A Special Message from StarQuest
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jun 28, 2024•4 min
American Catholic History
The hidden gems and compelling stories of Catholic Americans who have contributed to their nation by virtue of their faith over the past three centuries.
Last refreshed: ⓘ
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give The post A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Dec 07, 2023•3 min
The Apparition of The Lady in Blue
In the 1620s, a native American community in what would become Texas were evangelized by a mysterious lady in blue. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of how a Spanish nun, Mary of Agreda, miraculously visited the Jumanos without leaving her Spanish monastery 5,000 miles away. The post The Apparition of The Lady in Blue appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Sep 19, 2023•17 min
American Catholic Food
Catholics have had a tremendous impact on American food from the beginning. Tom and Noëlle Crowe explore a handful of these contributions, from wine and cheese at the California missions to Cajun and creole food in Louisiana to the Filet-o-Fish in McDonalds to muskrat dinners in the midwest and more The post American Catholic Food appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Aug 28, 2023•20 min
Maronite Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
The Maronite Shine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Ohio is a place of pilgrimage for Maronite Catholics throughout the US. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us the history of the shrine and of Maronites in the US, including the near-miraculous acquisition of the land on which is is built. The post Maronite Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Aug 14, 2023•17 min
Old St. Mary, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, originally built on a barge in 1782, is the oldest church in the state. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that despite its small congregation, it has historical significance and ties to international and church politics. The church has faced challenges throughout the years but has persevered and is still standing in Plum Bayou. St. Mary's Church is a symbol of perseverance and houses the grave of a potential saint. The post Old St. Mary, Pine Bluff,...
Jul 31, 2023•23 min
Mother Catherine Spalding
Mother Catherine Spalding helped found the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky in 1813. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how she spent 45 years leading and building the order and was responsible for dozens of schools, orphanages, infirmaries, and homes for the poor, leading her to be named one of the most influential women in Kentucky history. The post Mother Catherine Spalding appeared first on StarQuest Media ....
Jul 10, 2023•25 min
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart is one of the most influential and beloved comedians of the last 60 years, who set records with his comedy albums and TV shows. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Newhart attributes both his 60-year marriage and successful career, in part, to his Catholic faith. The post Bob Newhart appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jun 26, 2023•20 min
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol is one of the most recognizable 20th century artists who was also known for his hedonist lifestyle. Tom and Noëlle Crowe discuss how he was also a Catholic who prayed and attended church regularly. How can we reconcile this contradiction to understand the real Warhol? The post Andy Warhol appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jun 12, 2023•22 min
Fr. Joseph O’Callahan, SJ, Savior of the Franklin
When the USS Franklin was bombed on March 19, 1945, Fr. Joseph O'Callahan, the chaplain aboard, sprang into action. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that not only did he administer sacraments, but he also led damage control actions that helped save the ship, leading to his being awarded the Medal of Honor. The post Fr. Joseph O’Callahan, SJ, Savior of the Franklin appeared first on StarQuest Media ....
May 29, 2023•18 min
Catholics Fight Segregation in Florida
In 1916, three brave Sisters of St. Joseph were arrested for teaching black children. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how, with Bishop Michael Curley of St. Augustine by their side, they fought the law and won! Discover their inspiring battle against segregation in Florida. The post Catholics Fight Segregation in Florida appeared first on StarQuest Media .
May 22, 2023•17 min
Joseph Warren Revere
Joseph Warren Revere, grandson of Paul Revere, lived a life of military adventure, raised the American flag in California, and helped found the US Naval Academy. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how he converted to Catholicism during the Civil War and was devout the rest of his days. The post Joseph Warren Revere appeared first on StarQuest Media .
May 01, 2023•21 min
Joseph Barbera
Joseph Barbera was one half of the powerhouse animation duo of Hanna-Barbera. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Joseph's Catholic schooldays got him started in cartooning and how his crowning achievement was a return to his Catholic roots. The post Joseph Barbera appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Apr 10, 2023•21 min
Samuel Sutherland Cooper
The Forrest Gump of early 19th-century US Catholics? Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about this priest who seemed to know every important US Catholic of his time and yet is almost unheard of. So why was Fr. Samuel Cooper so important? The post Samuel Sutherland Cooper appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Mar 27, 2023•24 min
Mother Mary Lange, OSP
Mother Mary Lange founded the first religious order of black women in the US. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this woman of faith lived a life of service and patience, dedicated to spreading the Gospel, which may lead to her canonization. The post Mother Mary Lange, OSP appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Mar 13, 2023•16 min
Fr. Henry Duranquet, SJ, Apostle to the Tombs
Fr. Henry Duranquet, SJ, was called Apostle of the Tombs because of his decades ministering to convicts in New York’s prisons, including the prison known as “The Tombs.” Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how his patient Christlike work won over thousands of souls for Christ, including the most notorious killers. The post Fr. Henry Duranquet, SJ, Apostle to the Tombs appeared first on StarQuest Media ....
Jan 30, 2023•19 min
Buffalo Bill Cody
Buffalo Bill Cody was a hard-living cowboy and one of the most famous people of his day, spreading the legend of the “Wild West" around the world, even meeting the Pope. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how in the end Bill found Christ and His Church. The post Buffalo Bill Cody appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jan 16, 2023•23 min
2022 Year in Review
As 2022 ends, Tom and Noëlle Crowe change things up to review the year's episodes, talk about what astounded them, discuss some of their Conversations, reveal what's been going on in their lives, and chat about what they have in mind for the future of the show. The post 2022 Year in Review appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jan 02, 2023•43 min
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
The oldest shrine in the US dedicated to the Blessed Mother is St. Augustine's Our Lady of La Leche shrine. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this devotion to the physical aspects of Mary's motherhood of Jesus came to be in Florida and the unusual honor it has received from Pope Francis. The post National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Dec 19, 2022•9 min
Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget
Bishop Benedict Flaget may be the most important bishop in the US' early history who isn't named Carroll. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about his humble decades of service as both a priest and a bishop on the wild frontiers of the US and why he should have a cause for canonization opened. The post Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Dec 05, 2022•27 min
Bloody Monday in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, 1855. Election day turned into a violent massacre as Know Nothings attacked Catholics to prevent them from voting. Tom and Noëlle Crowe give us the background on the fear and hatred that led to death and destruction on the Ohio River and the aftermath. The post Bloody Monday in Louisville appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Nov 14, 2022•15 min
Edgar Allan Poe and the Blessed Mother
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, was not Catholic, but much of his writing was filled with Catholic sensibilities, and even explicitly Catholic theology. Tom and Noëlle Crowe discuss Poe's mysterious links to Catholicism, including his late in life Jesuit friendships. The post Edgar Allan Poe and the Blessed Mother appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Oct 31, 2022•18 min
Father Mulcahy, MASH
Father Mulcahy was one of the most important priests ever on network TV. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this humble fictional military chaplain on the wildly successful MASH gave an example of dedicated service and faith that touched the hearts of millions. The post Father Mulcahy, MASH appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Oct 24, 2022•18 min
St. Junipero Serra
The Franciscan friar St. Junipero Serra is called the Father of California. Tom and Noëlle Crowe reveal his single-minded devotion to evangelization and missionary work and improving the lives of the native people throughout California. The post St. Junipero Serra appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Oct 10, 2022•23 min
Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday was a real Old West character, a dentist, a gambler, and a gunslinger. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that he was also a Catholic who converted on his deathbed, in part due to the influence of his beloved cousin, a religious sister. The post Doc Holliday appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Sep 19, 2022•16 min
St. Mary of Sorrows, Clara Barton, and the Red Cross
The little Catholic church of St. Mary's in Fairfax Station, Virginia, played an important role in the Civil War as a hospital for wounded soldiers. Tom and Noëlle Crowe also tell us about Red Cross founder Clara Barton's care of the soldiers there. The post St. Mary of Sorrows, Clara Barton, and the Red Cross appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Aug 29, 2022•18 min
Venerable Nelson Baker
Ven. Nelson Baker was a Catholic priest whose radical trust in Our Lady of Victory helped him serve orphans, mothers, and children for decades. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about the turning points in his life that led to the City of Charity in Lackawanna, New York. The post Venerable Nelson Baker appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Aug 15, 2022•22 min
Roman Martyrs in a Kentucky Catholic Church
Why does a very old Catholic parish in Kentucky have the complete relics of two Roman martyrs? Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the fascinating story of the relics of St. Bonosa and St. Magnus, an Italian Cistercian abbey, Pope St. Leo XIII, and St. Martin parish in Louisville. The post Roman Martyrs in a Kentucky Catholic Church appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Aug 01, 2022•16 min
Mark Twain and Joan of Arc
Tha man who wrote Tom Sawyer would seem an unlikely author of a book about Joan of Arc. Tom and Noëlle Crowe explain how Mark Twain, this anti-Christian, even anti-Catholic, author, became not just interested in a Catholic saint's life, but an ardent fan. The post Mark Twain and Joan of Arc appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jul 18, 2022•21 min
Fr. Francis Sampson, Paratrooper Padre
Fr. Francis Sampson was chaplain with the 101st Airborne who jumped over France on D-Day, 1944. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us of the selfless exploits of this Catholic priest who some believe should have received the Medal of Honor for his actions. The post Fr. Francis Sampson, Paratrooper Padre appeared first on StarQuest Media .
Jun 06, 2022•20 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android