How did an 11th-century disabled monk write two of the most beloved Marian hymns in history? Catholic historian Kevin Schmiesing joins Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to highlight two major historical milestones for "This Week in Catholic History." First, they honor Blessed Herman of Reichenau (d. 1054)—the brilliant polymath and monk credited with the Salve Regina and Alma Redemptoris Mater. Then, they jump ahead to 1820 to celebrate the episcopal consecration of Bishop John England, the dynamic first Bishop of Charleston, SC, who founded America's first Catholic newspaper and became the first Catholic priest to address Congress. Stream now!

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