James Gibbons books in order
Catholic cardinal
- Lived
- 1834–1921
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
James Gibbons published 4 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Sermon Preached at the Consecration of the Baltimore Cathedral, on the Feast of the Ascension, May 25th, 1876 (1876). The best-known is A Hymnal and Vesperal (1878).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Gibbons
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A Hymnal and Vesperal
James Gibbons's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Our Christian Heritage (1889)
The Claims of the Catholic Church in the Making of the Republic (1902)
Cabinet of Catholic Information (1903)
Catholic Loyalty (1917)
Other books in order
Sermon Preached at the Consecration of the Baltimore Cathedral, on the Feast of the Ascension, May 25th, 1876 (1876)
A Hymnal and Vesperal (1878)
The Faith of Our Fathers (1879)
Catholic Oratory (1891)
The Ambassador Of Christ (1896)
The Light of the Cross in the Twentieth Century (1905)
About James Gibbons
James Gibbons was an American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Baltimore for more than forty years, from 1877 until his death in 1921. Created a cardinal in 1886, he was the second American cardinal, after John McCloskey.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Gibbons FAQ
- How many books has James Gibbons written?
- James Gibbons published 4 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Gibbons's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Hymnal and Vesperal.
- What is James Gibbons's last book?
- Catholic Loyalty (1917).
- What is James Gibbons's most famous book?
- A Hymnal and Vesperal (1878) is James Gibbons's most widely read book.
- Can I read James Gibbons's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by James Gibbons is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.