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Examines two distinct movements among Roman Catholics in the US, traditionalism & conservative Catholicism, which represent the fallout of the church's encounter with modernity, in particular as expressed in the changes brought on by the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). The negative response of Catholic traditionalism to the decisions of Vatican II, centering on the power & authority to define Catholic identity, is analyzed, focusing on the schism caused by the excommunication of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. The central ideas & forms of dissent of his followers, along with organizations that arose to preserve & spread these ideas, are discussed. Catholic traditionalism & Protestant fundamentalism are compared, as are the educational & political activities & direct actions pursued by conservative Catholics. Interpretations of church history; attitudes toward Vatican II concerning the nature of the church, its doctrines, activities, & role in the modern world; & member actions are presented. The difficulties presented by separatism, roots of the movement's social & cultural positions, & new organizations that have emerged are described. It is concluded that, unlike the traditionalists, who sought to preserve or recreate the pre-Vatican II church, conservative Catholic activists have reshaped the US religious landscape. Bibliog. T. Arnold