Charles W. Dahm

A Progressive Voice in the Catholic Church in the United States

History & Biography

“What happened to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council? The history of the birth and development of the Association of Pittsburgh Priests narrates at the micro-level the efforts of courageous, prophetic priests and laity to implement the Council’s reforms while their bishops worked to maintain traditional hierarchical structures and stifle many of the Council’s efforts. McDonald’s work makes an outstanding contribution to understanding Catholic Church history.”