Catholicism for the Non-catholic: A Brief Introduction to Catholicism

While the number of Jesus' followers in 33 AD is unknown, those who claim Him today as the source of their life and unity in the Catholic Church number about one-fifth of the human race. Catholicism for the Non- Catholic presents the Catholic faith from on historical perspective and within its current practice. Fr. Chiola explores the uniqueness of the Catholic Church among other: Christian denominations, the structure of authority, the Protestant Reformation, the influence of the Second Vatican Council, and contemporary tensions and struggles. He also addresses Catholic prayer life, the veneration of the saints and the special honor given to Mary as the Mother of God. Richard Chiola is a Roman Catholic priest in the diocese of Springfield in Illinois. He previously taught theology at Yale Divinity School and St. John's University, Collegeville, MN, and has given retreats, parish missions and workshops in the U.S. and abroad. He holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology.