Denis E. Hurley
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 216
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Archbishop Hurley's memoirs for the period 1915 to 1965, together with an account of the Archbishop's last 38 years up to his death in 2004. - his childhood at lighthouses - schooldays on Robben Island, in Newcastle and Pietermaritzburg - studies in Ireland and Rome - years as a young priest at Emmanuel Cathedral - being first superior of St Joseph's Scholasticate - the youngest bishop in the world - first archbishop of Durban - leading the bishops in opposition to apartheid - relishing the excitement of Vatican II - courageous support for workers, conscientious objectors, victims of forced removals and many others suffering the effects of apartheid - a leading international role in English liturgy - chancellor of Natal University. Published in an attractive A4 "coffee table" format and richly illustrated with photos, graphics, maps, press clips and other historical documents, Memories is a collector's item, and a book you will treasure.