"With a full report of the various dioceses in the United States and British North America, and a list of archbishops, bishops, and priests in Ireland.

The Official Catholic Directory TM is the most authoritative and trusted source of names and contact information for the Church's hierarchy and membership throughout the United States. Completely updated for 1999, it provides clergy and laypeople the most complete picture of today's Catholic Church.Organized alphabetically by diocese, Part I of this invaluable directory lets you easily locate any of the more than 60,000 clergy and thousands of laity in 205 archdioceses and dioceses in the country, including Eastern Churches and Territorial Sees. With Part I you'll also receive the highly acclaimed Pilgrimage Destinations Guide, a standalone, softcover resource detailing Catholic shrines, churches and sites from around the world.The Official Catholic Directory Part II features vital international data on the Catholic Church, arranged by diocese and archdiocese within each country listing. Part II also features a fully updated Pilgrimage Section, the latest details on church membership, new postings for the clergy, address changes, and ordinations. You can be sure you'll always have the latest information on Church offices and personnel on hand. This volume is included with your order!