American Catholic Historical Association

The ACHA is a community of scholars, archivists, and teachers of the history of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1919, it is where Catholic studies began.

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We are happy to announce the winners of our recent election. Please join us in welcoming our new Vice President and Executive Committee Members!

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The ACHA mourns the death of Rev. Stephen J. Molvarec, SJ, a member of the Association and a candidate for Executive Council in our October 2026 election.

To read the full ACHA statement go to:
https://t.co/tgb3gEuNe2

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⏰ VOTING CLOSES THIS FRIDAY! ⏰ You have until Friday, October 30, at 11:59 PM ET to submit your ballot for the 2026 ACHA Election. To view candidate statements and CVs, visit https://t.co/TaJpM7E0CE.

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Registration is open for the 2027 ACHA Annual Meeting in New Orleans, January 7-10. Attendees are encouraged to register early, as a late registration fee takes effect on December 22. Register today by visiting https://t.co/zMZ1vw1bCJ.

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ACHA members, your vote helps shape our organization's future leadership! Voting is open until 11:59 PM ET on October 30, 2026. To view candidate statements and CVs, go to https://t.co/TaJpM7Eysc.

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Graduate student presenters! Don’t forget to apply for our Presidential Travel Grant for travel assistance at our annual meeting in January. The deadline is November 1, 2026. To apply, go to https://t.co/mKXYWgJ7UX.

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Attention ACHA members! 📚✨ It’s time to vote in the 2026 ACHA election. Voting is open until October 30. You can check out the candidates' statements and their CVs by going to https://t.co/TaJpM7Eysc.

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Registration is open for the 2027 ACHA Annual Meeting! Secure your spot early, as a $25.00 late registration fee will take effect after December 22. You can register today at https://t.co/zMZ1vw1bCJ. @AHAhistorians

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Graduate students presenting at the ACHA 2027 Annual Meeting in New Orleans can now apply for the Presidential Travel Grant! The deadline: November 1, 2026. https://t.co/mKXYWgIA5p

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Registration for the ACHA Annual Meeting is now open! We encourage all presenters must register for both the @AHAhistorians and ACHA meetings. To register, go to https://t.co/zMZ1vw1bCJ.

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Job Posting at the University of Dayton! https://t.co/l8c7g7qegt

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Today, September 14th, is the final day to submit officer nominations for this year’s ACHA election. Send all nominations to Election Board Convener William Cossen at [email protected] by the end of the day!

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Help shape the future of the ACHA! Nominations are now open for leadership roles in our upcoming election. If you or a fellow member has the vision and drive to serve, send your nominations to Election Board Convener William Cossen at [email protected] by September 14.

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The ACHA is accepting nominations for several officer positions for this year's election. If you think a colleague or you would be a good fit and would like to serve, please email nominations to the ACHA Election Board Convener, William Cossen, [email protected].

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With sadness, we report that Joseph F. O’Callaghan, former ACHA President, passed away on June 8 at the age of 97.

To read the obituary go to, https://t.co/aG2AP092Bz.

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The deadline for paper and panel proposals for #ACHA2027 in New Orleans has been extended to March 31, 2026! To submit and view the full call visit, https://t.co/zMZ1vw1Jsh.

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Hey, ABD graduate students! There is still time to apply for the Ellis Dissertation Prize. The deadline is April 1. To view requirements and apply, visit https://t.co/FSLbfnjB8T.

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The John Gilmary Shea Prize honors the most original and distinguished contribution to Catholic historical writing. If you published a book in the last year (2025) surrounding Catholic history, you should consider applying. For more information, go to https://t.co/zlWodzhRAY.

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The Trisco-Minnich Prize honors those who work behind the scenes to produce excellence in Catholic Church history. From critical editions of documents to leading scholarly journals, we’re celebrating the editors who make it all happen. https://t.co/dpKFBjNcnR

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The Shea Prize recognizes the best book on Catholic history published in the past year (2025). This award honors a book that has made the most “original and distinguished contribution” to the history of the Catholic Church. To learn more, go to https://t.co/zlWodzhjLq.