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The Amazing Stories of Catholic People, Places, and Events, on these American Shores!
We find stories from all 50 states, plus U.S. territories, from 1513, when the first Mass was celebrated, to today.
Margaret Brent, Savior of Maryland
Margaret Brent was among the wealthiest colonists of her day, and she may have singlehandedly saved the Catholic colony of Maryland in the 17th century....
Fr. Patrick Peyton
Fr. Patrick Peyton coined the phrase "the family that prays together stays together." His "family theatre" program inspired thousands, and he helped the CIA....
Knute Rockne
Knute Rockne, legendary coach of Notre Dame football, revolutionized the game of football. He became Catholic after the example of his devout players....
Patrick Manogue
Irish immigrant Patrick Manogue made a fortune in the California gold rush before going to seminary, and eventually becoming first bishop of Sacramento....
Danny Thomas and St. Jude
Danny Thomas, son of Lebanese immigrants, became the star of Make Room for Daddy and after a promise he founded St. Jude Children's Hospital...
The Cathedral of the Plains
From the prairie of Victoria, Kansas soars St. Fidelis basilica, AKA "The Cathedral of the Plains." It was built by immigrant Volga Germans....
Ben Franklin and John Carroll
Ben Franklin helped the Church choose Jesuit Father John Carroll to be the first bishop of Baltimore after their friendship began before the Revolution....
Fr. Anthony Kohlmann and the Seal of Confession
In New York in 1813 the court nearly tried to compel Father Anthony Kohlmann, SJ, to break the seal of confession. Instead, the seal was recognized in law....
Margaret Haughery
Margaret Haughery, the "Bread Woman of New Orleans," was an immigrant from Ireland who lost her family twice before starting successful businesses and doing extraordinary philanthropy....
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