Russell Shaw

Russell Shaw was secretary for public affairs of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops from 1969 to 1987. He is the author of many books, including American Church: The Remarkable Rise, Meteoric Fall, and Uncertain Future of Catholicism in America.

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  • Aug 30, 2023
    Perhaps more than at any time since Christianity’s early centuries, lay people will have to shoulder more responsibility in the work of the Church.