Catholic Beginnings - Maryland
As he visits historic shrines, churches and cathedrals, Fr. Charles Connor explores the rich Catholic heritage of America and its influence on the nation.
LEADING THE “PREMIERE SEE” OF THE UNITED STATES – A CONVERSATION WITH ARCHBISHOP WILLIAM E. LORI
10/8/2019
ALL SAINTS SISTERS OF THE POOR
10/15/2019
THE OBLATE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE - BALTIMORE
Fr. Charles Connor visits Vocations Director, Sr. Marcia Hall, and the Oblate Sisters of Providence to discuss the order’s history and mission of their founder, Mother Mary Lange.
ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH - BALTIMORE
Fr. Charles Connor explores the history of one of Baltimore’s most beautiful churches, St. Alphonsus, and discusses the life of St. Joh Neuman with the National Shrine of St. Alphonsus’ Director of Shrine Operations, Michael Six.
A PARISH’S JOURNEY TO ROME - MOUNT CALVARY CHURCH - BALTIMORE, MD
Fr. Charles Connor speaks with the rector of Mount Calvary Church about crossing the Tiber with his entire parish through the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.
MOUNT CALVARY CHURCH - BALTIMORE
Fr. Charles Connor joins Blaine Carvalho in exploring Elizabeth Ann Seton’s home: the site where she began her school and the St. Mary’s Spiritual Center.
MOTHER SETON’S BALTIMORE HOME, HER LIFE AND MINISTRY TO GIRLS
ST. MARY’S SEMINARY CHAPEL – BALTIMORE, MD
Fr. Charles Connor explores the history of the first Roman Catholic Seminary in the United States and visits the Chapel where St. Elizabeth Ann Seton professed her vows to Archbishop John Carroll.
THE BASILICA OF THE ASSUMPTION, YESTERDAY AND TODAY
10/7/2019
Fr. Connor discusses some notable persons and special events related to the Basilica of the Assumption; an interview Wirth Fr. Connor’s former student and now Rector of the Basilica of the Assumption, Fr. James E. Boric.
JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS
Fr. Connor examines the fascinating ministry of James Cardinal Gibbons and his time at the Basilica of the Assumption.
FR. CHARLES CONSTANTINE PISE AND THE PLENARY AND PROVINCIAL COUNCILS
Fr. Connor meets up with Fr. Charles Constantine Pise: the first Roman Catholic appointed as Chaplain of the United States Senate; and delves into the councils, and notable priests and bishops that have served over the basilica over the years.
THE BASILICA OF THE ASSUMPTION
Fr. Connor discusses the history of the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Baltimore Basilica.
CARMEL AT PORT TOBACCO
7/10/2016
In conclusion of his historical tour of Maryland’s Catholic origins, Fr. Charles Connor visits the monastery established at Port Tobacco in 1790, Carmel.
ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH IN CHAPEL POINT
7/9/2016
Fr. Clifford meets up with Fr. Charles Connor for more insight on St. Ignatius Church and how it relates to the Catholic heritage of Southern Maryland.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH AND MOTHER OF LIGHT SHRINE
7/8/2016
Fr. Charles Connor is joined by Lynn Delahay, Ronnie Delahay, George Matisick, and Millie Huseman in their exploration of Newtown Manor and its relevance to America’s Catholic history.
NEWTOWN MANOR AND ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY
7/7/2016
Scott Lawrence and George Matisick join Fr. Charles Connor in exploring the origins of Catholicism in Newtown Manor and the venerable ground of St. Francis Xavier cemetery.
ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH AT ST. INIGOES
7/6/2016
Fr. Charles Connor recounts founding of St. Inigoes in Maryland in 1637, and its rich Jesuit heritage.
ST. MARY’S CITY AND THE DOVE
7/5/2016
Fr. Charles Connor tours a replica of one of the historic ships, the “Dove” and explores the site of St. Mary’s City.
ST. CLEMENT'S ISLAND, pt. 2
7/4/2016
Fr. Charles Connor and Msgr. John Brady continue their exploration of St. Clement’s Island: site of the first Catholic Mass celebrated in the colonies back in 1634. Part 2 of 2.
ST. CLEMENT'S ISLAND, pt. 1
7/3/2016
Fr. Charles Connor and Msgr. John Brady land on St. Clement’s Island, the site of the first colonial Mass, which was celebrated in 1634. Part 1 of 2.