Padre: The Spiritual Journey of Father Virgil Cordano

by Mario T. García

The story of a priest's tumultous, challenging journey toward his place in the church. This is a biography of Father Virgil Cordano, now the spiritual and administrative head of Santa Barbara's Old Mission. His poignant journey and personal and spiritual issues mirror the tumultous times for his beloved Catholic Church. Father Virgil, through all his tests, is committed to his religion, his family, and his community. Includes discussion of the emerging freedom of the Catholic lay community, the shifting winds of change within the church, and the agonizing effects of the sexual abuse crisis.

287 pages, Paperback

Published May 10, 2005

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This life of Santa Barbara's most famous priest, father Virgil Cordano, was written by UCSB's professor, Mario Garcia. It is an excellent life of this unusual and inspirational man