American Catholic History

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Telling the stories of Catholics on these American shores from 1513 to today. We Catholics have such an incredible history in what are now the 50 states of the United States of America, and we hardly know it. From the canonized saints through the hundred-plus blesseds, venerables, and servants of God, to the hundreds more whose lives were sho-through with love of God, our country is covered from sea to shining sea with holy sites, historic structures, and the graves of great men and women of faith. We tell the stories that make them human, and so inspiring.

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  • emspw
    Great show
    Informative; to the point and like the interplay between the hosts. Merits 5 stars! Curt
  • Gkhvt
    Love this podcast!
    I love this podcast! I love learning about Catholic history from the beginning until now. It’s well done and entertaining. I highly recommend
  • Bernard Loaferman
    Bite Sized Portions For The Drive To Work
    Hosts provide the perfect amount of information on each topic/person! Each episode is well researched too. The history of the Catholic Church and those who make it up have all of the elements for fantastic storytelling and this podcast really brings that to light!
  • Be Like Mary
    Informative and well written
    Other than a jarring t-glottalization by one speaker, this is a delightful podcast.
  • Francoise-SWMHS
    Great little vignettes
    being a first generation American whose parents, once they realize we're staying in this country, flooded us with Americana, including American Catholics, I wasn't too sure I would learn much from this podcast. It is absolutely wonderful! Little vignettes that give us a peek to other times and places in our country while illustrating the enduring power and importance of faith. Both interesting and warming my heart.
  • Eddie Panic
    Great show
    Found out about this pod from one of your contributors, and have listened to the past three or four weeks, and enjoyed every show. Thank you. Updated: 2.7.25- This is one of those podcasts that I look forward to every week. Blessed to have found it. The Mardi Gras episode was a banger.. and close to home, from NOLA.
  • calm mother
    Truth better than fiction
    Love all these great Catholic lessons. It shows most everything has Catholic beginning
  • time well wasted pave
    Great podcast
    I love it !!!!!!!!!!!
  • Hearthfeltmama
    Must Hear All Shows
    Thank you for bringing phenomenal, inspiring Catholic stories to us in an engaging, light-hearted conversational style. What a treasure trove of heroism!
  • C pix
    Great podcast
    Love making Catholic connections to our American history! And to realize how influential Catholics have been!
  • EliGMary
    Learning a lot
    Fascinating podcast and very inspirational. I have learned so much that makes me proud to be a Catholic.
  • koreansyklones
    Wonderful and pleasant!
    The couple has a great rapport and their information is accurate and interesting. Love it!
  • Captain Chris Thomas
    Subtle traditionalist rhetoric worked into bios
    Would be a decent podcast if the hosts could keep their political and anti-progressive views out of it. It’s completely unfair to look back at historical figures from the lens of 2024 and pass judgement. The biography of Dom Virgil Michel, OSB ended up being more of a hit piece than a true unbiased biography.
  • Ret. Vet
    Always interesting!
    Absolutely incredible, informative, and entertaining! I always take time to look up the subjects of their podcasts after I listen. I always look forward to new episodes!
  • I need peace in my life
    Random suggestion turns into a binge listening obsession
    American Catholic History was a random suggestion in my podcasts i figured I would give it a listen since I am a huge history nerd!! I did not realize how much the Catholic faith has influenced America and what it is today! Can’t stop listening to it.
  • RothInWyoming
    Interesting Stories
    The two hosts are good story tellers, even if the bad cheesy joke slips in. My only real critique is that all of the references to other podcast episodes that haven't been released in this feed drive me up a wall. I'm assuming they are simply reusing audio from the previous podcast but these comments could be edited out with some what ease. Heck if you need an editor, I will gladly do it. (@RothFromWyoming on socials)
  • tlmar22
    Engaging Stories for Any Age
    Well researched and pleasantly presented. These stories give behind the scenes facts about well known characters, and shows the influence of the faith on their contributions to the formation of America and her culture.
  • Christopher De Francis
    Excellent Podcast
    Very informative and engaging!
  • ktneedsyt
    Love the story telling!
    We just found this podcast on a 10 hour drive. Saw in my feed a podcast about first Catholic colony in US and was intrigued. Now 4 episodes later and we are hooked!! Love hearing about Catholic history.
  • Allenclouse
    Great podcast
    Amazing stories.
  • Mary11555
    Love the show
    Thank you for letting us know about all the great American Catholics and their stories
  • coolskyd
    Excellent work
    Love the podcast. The info and insights into the lives and events of Catholic history are often inspiring.
  • WJW3
    Old Faith in the ‘New World.’
    A joy to listen to! Thorough and thoughtful.
  • Lolo1979999
    Love!!!!
    Love this podcast. I learn so much from every episode. Keep up the great content and work.
  • kmmouton
    American Catholic History
    Very enjoyable and informative podcast that brings the history of America’s first Catholics to life! I’ve learned so much in the short time this podcast has been around. Looking forward to more episodes.
  • NDBrad94
    Great history podcast!!
    I was somewhat skeptical when I decided to give it a try. It’s great!! The couple is entertaining, provides great information and it is inspiring to hear about figures in history you don’t always hear about. Obviously it is a religious show, but they balance the faith and information as perfectly as any program I’ve ever heard! Can’t recommend highly enough!
  • Oracle of Wassup
    Fantastic Show
    I’m really enjoy learning about Catholic History in America. Makes me feel connected to my past!
  • Lady MAH
    Too scripted
    Great information Yet Delivered very stiffly and read as opposed to just having faith that you can speak using bullet points
  • CDRTony
    Catholic History in America is so important!!
    The American Catholic History Podcast is an absolute gem for anyone interested in learning more about the crucial role the Catholic Church has played in shaping American history. As a devout Catholic myself, I appreciate the in-depth exploration of the Church's impact on various aspects of American society, from education and healthcare to social justice and politics. The hosts of the podcast do an excellent job of presenting the information in a clear and engaging manner, making it easy for listeners to follow along and absorb the rich history being shared. I have learned so much about the contributions of Catholic figures such as St. Junipero Serra, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. John Neumann and how their actions have left a lasting imprint on the fabric of American society. It is evident that the Catholic Church has played a significant role in shaping the values and principles that have guided this great nation throughout its history. The American Catholic History Podcast serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the integral role the Church has played in shaping American culture and society. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in exploring the intersection of faith and history in America.
  • Anglican who Swam the Tiber
    Excellent Podcast
    The topics are varied and the presentation is very well organized! It covers a lot of material very quickly! I hope the creation rate increases!!
  • Kevensor
    Faith and History
    This show is a great mix of faith and history. I enjoy learning more about the people and places that are part of the holy legacy of the Catholic Church in America. Thank you!
  • Heartland Catholic
    Interesting and enlightening
    Tom and Noelle are lighthearted and tell great stories on the Catholic contributions to American culture and history.
  • Julia L de M
    Finally, American Catholic history
    My kids and I really enjoy these podcasts. We’re homeschooling and learning about early American history so some of the events and personages overlap with our book learning. These are a lot of fun!
  • Marevansin
    American Catholic History
    I truly love this podcast. The Crowes have introduced me to so many inspiring Catholics from so many walks of life from priests to actors and coaches. There’s an award given to parishioners in our diocese called the Brute Award. Since listening to ACH I now know the origin of the name. I recommend ACH to anyone who will listen to me!!
  • bob215447
    History I never knew before
    A great podcast for learning about only American Catholic History. The episodes I have listened to have always made me go “wow, that was cool to learn about” one that sticks out especially is the episode on Mark Twain. Very nice podcast, keep up the good work!
  • Rhoda7
    New History
    Thank you for revealing the American History I never heard in public school. It’s all brand new to me, and I’m loving every episode!
  • Fr M2
    Thanks
    Thank you letting people know our rich Catholic history—Fr Mark
  • Born Wisconsin
    Love it!!!
    I was looking for Catholic podcast, because I’m sick of following the news all the time. I found this and after listening to a couple episodes I fell in love with it!! It’s amazing to have that deeper connection to our American Catholic history!!
  • connie-liz
    What interesting topics!
    So much we don’t know about how Catholic helped shape our country! Thanks for GREAT stories.
  • NCCatholicteacher
    Makes history come alive
    There’s nothing like a good story to make history interesting, and the Crowes are great storytellers. Not all the episodes are about saints, but they’re all inspiring, entertaining, and worth the listen.
  • dsedbrewster
    Simply Excellent
    This podcast is educational, inspiring, and fun. It tells the stories of people and events of Catholicism and its influence in American history. I highly recommend it!
  • CarmLucia
    History buffs wanted!
    Great snippets of American history!
  • 1wmjoe
    My travel companion
    Theses two have kept me company as I drive & fly across this country. They always seem to keep me interested even if it’s a story I’ve heard before. The latest episode brought tears to my eyes. Very well done.
  • msmaguire2
    Very Inspiring!
    These stories are well told and very interesting. Really glad I found this podcast.
  • a_dumb_ox
    It’s good.
    This is very good. Thank you for making it! Please do more episodes on Maryland because it is the best state
  • jarnold@12
    Keep it up!
    Great episodes chronicling people and moments in our history! I love how American Catholicism is presented neither as hagiography nor demonized. Instead the podcast shows us figures and events as the Church sees history - God's presence working through grace and sin. Great episode length and a variety of subject manner for just about anyone. This podcast needs more listeners!
  • jesuslover4827
    Good but start uploading again
    Love the show but what is going on?
  • ThisNeedsNickname111
    Thank you
    Keep ‘em coming!! Thank you guys for this great teaching tool.
  • catholicgeek92
    I learn so much
    I look forward to this show every week one of my favorite podcasts
  • Jhromy
    This is such a unique podcast
    Great podcast on forgotten history.
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