Kathleen Sprows Cummings

Reverend John A. O'Brien Collegiate Professor in American Studies and History and director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism at the University of Notre Dame; author of A Saint of Our Own, which examines U.S. saint-seeking and Catholic identity.

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Dec 17, 2022 • 42min

Kathleen Sprows Cummings, "A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American" (UNC Press, 2019

Kathleen Sprows Cummings, a prominent scholar in American Studies, dives into the quest for American saints in her latest work. She reveals how this pursuit shaped the identity of U.S. Catholics, highlighting the visibility of women in canonization. Cummings discusses the Protestant fascination with saints and the complex canonization process, showcasing figures like Frances Cabrini and Elizabeth Ann Seton. She also examines modern causes reflecting contemporary social issues and the challenges of representing diverse Catholic identities in a polarized church.

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