The Trisco-Minnich Prize honors those who work behind the scenes to produce excellence in Catholic Church history. From critical editions of documents to leading scholarly journals, we’re celebrating the editors who make it all happen. To learn more, go to achahistory.org/trisco-minni....

The Shea Prize recognizes the best book on Catholic history published in the past year (2025). This award honors a book that has made the most “original and distinguished contribution” to the history of the Catholic Church. To learn more, go to achahistory.org/shea-prize/.

Today, March 15, is the last day for graduate students and contingent faculty to submit applications for the ACHA Summer Research and Writing grant. To submit, go to achahistory.org/summer-resea....

Were you rushing to finish your paper or panel submissions by today? The Program Committee has decided to extend the paper and panel proposal deadline for next year’s Annual Meeting until Tuesday, March 31! To submit, go to achahistory.org/neworleans20....

The deadline for the ACHA Annual Meeting paper and panel submissions is fast approaching! The deadline is this Sunday, March 15. To submit, go to achahistory.org/neworleans20....

There are 5 days left before the deadline for the ACHA Summer Research, Travel, and Writing Grant for graduate students and contingent faculty. For requirements and more information, visit achahistory.org/summer-resea....

Still trying to find panelists for your ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting submission? Check out our Panel Connections Google Sheet! For more information about the conference and Google sheet, go to achahistory.org/neworleans20....

Have you been an editor of a journal/periodical in Catholic Studies for five consecutive years? You are eligible for the Trisco-Minnich Prize for Editing! The deadline is April 1, 2026. To submit your nomination, go to achahistory.org/trisco-minni....

Did you publish an original book on the history of the Catholic Church in 2025? Then, you are eligible to submit to the John Gilmary Shea Prize! The deadline is April 1, 2026. To view the full requirements, visit achahistory.org/shea-prize/.

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Were you rushing to get your ACHA Summer Research and Writing Grant application in? Good news, we have extended the deadline to March 15! For more information and to submit an application visit achahistory.org/summer-resea....

While the deadline for AHA joint panels for the 2027 Annual Meeting in New Orleans has passed, there is still plenty of time to submit to the ACHA. To submit and view the full call, visit achahistory.org/neworleans20....

We are just a week away from the ACHA Summer Research and Writing grant deadline on Sunday, March 1. To view requirements and to submit an application, visit achahistory.org/summer-resea...

Are you tired of posting on social media asking for collaboration on a conference panel? Consider using the ACHA Panel Connections Google Sheet! For more information and to submit your proposal, visit achahistory.org/neworleans20....

Today is your last chance to submit joint panels with @historians.org for the 2027 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. To submit and view the full call, visit achahistory.org/neworleans20....

@historians.org deadline for joint panels (February 15) is only two days for the 2027 Annual Meeting in New Orleans! To view the full CFP or to submit your proposal, go to achahistory.org/neworleans20....

We are excited to share the CFP for next year's annual meeting in New Orleans, from January 7 through January 10! We are accepting proposals on any topic relevant to Catholic studies. To submit a proposal or visit our collaboration Google Sheet, visit achahistory.org/neworleans20....

The ACHA is now accepting submissions for several of our awards, including the John Gilmary Shea Prize, the John Tracy Ellis Dissertation Award, and more! For more information and submission rules, visit achahistory.org/awards/.

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What a great night and a wrap to ACHA 2026 Chicago! Here are photos from our door prize raffle. See you next year in New Orleans!! #ACHA26 #AHA26

There is a missprint in the ACHA program. Those looking for our panel "Catholics in the Second City" will find it in Conference Room 4D on the fourth floor at the Hilton Chicago. #ACHA26 #AHA26 @historians.org @aschurchhistory.bsky.social

Happening now, Gavin Moulton presents his paper "The Slavic Church System: The Architecture and Political Economy of Slavic Churches in Industrial America" at our Eastern European Catholicism in America panel. #ACHA26 #AHA26 @historians.org @aschurchhistory.bsky.social

We had an amazing panel, US-China Visions in Transnational Fragments: American Jesuit Filmmaking in Cold War China, 1947-49! Panelist Joseph Ho shared vintage cameras & never-before-seen archival footage. #ACHA26 #AHA26 @historians.org @aschurchhistory.bsky.social

What a great night at our annual off-site nontraditional panel, "Blurred Lines: Catholic Flirtations!" #ACHA26 #AHA26 @historians.org @aschurchhistory.bsky.social

In attendance at yesterday's panel, Structures of Power in Black Catholicism, was Bishop Joseph N. Perry. #ACHA26 #AHA26

Photos from our plenary panel on Pope Leo XIV! What a fascinating conversation with historians, theologians, reporters, and so many more on his election and the last eight months of Pope Leo XIV’s tenure. #ACHA26 #AHA26

Photos from the Presidential Luncheon, where awards were distributed and recognized to the 2025 award winners. #ACHA26 #AHA26

Pope Leo (in the form of a very realistic cutout!) stopped by the registration table this morning at the American Catholic Historical Association. @achahistory.bsky.social

#ACHA26 #AHA26 Don't forget to stop by the information table, pick up a program, and take a picture with Pope Leo XIV! Our plenary panel on Pope Leo is today from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm in Wilford A, the third floor of the Hilton Chicago. @aschurchhistory.bsky.social @historians.org

Happening right now, the Presidential Roundtable: Catholicism and Disability at the Intersection of History and Practice! It’s located in Wilford A on the third floor of the Hilton Chicago from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. #ACHA26

Tomorrow at #AHA26, I'm presenting "Cardinal Cushing and the Rise of Ecumenical Catholicism at Harvard," on the history of the Stillman Chair of Catholic Studies at Harvard. Here's Cushing with Harvard President Nathan Pusey. @harvarddivinity.bsky.social @harvard.edu @achahistory.bsky.social

Don't miss tonight’s Presidential Roundtable: Catholicism and Disability at the Intersection of History and Practice! It will be located in Wilford A on the third floor of the Hilton Chicago from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. #ACHA26

The Archdiocese of Chicago Archive gave ACHA members a fascinating tour of their facilities! Many thanks to Director of Archives and Records Meg Hall for guiding the tour. #ACHA26

Congratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Award Winners! These award and grant winners will be honored at the Presidential Luncheon on Friday, January 9, 2026. #ACHA2026

Stop by our information table this morning to pick up a physical program, flyers for ACHA events, and take a photo with Pope Leo XIV! On the fourth floor of the Hilton Chicago. #ACHA2026

This Friday @ 8:30 am, I’m presenting “Sufficiently Strange Beasts: André Thevet’s Catholic Comprehension of Neotropical Animals” in the @achahistory.bsky.social meeting adjoining the #AHA26 conference in the Chicago Hilton. A strange paper to write means it should be fun, right? #earlymodern

While you build your schedule for the upcoming Annual Meeting next week, don't forget to add our panel on Pope Leo XIV! It will be a fascinating conversation, you don't want to miss it! To view the full program, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Are you trying to decide which panels you want to attend next week at our Annual Meeting in Chicago? Then look no further than the ACHA Program available via our website or by scanning the QR code! To view it, go to achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

The ACHA Election is now open! This morning, members should have received an email with a link to access the voting system. The election will be open from December 23 to December 31, 2025. Members can view candidates' statements and CVs by going to achahistory.org/vote2025/.

Today, Dec. 22, is the last day to register for the ACHA Annual Meeting without a late fee! Please note that all presenters must register for both the AHA and ACHA meetings. To register, go to achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

We are excited to host a panel on Pope Leo XIV at our annual meeting in Chicago this January. It will be a fascinating conversation, don't miss it! To view the full program and register for the conference, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Join panelists for a fascinating conversation about Catholicism and American Empire at our Annual Meeting in January! To register and view our full program, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Remember to add our annual off-site panel, 'Blurred Lines: Catholic Flirtation,' when registering for the ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting! To register and view the full meeting program, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Are you interested in doing research at the Archdiocese of Chicago Archive? We are excited to be offering a tour of the Archdiocese of Chicago Archive as a kick-off to the ACHA Annual Meeting this January! To register and learn more about our tour offerings, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Join us for a terrifying panel on Nuns on Film by some great graduate student presenters at the ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting. You can attend by registering for the meeting! To register and view the full program, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Don't miss the Presidential Roundtable: Catholicism and Disability at the Intersection of History and Practice! Join us Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7:00 pm. To register and view the full meeting program, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

We have our presidential luncheon, two tours, an off-site event, and more! But you need to register for the ACHA's 2026 Annual Meeting. Please note that all presenters must register for both the AHA and ACHA meetings. To register, go to achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Don't forget to sign up for one of our fantastic tours when you register for the Annual Meeting in January! One of the tours we offer explores the history of Catholic parishes in Chicago. To register and learn more about our tour offerings, visit achahistory.org/chicago2026/.

Registration for the ACHA Annual Meeting is open! Please note that all presenters must register for both the AHA and ACHA meetings. To register, go to achahistory.org/chicago2026/

Join us for a fascinating panel on Nuns on Film by some great graduate student presenters at the ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting. You can attend by registering for the meeting! To register, go to achahistory.org/chicago2026/.