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Special Report: Father Hector Bolduc, Defender of the Catholic Tradition

In this special Thanksgiving report Father Terence Finnegan, Tom Summers, and Brian McCall discuss the life and legacy of Father Hector Bolduc. It is important that we never forget the tireless work of the early priests of Tradition who traveled millions of miles to keep the flame of the true Mass burning throughout North America. Father Bolduc established many important priories that flourish today: Dickinson, Texas and St. Mary’s, Kansas among them. This interview is filled with fascinating stories about the early days of the Traditional resistance to the New Mass and new doctrine. Father Finnegan shares his personal memories not only of Father Bolduc but also Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Tom Summers describes the massive research project he undertook to preserve the memory of Father Bolduc’s work. His book which is based on interviews of people who knew Father and thousands of pages of Father’s diaries and journals is a wonderful way to give thanks to those who made the channels of grace we enjoy today possible. Father Hector Bolduc, Defender of the Catholic Tradition is available for purchase in Kindle, hard cover and paperback editions on Amazon here.

To listen to an audio podcast of this episode visit here.

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Brian McCall

With degrees from Yale University, the University of London, and the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. McCall is a member of the faculty of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mr. McCall became Editor-in-Chief of Catholic Family News in 2018. He is the author of numerous books and articles on law, politics, and Catholic Social Teaching and has made frequent speaking appearances at academic and Catholic conferences on these topics. He and his wife are the parents of six children.

Brian McCall

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With degrees from Yale University, the University of London, and the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. McCall is a member of the faculty of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mr. McCall became Editor-in-Chief of Catholic Family News in 2018. He is the author of numerous books and articles on law, politics, and Catholic Social Teaching and has made frequent speaking appearances at academic and Catholic conferences on these topics. He and his wife are the parents of six children.