PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/religion/article/47473-carol-dechant-why-great-american-catholic-eulogies-are-not-a-downer.html
PALM BEACH POST
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/community-post/ocean-ridge-writer-spent-8-years-on-book-1453381.html
“….a thoughtful and intriguing look at American Catholicism, a core addition to Religion and Christianity collections.” — MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW,
“Great American Catholic Eulogies yields joy hour after hour…This is a collection for all ages, for the ages.” — AMERICAN CATHOLIC
“This inspiring and entertaining book … a nice gift for those interested in spirituality or Catholic history and is recommended for parish, college, and seminary libraries.” — CATHOLIC LIBRARY WORLD
NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE Cafe Book Selection, Summer, 2011
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE review, fall, 2011
ST ANTHONY MESSENGER review, Nov. or Dec.
Speaking Engagement:
Mid-Atlantic Conference for Pastoral Leadership, Speaker: “Catholics in America: Their Spiritual Formation and Mentorship,” March 10, 2012