Book highlights Catholic Quincy

In 1887 the Reverend Theodore Bruener finished his History of the Catholic Church in Quincy in Germany. His book covered the history of the Catholic Church in Quincy, Illinois from the early 1830s through the year 1887.

Mr. Lester Holtschlag, who has our undying gratitude for his magnanimous efforts, has published his tranlation of the German to English.

In her review of the translation, Sr. Susan Karina Dickey, O.P., the Archivist of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, notes, "Even if you aren't from the Gem City, you'll enjoy this book with its 33 illustrations if you're the least bit history minded."

You can purchase a copy of the book by sending $22.50 (includes shipping) to the Great River Genealogical Society, c/o the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301.