CCHA

Founded in 1933, the Canadian Catholic Historical Association is a national society for the promotion of interest in the history of the Canadian Catholic Church

[University of St. Michael's College @uStMikes]

Tomorrow is the book launch for Prof. Mark McGowan's latest book, Finding Molly Johnson, about the history and efforts involved in uncovering the lives and whereabouts of nearly 1,700 Irish Famine Orphans. Lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. in Carr Hall. https://t.co/9jHYOdKqCM

[CCHA @cchahistory]

The CCHA is saddened to learn of the death of Raymond Huel, Professor Emeritus at the University of Lethbridge. Raymond was a long-time member of our association and was the recipient of our Clerk award in 1995. https://t.co/zxqDtzJYQs

[CCHA @cchahistory]

The CCHA's Mark McGowan will be inducted to the Royal Society of Canada November 8th! Many Congratulations Mark!

[RSC // SRC @src_rsc]

We’re proud to introduce this year’s new RSC Fellows and College Members! Meet the RSC’s 2024 cohort: https://t.co/PoIMZixWH1 #rscBRAVOsrc

This exceptional group will be officially inducted into the RSC on Nov 8 at #COEE2024 in Vancouver. Register at https://t.co/pjO7fD5vaT 🎉

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Congratulations Colin!

[Irish Studies at Boston College @BCIrishStudies]

Congratulations to Prof. Colin Barr @NotreDame on his appointment as Director of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @NDIrishStudies ☘️
https://t.co/zZQQ1PCmGa

[University of St. Michael's College @uStMikes]

In this “Bronze Shoes and Moccasins” video, .@uStMikes Prof. Mark McGowan, talks about "Sacred Feathers," a painting by Anishinaabe artist @PhilipCote7, commemorating the gift of the Mississaugas of the Credit to Irish famine relief in 1847.
https://t.co/rNySuULOtN

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Another highlight was the "FêtED" a celebration of the career of Dr. Edward MacDonald. Here he is responding with his typical thoughtfulness and generosity to the presentations of his friends and colleagues. @UPEI

[CCHA @cchahistory]

What a week! Our annual meeting has come to a close. Thank you to all our presenters and attendees. Particular thanks goes to @hillarykaell whose keynote was masterful and completely fascinating. 👏👏

[Dictionary of Canadian Biography @dcb_dbc]

The @dcb_dbc is very sorry to hear of the passing last week of Fr. Jacques Monet, S.J. - he was a professor, historian, author, and administrator. We send our sympathies to his many colleagues and students, and to his friends and family.
https://t.co/zBXd1PWlMP

[Dictionary of Canadian Biography @dcb_dbc]

P.E.I. historian Ed MacDonald 'gobsmacked' to be named to the Order of Canada | CBC News https://t.co/qp7AfSTSDr

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Congratulations to our friend and long time member Ed MacDonald on being appointment to the Order of Canada!
https://t.co/JfEF3Y1QpY

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Conference Alert! Canada, Ireland, and Transatlantic Colonialism at @uStMikes in May 2024. Check out the CFP and keynote details here:
https://t.co/AamcxSPYQT
#twitterstorians #irishstudies #cdnhist #irishhistory

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Our 90th(!) Annual Conference is in Montreal in June 2024. We welcome presentations on the history of the Catholic Church, Catholicism, and Catholics in Canada or elsewhere in the world.
You can find the Call for Papers here:
https://t.co/WxvqDjM6bP

[CCHA @cchahistory]

@PLudlowhistory knows his Eastern Canadian Catholicism! Check out his post on the @Acadiensis blog!

[Acadiensis @Acadiensis]

On the blog, Peter Ludlow discusses Eastern Canada and writing on Canadian Catholicism - https://t.co/ed564qX2AX

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Elizabeth McGahan was a longtime CCHA member, served on our executive, and was editor of our journal. She will be missed. Rest in Peace Elizabeth.

[Acadiensis @Acadiensis]

Everyone at Acadiensis is saddened by the passing of our long-time colleague, friend, and board member Beth McGahan. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family at this difficult time.

https://t.co/k5YI6eRNsx

[Peter Ludlow @PLudlowhistory]

Receiving your new book from the publisher never gets old! Another fantastic job by @McGillQueensUP. Appreciate all the archivists and scholars whose work contributed to this publication. @cchahistory #cdnhistory #Catholic #NovaScotia

[Dictionary of Canadian Biography @dcb_dbc]

#NewBio! Kathleen O’Melia (1869-1939) was a Church of England lay missionary, teacher, Roman Catholic lay missionary. She felt called to the missions of #BritishColumbia and undertook social work for the Japanese immigrant community there. https://t.co/vcqYqdIYv5

[CCHA @cchahistory]

Come help celebrate our 90th Anniversary and our return to in-person conference at Congress 2023! The CFP is one our website now: https://t.co/rlKAJ1gvow #CatholicTwitter #twitterstorians #cdnhist @federation_hss @achahistory

[McGill-Queen's University Press @McGillQueensUP]

The Summer Trade (https://t.co/Pj1t7mISWs) by @alanmaceachern and Ed MacDonald spotted at the Anne of Green Gables Museum (thanks to MQUP staffer Andrew!). The authors have curated a show at The Confederation Centre, running June to October 2022: https://t.co/ss3cY34iJl

[CCHA @cchahistory]

@PLudlowhistory @McGillQueensUP Looks amazing @PLudlowhistory!!

[Dictionary of Canadian Biography @dcb_dbc]

#NewBio! The son of Irish immigrants to Canada, Michael Francis Fallon (1867-1931) was a Roman Catholic bishop. His passions for the British empire, Ireland, and education, coupled with his outspoken nature, made him a public figure of national importance. https://t.co/FO4CBGdNWL