Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Later this month on September 24th, Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in Saint Louis, Missouri. Most known for his various publications and the Emmy-winning television show Life Is Worth Living, Archbishop Sheen’s holy life began in the small town of El Paso, Illinois. Growing up in a devout
Ready for Research: Lawrence F. Flick Papers
The Lawrence F. Flick papers are ready for research; they document both Dr. Flick’s personal and professional life.
Pilgrimage of Hope
Back in February, I had the privilege of journeying to Rome for the Jubilee. In his Bull of Indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, Pope Francis wrote, "For everyone, may the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the "door" of our
An “Un-American Invention”?: Catholics and the Issue of Prohibition
The 18th Amendment which outlawed the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was ratified on January 16, 1919. The amendment was passed with the belief that by banning alcohol many of the negative aspects associated with drunkenness would be removed from society. For this reason, many Protestant religions embraced the