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In the late 18th century, a Catholic stranger appeared at the West Virginia home of Adam Livingston and died during his stay. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us of the strange, demonic events that followed, the exorcism that stopped them, and the surprising supernatural phenomena that then occurred.
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In New Mexico, there is a shrine that some call the Lourdes of America. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us the history of Chimayó, its miraculous cross, its miraculous healing dirt, and the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who visit the sacred place every year.
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Dom Virgil Michel was a man ahead of his time in the early 20th century. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this visionary Benedictine played a huge role in liturgical development, catechesis, and social justice in the US, by showing how all three were intimately connected.
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St. Kateri is known as the Lily of the Mohawks and is the first Native American woman to be canonized. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us the story of the courageous young woman who risked alienation and sacrificed much to embrace discipleship of Jesus Christ.
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Orestes Brownson was one of the most important American intellects in the 19th century and his writings were imbued with his Catholic thinking. Tom and Noëlle Crowe delve into Brownson’s writings on two topics: the significance of America and slavery.
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Orestes Brownson was one of the most important intellectuals of the 19th century and a restless religious seeker. In this episode, Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us of his lifelong journey that ended in the Catholic Church, and next time will share some of his most famous ideas.
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Simple German farmers fleeing European wars in the 19th century brought their Catholic faith with them to western Ohio. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Fr. Francis de Sales Brunner and his order provided those small communities with more than 30 beautiful, soaring cross-tipped churches.
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Vince Lombardi once said, “The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of the legendary NFL football coach, who may not have been a saint, but strove to live his Catholic faith in everything he did, and gave his all, no matter what.
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Betty Hutton was a Hollywood star in the 1940s, the pinup girl with big energy and a big voice, but tragedy and addiction brought her low. That’s when, as Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us, an encounter with a Rhode Island priest introduced Betty to Catholicism and Jesus Christ.
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Baltimore’s Basilica of the Assumption is America’s first cathedral. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Bishop James Carroll’s vision for the church was to be a sign of the Catholic Church’s universality and the presence and prominence of Catholics in America.
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Fr. James Coyle’s 1921 murder at the hands of an anti-Catholic father enraged at his daughter’s conversion presaged the decline of anti-Catholic sentiment in Birmingham, Alabama. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about the martyrdom of this brave and faithful priest.
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Charlene Richard is known as “the little Cajun Saint,” and Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about this little girl who died at 12 years old, offering her suffering for others, and who has been known ever since for the miracles attributed to her intercession.
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Shrines dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, are among the oldest in the United States. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tells us about six of them, the oldest of which, Ste. Anne de Detroit, is over 320 years old.
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Servant of God Mary Virginia Merrick never let her own disabilities prevent her from being Christ to those around her. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us the story of this wealthy 19th-century woman who founded the Christ Child Society, to serve the poor and needy children of Washington, DC and eventually well beyond.
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The Duke, John Wayne, only converted to Catholicism on his death bed, but Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this great actor recognized his own human flaws, extolled faith and virtue, and encouraged his children and grandchildren in their own Catholic faith.
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Charles Carroll was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us he was also the most well-educated and one of the wealthiest and perhaps had the most to lose.
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Fr. Juan Padilla was a Franciscan missionary who traveled in what became the USA as part of Coronado’s search for the 7 Cities of Gold. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that Fr. Juan’s search was for souls with whom to share the Good News and he would give his life in that pursuit.
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The first bishop of the American territory of New Mexico, Jean-Baptiste Lamy was the subject of the historical novel “Death Comes for the Archbishop.” Tom and Noëlle Crowe relate his work in bringing unruly clergy to heel and bringing the faith to uncatechized laity in the region.
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All modern DNA science owes a debt to this formidable Dominican nun. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of Sr. Miriam, who blazed a trail for women in science in the mid-20th century and showed that in coming to know truth, we know more about God.
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In a special 100th episode, Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of Noëlle’s grandfather, Noël Dube, a man of deep faith whose bravery and sacrifice on D-Day and following was matched only by his faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother throughout his life.
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