Full Documentary: The Catholic History of the United States from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War

Full Documentary: The Catholic History of the United States from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War

Author: History of the Papacy April 17, 2026 Duration: 7:17:12

How did the Catholic Church take root in the early United States?

In this full documentary episode of The History of the Papacy, I brought together the complete story of the Catholic Church in America from the Revolutionary era to the Civil War. This episode followed the Church from its fragile beginnings in the colonies, through the rise of John Carroll and the first American hierarchy, into the frontier, the cities, and the conflicts that shaped Catholic life in the early republic.

If you have been following the series, this is the fully collected edition in one place. If you are new to it, this is the perfect place to start. Listen now and follow the story of faith, struggle, growth, and identity in the making of Catholic America.

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