John Augustine Zahm

1851–1921 (age 70)

Biography

John Augustine Zahm, C.S.C., combined his priestly vocation with a scholar's curiosity, teaching at the University of Notre Dame and writing to show harmony between the Catholic faith and the natural sciences.

He traveled widely, sharing observations from South America and Europe, and his books encouraged readers to seek truth with both faith and reason while nurturing future generations of students and clergy.

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