Here are articles from OSV Newsweekly's "Heritage" series of articles focusing on American presidents and Catholicism.
Jan. 13, 2008: Father of country put stop to anti-Catholic holiday»
Feb. 10, 2008: Jefferson’s letter eased fears of Ursuline nuns from France»
March 9, 2008: Andrew Jackson renounced Satan at Catholic baptism»
April 20, 2008: American Catholics found a friend in Andrew Johnson»
May 11, 2008:Grant shows appreciation for sisters’ Civil War service»
June 8, 2008: Priest, president struck up friendship during conflict»
July 13, 2008: Truman’s friendly ties to Catholics ran deep»
Aug. 17, 2008: FDR’s dedication to ordinary people benefited Catholics»
Sept. 14, 2008: Kennedy broke major political barrier for Catholics»
This story isn’t part of the series, but it may be of interest to our readers:June 29, 2008: The man who would be shepherd-in-chief»
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