Movie Description
Father Michael McGivney
(2008)Overview
Father Michael McGivney is a documentary that brings to life the story of one of America's most extraordinary Catholic priests. Born in Connecticut of Irish immigrant parents just a few years before the Civil War, Michael McGivney grew up at a time when millions of Catholic immigrants were struggling to overcome poverty and prejudice. As a parish priest in the gritty New England manufacturing town of New Haven, he made a deep impact on his community, earning the respect of the Protestant establishment and the love of his parishioners at St. Mary's Church. Emboldened to care for families threatened by the death of the breadwinner, Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, a mutual benefit society that today remains the world's largest Catholic lay organization with 1.8 million members in 13 nations. This film offers a rare glimpse into the life of an extraordinary priest and visionary leader. (Released 2014)
Featured Crew
- Director : Frederic Lumiere
- Cast : Jared Morrison,Warren Draper,Ken Arnold
Cast
Facts
Original TitleFather Michael McGivney
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-07-07
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 57m
Genres
- Documentary




