Faith of the Fathers: A History of Civil War Chaplains
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments
November 23, 202532m 0s
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Show Notes
More than one hundred Catholic priest-chaplains served during the American Civil War. Sadly, their commitment to faith and to the men they served has often been overlooked. Fr. Bob Miller joins us with a portrait of these courageous men and the importance of faith in nineteenth-century America.
Further Reading
Faith of the Fathers: The Comprehensive History of Catholic Chaplains in the Civil War
Both Prayed to the Same God: Religion and Faith in the American Civil War
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