Mark Merlino

Roman Catholics in the qathet Region: The History of a Community Mark Merlino

Roman Catholics in the qathet Region presents the history of the Catholic community in the territory of the qathet Regional District from the first Oblate missions in the 19th century to the Church of the Assumption Parish in Powell River British Columbia.

"A great book for parishioners and clergy and also for historians and genealogists... a good range of sources, maps, illustrations and coverage of the First Nations, the early missionaries, the pastors, the parishioners, the women religious, the school and parish organizations."
- Jacqueline Gresko, Faculty Emerita History, Douglas College

"This book is easy to read, full of details, photos and it gives a good description of how the Catholic faith was brought to the Sunsine Coast."
- Sister Claire Sapiano MSJN and Sister Rose Vella, MSJN