Pilgrims to the Northland takes readers on a historical journey through the Archdiocese of St. Paul during it's early years from 1840-1962. Author Marvin O'Connell uses Pilgrims to the Northland to recreate the lives of the people from famous Bishop Cretin to the everyday masses of German and Irish immigrants to detail how the Archdiocese was built from the ground up. depicts the sacrafices, joys, and persistance that together built the Archdiocese of St. Paul. O'Connell uses historical fact combined with his amazing story telling to bring a compelling and historical look at the Archdiocese of St. Paul through Pilgrims to the Northland. The perfect book to add to your personal library, Pilgrims to the Northland is avaible in a sturdy hardcover. O'Connell uses 755 pages to share the journey of the St. Paul Archdiocese and you will find yourself going back more than once to relive your favorite moments that have left their mark on what the Archdiocese is today.