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Prior to his role with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Russell Shaw's professional experience primarily involved which field?
Prior to his role with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Russell Shaw's professional experience primarily involved which field?
- Higher education administration
- Diocesan communications management
- Theological research and writing
- Journalistic reporting (correct)
Which organization did Russell Shaw serve for the longest duration in a directorial role?
Which organization did Russell Shaw serve for the longest duration in a directorial role?
- Knights of Columbus
- Catholic News Service
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference (correct)
Among the listed publications, which one is identified as a weekly periodical for which Russell Shaw is a contributing editor?
Among the listed publications, which one is identified as a weekly periodical for which Russell Shaw is a contributing editor?
- Eight Popes and the Crisis of Modernity
- American Church
- Our Sunday Visitor (correct)
- The Life of Jesus Christ
The honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters awarded to Russell Shaw in 2019 was conferred by which institution?
The honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters awarded to Russell Shaw in 2019 was conferred by which institution?
Considering the information provided about Russell Shaw's family, how many direct descendants (children and grandchildren) does he have?
Considering the information provided about Russell Shaw's family, how many direct descendants (children and grandchildren) does he have?
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Russell Shaw
Russell Shaw
An author and journalist with degrees from Georgetown University.
National Catholic Educational Association
National Catholic Educational Association
An organization focused on Catholic education in the U.S.
Secretary for Public Affairs
Secretary for Public Affairs
Position held by Shaw from 1969 to 1987, overseeing public relations for bishops.
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
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Contributing editor of Our Sunday Visitor
Contributing editor of Our Sunday Visitor
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Study Notes
Author's Background
- Russell Shaw holds a BA and MA from Georgetown University.
- He worked as a reporter for Catholic News Service from 1957 to 1966.
- From 1966 to 1969, he was director of publications for the National Catholic Educational Association.
- He served as Secretary for Public Affairs for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference (now U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) from 1969 to 1987.
- He worked as a director of information for the Knights of Columbus from 1987 to 1997.
- He is a contributing editor for Our Sunday Visitor weekly.
Author's Publications
- Shaw has written twenty-four books, including:
- The Life of Jesus Christ
- Nothing to Hide (2008)
- American Church (2013)
- Eight Popes and the Crisis of Modernity (2016)
- He received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Catholic University of America in 2019.
Family
- He has five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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