Colin Crawford

Why I Stay at Notre Dame - First Things I have been associated with the University of Notre Dame since 1984, first as a graduate student in mathematics and then in philosophy. In 2003, I became a tenured...

"while the Catholic Church is everywhere on Earth, everywhere on Earth is at Notre Dame."
firstthings.com/why-i-stay-a...

My running club shared croissants and mimosas after our jog yesterday morning!

this is among the most beautiful book covers I've seen. I look forward to reading it!

I've wanted to get back to this piece all summer. Enjoy every word!

This made my day! Thank you for sharing!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA — 2025

I can't help but worry that we're in veeeeeery big trouble

My review of Ruth Nelson's 'Our Lady of the World's Fair' has been published in the summer 2025 issue of the @achahistory.bsky.social's American Catholic Studies!
Read here: muse.jhu.edu/pub/156/arti...

Dr. Freeman, six months later I'm proud to report that I passed my exams, in part thanks to your great advice. Thank you, and onward!

(above) Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025

I'm thrilled that my first book review--of John Nelson's Muddy Ground--has been published in the Middle West Review!
muse.jhu.edu/issue/54929

I passed my comprehensive exams as a part of Notre Dame's PhD in History program this morning! I explored the fields central to my teaching and research interests: Catholicism in the U.S., the U.S. and the World, and Modern America. Thank you to my committee and my peers--now, on to my dissertation!

Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

Pope Leo grew up in a Catholic enclave on the South Side of Chicago that essentially disappeared, part of a larger pattern that one historian calls "one of the great dramas of 20th century U.S. history." With Julie Bosman and the rest of the incredible Chicago bureau: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/u...

I needed to read this, too. Thank you!

came here to say this

We are cheering for you! You've got this!

Pope Francis canonized 942 saints during his papacy. What do they tell us about him? A person’s heroes often point to their values. In Pope Francis’ case, the people he singled out for their heroic virtues reveal a great deal about his papal priorities.

My brilliant doctoral advisor, Kathy Cummings, on Francis and the saints he canonized:
www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/0...

Oak Park, Michigan, December 2024

Pilgrims, Presence, and American Power The 1950 Jubilee Year was a landmark moment for American Catholics, who were coming into their own power—and wealth—during an era of Cold War upheaval.

Commonweal with my brilliant doctoral advisor's latest, on pilgrimage, tourism, and the 1950 Jubilee Year:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pilgrims-pre...

that's Twitter behavior. maybe they're lost

They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.

-FS Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, published 4/10/1925.

this was the chuckle I needed as I wait before my comps prep meeting. Thank you.

Diane, 11:30am, February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks. We are currently clean on opsec

You should have it now!

Hi Rachel! I have the article and would be happy to send it to you.

*two* whole miles!

Handsome!!!