Planting the roots of Irish Catholicism in American pluralism

Author:
Moriarty, Michael Sullivan, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Advisors:
Zunz, Olivier, Department of History, University of Virginia
Cross, Robert D., Department of History, University of Virginia
Abstract:

The paper examines the Famine-era of Irish Catholic immigrants who were subjected to poverty and economic stability, and how they expressed freedom via religion, not economic advancement.

Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords:
Catholic Church -- Ireland -- History -- 19th century, Catholic Church -- United States -- History -- 19th century, Irish -- United States -- Religion -- History -- 19th century, Irish Americans -- Religion -- History -- 19th century, Ireland -- Emigration and immigration -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church -- History -- 19th century, United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church -- History -- 19th century
Notes:

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language:
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
1991/01