"The video below boasts, 'America loves Italy' and features a Fiat car driving through American towns with Italian names.
"If that is the case then America loves Catholicism even more, since thousands of towns and places are named for Catholic saints, themes, and objects. Consider the following:
"In California: San Diego, San Miguel, San Francisco, San Bernadino, San Clemente, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles (aka Nuestra Senora de los Angeles de la Porciuncula), Santa Cruz, Santa Clarita, Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, San Gabriel Mountains
"In Texas: Corpus Christi, San Antonio
"In Florida: St. Augustine, St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, Santa Rosa Island, St. George Island, Port St. Joe."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the mark Catholicism has left on the United States.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: America Loves Catholicism: As Seen in Place Names Everywhere (21 NOV 14)
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