Catholic Almanac

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Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac is THE source people turned to when they need to know facts and figures and our Catholic Faith. From the number of Catholics in the U.S., to the ad limina visits of bishops, to names and addresses of religious orders, this book has the answers you need.

The Catholic Almanac is updated yearly, using the newest possible Catholic statistical sources, news sources, and our own research and surveys.

Sections such as the Glossary, Doctrine, Sacraments, and the Holy See are reliable, succinct sources of information for students, researchers, pastors, and anyone interested in learning more about the Faith.

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