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The Baltimore Basilica

Aug 16, 2021 | 18th century, 19th century, baltimore, episodes, founding fathers, maryland, maryland-virginia-2022, mid-atlantic, places and buildings, religious liberty

When the Baltimore Basilica was built it was America’s first cathedral, and the result of hard work and grand planning by Archbishop John Carroll.

Charles Carroll of Carrollton

Jul 5, 2021 | 18th century, 19th century, episodes, founding fathers, irish, laity, maryland, maryland-virginia-2022, mid-atlantic, politician, religious liberty, revolutionary war

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was the wealthiest man in the colonies before the Revolutionary War and the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence

George Washington, Catholic?

Feb 22, 2021 | 18th century, episodes, founding fathers, maryland-virginia-2022, mid-atlantic, revolutionary war, virginia

Ever since he died, there has been speculation that George Washington converted to Catholicism on his deathbed. Tom and Noëlle Crowe look at the reasons why some think our first President did and the attitudes and actions in his life that were favorable toward Catholics.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Jan 4, 2021 | 18th century, 19th century, baltimore, emmitsburg, episodes, founders, maryland, maryland-virginia-2022, mid-atlantic, new york, new york city, religious women, saint, sisters of charity

Elizabeth Ann Seton was a wealthy socialite and then a convert. She founded parochial education and the daughters of charity, and is the first American-born saint.