Resources

The following are recommended resources on the history of the Diocese of Saint Augustine and the Catholic faith in Florida.

Recommended Reading:

	Catholicism in South Florida: 1868-1968 by Father Michael J. McNally, University of Florida Press, Gainesville, 1984.
	Catholic Parish Life on Florida’s West Coast by Father Michael J. McNally, St. Petersburg, Fla., Catholic Media Ministries, 1996.
	Cross & Crozier: A History of the Diocese of St. Augustine by Charles Gallagher, Ph.D., Editions du Signe, Strasbourg, France, 1999. Order a copy from the Diocese of Saint Augustine – Office of Communications.
	Cross in the Sand: The Early Catholic Church in Florida, 1513-1870 by Michael V. Gannon, Ph.D., University of Florida Press, Gainesville; 2nd edition, 1983.
	Explorations and Settlements I the Spanish Borderlands: Their Religious Motivations – papers read at The Historical Symposium sponsored by the Mission Nombre de Dios Library under the auspices of the St. Augustine Foundation, St. Augustine, Fla., Oct. 29, 1966.
	Franciscan Missions in Florida by Cristobal Figuero Y Del Camp, O.F.M., Ph.D., ARS Magna, Spain, 1995. Also available in Spanish.
	Historic Catholic Sites of St. Augustine: A Walking Tour by Father Robert J. Baker, Sister Mary Albert Lussier, SSJ, and Charles C. Coomes. Published by Cathedral-Basilica Bell Tower Religious Shop, St. Augustine, Fla. Second Edition, 1993.
	Rebel Bishop: Augustin Verot, Florida’s Civil War Prelate by Michael V. Gannon, Ph.D., University of Florida Press, Gainesville; Reprint edition, 1997.
	The Florida Catholic Heritage Trail edited by Michael V. Gannon, Ph.D., Florida Catholic Heritage Trail, Inc., Tampa. To order: Saint Leo Abbey, P.O. Box 2350, St. Leo, FL 33574-2350. Phone: (352) 588-8619 or Email: ramiro.gallegos@saintleo.edu. The publication is now available online on the Florida Catholic Conference website in a PDF format. Their link is: www.flacathconf.org/AboutUs/History.htm Dr. Michael Gannon edited the book and authored the opening essay on the early history of the Catholic Church in Florida. The book documents the Catholic Church as a major contributor in the cultural development of the State of Florida. It begins with the history of the Catholic Church from the first appearance of Catholic missionaries to arrive to Florida in 1521 to the contemporary church in 2005. The book includes short histories on each of the seven Catholic dioceses in Florida and articles on the Florida Council of Catholic Women and the Knights of Columbus.
	The Enterprise of Florida: Pedro Menendez de Aviles and the Spanish Conquest of 1565-1568 by Eugene Lyon, University Press of Florida, Gainesville; Reprint edition, 1990.
	The Minorcans of Florida: Their History, Language and Culture by Philip D. Rasico, Luthers Publishers, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., 1990.
	The Spanish Missions of La Florida edited by Bonnie G. McEwan, University Press of Florida, Gainesville, 1993.
	Welcome the Stranger: Contemporary Ministry in the Church of Florida edited by Father Robert J. Baker and Jane Quinn, Regional Seminary Press, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, Fla., 1983.

The following books and music resources can be purchased from the Bell Tower Religious Shop of the Cathedral-Basilica, St. Augustine, Fla. To order or for additional information, contact them at cathedralbelltower@gmail.com.

Light and Love by Mary-Cabrini Durkin, Editions du Signe, Strasbourg, France. This 4-1/8” x 6-3/4” high-quality book provides a pictorial biography of our patron saint, St. Augustine of Hippo. The stained glass featured in the book was handcrafted in Munich, Germany by master artisans in 1909. Price: $2.50.

Living Stones by Mary-Cabrini Durkin, Editions du Signe, Strasbourg, France. This beautifully illustrated 48-page book is not only a factual description of the historic Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, but serves as a spiritual guide as well. Available in English and Spanish. Price: $8.50.

The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine by Mary-Cabrini Durkin, Bell Tower Gift Shop, St. Augustine, Fla. A newly revised edition of the book originally published in 1987. The entire text, based on an article by Charles Coomes that first appeared in El Escribano, the journal of the St. Augustine Historical Society, in 1983, has been updated to include information on our new bishop, Victor Galeone, as well as the monuments in both the cathedral’s courtyards. Price: $10.50

Tidings of Great Joy performed by Shannon McKay of the Cathedral-Basilica, St. Augustine, Fla. This is a first-time CD recording of the cathedral’s new 56-rank Casavant pipe organ. The recording features 17 organ pieces for Advent and Christmas performed by Cathedral Principal Organist Shannon McKay.


Recommended Internet Links:
Mission Nombre de Dios and the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, St. Augustine, Fla.
www.missionandshrine.org

Local Catholic Church History of Florida – A Short History of Florida by the Florida Division of Historical Resources. (Ann Mensch, webmaster)
http://home.att.net/~Local_Catholic/CatholicUS-MiamiFL.htmhttp://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/flafacts/shorthis.html

Exploring Florida: Florida Then & Now (University of South Florida)
http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/lessons.htm

Mission San Luis of the Apalachee (Florida Division of Historical Resources)
http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/bar/san_luis/

Fort Caroline National Memorial (United States National Park Service):
http://www.nps.gov/timu/indepth/foca/foca_foothold.htm