missionaries, christian

A brief biography of John Chapman, who for nearly fifty years wandered the Midwest, planting appleseeds and spreading the word of God.

A biography of the nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity, gained wide recognition for her work with the destitute and dying in Calcutta and elsewhere, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Includes black and white photographs.

Presents a biography of the priest who gave his life to the care of lepers in a colony at Molokai, Hawaii.

A biography of the nun whose many years of working with the poor and outcast people was recognized with the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.