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Catholic History Trek

Scott Schulze & Kevin Schmiesing

A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal to CatholicHistoryTrek@gmail.com Thank you for your support!

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185. St Blaise and the Blessing of Throats

Catholic History Trek ·

2025/01/27

Next week the blessing of throats for the feast day of St Blaise will take place in many Catholic churches.But who was St Blaise, and why do we commemorate his feast day by blessing throats? Scott treks thru the answers to those questions in this episode. ("Martyrs" series no. 4, Martyrdom of St Blaise)

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00:31:27

184. The End of Catholic Mexico, with David Gilbert

Catholic History Trek ·

2025/01/20

Kevin interviews Clayton State University history professor David Gilbert about his new book, The End of Catholic Mexico: Causes and Consequences of the Mexican Reforma (1855-1861).

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00:19:43

183. The Synthesis of All Heresies

Catholic History Trek ·

2025/01/12

A century and a half ago Pope Gregory XVI declared war against an insidious heresy to later be named Modernism.This war was carried by on Popes Pius IX and Pius X, who issued a Syllabus of Errors, and required an Oath Against Modernism. In this episode, Scott treks thru the history, and the current state, of this conflict. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

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00:09:27

182. A Pioneer Parish on the Potomac

Catholic History Trek ·

2025/01/05

President George Washington contributed to the construction of the original Church of St. Mary, the first Catholic parish in Virginia. ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 33, Virginia)

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00:16:55

181. Catholic Railway Men - Casey Jones & Venerable...

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/12/28

Scott explores the history of a pair of Catholic railroaders. Casey Jones is a folk hero of the American railroading era, and Paul Pius Perazzo is on the "track" to sainthood.To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

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00:21:06

180. Let Us Pay: Money in the Life of the Church

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/12/21

Scott and Kevin trace the history of money—its use and misuse—within the institutions of the Catholic ChurchPlease consider supporting this podcast by contributing through PayPal (KevinSchmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek)

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00:24:27

179. Church Wreckovation

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/12/13

Many Catholic churches saw major renovations in the era after the second Vatican Council. In the name of the spirit of Vatican II, and in conforming the church to the new mass, much of the sacred art and beautiful furnishings were purged.But were these changes driven by the council? Were they approved by the Holy Father? Those questions, and others will be answered in this episode as Scott treks thru the history of iconoclast movements which sought to empty Catholic churches of their artistic &

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00:08:58

178. Coeur d' Alene Catholicism

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/12/06

Sacred Heart Mission is Idaho's oldest building. ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 32, Idaho

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00:09:18

177. Regina Caeli

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/11/28

O Queen of Heaven rejoice! Alleluia!Scott explores the obscure history of this prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as the Regina Caeli. ("Catholic Prayers" series, no. 14, Regina Caeli)

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00:26:39

176. The Dogs of the Lord - the Dominicans

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/11/21

The Dominicans, or Dogs of the Lord (Latin Domini Canis) have been influential in the spiritual renewal of the Church since they were founded 800 years ago by St Dominic de Guzman. Kevin and Scott trek thru the history of this Order of Preachers, and many of the saints it produced. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

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00:12:17

175. Congressional Priests

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/11/13

Do “Politics & Religion” mix? PEW Research polling shows half of all Americans believe religion should not influence US laws – that your congressman should not legislate based on his religious beliefs. But what if that congressman happens to be a priest?Have priests even served in the U.S. Congress? Surprisingly, the answer is “yes.” In this episode Scott treks thru the history of the priests who have served in the US Congress. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via

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00:13:26

174. The Triple Towers of New Orleans

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/11/06

French, Spanish, and American culture and history merge in the mother church of Louisiana, the Cathedral of St. Louis.("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 31, Louisiana)

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00:12:56

173. A Truly Catholic President?

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/10/29

In this episode Scott treks back to 19th century Ecuador to find Garcia Moreno, who was perhaps the gold standard of a Catholic politician, and the fulfillment of a 250-year-old prophecy by Our Lady of Good Success.To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

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00:11:34

172. Our Lady of the Isle

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/10/22

From its humble beginning in a remodeled school, the parish of St. Mary in Newport bears witness to nearly two hundred years of Catholic history in the Ocean State. ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 30, Rhode Island)

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171. St John of Capistrano

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/10/14

John of Capistrano was a lawyer, governor, priest, crusader, and saint. Although many know his name as a home for migrating birds. Scott treks thru his life and the California mission which bears his name. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

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00:25:37

170. Don John of Austria Is Going to the War (Battle...

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/10/07

G.K. Chesterton wrote this line about a pivotal encounter between the fleets of Catholic Europe and the Islamic Ottoman Empire. Join Scott and Kevin as they remember Don Juan, Pius V, and the Battle of Lepanto. Please consider supporting this podcast by contributing through PayPal (KevinSchmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek). Thank you.

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00:18:26

169. The Pope and the Civil War

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/09/29

Pope Pius IX and Jefferson Davis shared a common bond and a correspondence.But what would link the head of the Catholic Church with the head of the slave-owning Confederate States of America? Find out, as Scott treks thru that connection in this episode of Catholic History Trek. Please consider supporting this podcast by contributing through PayPal (KevinSchmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek)

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00:28:57

168. SSPX - Schismatics? Champions of Tradition? Both?

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/09/22

Scott and Kevin probe the history of a controversial Catholic group - the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X - and its equally controversial founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek) Thank you for your support!

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167. The Benedictine Invention of the Electric Motor

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/09/14

Depending on the source, the invention of theelectric motor is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, Hans Christian Ørsted, Michael Faraday, William Sturgeon, or Thomas Davenport. But the work of a Benedictine monk from Scotland, Andrew Gordon, predates them all. In this episode Scott treks thru the history of the forgotten Benedictine inventors of the electric motor – Andrew Gordon & Jedlik Anyos. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin

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00:08:29

166. The Silver State Story

Catholic History Trek ·

2024/09/07

Two parishes trace their roots to the early days of the Church in Nevada: St. Teresa of Avila in Carson City and St. Mary's of the Mountains in Virginia City.("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 29, Nevada)

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