Ep. 4.57: The Jewish Roots of the Church in St. Louis: Archbishop Burke and the Association of Hebrew Catholics

In this episode, Monsignor Witt explores Archbishop Raymond Burke’s pivotal role in welcoming the Association of Hebrew Catholics to St. Louis, tracing the movement’s origins in the vision of Carmelite Father Elias Friedman and its mission to preserve Jewish identity within the Catholic Church. He recounts the providential moments that shaped the AHC’s development, from Vatican support to the establishment of Miriam Press, and highlights the theological richness Jewish Catholics bring to the Church—especially through Dr. Larry Feingold’s scholarship and Hebrew liturgical celebrations. Monsignor also reflects on the group’s global reach, its local impact, and the remarkable signs of divine favor that accompanied its arrival in St. Louis, setting the stage for the final major initiative of Archbishop Burke’s tenure: the renewal of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.