Catholic History Trek

Dec 06 2024 178 ep. 19 mins 14
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A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal to [email protected] Thank you for your support!

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178. Coeur d' Alene Catholicism

Dec 06 2024 8 mins  
Sacred Heart Mission is Idaho's oldest building. ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 32, Idaho

177. Regina Caeli

Nov 28 2024 9 mins  
O Queen of Heaven rejoice! Alleluia! Scott explores the obscure history of this prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as the Regina Caeli. ("Catholic Prayers" series, no. 14, Regina Caeli)

176. The Dogs of the Lord - the Dominicans

Nov 21 2024 26 mins  
The Dominicans, or Dogs of the Lord (Latin Domini Canis) have been influential in the spiritual renewal of the Church since they were founded 800 years ago by St Dominic de Guzman. Kevin and Scott trek thru the history of this Order of Preachers, and many of the saints it produced. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistor

175. Congressional Priests

Nov 13 2024 12 mins  
Do “Politics & Religion” mix? PEW Research polling shows half of all Americans believe religion should not influence US laws – that your congressman should not legislate based on his religious beliefs. But what if that congressman happens to be a priest? Have priests even served in the U.S. Congress? Surprisingly, the answer is “yes.” In this episode Scott treks thru

174. The Triple Towers of New Orleans

Nov 06 2024 13 mins  
French, Spanish, and American culture and history merge in the mother church of Louisiana, the Cathedral of St. Louis. ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 31, Louisiana)

173. A Truly Catholic President?

Oct 29 2024 12 mins  
In this episode Scott treks back to 19th century Ecuador to find Garcia Moreno, who was perhaps the gold standard of a Catholic politician, and the fulfillment of a 250-year-old prophecy by Our Lady of Good Success. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

172. Our Lady of the Isle

Oct 22 2024 11 mins  
From its humble beginning in a remodeled school, the parish of St. Mary in Newport bears witness to nearly two hundred years of Catholic history in the Ocean State. ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 30, Rhode Island)

171. St John of Capistrano

Oct 14 2024 16 mins  
John of Capistrano was a lawyer, governor, priest, crusader, and saint. Although many know his name as a home for migrating birds. Scott treks thru his life and the California mission which bears his name. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

170. Don John of Austria Is Going to the War (Battle of Lepanto)

Oct 07 2024 25 mins  
G.K. Chesterton wrote this line about a pivotal encounter between the fleets of Catholic Europe and the Islamic Ottoman Empire. Join Scott and Kevin as they remember Don Juan, Pius V, and the Battle of Lepanto. Please consider supporting this podcast by contributing through PayPal (KevinSchmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek). Thank you.

169. The Pope and the Civil War

Sep 29 2024 18 mins  
Pope Pius IX and Jefferson Davis shared a common bond and a correspondence. But what would link the head of the Catholic Church with the head of the slave-owning Confederate States of America? Find out, as Scott treks thru that connection in this episode of Catholic History Trek. Please consider supporting this podcast by contributing through PayPal (KevinSchmiesing@CatholicHist