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Dr. Massimo Faggioli is Professor of Historical Theology in the department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University. Faggioli’s areas of expertise include the papacy, Vatican II, the Roman Curia, liturgical reform, new Catholic movements, and Catholicism and global politics. He is a contributing writer for Commonweal and a columnist for La Croix International. At Villanova, Faggioli teaches courses on modern Church history, Catholicism and world politics, and ecclesiology at the undergraduate and graduate level. Faggioli’s books and essays have been published in more than 10 languages. His previous book, The Liminal Papacy of Pope Francis, was published last year. In 2018, he received the Catholic Press Association award for his book Catholicism and Citizenship: Political Cultures of the Church in the Twenty-First Century.
Joe Biden and Catholicism in the United States offers the first in-depth exploration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s Catholicism in the context of American politics. A leading authority on the history and administrative inner workings of the Catholic Church, Faggioli presents historical and theological context for the Biden presidency and a look at the man’s devout faith. The book provides a history of Catholicism in American political life, from the virulent anti-Catholicism that faced the first Catholic to run for president, Al Smith, in 1928, through the campaigns of John F. Kennedy in 1960, John Kerry in 2004, and Biden in 2020. Faggioli discusses the current tense state of relations between the U.S. and the Vatican; explains the Catholic crisis of globalization; and illustrates Biden’s position between the past and future of American Catholicism.
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Faggioli, Massimo. Joe Biden and Catholicism in the United States, 2012. New London, CT: Bayard, Inc.
Faggioli, Massimo. The Liminal Papacy of Pope Francis: Moving Toward Global Catholicity, 2020. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books.
O'Brien Steinfels, Margaret, ed. American Catholics, American Culture: Tradition and Resistance, 2004. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
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The American Catholic Revolution: How the Sixties Changed the Church Forever by
The Second Vatican Council enacted the most sweeping changes the Catholic Church had seen in centuries. In readable and compelling prose, Mark S. Massa tells the story of the culture war these changes ignited in the United States - a war that is still being waged today. The first stirrings ofupheaval took place in the pews, where changes to the mass were felt immediately and viscerally by the faithful. Suddenly, one Sunday, the mass as they had always known it was very different, and so was the Church they had believed was timeless and unchanging. Skirmishes quickly broke out over theproper way to worship, with "liberals" welcoming change, "conservatives" resisting it. Soon, Catholics found themselves bitterly divided over everything from birth control to the authority of the Church itself. As he narrates these turbulent events, Massa takes us beyond the "liberal/conservative"stereotypes, offering new insights into the last fifty years of American Catholicism.
Call Number: Stacks BX1406.3 .M387 2010ISBN: 9780199734122Publication Date: 2010-09-16
Catholicism and American Freedom by
Catholicism and American Freedom is a groundbreaking tale of strange bedfellows and bitter conflicts over issues such as slavery, public education, economic reform, the movies, contraception, and abortion. Putting recent scandals in the Church and the media's response in a much larger context, this stimulating history is a model of nuanced scholarship and provocative reading.
Call Number: Stacks BX1406.3 .M36 2003ISBN: 9780393047608Publication Date: 2003-05-01
*Catholicism and Citizenship: Political Cultures of the Church in the Twenty-First Century by
The beginning of the twenty-first century has provided abundant evidence of the necessity to reexamine the relationship between Catholicism and the modern, global world. This book tries to proceed on this path with a focus on the meaning, legacy, and reception in today's world of the ecclesiology of Vatican II, starting with Gaudium et Spes: "This council exhorts Christians, as citizens of two cities, to strive to discharge their earthly duties conscientiously and in response to the Gospel spirit." Catholicism and Citizenshipis a call for a rediscovery of the moral and political imagination of Vatican II for the Church and the world of our time.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 0814684238Publication Date: 2017-03-29
Catholics and American Culture: Fulton Sheen, Dorothy Day, and the Notre Dame Football Team by
While in the early years of the century Catholics in America were for the most part distrusted outsiders with respect to the dominant culture, by the 1960s the mainstream of American Catholicism was in many ways "the culture's loudest and most uncritical cheerleader." Mark Massa explores the rich irony in this postwar transition, by examining key figures in American culture in the last century.
Call Number: Stacks BX1406.2 .M387 1999ISBN: 9780824519551Publication Date: 2001-09-01
*The Church in Pluralist Society: Social and Political Roles by
Vatican II opened new pathways to engagement with societies shaped by modernity. Its project could be read as an attempt to interpret the stance of the church in relation to the whole project of modernity. The fundamental presumption of this collection of essays is that it is timely, indeed imperative, to keep alive the question of the church's self-understanding in its journey alongside "the complex, often rebellious, always restless mind of the modern world." Cornelius J. Casey and Fáinche Ryan have assembled some of the most prominent commentators on ecclesiastical and social-political engagements from the fields of theology, political philosophy, social theory, and cultural criticism. The contributors present differing perspectives on the role of the church. Some argue that pluralism is here to stay. Others point out that the liberal pluralism of contemporary society is aggressively powered by global corporate consumerism. This book, with its variety of voices, explores these issues largely from within the Catholic tradition. The role of the church in a pluralist society is a narrative that is being written by many people at many different levels of the church. Contributors: J. Bryan Hehir, Terry Eagleton, Patrick J. Deneen, Hans Joas, William T. Cavanaugh, Massimo Faggioli, Fáinche Ryan, Patrick Riordan, and Cornelius J. Casey
Call Number: Ebook (see ch. 6 "The Established Church Dilemma" by Massimo Faggioli)ISBN: 026810641XPublication Date: 2019-11-30
*A Council for the Global Church: Receiving Vatican II in History by
The Second Vatican Council ended in December 1965, but Vatican II is still happening in the global church. Catholicism has always had a universal claim, but the globalization of Catholicism as a truly "world church" became part of Catholic theology only thanks to that gathering--decided by St. John XXIII--of bishops, theologians, lay observers, ecumenical representatives, and journalists. Vatican II is the most important event in church history after the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, and it is the key to understanding Catholicism and its inner tensions today.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 1451472099Publication Date: 2015-05-01
The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History by
This first reference work of its kind ever published in the United States is a splendid and unique achievement created by hundreds of historians and writers who cooperated to narrate the saga of American Catholicism. Beginning with Columbus, this comprehensive work spans half a millennium and covers the men, women, and events that shaped Catholic life in a vast and diverse nation. Over1,200 articles, 300 photographs, and a million words comprise this elegant volume, which provides American Catholics with a panoramic and extraordinary education in their identity and heritage. Edited by Michael Glazier and Thomas J. Shelley, The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History recounts the struggles and status of American Catholics in every generation of the nation''s history. It also narrates and charts the phenomenal growth of the Church in each of the fifty states. It contains hundreds of factual biographies of men and women from al stratas of society. It focuses on the explorers; the pioneering Spanish, French, and English missionaries; the struggles of the colonial and revolutionary era; the turbulent and transforming nineteenth century with its waves of immigrants; the industrial revolution; and the challenges and crises of this century, down to our day. al the major events and movements which united or divided Catholics are covered: The Revolution, Lay Trusteeism, slavery and the Civil War, the arrival of immigrants, Nativism and bigotry, Americanism, Modernism, the Labor Movement, the Knights of Columbus, wars, anti-semitism, the New Deal and Prohibition, anti- Communism, McCarthyism, the Women''s Revolution, civil rights, Vietnam, Human vitae, liturgy, and capital punishment. Other subjects, which were often neglected by past historians, are given greater consideration. These include the role of women and Native Americans and the growth of Catholicism in the United States. The great personalities men and women from each decade and era are perceptively portrayed, and rewarding attention is given to the women lay and religious who played a major role in educating and forming the Catholic children of America for over five generations. Entries are arranged alphabetically for convenient use by those who preach, teach, or study. The primary aim of each entry, whether it reflects some original research or summarizes existing scholarship, is to provide basic information while its bibliographical citations open the road to further study. The American Catholic Church has been the home to a vast variety of people. The notable men and women who appear in these pages represent countless millions who are little known. But American Catholicism today is the living monument to their lives and labors. Knowing their history gives today''s Americans confidence, and The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History is a celebration of their faith. The contributors to this work have been selected for their scholarship and competence. Among the hundreds of distinguished contributors are: James Hennesey, Kathleen Neils Colzen, Mary Oates, Karen Kennelly, James Pula, Philip Gleason, Steven Avella, Dominic Monti, Jaime Vidal, Kenneth Baker, Sandra Yokum Mize, David O''Brien, Thomas Spalding, Archbishop Oscar Lipscomb, Gerald Fogerty, Clyde Crews, Christopher Kauffman, Robert Trisco, Patrick Carey, and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Over four decades ago, Michael Glazier began his publishing career in Ireland. After coming to America he studied the focal aspects of U.S. publishing, from book design to marketing and eventually became a consultant to a group of American and European publishers. In 1972 he founded Scholarly Resources Inc., which specializes in diplomatic, legal and congressional history. He initiated and directed the publication of standard reference works including the 150-volume British Parliamentary Papers of the Eighteenth Century. In 1977 he founded Michael Glazier Inc. which published both scholarly religious and secular titles including The National State Papers of the United States and The Plymouth Court Records. He also published The New Dictionary of Theology and The Aramaic Bible: The Targums series available through The Liturgical Press. He received several awards for his contribution to patristic, theological and biblical studies. Father Thomas J. Shelley is an associate professor of historical theology at Fordham University. Formerly, he was professor of Church history at St. Joseph''s Seminary, Dunwoodie, Yonkers, New York. The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History is the first reference work of its kind ever published in the U.S.A. was created by hundreds of historians and writers covers al the major events which united or divided Catholics recounts the struggles and triumphs of American Catholics in every generation of the nation''s history includes extensive coverage of American dioceses, religious communities, and saints charts the growth of the Church in each state contains hundreds of biographies of men and women from al stratas of society includes over 1,200 articles, 300 photographs, and a million words includes entries arranged alphabetically for convenient use by those who preach, teach or study includes cross references and bibliographies to direct further study merits a place in academic, public, and personal libraries " Some of the over 1200 topics and entries include: African Americans and Catholicism Americanism Anti-Catholic Bigotry in United States Augustinians in United States Baltimore Plenary Councils Baltimore Provincial Councils Benedictines in United States Bishop, W. Howard, Founder of Glenmary Brownson, Orestes Burke, John J., CSP Cabrini, Mother Frances Xavier Calvert, George, First Lord Baltimore Capuchins in United States Carey, Mathew Carmelites in United States Carroll, Archbishop John Christian Family Movement Catholic Relief Services Catholic University of America, The Catholic Worker Movement Catholic Writers Catholic Book Publishing Catholic Magazine Publishing Catholic Newspaper Publishing Catholics and Wars Catholics and the Civil War Cistercians of the Common Observance in United States Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) in United States Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s Columbus, Christopher Communism and American Catholics Conference of Major Superiors of Men Conscientious Objectors and American Catholicism Corrigan, Archbishop Michael A. Coughlin, Reverend Charles Croation Immigrants and Croatians in United States Church Cushing, Archbishop Richard J. Czech Immigrants and Czechs in United States Church Day, Dorothy DeHueck, Baroness Catherine Democratic Party and American Catholics Dominicans (OP) in United States Dred Scott Decision Drexel, Mother Katherine Duchesne, Mother Philippine Duffy, Reverend Francis P. Ecumenism and American Catholics Education (elementary, secondary, college) and United States Catholics Ellis, Monsignor John Tracy England, Bishop John Franciscans in United States French-Canadian Immigrants and United States Church German Immigrants and Germans in United States Church Gibbons, James Cardinal Government Aid to Education and United States Catholics Guilday, Monsignor Peter Halinan, Archbishop Pal Hawthorne, Mother Rose Lathrop Hecker, Issac, CSP Hispanic Immigrants and Hispanics in United States Church Holy Cross Fathers in United States Holy Ghost Fathers in United States Hungarian Immigrants and Hungarians in United States Church Ireland, Archbishop John Irish Immigrants and Irish in United States Church Italian Immigrants and Italians in United States Church Jesuits in United States Jewish-Catholic Relations in United States Josephite Fathers in United States Keane, Archbishop John Kennedy, President John F. Kino, Father Eusebio Knights of Columbus Labor Unions and American Catholics Lamy, Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lay Trusteeism in United States Church Lithuanian Immigrants and Lithuanians in United States Church Liturgical Movement in United States Church Marist Fathers in United States Marquette, PFre Jacques, SJ Maryknoll Fathers and Sisters Mazzuchelli, Reverend Samuel, OP McCarthy, Senator Joseph, and American Catholics McGlynn, Reverend Edward McIntyre, James Francis, Cardinal McQuaid, Bishop Bernard J. Merton, Reverend Thomas,OSCO Michel, Virgil, OSB Maguires, Molly Mundelein, George Cardinal Murray, John Courtney, SJ Music and American Catholics National Conference of Catholic Charities Native Americans and American Catholicism Neumann, St. John Oblates of Mary Immaculate O''Connor, Flannery O''Neill, Thomas ("Tip") P. O''Reilly, John Boyle Papal Infallibility and American Catholics Passionist Fathers in United States Pastoral Letters of the United States Bishops Paulists Polish Immigrants and Poles in United States Church Powderly, Terence Prohibition and United States Catholics Puerto Rican Immigrants and Puerto Ricans in United States Church Redemptorists in United States Rummel, Archbishop Joseph Ruthenian Immigrants and Ruthenians in United States Church Ryan, Reverend John A.
Call Number: Reference BX1406.2 .E53 1997 (not for checkout)ISBN: 9780814659199Publication Date: 1997-12-01
Joe Biden and Catholicism in the United States by
After a dramatic election amid a raging pandemic, racial violence, economic collapse and historic national divisions that have threatened our democracy, Joe Biden succeeds Donald Trump as the 46th President of the United States. For Catholics, this is a momentous occasion in U.S. public life, as he is the second Catholic to be elected to the nation's highest office, joining John Fitzgerald Kennedy. In 2021, Joe Biden becomes president in a very different situation from Kennedy's America. Today, Catholics play a much broader and more visible role in the public life of our country, and the triangle of relations between the White House, the Vatican, and the U.S. Catholic Church is an essential dimension for understanding the political and religious urgency of this moment in our history. In this groundbreaking book, historian and theologian Dr. Massimo Faggioli provides an insightful overview of Catholicism in U.S. politics, and its place as an anchor in the life of the man elected to lead the country at a decisive crossroads, an unprecedented moment in U.S. history. Book jacket.
Call Number: Stacks BX1407.P63 F34 2021ISBN: 9781627856164Publication Date: 2021-01-31
The Legacy of Vatican II by
The volume celebrates and studies the legacy of the Second Vatican Council by offering the contributions of twelve internationaloutstanding scholars.The first part studies the contributions of four Jesuit theologians at Vatican II: Card. Augustin Bea, in the biblical fieldand ecumenical dialogue (by Jared Wicks SJ); Henri de Lubac, in framing the relationship between the world and theChurch (by Susan Wood); Otto Semmelroth, in ecclesiology (by Dennis Doyle); and John Courtney Murray, on religiousfreedom (by David Hollenbach, SJ).Part two reflects on the Council's key themes by focusing on continuity and change, and in particular: a theological appraisalof Vatican II (by Christoph Theobald, SJ); the relationship between theologians and Bishops at Vatican II (by JohnO'Malley, SJ); a hermeneutical approach of the Council (by Peter Huenermann); and the issue of contraception at theCouncil (by Leslie Woodcock Tentler).Part three examines the Council's engagements with the social and the public by studying: (by Richard R. Gaillardetz);liturgical reform and the public role of the Catholic Church (by John F. Baldovin, SJ); the changes in moral theology andpublic Catholicism since Vatican II (by Lisa Sowle Cahill); the new Catholic communities promoting grassroots democracy(by Bradford E. Hinze).
Call Number: Stacks BX830 1962 .L425 2015ISBN: 9780809149223Publication Date: 2015-05-05
*Roman Catholicism in the United States: A Thematic History by
Roman Catholicism in the United States: A Thematic History takes the reader beyond the traditional ways scholars have viewed and recounted the story of the Catholic Church in America. The collection covers unfamiliar topics such as anti-Catholicism, rural Catholicism, Latino Catholics, and issues related to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the U.S. government. The book continues with fascinating discussions on popular culture (film and literature), women religious, and the work of U.S. missionaries in other countries. The final section of the books is devoted to Catholic social teaching, tackling challenging and sometimes controversial subjects such as the relationship between African American Catholics and the Communist Party, Catholics in the civil rights movement, the abortion debate, issues of war and peace, and Vatican II and the American Catholic Church. Roman Catholicism in the United States examines the history of U.S. Catholicism from a variety of perspectives that transcend the familiar account of the immigrant, urban parish, which served as the focus for so many American Catholics during the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 0823282767Publication Date: 2019-02-05
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Faggioli, Massimo. 2018. "The Church of the Future: Historical and Sociological Perspectives." Concilium Issue 4: 23-34.
_____. 2021. “Vatican I, the New Papacy, and the Crisis of Catholic Globalization.” Newman Studies Journal 17(2): 5–21.
McGreevy, John T. 2012. "Catholicism and American Freedom." Historically Speaking 6(1): 25-26.
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Faggioli, Massimo. "Modernization of the Papacy and Catholicism in the Postmodern: Legacy and Challenges to Vatican I." Horizons 47, no. 1 (June 2020): 115–19.
McGreevy, John. "Catholics, Democrats, and the GOP in Contemporary America." American Quarterly 59, no. 3 (2007): 669-81.
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