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Call for Papers

For forty years the U.S. Catholic Historian has published theme-based issues relevant to the history of American Catholicism. An upcoming issue will address the theme of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½s in the U.S. Catholic context. 2022 marks the bicentennial of the establishment of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ women religious in the United States. Submissions that take up the history of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ women are especially welcomed. Contributions could include, but are not limited to, historical studies of the following:

  • The impact of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ women over the past two hundred years, both in broader American life and within American Catholicism.
  • Biographical studies of significant 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ priests, sisters, brothers, or β€œthird order” laity.
  • 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½s and the history of race in the U.S.
  • 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½-staffed or inspired institutions, including schools, hospitals, and parishes.
  • 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ contributions to art or architecture.
  • Studies of the application of the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ rule and charism to the United States.

Scholars considering a submission are asked to contact the editor Fr. David Endres at DEndres@mtsm.org and guest co-editor Dr. Christopher Allison at callison@dom.edu before preparing a contribution. Approximate length is 7,000–10,000 words. We ask for submissions by February 1, 2022 and look forward to hearing from potential contributors.

Fr. David Endres

Editor, U.S. Catholic Historian

DEndres@mtsm.org

Christopher Allison, PhD

Director, Mary Nona McGreal, OP Center for 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Historical Studies

Department of History, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½

callison@dom.edu