2025

Theme: “Reasons for the Hope That Is in Us” (cf. 1 Peter 3:15)

Mike Church — Hope from the Bayou: Crescent City Catholic History and America's (Possibly) Bright Future

Once called the “Cradle of Catholicism” in the US, Louisana is the home state of Mr. Mike Church, founder of the Veritas Radio Network, who, in this riveting talk, explains why the Catholic history of this state is, in itself, a source of hope and consolation for American Catholics in these troubled times. Not only did Louisiana originate as a settlement of French Cahtolics for French Catholics; not only was the oldest religious Order in the US founded in New Orleans; not only was the Holy Face devotion brought to America by the bishop of New Orleans; but Our Lady of Prompt Succor is the only patroness of any American state to be formally recognized by Rome. Whether you have ties to Louisiana yourself or are simply a lover of Church history—this is a talk you are sure to appreciate.

File Size: 61 MB