Catholics In America

From colonial missions to the Iraq war, Patrick W. Carey details the rich and varied involvement Roman Catholics have had in American political, cultural, and family life. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the paperback edition of Catholics in America: A History includes a new chapter covering the election of Pope Benedict XVI, ongoing investigation of abuse scandals, and increasing tension between traditional Catholic values and the beliefs of modern lay people. Brief biographical sketches of important Church figures and a chronology of key events make this an accessible and invaluable resource for anyone seeking insight into the history and current status of the Catholic Church in America.

– Includes a Biographical Dictionary of Catholic leaders and an updated chronology of key events

– Highlights the changes in American Catholic religious thought, particularly since the late eighteenth century

– Focuses on American Catholic responses to significant issues in American life including slavery, racism, industrialization, birth control, abortion, and other cultural wars of the twentieth century