From Slave to Priest A Biography of the Reverend Augustine Tolton (1854 - 1897) First Black American Priest of the United States

Fr. Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) was the first black priest in the United States. Born into a black Catholic slave family, Father Tolton conquered almost insurmountable odds to become a Catholic priest. At his early death of 43, this pioneer black American priest left behind a shining legacy of holy service to God, the Church and his people. This is a story that will give strength and hope to others who face simlar prejudice and opposition inside, and outside, the Church and Christianity.Hemsath, Sister Caroline is the author of 'From Slave to Priest A Biography of the Reverend Augustine Tolton (1854 - 1897) First Black American Priest of the United States', published 2006 under ISBN 9781586170974 and ISBN 158617097X.