St. Elizabeth Parish, founded in North Philadelphia in 1872 to serve a German immigrant population, would later be transformed as African Americans fleeing the harsh realities of segregation in the South flooded into Northern cities like Philadelphia. By the 1950s, with the support of dynamic and innovative pastoral leadership, St....
- Feb2023
Job Opportunity: Executive assistant to the ACHS
February 9, 2023
Primary Function The executive assistant for the American Catholic Historical Society enables ACHS to achieve its strategic goals. The part-time executive assistant ensures the routine functioning of the organization in cooperation with the ACHS board. The executive assistant exhibits understanding and support of the mission and vision of ACHS in...
Job Opportunity: Managing Editor
February 8, 2023
The American Catholic Historical Society is searching for a new Managing Editor for its scholarly journal, American Catholic Studies. This is a part-time position, employed through Villanova University. The position allows for flexible hours and hybrid or fully remote work. The job requirements and explanation of duties can be found...
- Jan2023
ACHS welcomes American Catholic Historical Association
January 14, 2023
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, the ACHS was honored to open its doors to members of the American Catholic Historical Association, who were in Philadelphia for their annual conference. The ACHA, founded in 1909, is the primary professional organization in the United States for scholars of Catholic history. To conclude their annual...
American Catholic Studies: Winter 2023
January 13, 2023
The latest issue of the Society’s journal, American Catholic Studies, is here. It features articles on the reconciliation of Father Leonard Feeney, the controversial Boston priest (by Richard Gribble); on Father Thomas Tobin, a WWII-era labor priest in Portland, Oregon (by Samuel Mertz), and a 50th anniversary account of the history of...
- Nov2022
Event Recap – 2022 Barry Award Dinner
November 23, 2022
On Friday, November 18, the American Catholic Historical Society had the privilege of conferring its 2022 Commodore Barry Award to Jerry Parsons, CTDI Chairman and founder. Jerry and his family have a long history with philanthropic organizations throughout the Philadelphia region with a major focus on Catholic education and the...
- Oct2022
American Catholic Studies: Fall 2022
October 18, 2022
The latest issue of the Society’s journal, American Catholic Studies, is here. We’re pleased to feature a special Forum on “Building Catholic Studies Where We Are,” an account of Bishop John England’s diplomatic work, and a cover essay on the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Members...
- Aug2022
2022 Newsletter
August 21, 2022
Check out our annual newsletter to learn about the ACHS, its activities, and our schedule for the upcoming 2022-2023 year! Members will be receiving copies in the mail this week. We invite you to share the newsletter with family, friends, associates, and anyone who might be interested in American Catholic...
- Jul2022
American Catholic Studies: Summer 2022
July 25, 2022
The latest issue of the Society’s journal, American Catholic Studies, is here. We’re pleased to feature articles on the growth of the Catholic Church in post-Revolution Maine and on the Blue Army of Fatima in Cold War America. We also have a review forum on Maureen O’Connell’s new book, Undoing...
- May2022
Monsignor Fairbanks speaks at Interfaith Philadelphia’s “Dare to Understand” Award Ceremony
May 19, 2022
The American Catholic Historical Society was privileged to be asked to be a part of Interfaith Philadelphia and the Dare to Understand Award ceremony, which was held on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Monsignor Gregory Fairbanks, who serves both on Interfaith Philadelphia and the ACHS boards, was among the speakers. Interfaith...