230. Cornhusker Catholics

About this episode

This episode explores the significant role of Benedictine monks in the history of St. Benedict's Church in Nebraska City.

Benedictine monks figure prominently in the history of St. Benedict's Church in Nebraska City—among them the "Crotchety Apostle of Southeast Nebraska." ("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 49, Nebraska)

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Schulze, Kevin Schmiesing

Topics covered

• Catholic history
• Benedictine monks
• Nebraska
• St. Benedict's Church
• religious figures
• Catholicism

Keywords

• Benedictine monks
• St. Benedict's Church
• Nebraska City
• Catholic history
• Crotchety Apostle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Benedict's Church, Benedictine monks

Places: Nebraska City

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