THE

FATHER OF THE CHURCH

IN TENNESSEE

OR THE LIFE, TIMES, AND CHARACTER OF

THE RIGHT REVEREND

RICHARD PIUS MILES, O. P.

THE FIRST BISHOP OF NASHVILLE

Laus Deo Patri, et Filio et Spiritui Sancto

YO VIHU AIMBOTLIAO

PRESS OF

SAINT MARY'S INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

TO THE MEMORY OF THE

FOUNDERS OF SAINT JOSEPH'S PROVINCE

OF FRIARS PREACHER

BISHOP MILES' COMPANIONS IN STUDY

AND

THE EARLY PRIESTS OF OHIO, KENTUCKY, AND

TENNESSEE

BOTH SECULAR AND REGULAR

THIS VOLUME IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED

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