Mary Ann Aloysia Hardey: First American Daughter - (1809-1886) - Paperback

$14.40

Mary Ann Aloysia Hardey: First American Daughter - (1809-1886) - Paperback

Name: Mary Ann Aloysia Hardey: First American Daughter - (1809-1886) - Paperback
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SKU: 9781736492475
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by Rscj Ruth Cunningham , Rscj Carolyn Osiek

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by Rscj Ruth Cunningham (Author), Rscj Carolyn Osiek (Author)

Pioneer Educator, Visionary Woman of Faith

A woman of vision, courage, and faith-this is the story of Mother Mary Ann Aloysia Hardey, the first American daughter of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Born in Baltimore just before the War of 1812 and raised in Louisiana, she emerged as a pioneering Catholic educator and leader during a time of great upheaval-slavery, civil war, and westward expansion. Guided by deep prayer and unwavering conviction, she established 25 Sacred Heart schools across the United States, Canada, and Cuba, often traveling by wagon, train, and steamship to support them. Her extensive correspondence with Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat reveals a woman of insight, compassion, and remarkable leadership. Through her tireless work, Mother Hardey shaped the Society's mission in North America and left a powerful legacy-as the woman Barat proudly called her "first American daughter."

Number of Pages: 84

Dimensions: 0.23 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN

Publication Date: September 08, 2025

ISBN	9781736492475
Author	Rscj Ruth Cunningham , Rscj Carolyn Osiek
Publisher	Society of the Sacred Heart
Genre	Biography
Format	Paperback
Published	September 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	84
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print