work is an in-depth look at the workings of the Catholic Church from the perspective of Bishop Peter Canisius. The book is divided into three sections: Church governance, the Catholic Church in the world, and the Catholic Church in the United States. Bishop Canisius provides a wealth of information on how the Catholic Church is structured, how it interacts with other institutions, and what its role is in society. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the Catholic Church or Catholic politics.; 8vo ; 254 pages .