Traditional Catholicism, History (including Alcoholics Anonymous), Philosophy, Current Events

Clarence Snider was Dr. Bob's pigeon. He was arguably the founder of AA who first said, "We are splitting away from the Oxford Group and starting this thing called Alcoholics Anonymous." An A.A. history adventure.

Also known as Clarence the Car Salesman, he used to pack Rummies (drunks) in the car and haul them from Cleveland to Akron, the home of AA.

Brother Ibranyi was formerly with Brother Michael Dimond of Most Holy Family Monastery. This talk was given circa 1993.

Bro. Richard Ibranyi was formerly with Brother Michael Dimond of Most Holy Family Monastery. This is a four-part series.

The late Ray O'Keefe gives the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ray was the youngest tenured law professor at the age of thirty-five.

This talk was given in Orlando, FL, in 1999. This talk is separate from the first two parts, but he covers a few issues which he did not cover in the first two talks.

Fr. Martin, a Jesuit priest, got sober in 1958 at the age of 34. This is his personal story of recovery. Fr. Martin is the famous author of the Chalk Talks.

Sr. Mary Ignatia Gavin died at the age of 77 on April 1, 1966. She was instrumental in the early formation of A.A. 3,000 attended her funeral, including Bill Wilson.