Catholic History Trek Scott Schulze & Kevin Schmiesing

Join Scott and Kevin on the via pulchritudinis, as they journey across the Church’s history highlighting a few of those Pope Paul VI called the “custodians of beauty” in our world. Learn about Catholic artists Giotto, Fra Angelico, Maria Hummel, John LaFarge, and more.

Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Scott covers the history of the penitential prayer offered at the beginning of the Catholic mass – the Confiteor.

Episode 9 in Scott’s series on the history of various Catholic prayers

The American Southwest’s Spanish past is reflected in the history of the oldest Catholic parish in the state of Colorado, Our Lady of Guadalupe  in Conejos.

(“Cradles of Catholicism” series, no. 11, Colorado)

The most famous of Rome’s four major basilicas, St. Peter’s has been the setting for innumerable historic events. Kevin and Scott dive deep into history - and dig deep underground - to unearth some of the stories tied to  this storied church.

During Lent some Catholics skip desert, avoid soda pop, reduce screen time, and take cold showers. But in southeast Michigan one Lenten tradition included eating muskrat.

For this episode’s state, Kevin couldn’t decide between two strong claimants for the honor of “cradle of Catholicism,” so he covers both venerable Catholic communities: St. Ann in Old Town (Penobscot Nation), and St. Patrick in Newcastle.

("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 10, Maine)