Catholicism and the American Experience

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<span><a></a><span>What does it mean to be Catholic in America?</span><span> Catholicism and the American Experience</span><span> features essays from Robert George, Peter Steinfels, George Weigel, E. J. Dionne, and many more, exploring the unique elements of American Catholicism. The volume highlights the proceedings of the fifth annual Portsmouth Institute conference.</span></span><br><span><span><br>This collection of essays addresses the topic of Catholicism and the American Experience from diverse points of view. They discuss thorny topics such as the relationship between the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and religious freedom, what it means to be Catholic in a secular age, and the current state of Catholic art. Essays also explore subjects ranging from New Evangelization in the church to Catholic leadership.</span></span>

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<span><span>The Portsmouth Institute</span><span> is an annual conference and retreat for all those interested in Catholic life, leadership, and service in the twenty-first century. The conference is convened at the prestigious Portsmouth Abbey School. Past conferences have covered a range of topics, such as</span><span>The Catholic Shakespeare</span><span> and</span><span>Newman and the Intellectual Tradition.</span><span> Visit</span><span><a href="http://www.portsmouthinstitute.org"><span>www.portsmouthinstitute.org</span></a></span><span> for information on upcoming conferences.<br><br></span><span>James P. MacGuire</span><span> is the director of the Portsmouth Institute, a longtime publishing, television and new media executive, and the author or co-author of ten books.</span></span>

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