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The Catholic Church throughout much of the world was shaped by the Irish diaspora, the migration of 8 million Irish men and women that took place (mostly) between 1760 and 1960.
As the Irish left their native soil to escape poverty and find new opportunities, they were followed by priests and bishops, and religious sisters and brothers who provided the sacraments, taught in their schools, provided health care and nurture, and cared for those who were poor and indigent.
The story of this great migration of Irish men and women and the faith they brought with them is told in Sean Connolly’s captivating new book, “On Every Tide: The Making and Remaking of the Irish World.”
