Mission and Catechesis Publishers Newsletter - May 2025 a leading Catholic theological voice

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he toured the world denouncing oppression in the Third World and drawing links between the gospel and liberation

now retired in Louisville

let alone a God of love

with compassion and respect for the dignity of every individual person

Mission and Catechesis Publishers Newsletter - May 2025 a leading Catholic theological voiceMission and Catechesis explores the life and work of Alexander de Rhodes (1593 1660) the Jesuit considered the founder of Vietnamese Christianity. In his time, de Rhodes personally baptized thousands, organized the church in Tonkin and Annam, launched the "order of catechists," and successfully lobbied Rome to establish the local hierarchy. Also included is the complete text of de Rhodes "Catechchismus" an eight day catechism for those seeking