Mount Manresa

Nonfiction, Travel, Pictorials, Art & Architecture, Photography, History
Cover of the book Mount Manresa by Thomas W. Matteo, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas W. Matteo ISBN: 9781439639030
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: January 3, 2011
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Thomas W. Matteo
ISBN: 9781439639030
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: January 3, 2011
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
In 1911, Rev. Terence Shealy purchased the Meyer estate on Staten Island. With magnificent views of the New York Harbor, the estate was a dream come true for Father Shealy. He was at the forefront of the lay retreat movement in the United States, and the Meyer estate was the perfect refuge for men to escape from the stress of everyday life. Judges and bricklayers came together to meditate and enjoy the beauty of this hilltop in rural Staten Island. The lay retreat movement grew and spread across the United States, with thousands coming to Mount Manresa. The house also had a strong relationship with Fordham University. The first retreat took place at Rose Hill campus, and three former Fordham presidents became directors of Mount Manresa after they left their posts in academia. Today Mount Manresa plays host to a multitude of retreats throughout the year, bringing more than 15,000 guests to the campus annually.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
In 1911, Rev. Terence Shealy purchased the Meyer estate on Staten Island. With magnificent views of the New York Harbor, the estate was a dream come true for Father Shealy. He was at the forefront of the lay retreat movement in the United States, and the Meyer estate was the perfect refuge for men to escape from the stress of everyday life. Judges and bricklayers came together to meditate and enjoy the beauty of this hilltop in rural Staten Island. The lay retreat movement grew and spread across the United States, with thousands coming to Mount Manresa. The house also had a strong relationship with Fordham University. The first retreat took place at Rose Hill campus, and three former Fordham presidents became directors of Mount Manresa after they left their posts in academia. Today Mount Manresa plays host to a multitude of retreats throughout the year, bringing more than 15,000 guests to the campus annually.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Longview by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Lyons by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Cincinnati's Underground Railroad by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Horseshoe Curve by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Radford by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Richmond by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Boston & Maine Trains and Services by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Port Aransas by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Southern Maryland's Historic Landmarks by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Northborough in the Civil War by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book White Sands National Monument by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Rowley by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Haywood County by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Buffalo by Thomas W. Matteo
Cover of the book Springfield by Thomas W. Matteo
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy