Augustus Tolton

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

The Saints · Feb 6, 2026

Augustus Tolton: Episode Five

“Subject of the episode; first African American Catholic priest who served Chicago's Black Catholic community and founded St. Monica's parish.”

Racial discrimination in Catholic seminary admissionsFirst African American Catholic priest ordinationReligious vocation and personal calling

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The Saints · Feb 5, 2026

Augustus Tolton: Episode Four

“Main subject; Black seminarian facing institutional rejection while teaching catechism and ministering to saloon workers”

Racial discrimination in religious institutionsSeminary admission and priesthood trainingCatechism education for children

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The Saints · Feb 4, 2026

Augustus Tolton: Episode Three

“Protagonist; young African American man pursuing priesthood despite institutional rejection and economic hardship”

Seminary education and institutional barriers to entrySaloon culture and working-class economic struggles in 1870s AmericaMental health and addiction in historical context

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The Saints · Feb 3, 2026

Augustus Tolton: Episode Two

“Central figure; Black seminarian facing rejection from twelve seminaries due to racism while pursuing priesthood.”

Religious Vocation and Seminary EducationSystemic Racism in Religious InstitutionsMentorship and Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

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The Saints · Feb 2, 2026

Augustus Tolton: Episode One

“Subject of the episode; first African American Catholic priest whose early life is dramatized from slavery through education”

African American Catholic priesthood historyCivil War and Union Army recruitment of enslaved peopleRacial segregation in schools and religious institutions

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