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» Sa, Manoel de Open in a new browser window
   Portuguese theologian and exegete, b. at Villa do Conde (Province Entre-Minho-e-Douro), 1530; d. at Arona (Italy), 30 Dec., 1596.
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» Saavedra Remírez de Baquedano, Angel de Open in a new browser window
   Spanish poet and statesman, b. at Cordova, 10 March, 1791; d. at Madrid, 22 June, 1865.
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» Saavedra, Fajardo Diego de Open in a new browser window
   Statesman and author, b. at Algezares, Murcia, Spain, in 1584; d. at Madrid in 1648.
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» Saba and Sabeans Open in a new browser window
   This Saba (Sheba) must not be confounded with Saba (Seba) in Ethiopia of Is., xliii, 3; xlv, 14. It lies in the Southern Arabian Jôf about 200 miles north-west of Aden.
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» Sabaoth Open in a new browser window
   In Hebrew, plural form of "host" or "army". The word is used almost exclusively in conjunction with the Divine name as a title of majesty: "the Lord of Hosts", or "the Lord God of Hosts".
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» Sabbas, Saint Open in a new browser window
   St. Sabbas, or Sabas. Basilian monk, hermit, founded the monastery at Mar Saba near Jerusalem. Died 532. Article also mentions five other saints of this name.
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» Sabbatarians, Sabbatarianism Open in a new browser window
   Defines Sabbatarianism as a rigorist conflation of the Christian Sunday with the Jewish Sabbath, devotes attention to Seventh-Day Sabbatarianism as well.
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» Sabbath Open in a new browser window
   The seventh day of the week among the Hebrews, the day being counted from sunset to sunset, that is, from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
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» Sabbatical Year Open in a new browser window
   The seventh year, devoted to cessation of agriculture, and holding in the period of seven years a place analogous to that of the Sabbath in the week; also called "Year of Remission".
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» Sabbatine Privilege Open in a new browser window
   The name Sabbatine Privilege is derived from the apocryphal Bull "Sacratissimo uti culmine" of John XXII, 3 March, 1322.
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» Sabina, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Martyr in 126 or 127, at Rome.
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» Sabinianus, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 604-606. The son of Bonus, he was born at Blera (Bieda) near Viterbo. In 593 he was sent by St. Gregory I as apocrisiarius or Apostolic nuncio to Constantinople; but in some respects his administration of the office did not come up to Gregory's ex
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» Sabran, Louis de Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit (1652-1732)
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» Sabrata Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Tripolitana. Sabrata was a Phoenician town on the northern coast of Africa, between the two Syrta. With Oca and Leptis Magna it caused the Greek name Tripolis to be given to the region.
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» Sacchoni, Rainerio Open in a new browser window
   A learned and zealous Dominican, born at Piacenza about the beginning of the thirteenth century; died about 1263.
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» Sacra Jam Splendent Open in a new browser window
   The opening words of the hymn for Matins of the Feast of the Holy Family.
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» Sacramentals Open in a new browser window
   In instituting the sacraments Christ did not determine the matter and form down to the slightest detail, leaving this task to the Church, which should determine what rites were suitable in the administration of the sacraments. These rites are indicated by
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» Sacraments Open in a new browser window
   Presents the necessity, the nature, the origin/cause, the number, the effects, the minister, and the recipient of the Sacraments.
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» Sacred Heart of Jesus, Missionaries of the Open in a new browser window
   A religious congregation of priests and lay brothers with the object of promoting the knowledge and practice of devotion to the Heart of Jesus as embodied in the revelations to Margaret Mary Alacoque.
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» Sacred Heart of Jesus, Missionary Sisters of the Open in a new browser window
   A religious congregation having its general mother house at Rome, founded in 1880 by Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini.
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» Sacred Heart of Jesus, Society of the Open in a new browser window
   An institution of religious women, taking perpetual vows and devoted to the work of education.
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» Sacred Heart, Brothers of the Open in a new browser window
   A congregation founded in 1821 by Père André Coindre, of the Diocese of Lyons, France. Its constitutions were modeled upon the constitutions of St. Ignatius based upon the Rule of Saint Augustine. Its members bind themselves for life by the simple vows
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» Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Congregation of the Open in a new browser window
   Better known as the Congregation of Picpus, was founded by Father Coudrin, b. at Coursay-les-Bois, in Poiton on 1 March, 1768.
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» Sacrifice Open in a new browser window
   This term is identical with the English offering (Latin offerre) and the German Opfer.
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» Sacrilege Open in a new browser window
   The violation or injurious treatment of a sacred object. In a less proper sense any transgression against the virtue of religion would be a sacrilege.
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» Sacris Solemniis Open in a new browser window
   The opening words of the hymn for Matins of Corpus Christi and of the Votive Office of the Most Blessed Sacrament, composed by St. Thomas Aquinas.
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» Sacristan Open in a new browser window
   An officer who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. In ancient times many duties of the sacristan were performed by the doorkeepers (ostiarii), later by the mansionarii and the treasurers.
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» Sacristy Open in a new browser window
   A room in the church or attached thereto, where the vestments, church furnishings and the like, sacred vessels, and other treasures are kept, and where the clergy meet and vest for the various ecclesiastical functions.
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» Sadducees Open in a new browser window
   A politico-religious sect of the Jews during the late post-Exile and New-Testament period. The old derivation of the name from tsaddiqim, i.e. the righteous; with assumed reference to the adherence of the Sadducees to the letter of the Law as opposed to t
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» Sadler, Thomas Vincent Faustus Open in a new browser window
   Missionary born 1604; died at Dieulward, Flanders, 19 Jan., 1680-1.
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» Sadlier, Mary Anne Madden Open in a new browser window
   Authoress, b. at Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland, 30 Dee., 1820; d. at Montreal, Canada, 5 April, 1903.
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» Sadoleto, Jacopo Open in a new browser window
   Cardinal, humanist, and reformer (1477-1547)
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» Sagalassus Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Pisidia, suffragan of Antioch.
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» Sahagún, Bernardino de Open in a new browser window
   Missionary and Aztec archeologist, b. at Sahagún, Kingdom of Leon, Spain, in or before the year 1500; d. at Mexico, 23 Oct., 1590.
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» Sahaptin Indians Open in a new browser window
   A prominent tribe formerly holding a considerable territory in Western Idaho and adjacent portions of Oregon and Washington.
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» Sahara, Vicariate Apostolic of Open in a new browser window
   Vast desert of northern Africa, measuring about 932 miles from north to south and 2484 miles from east to west, and dotted with oases which are centres of population.
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» Sailer, Johann Michael Open in a new browser window
   Professor of theology and Bishop of Ratisbon, b. at Aresing in Upper Bavaria 17 October, 1751; d. 20 May, 1832, at Ratisbon.
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» Sainctes, Claude de Open in a new browser window
   French controversialist, b. at Perche, 1525; d. at Crèvecoeur, 1591.
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» Saint Albans, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   Located in Hertfordshire, England; founded about 793 by Offa, king of the Mercians.
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» Saint Albert Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Canada.
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» Saint Andrews and Edinburgh Open in a new browser window
   The exact date of the foundation of the See of St. Andrews is, like any others in the earliest history of the Scottish Church, difficult, if not impossible, to fix.
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» Saint Andrews, Priory of Open in a new browser window
   One of the great religious houses in Scotland and the metropolitan church in that country before the Reformation.
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» Saint Andrews, University of Open in a new browser window
   The germ of the university is to be found in an association of learned ecclesiastics, formed in 1410, among whom were: Laurence of Lindores, Abbot of Scone, Richard Cornwall, Archdeacon of Lothian, Wm. Stephen, afterwards Archbishop of Dunblane. They offe
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» Saint Asaph, Ancient Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Founded by St. Kentigern about the middle of the sixth century when he was exiled from his see in Scotland.
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» Saint Augustine, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   Benedictine monastery, originally dedicated to Sts. Peter and Paul, founded in 605 outside of the City of Canterbury, on the site of the earlier Church of St. Pancras.
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» Saint Bartholomew's Day Open in a new browser window
   This massacre of which Protestants were the victims occurred in Paris on 24 August, 1572 (the feast of St. Bartholomew), and in the provinces of France during the ensuing weeks, and it has been the subject of knotty historical disputes.
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» Saint Benedict, Medal of Open in a new browser window
   A medal, originally a cross, dedicated to the devotion in honour of St. Benedict.
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» Saint Bonaventure, College of Open in a new browser window
   At Quaracchi, near Florence, Italy, famous as the centre of literary activity in the Order of Friars Minor, was founded 14 July, 1879, by Mgr. Bernardino del Vago, Archbishop of Sardis, then minister general of the order.
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» Saint Boniface Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese; the chief ecclesiastical division of the Canadian West, so-called after the patron saint of the German soldiers who were among its first settlers.
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» Saint Cloud Open in a new browser window
   A suffragan of the Archdiocese of St. Paul, Minn., comprises the counties of Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Isanti, Traverse, Douglas, Wilkin, Otter-Tail, Todd, Wadena, in the State of Minnesota, an area o
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» Saint Francis Mission Open in a new browser window
   A noted Catholic Indian mission village under Jesuit control near Pierreville, Yamaska district, Province of Quebec, Canada.
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» Saint Francis Xavier's College, University of Open in a new browser window
   University in Nova Scotia founded in 1885 under the name of St. Francis Xavier's College
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» Saint Gall Open in a new browser window
   A Swiss bishopric directly subject to the Holy See. It includes the Canton of St. Gall and, as a temporary arrangement, the two half-cantons of Appenzell Outer Rhodes and Appenzell Inner Rhodes.
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» Saint George's Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Newfoundland. Beginning at Garnish it takes in the western portion of the south coast and then stretches along the Gulf of St. Lawrence, northwards, almost as far as the Straits of Belle Isle, lying between 55° 20' and 59° 30' west longitude
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» Saint George, Orders of Open in a new browser window
   Knights of St. George appear at different historical periods and in different countries as mutually independent bodies having nothing in common but the veneration of St. George, the patron of knighthood.
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» Saint Hyacinthe Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Quebec, suffragan of Montreal.
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» Saint Isidore, College of Open in a new browser window
   In Rome, originally founded for the use of Spanish Franciscans during the pontificate of Gregory XV.
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» Saint James of Compostela, Order of Open in a new browser window
   Founded in the twelfth century, owes its name to the national patron of Spain, St. James the Greater.
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» Saint John Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada.
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» Saint John's University Open in a new browser window
   The legal title of a Catholic boarding-school at Collegeville, Minnesota, conducted by the Benedictine Fathers of St. John's Abbey.
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» Saint Joseph's College, University of Open in a new browser window
   Founded in 1864 by Rev. Camille Lefebvre in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada.
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» Saint Joseph, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   The City of St. Joseph, Missouri, was founded by Joseph Robidoux, a Catholic. At the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore in 1866, St. Joseph was among the new episcopal sees proposed.
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» Saint Louis (Missouri) Open in a new browser window
   Created a diocese 2 July, 1826; raised to the rank of an archdiocese 20 July, 1847.
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» Saint Louis, University of Open in a new browser window
   Probably the oldest university west of the Mississippi River, was founded in the City of St. Louis in 1818 by the Right Reverend Louis William Du Bourg, Bishop of Louisiana.
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» Saint Lucius, Monastery of Open in a new browser window
   Located in Chur, Switzerland. The Church of St. Lucius was built over the grave of this saint, whose relics were preserved in it until the sixteenth century.
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» Saint Mark, University of Open in a new browser window
   The highest institution of learning in Peru, located at Lima, under the official name of Universidad Mayor de San Marcos. Reputed to be the oldest university in the New World, created by a royal decree of 12 May, 1551.
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» Saint Omer, College of Open in a new browser window
   Well-known Jesuit college at St. Omer, often spoken of under the anglicized form of St. Omers or St. Omer's, founded by Father Parsons in 1592 or 1593.
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» Saint Paul (Minnesota) Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese comprising the counties of Ramsey, Hennepin, Chisago, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Wright, Rice, Lesueur, Carver, Nicollet, Sibley, Meeker, Redwood, Renville, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Lincoln, Yellow Medicine, Lac-Qui-Parle, Chippewa, Swift, Goodhue, Big Sto
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» Saint Paul-without-the Walls Open in a new browser window
   An abbey nullius. As early as 200 the burial place of the great Apostle in the Via Ostia was marked by a cella memoriæ, near which the Catacomb of Comodilla was established.
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» Saint Peter, Basilica of Open in a new browser window
   The present Church of St. Peter stands upon the site where at the beginning of the first century the gardens of Agrippina lay.
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» Saint Peter, Tomb of Open in a new browser window
   The history of the confusion and conflicting authorities surrounding the location of the tomb of Saint Peter.
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» Saint Petersburg Open in a new browser window
   The imperial residence and second capital of Russia, lies at the mouth of the Neva on the Gulf of Finland.
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» Saint Sylvester, Order of Open in a new browser window
   The Order is neither monastic nor military but a purely honorary title created by Gregory XVI, 31 Oct., 1841.
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» Saint Thomas of Guiana Open in a new browser window
   Diocese; suffragan of Caracas, erected by Pius VI on 19 Dec., 1791, comprises the former state of Bermúdez, districts of Nueva Esparta and Guayana, and territories of Amazonas, Caura, Colón, Orinoco, and Yuruary, in the south and east of Venezuela.
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» Saint Thomas of Mylapur Open in a new browser window
   Diocese. Suffragan to the primatial See of Goa in the East Indies.
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» Saint Thomas, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Diocese comprising the Islands of São Thomé and Principe, in the Gulf of Guinea.
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» Saint Thomas, University of Open in a new browser window
   University in Manila, founded in 1619 by the Dominican Miguel de Benavides, Archbishop of Manila.
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» Saint Vincent de Paul, Society of Open in a new browser window
   International association of Catholic laymen engaging in personal service of the poor.
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» Saint-Brieuc Open in a new browser window
   Diocese; comprises the Department of the Côtes du Nord. Re-established by the Concordat of 1802 as suffragan of Tours, later, in 1850, suffragan of Rennes.
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» Saint-Claude Open in a new browser window
   The Diocese of Saint-Claude comprised in the eighteenth century only twenty-six parishes, subject previously to the Abbey of Saint-Claude, and some parishes detached from the Dioceses of Besançon and Lyons.
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» Saint-Cosme, Jean-François Buisson de Open in a new browser window
   Born in Quebec, Canada, February, 1667; killed, 1707. Entering the Séminaire des Missions Etrangères of Quebec, he was ordained in 1690 and after serving for a time at Minas, Nova Scotia (then Acadia), was assigned to the western mission.
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» Saint-Denis Open in a new browser window
   Diocese erected in 1850 as suffragan of Bordeaux, includes the Island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean about 350 miles cast of Madagascar.
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» Saint-Denis, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   Situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris.
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» Saint-Dié Open in a new browser window
   Diocese comprising the Department of the Vosges.
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» Saint-Flour Open in a new browser window
   Diocese comprising the Department of Cantal, and is suffragan of the Archbishopric of Bourges.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13347b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13353b.htm
» Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Open in a new browser window
   Diocese of Mauramanensis. Includes the arrondissement of Saint Jean-de-Maurienne in the Department of Haute Savoie.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13353b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13354a.htm
» Saint-John, Ambrose Open in a new browser window
   Oratorian; b. 1815; d. at Edgbaston, Birmingham, 24 May, 1875; son of Henry St. John, descended from the Barons St. John of Bletsoe.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13354a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13366a.htm
» Saint-Ouen, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   Located in Rouen, France, this abbey was a Benedictine monastery of great antiquity dating back to the early Merovingian period.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13366a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13376a.htm
» Saint-Pierre and Miquelon Open in a new browser window
   Prefecture apostolic comprising the only French possession in North America, a group of islands.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13376a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13377a.htm
» Saint-Simon and Saint-Simonism Open in a new browser window
   Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Comte de Saint-Simon, was born in Paris, 17 Oct., 1760; died there, 19 May, 1825. He belonged to the family of the author of the "Memoirs".
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13377a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13376b.htm
» Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Open in a new browser window
   Born 16 January, 1675; died in Paris, 2 March, 1755.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13376b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13378a.htm
» Saint-Sulpice, Society of Open in a new browser window
   Founded at Paris by M. Olier (1642) for the purpose of providing directors for the seminaries established by him.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13378a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13387a.htm
» Saint-Vallier, Jean-Baptiste de Open in a new browser window
   Second Bishop of Quebec, b. at Grenoble, France, 14 Nov. 1653; d. at Quebec, Canada, 26 Dec., 1727; son of Jean de La Croix de Chevrières, and Marie de Sayne.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13387a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13388a.htm
» Saint-Victor, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   In 1108 William of Champeaux retired to a small hermitage dedicated to St. Victor, the martyr soldier. He was followed by many disciples and induced again to take up his lectures. Hence the origin of the Royal Abbey and School of St. Victor.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13388a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13388b.htm
» Saint-Victor, Achard de Open in a new browser window
   Canon regular, Abbot of St-Victor, Paris, and Bishop of Avranches, b. about 1100; d. 1172.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13388b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13346a.htm
» Sainte-Claire Deville, Charles Open in a new browser window
   Geologist, b. at St. Thomas, West Indies, 26 February, 1814; d. in Paris 10 October, 1876.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13346a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13346b.htm
» Sainte-Claire Deville, Henri-Etienne Open in a new browser window
   Chemist, b. at St. Thomas, West Indies, 11 March, 1818; d. at Boulogne, 1 July, 1881.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13346b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13347a.htm
» Sainte-Geneviève, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   In Paris, founded by King Clovis who established there a college of clerics, later called canons regular.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13347a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13380a.htm
» Saints Vincent and Anastasius, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   Located near Rome.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13380a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13391a.htm
» Sala, George Augustus Henry Open in a new browser window
   Journalist, b. in London, 24 Nov., 1828; d. at Brighton, 8 Dec., 1895, having been received into the Church before death.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13391a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13391b.htm
» Salamanca Open in a new browser window
   Article on the Spanish diocese.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13391b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13392a.htm
» Salamanca, University of Open in a new browser window
   Spanish university. Had its beginning in the Cathedral School under the direction, from the twelfth century, of a magister scholarum (chancellor).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13392a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13393a.htm
» Salamis Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Cyprus. Salamis was a maritime town on the eastern coast of Cyprus, situated at the end of a fertile plain between two mountains, near the River Pediaeus.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13393a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13395a.htm
» Salamon, Louis-Siffren-Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Saint-Flour; b. at Carpentras, 22 Oct., 1759; d. at Saint-Flour, 11 June, 1829.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13395a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13395b.htm
» Salazar, Domingo de Open in a new browser window
   Born in La Rioja, in the village of La Bastida on the banks of the Ebro, 1512; died in Madrid, 4 December, 1594. Devoted to the conversion of natives of the new world.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13395b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13395c.htm
» Sale Open in a new browser window
   Saliensis. Diocese in Victoria, Australia, comprises all the territory known as Gippsland.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13395c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13396a.htm
» Salem Open in a new browser window
   An abbey situated near the Castle of Heiligenberg, about ten miles from Constance, Baden (Germany).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13396a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13396b.htm
» Salerno Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Campania, Southern Italy. The city is situated on the gulf of the same name, backed by a high rock crowned with an ancient castle.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13396b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13398b.htm
» Salesian Society, The Open in a new browser window
   Founded by Saint John Bosco, takes its distinctive name from its patron, Saint Francis de Sales.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13398b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13399a.htm
» Salford Open in a new browser window
   The Diocese of Salford comprises the Hundreds of Salford and Blackburn, in Lancashire, England, and was erected 29 Sept., 1850.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13399a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13400a.htm
» Salimbene degli Adami Open in a new browser window
   Chronicler, b. at Parma, 9 Oct., 1221; d. probably at Montefalcone about 1288.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13400a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13401a.htm
» Salisbury, Ancient Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   The diocese was originally founded by Birinus, who in 634 established his see at Dorchester in Oxfordshire, whence he evangelized the Kingdom of Wessex. From this sprang the later Dioceses of Winchester, Sherborne, Ramsbury, and Salisbury.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13401a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13401b.htm
» Saliva Indians Open in a new browser window
   The principal of a small group of tribes constituting a distinct linguistic stock (the Salivan), centring in the eighteenth century, about and below the junction of the Meta and Orinoco, in Venezuela.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13401b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13401c.htm
» Salmanticenses and Complutenses Open in a new browser window
   Authors of the courses of scholastic philosophy and theology, and moral theology.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13401c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13402a.htm
» Salmas Open in a new browser window
   A Chaldean see, included in the ancient Archdiocese of Adhorbigan, or Adherbaidjan.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13402a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13402b.htm
» Salmeron, Alphonsus Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit Biblical scholar, born at Toledo, 8 Sept., 1515; died at Naples, 13 Feb., 1585.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13402b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13403a.htm
» Salome Open in a new browser window
   Daughter of Herod Philip and Herodias at whose request John the Baptist was beheaded.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13403a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13403b.htm
» Salt Open in a new browser window
   Always used for the seasoning of food and for the preservation of things from corruption, had from very early days a sacred and religious character.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13403b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13404c.htm
» Salt Lake, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Includes the State of Utah, and slightly more than half of the State of Nevada.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13404c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13404a.htm
» Salta, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Comprises the civil Provinces of Salta and Jujuy in the northern part of the Republic of Argentina.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13404a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13404b.htm
» Saltillo, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of Linares, or Monterey.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13404b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13405a.htm
» Salto Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Uruguay, suffragan to Montevideo.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13405a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13405b.htm
» Salutati, Coluccio di Pierio di Open in a new browser window
   Italian Humanist b. in Tuscany, 1331; d. 4 May, 1406.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13405b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13405c.htm
» Saluzzo Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Upper Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13405c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13406a.htm
» Salvatierra, Juan Maria Open in a new browser window
   Missionary born at Milan, 15 November, 1648; died at Guadalajara, 17 July, 1717.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13406a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13407a.htm
» Salvation Open in a new browser window
   Salvation has in Scriptural language the general meaning of liberation from straitened circumstances or from other evils, and of a translation into a state of freedom and security.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13407a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13408a.htm
» Salve Mundi Salutare Open in a new browser window
   A poem in honour of the various members of Christ on the Cross.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13408a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13409a.htm
» Salve Regina Open in a new browser window
   The opening words (used as a title) of the most celebrated of the four Breviary anthems of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13409a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13410a.htm
» Salvete Christi Vulnera Open in a new browser window
   The Roman Breviary hymn at Lauds of the feast of the Most Precious Blood, is found in the Appendix to Pars Verna of the Roman Breviary (Venice, 1798).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13410a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13411a.htm
» Salvianus Open in a new browser window
   Fifth-century Latin writer.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13411a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13411b.htm
» Salzburg Open in a new browser window
   The Archdiocese of Salzburg is conterminous with the Austrian crown-land of the same name.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13411b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13415a.htm
» Salzmann, Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Founder of St. Francis Provincial Seminary (St. Francis, Wisconsin) known as the "Salesianum", one of the best known pioneer priests of the North-west, b. at Münzbach, Diocese of Linz, Upper Austria, 17 Aug., 1819; d. at St. Francis, Wisconsin, 17 Jan.,
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13415a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13416a.htm
» Samaria Open in a new browser window
   A titular see, suffragan of Cæsarea in Palestine Prima. In the sixth year of his reign (about 900 B. C.) Amri, King of Israel, laid the foundations of the city to which he gave the name of Samaria, "after the name of Semer the owner of the hill" (II King
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13416a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13417a.htm
» Samaritan Language and Literature Open in a new browser window
   History of the changes in the language as affected by the changing religious and ethnic culture of the land.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13417a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13420a.htm
» Sambuga, Joseph Anton Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, b. at Walldorf near Heidelberg, 9 June; 1752; d. at Nymphenburg near Munich 5 June, according to Sailer, but 5 January according to other statements, 1815.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13420a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13421a.htm
» Samoa Open in a new browser window
   A group of islands situated in the south Pacific.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13421a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13421b.htm
» Samogitia Open in a new browser window
   A Russian diocese, also called Telshi (Telshe), including the part of Lithuania lying on the Baltic.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13421b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13421c.htm
» Samos Open in a new browser window
   Titular see, suffragan of Rhodes in the Cyclades. The island, called in Turkish Soussan-Adassi, is 181 sq. miles in area and numbers 55,000 inhabitants, nearly all of whom are Greek schismatics.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13421c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13422a.htm
» Samosata Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Augusta Euphratensis, suffragan of Hierapolis, capital of Commagenum.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13422a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13422b.htm
» Sampson, Richard Open in a new browser window
   English bishop (d. 1554)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13422b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13423a.htm
» Samson Open in a new browser window
   Most famous of the Judges of Israel.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13423a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13422c.htm
» Samson, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Biography of this Welsh-born abbot, reluctant bishop, confessor. Died about 565.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13422c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13424a.htm
» Samuco Indians Open in a new browser window
   The collective name of a group of tribes in southwestern Bolivia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13424a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13424b.htm
» San Antonio, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Comprises all that portion of the State of Texas between the Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers, except the land south of the Arroyo de los Hermanos, on the Rio Grande, and the Counties of Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, and Refugio.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13424b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13426a.htm
» San Carlos de Ancud Open in a new browser window
   The most southern of the Chilian dioceses.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13426a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13439c.htm
» San Francisco Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese established 29 July 1853 to include multiple counties in the State of California, U.S.A.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13439c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13443a.htm
» San Gallo Open in a new browser window
   A celebrated family of architects, sculptors, painters, and engravers, which flourished in Italy during the Renaissance period, from the middle of the fifteenth to the end of the sixteenth century. The founder of the family was Francesco Giamberti (1405-8
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13443a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13446a.htm
» San José de Costa Rica Open in a new browser window
   The Republic of Costa Rica, Central America, constitutes this diocese as a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Guatemala.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13446a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13447a.htm
» San Juan Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Argentine Republic at the foot of the Cordillera of the Andes.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13447a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13448a.htm
» San León del Amazonas Open in a new browser window
   Prefecture Apostolic in Peru.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13448a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13448b.htm
» San Luis Potosí Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Mexico, erected by Pius IX in 1854. It includes the State of San Luis Potosí, and a small portion of the State of Zacatecas.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13448b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13448c.htm
» San Marco and Bisignano Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Cosenza in Calabria, Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13448c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449a.htm
» San Marino Open in a new browser window
   An independent republic lying between the Italian Provinces of Forli, Pasaro, and Urbino.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449b.htm
» San Martino al Cimino Open in a new browser window
   A prelature nullius in the territory of the Diocese of Viterbo, Province of Rome.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449c.htm
» San Miniato Open in a new browser window
   A city and diocese in the Province of Florence, central Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13450a.htm
» San Salvador Open in a new browser window
   The name given by Columbus to his first discovery in the New World. It is one of the Bahama group of islands.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13450a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13451a.htm
» San Sepolcro, Piero da Open in a new browser window
   Painter, b. at Borgo San-Sepolcro, about 1420; d. there, 1492.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13451a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13452a.htm
» San Severino Open in a new browser window
   San Severino is a small town and seat of a bishopric in the Province of Macerata in the Marshes, Central Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13452a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13453b.htm
» San Severo Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Foggia (Capitanata), Southern Italy, situated in a fertile plain, watered by the Radicosa and Triolo.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13453b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13464b.htm
» San Xavier del Bac, Mission of Open in a new browser window
   One of the eight missions founded by the Spanish Padres between 1687 and 1720 in the Pimeria Alta, within the present limits of the State of Arizona.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13464b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13427c.htm
» Sanchez, Thomas Open in a new browser window
   Religious scholar/author - Born at Cordova, 1550; died in the college of Granada, 19 May, 1610.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13427c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13428a.htm
» Sanction Open in a new browser window
   Sanction signifies the authoritative act whereby the legislator gives a law value and binding force for its subjects.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13428a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13428b.htm
» Sanctity Open in a new browser window
   Explains the meaning of the term "sanctity" as employed in somewhat different senses in relation to God, to individual men, and to a corporate body.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13428b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13429a.htm
» Sanctorum Meritis Open in a new browser window
   The hymn at First and Second Vespers in the Common of the Martyrs in the Roman Breviary. Its authorship is often attributed to Rabanus Maurus (d. 856), Archbishop of Mainz.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13429a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13431a.htm
» Sanctuary Open in a new browser window
   Church architecture term.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13431a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13432a.htm
» Sanctus Open in a new browser window
   The Sanctus is the last part of the Preface in the Mass, sung in practically every rite by the people (or choir). One of the elements of the liturgy of which exists the earliest evidence.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13432a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13434a.htm
» Sandals, Episcopal Open in a new browser window
   Unlike the ancient sandals, which consisted merely of soles fastened to the foot by straps, the episcopal sandals are in the form of low shoes, and resemble slippers.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13434a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435a.htm
» Sandemanians Open in a new browser window
   An English form of the Scottish sect of Glassites, followers of John Glas (b. 1695; d. 1773) who was deposed from the Presbyterian ministry in 1728, for teaching that the Church should not be subject to any league or covenant, but should be governed only
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435b.htm
» Sandeo, Felino Maria Open in a new browser window
   Often quoted under the name of Felinus, Italian canonist of the fifteenth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435c.htm
» Sander, Anton Open in a new browser window
   Historian, b. at Antwerp, 1586; d. at Afflighem, Belgium, 10 Jan., 1664.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435d.htm
» Sander, Nicholas Open in a new browser window
   English exile - Born at Charlwood, Surrey, in 1530; died in Ireland, 1581.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13435d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13436a.htm
» Sandhurst Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Victoria, Australia; suffragan of Melbourne.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13436a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13436b.htm
» Sandomir Open in a new browser window
   Ancient Polish city with existing traces of prehistoric construction.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13436b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13437a.htm
» Sands, Benjamin and James Open in a new browser window
   U.S. Navy admirals.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13437a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13438a.htm
» Sandwich Isands Open in a new browser window
   Vicariate Apostolic comprising all the islands of the Hawaiian group.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13438a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13439b.htm
» Sanetch Indians Open in a new browser window
   A sub-tribe of the Songish Indians.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13439b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13444a.htm
» Sanhedrin Open in a new browser window
   The supreme council and court of justice among the Jews.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13444a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13447b.htm
» Sankt Pölten Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Lower Austria.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13447b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449d.htm
» Sannazaro, Jacopo Open in a new browser window
   Italian and Latin poet, b. at Naples, 28 July, 1458; d. at Rome, in Aug., 1530.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13449d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13453a.htm
» Sanseverino, Gaetano Open in a new browser window
   Restorer of the Scholastic philosophy in Italy, b. at Naples, 1811; d. there of cholera, 16 Nov., 1865.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13453a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13453c.htm
» Sansovino, Andrea Contucci del Open in a new browser window
   Sculptor of the transition period at the end of the fifteenth and beginning of the sixteenth century. Born at Monte San Sovino, Arezzo, 1460; died 1529.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13453c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459a.htm
» Sant' Angelo de' Lombardi Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Avellino, Southern Italy. The city was established by the Lombards at an unknown period.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459b.htm
» Sant' Angelo in Vado and Urbania Open in a new browser window
   Diocese; S. Angelo in Vado is a city in the Marches, on the site of the ancient "Tifernum Metaurense", a town of the Umbrian Senones, near the River Metaurus, believed to have been destroyed by the Goths.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13454a.htm
» Santa Agata dei Goti, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   In the Province of Benevento, Southern Italy; the city, situated on a hill at the base of Monte Taburno, includes an ancient castle.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13454a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13454b.htm
» Santa Casa di Loreto Open in a new browser window
   Since the fifteenth century, and possibly even earlier, the "Holy House" of Loreto has been numbered among the most famous shrines of Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13454b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13456a.htm
» Santa Catharina Open in a new browser window
   Diocese; suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Porto Alegre (São Pedro do Rio Grande), in Brazil, South America, created in 1906.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13456a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13456b.htm
» Santa Cruz de la Sierra Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Bolivia, erected on 6 July, 1605, as suffragan of Lima, but since 2 July, 1609, it has been dependent on La Plata (Charcas).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13456b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13457a.htm
» Santa Fe (Argentina) Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Argentine Republic, suffragan of Buenos Aires.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13457a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13456c.htm
» Santa Fe (New Mexico) Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese in New Mexico, erected by Pius IX in 1850 and created an archbishopric in 1875.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13456c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13457b.htm
» Santa Lucia del Mela Open in a new browser window
   Prelature nullius within the territory of the Archdiocese of Messina, Sicily.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13457b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458a.htm
» Santa Maria (Brazil) Open in a new browser window
   A Brazilian see, suffragan of Porto Alegre.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458b.htm
» Santa Maria de Monserrato Open in a new browser window
   An abbey nullius in Brazil.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458c.htm
» Santa Marta Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Colombia, erected in 1535, its first bishop being Alfonso do Tobes.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459d.htm
» Santa Severina Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Catanzaro in Calabria, Southern Italy. Situated on a rocky precipice on the site of the ancient Siberena, it became an important fortress of the Byzantines in their struggles with the Saracens.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458d.htm
» Santander Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Spain which takes its name not from St. Andrew as some believe, but from St. Hemeterius (Santemter, Santenter, Santander), one of the patrons of the city and ancient abbey.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13458d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459c.htm
» Santarem Open in a new browser window
   Prelature nullius created in 1903, in the ecclesiastical Province of Belem do Pará.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13459c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13462a.htm
» Santiago del Estero Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Argentine Republic, erected 25 March, 1907, suffragan of Buenos Aires.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13462a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13460a.htm
» Santiago, University of Open in a new browser window
   Founded in 1501 by Diego de Muros (Bishop of the Canaries), and Lope Gómez Marzo, who on 17 July, 1501, executed a public document establishing a school and academy for the study of the humanities.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13460a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13462b.htm
» Santini, Giovanni Sante Gaspero Open in a new browser window
   Astronomer, b. at Caprese in Tuscany, 30 Jan., 1787; d. at Padua, 26 June, 1877.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13462b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13463a.htm
» Santo Domingo, Archdiocese of Open in a new browser window
   Erected on 8 August, 1511, by Julius II who by the Bull "Pontifex Romanus" on that date established also the Sees of Concepción de la Vega and of San Juan of Porto Rico.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13463a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13464a.htm
» Santos, João dos Open in a new browser window
   Dominican missionary in India and Africa, b. at Evora, Portugal; d. at Goa in 1622.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13464a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13467b.htm
» Sappa Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Albania, established in 1062.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13467b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13468a.htm
» Sara Open in a new browser window
   Wife of Abraham and also his step-sister.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13468a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13468b.htm
» Sarabaites Open in a new browser window
   A class of monks widely spread before the time of St. Benedict.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13468b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13468c.htm
» Saragossa Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Spain.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13468c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13470a.htm
» Saragossa, University of Open in a new browser window
   Not definitively established until 1585, its real founder being Don Pedro Cerbunc, Prior of the Cathedral of Saragossa, and later Bishop of Tarrazona.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13470a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13725a.htm
» Sarajevo, Archdiocese of Open in a new browser window
   Treatise about the development of the Church in Bosnia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13725a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13470b.htm
» Sarayacú Mission Open in a new browser window
   The chief Franciscan mission of the Ucavali river country, Department of Loreto, north-east Peru, in the eighteenth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13470b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13471a.htm
» Sarbiewski, Mathias Casimir Open in a new browser window
   The Horace of Poland, b. near Plonsk, in the Duchy of Masovia, 24 February, 1595; d. 2 April, 1649. He entered the novitiate of the Jesuits at Vilna on 25 July, 1612.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13471a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13472a.htm
» Sardes Open in a new browser window
   A titular see of Lydia, in Asia Minor probably the ancient Hyde of Homer (Iliad, II, 844; XX, 385), at the foot of Mount Tmolus.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13472a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13472b.htm
» Sardica Open in a new browser window
   A titular metropolitan see of Dacia Mediterranea. The true name of the city (now Sophia, the capital of Bulgaria) was Serdica.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13472b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13473a.htm
» Sardica, Council of Open in a new browser window
   One of the series of councils called to adjust the doctrinal and other difficulties caused by the Arian heresy, held most probably in 343.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13473a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13473b.htm
» Sardinia Open in a new browser window
   The second largest Italian island in the Mediterranean.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13473b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13476a.htm
» Sarepta Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Phoenicia Prima, suffragan of Tyre. It is mentioned for the first time in the voyage of an Egyptian in the fourteenth century B.C. Chabas, "Voyage d'un Egyptien" .
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13476a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13477a.htm
» Sarnelli, Januarius Maria Open in a new browser window
   One of S. Alphonsus's earliest companions, fourth son of Baron Angelo Sarnelli of Ciorani, b. in Naples 12 Sept., 1702; d. 30 June, 1744.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13477a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13477b.htm
» Sarpi, Paolo Open in a new browser window
   A Servite and anti-papal historian and statesman, b. at Venice, 14 August, 1552; d. there 14 or 15 January, 1623.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13477b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13478a.htm
» Sarsfield, Patrick Open in a new browser window
   Born at Lucan near Dublin, about 1650; died at Huy in Belgium, 1693. Commanded armies in several European countries.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13478a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13478b.htm
» Sarsina Open in a new browser window
   Located in Aemilia, Province of Forli, Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13478b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13478c.htm
» Sarto, Andrea del Open in a new browser window
   Artist - Born at Florence in 1486; d. there in 1531.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13478c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13479a.htm
» Sarum Rite Open in a new browser window
   The manner of regulating the details of the Roman Liturgy that obtained in pre-Reformation times in the south of England and was thence propagated over the greater part of Scotland and of Ireland.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13479a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13482a.htm
» Sasima Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Cappadocia. Sasima is mentioned only in three non-religious documents.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13482a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13482b.htm
» Saskatchewan and Alberta Open in a new browser window
   The twin provinces of the Canadian West, so called because they were formed on the same day.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13482b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13485a.htm
» Sassari Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese in Sardinia, Italy, situated on the River Rossello in a fertile region: a centre of the oil, fruit, wine, and tobacco industries.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13485a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13485b.htm
» Sassoferrato, Giovanni Battista Salvi da Open in a new browser window
   Seventeenth-century Italian artist.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13485b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13485c.htm
» Satala Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Armenia Prima, suffragan of Sabastia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13485c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486a.htm
» Satolli, Francesco Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, cardinal, first Apostolic delegate to the United States, b. 21 July, 1839, at Marsciano near Perugia; d. 8 Jan., 1910, at Rome.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486b.htm
» Saturninus, Saint Open in a new browser window
   First bishop of Toulouse, third-century martyr.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486c.htm
» Sauatra Open in a new browser window
   Per Tillemont, one of the most illustrious martyrs France has given to the Church.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486d.htm
» Saul Open in a new browser window
   First King of Israel.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13487a.htm
» Sault Sainte Marie Open in a new browser window
   Ontario, Canada, diocese erected in 1904.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13487a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13488a.htm
» Savannah Open in a new browser window
   The Diocese of Savannah comprises the State of Georgia and was created as such by Pius IX, 1850.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13488a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13488b.htm
» Savaric Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Bath and Glastonbury, and cousin of the Emperor Henry VI, date of birth unknown, d. at Rome, 1205. He was archdeacon of Canterbury, 1175, and archdeacon of Northampton, 1180.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13488b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13489a.htm
» Savary Open in a new browser window
   A noble French family of the seventeenth century devoted to trade and to the publication of works on commercial matters.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13489a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13489b.htm
» Savigny, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   Situated on the confines of Normandy and Brittany, Diocese of Coutances, France. Founded by Vital de Mortain, Canon of the Collegiate Church of St. Evroul.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13489b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16073b.htm
» Savigny, Karl Friedrich Open in a new browser window
   Diplomatist (1814-1875)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16073b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13489c.htm
» Savona and Noli Open in a new browser window
   Province of Genoa, on the Gulf of Genoa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13489c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13490a.htm
» Savonarola, Girolamo Open in a new browser window
   Dominican reformer. Born at Ferrara, 21 September, 1452; died at Florence, 23 May, 1498.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13490a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13492a.htm
» Savoy Open in a new browser window
   A district in the south-eastern part of France that extends from the Lake Geneva to south of the River Arc.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13492a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13493a.htm
» Saxe, Jean de Open in a new browser window
   For a long time two astronomers of the Middle Ages were confounded under this name. (1) Joannes Danko (2) Jean de Counnout.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13493a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13493b.htm
» Saxe-Altenburg Open in a new browser window
   One of the Saxon duchies in the east of Thuringia; situated on the west frontier of the Kingdom of Saxony.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13493b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13494a.htm
» Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Open in a new browser window
   One of the Saxon-Thuringian duchies.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13494a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13495a.htm
» Saxe-Meiningen Open in a new browser window
   A Saxon-Thuringian duchy. The duchy came into existence in 1681, as the result of the various succession agreements among the seven sons of Duke Ernest the Pious of Saxe-Gotha.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13495a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13495b.htm
» Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Open in a new browser window
   A grand duchy in Thuringia, also known in recent times as the Grand duchy of Saxony.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13495b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13497a.htm
» Saxo Grammaticus Open in a new browser window
   Thirteenth-century Danish historian
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13497a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13497b.htm
» Saxony Open in a new browser window
   Chronology of the area and the people.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13497b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13504a.htm
» Saxony, Albert of Open in a new browser window
   Fourteenth-century philosopher.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13504a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13505a.htm
» Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) Open in a new browser window
   Consisting of twenty-eight white marble steps, at Rome, near the Lateran; according to tradition the staircase leading once to the prætorium of Pilate at Jerusalem, hence sanctified by the footsteps of Our Lord during his Passion.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13505a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506a.htm
» Scaliger, Julius Caesar Open in a new browser window
   Article by Paul Lejay on this scholar's life and writings.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506b.htm
» Scalimoli Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, better known by his religious name, Anrea di Castellana.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506c.htm
» Scammon, Ellakim Parker Open in a new browser window
   Educator, b. at Whitefield, Maine, U.S.A., 27 Dec., 1816; d. at New York, 7 Dec., 1894.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506d.htm
» Scandal Open in a new browser window
   A word or action evil in itself, which occasions another's spiritual ruin.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13506d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13508a.htm
» Scannabecchi, Filippo Open in a new browser window
   Bolognese painter, born about 1360; died about 1410.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13508a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm
» Scapular Open in a new browser window
   The most important part, of the habit of the monastic orders.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13514a.htm
» Scaramelli, Giovanni Battista Open in a new browser window
   Ascetical writer, b. at Rome, 24 Nov., 1687; d. at Macerata, 11 Jan., 1752.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13514a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13514b.htm
» Scarampi, Pierfrancesco Open in a new browser window
   Oratorian, Papal envoy, b. of a noble and ancient family in the Duchy of Monferrato, Piedmont, 1596; d. at Rome, 14 Oct., 1656.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13514b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13515a.htm
» Scarlatti, Alessandro Open in a new browser window
   Special emphasis on his religious works and his influence on later composers.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13515a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13516a.htm
» Scarron, Paul Open in a new browser window
   French poet and dramatist, b. in Paris, 4 July, 1610; d. 7 October, 1660.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13516a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13516b.htm
» Scepticism Open in a new browser window
   Etymology of the word based on a Greek term meaning "speculation, doubt".
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13516b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13518a.htm
» Schadow, Friedrich Wilhelm Open in a new browser window
   Painter, b. at Berlin, 1789; d. at Düsseldorf, 1862. He was the son of the sculptor, Johann Gottfried Schadow of Berlin.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13518a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13519a.htm
» Schaepman, Herman Open in a new browser window
   Orator, poet, and statesman, b. at Tubbergen, Holland, 2 March, 1844; d. at Rome, 21 Jan., 1903.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13519a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13520a.htm
» Schall von Bell, Johann Adam Open in a new browser window
   An especially prominent figure among the missionaries to China, b. of an important family at Cologne in 1591; d. at Peking, 15 Aug., 1666.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13520a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13523a.htm
» Schannat, Johann Friedrich Open in a new browser window
   German historian, b. at Luxembourg, 23 July, 1683; d. at Heidleberg, 6 March, 1739.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13523a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16073c.htm
» Schatzgeyer, Caspar Open in a new browser window
   Inquisitor (1463-1527)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16073c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13523c.htm
» Schaumburg-Lippe Open in a new browser window
   A German principality, surrounded by the Prussian province of Westphalia Hanover, and an exclave of the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau (the Prussian County of Schaumburg).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13523c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13525a.htm
» Schedel, Hartmann Open in a new browser window
   German Humanist and historian, b. at Nuremberg, 13 February, 1440; d. there on 28 November, 1514.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13525a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13525b.htm
» Scheeben, Matthias Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Theological writer of acknowledged merit, born at Meckenheim near Bonn, 1 March, 1835; died at Cologne, 21 July, 1888.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13525b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13525c.htm
» Scheffmacher, John James Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit theologian b. at Kientzheim, Alsace, 27 April, 1668; d. at Strasburg, 18 August, 1733. He was one of the greatest theologians of his time, an orator of power and influence and the author of valuable works on controversy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13525c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13526a.htm
» Scheiner, Christopher Open in a new browser window
   German astronomer, b. at Wald, near Mindelheim, in Swabia, 25 July, 1575; d. at Niesse, in Silesia, 18 July, 1650.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13526a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13526b.htm
» Schelble, Johann Nepomuk Open in a new browser window
   Musician, b. 16 May, 1789, at Huffingen in the Black Forest; d. there 6 Aug., 1837.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13526b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13526c.htm
» Schelstrate, Emmanuel Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, b. at Antwerp, 1649; d. at Rome, 6 April, 1692. While he was a canon of the cathedral of Antwerp, he was called to Rome by Innocent IX and made an assistant librarian of the Vatican Library.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13526c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13527a.htm
» Schenkl, Maurus von Open in a new browser window
   Benedictine theologian and canonist, b. at Auerbach in Bavaria, 4 January 1749; d. at Amberg, 14 June, 1816.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13527a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13527b.htm
» Schenute Open in a new browser window
   A Coptic abbot. The years 332-33-34 and 350 are mentioned as the date of his birth, and the years 451-52 and 466 as the date of his death, all authors agreeing that he lived about 118 years.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13527b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13527c.htm
» Scherer, Georg Open in a new browser window
   Pulpit orator and controversialist, b. at Schwaz, in the Tyrol, 1540, according to Duhr; d. at Linz, 30 Nov., 1605; entered the Society of Jesus in 1559.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13527c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13528a.htm
» Scherer-Boccard, Theodore, Count von Open in a new browser window
   A Swiss Catholic journalist and politician; b. at Dornach in the canton of Solothurn, 12 May, 1816; d. at Solothurn, 6 Feb., 1885.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13528a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13528b.htm
» Schinner, Matthæus Open in a new browser window
   Bishop, cardinal, and statesman, b. at Muhlbach in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, about 1470; d. of the plague at Rome, l October, 1522.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13528b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13529a.htm
» Schism Open in a new browser window
   In the language of theology and canon law, the rupture of ecclesiastical union and unity.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13529a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13535a.htm
» Schism, Eastern Open in a new browser window
   From the time of Diotrephes (III John 1:9-10) there have been continual schisms, of which the greater number were in the East.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13535a.htm
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» Schism, Western Open in a new browser window
   Only a temporary misunderstanding, even though it compelled the Church for forty years to seek its true head; it was fed by politics and passions, and was terminated by the assembling of the councils of Pisa and Constance.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13539a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13541a.htm
» Schlegel, Friedrich von Open in a new browser window
   Poet, writer on aesthetics, and literary historian, the "Messias" of the Romantic School, b. at Hanover, 10 March, 1772; d. at Dresden, 12 January, 1829.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13541a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13542a.htm
» Schleswig Open in a new browser window
   Formerly a duchy and diocese of northwestern Germany, now a part of the Prussian Province of Schleswig-Holstein.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13542a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545b.htm
» Schlosser, John Frederick Henry Open in a new browser window
   Jurist - b. at Frankfort-on-the-Main, 30 December, 1780; d. there 22 January, 1851.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545a.htm
» Schlör, Aloysius Open in a new browser window
   Ascetical writer, b. at Vienna, 17 June, 1805; d. at Graz, 2 Nov., 1852.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545c.htm
» Schmalzgrueber, Francis Xavier Open in a new browser window
   Canonist, b. at Griesbach, Bavaria, 9 Oct., 1663; d. at Dillingen 7 Nov., 1735.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545d.htm
» Schmid, Christoph von Open in a new browser window
   Writer of children's stories and educator, b. at Dinkelsbuehl, in Bavaria, 15 Aug., 1768; d. at Augsburg in 1854.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13545d.htm
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» Schmidt, Friedrich von Open in a new browser window
   Architect (1825-1891)
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13546b.htm
» Schneeman, Gerard Open in a new browser window
   Born at Wesel, Lower Rhine, 12 Feb., 1829; d. at Kerkrade, Holland, 20 Nov., 1885.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13546b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13546c.htm
» Schoenberg, Matthias von Open in a new browser window
   Author, b. at Ehingen, in the Diocese of Constance, 9 Nov., 1732; d. at Munich, 20 Apr., 1792.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13546c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13547b.htm
» Schola Cantorum Open in a new browser window
   A place for the teaching and practice of ecclesiastical chant, or a body of singers banded together for the purpose of rendering the music in church.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13547b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13548a.htm
» Scholasticism Open in a new browser window
   A term used to designate both a method and a system. It is applied to theology as well as to philosophy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13548a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13552a.htm
» Scholliner, Herman Open in a new browser window
   Theologian and historian, b. at Freising in Bavaria, 15 January, 1722; d. at Welchenberg, 16 July, 1795.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13552a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13552b.htm
» Schols, Charles Mathieu Open in a new browser window
   Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Born of Catholic parents at Maastriche, Holland, 28 March, 1849; died at Delft 17 March, 1897.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13552b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13553a.htm
» Scholz, John Martin Augustine Open in a new browser window
   German Orientalist and exegete, b. at Kapsdorf, near Breslau, 8 Feb., 1794; d. at Bonn, 20 Oct. 1852. He studied in the Catholic gymnasium and the University of Breslau.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13553a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13553c.htm
» Schongauer, Martin Open in a new browser window
   German painter and engraver, b. at Colmar between 1445 and 1450; d. probably in 1491, it is believed at Breisach.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13553c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13554b.htm
» Schools Open in a new browser window
   History and development of education as related to the church.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13554b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13585a.htm
» Schools, Apostolic Open in a new browser window
   The object of apostolic schools is to cultivate vocations for the foreign missions. Apostolic schools, as distinct from junior ecclesiastical seminaries, owe their origin to Father Alberic de Foresta.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13585a.htm
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» Schools, Clerks Regular of the Pious Open in a new browser window
   Called also Piarists, Scolopli, Escolapios, Poor Clerks of the Mother of God, and the Pauline Congregation, a religious order founded in Rome in 1597 by St. Joseph Calasanctius.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13588a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13588b.htm
» Schorlemer-Alst, Burghard Freiherr von Open in a new browser window
   Social reformer, b. at Heringhausen, Westphalia, 21 Oct., 1825; d. at Alst, 17 March, 1895.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13588b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13589a.htm
» Schott, Gaspar Open in a new browser window
   German physicist, b. 5 Feb., 1608, at Königshofen; d. 12 or 22 May, 1666, at Augsburg.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13589a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13589b.htm
» Schottenklöster Open in a new browser window
   A name applied to the monastic foundations of Irish and Scotch missionaries on the European continent, particularly to the Scotch Benedictine monasteries in Germany, which in the beginning of the thirteenth century were combined into one congregation.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13589b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13590a.htm
» Schrader, Clement Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit theologian, b. at Itzum, in Hanover, Nov., 1820; d. at Poitiers 23 Feb., 1875.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13590a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13590b.htm
» Schram, Dominic Open in a new browser window
   A Benedictine theologian and canonist, b. at Bamberg, 24 October 1722; d. in the monastery of Banz near Bamberg, 21 September, 1797.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13590b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13590c.htm
» Schrank, Franz Paula von Open in a new browser window
   Naturalist, b. at Varnbach near Schärding on the Inn, 21 August, 1747; d. at Munich, 22 December, 1835.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13590c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13591a.htm
» Schraudolph, Johann Open in a new browser window
   Historical painter (1808-1879)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13591a.htm
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» Schubert, Franz Open in a new browser window
   Composer (1797-1829).
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13592a.htm
» Schwane, Joseph Open in a new browser window
   A theological writer, b. at Dorsten in Westphalia, 2 Aril, 1824; d. at Münster, 6 June, 1892.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13592a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13592b.htm
» Schwann, Theodor Open in a new browser window
   German physiologist and founder of the theory of the cellular structure of animal organisms; b. at Neuss, 7 December, 1810; d. Cologne, 11 January, 1882.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13592b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13593a.htm
» Schwanthaler, Ludwig von Open in a new browser window
   Founder of the modern Romantic school of sculpture, b. at Munich in 180 2; d there, 1848.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13593a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13593b.htm
» Schwarz, Berthold Open in a new browser window
   A German friar, reputed the inventor of gunpowder and firearms. There has been much difference of opinion regarding the bearer of this name and his share in the discovery attributed to him.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13593b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13595a.htm
» Schwarzenberg, Friedrich, Prince of Open in a new browser window
   Cardinal and Prince-Archbishop of Prague, b. at Vienna, 6 April, 1809; d. there, 27 March, 1885.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13595a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13597a.htm
» Schwenckfeldians Open in a new browser window
   The name of a Protestant sect founded by the nobleman Caspar von Schwenckfeld (b. at Ossig in Silesia in 1489 or 1490; d. at Ulm 10 December, 1561).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13597a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13598a.htm
» Schwind, Moritz von Open in a new browser window
   Painter - Born at Vienna, 1804; died at Munich, 1871.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13598a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13519b.htm
» Schäftlarn Open in a new browser window
   Formerly a Premonstratensian, now a Benedictine, abbey, situated on the Isar not far from Munich in Upper Bavaria. It was founded in 762 by the priest Waltrich and dedicated to St. Dionysius.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13519b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13523b.htm
» Schäufelin, Hans Leonhard Open in a new browser window
   A German wood engraver, pupil of Durer, b. at Nuremberg in 1490; d. there in 1540. Best known as an engraver, but also an artist of repute.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13523b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13524a.htm
» Schäzler, Constantine, Baron von Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, b. at Ratisbon, 7 May, 1827; d. at Interlaken, 9 September, 1880.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13524a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13547a.htm
» Schöffer, Peter Open in a new browser window
   Publisher and printer, b. at Gernsheim on the Rine about 1425; d. at Mainz in 1503.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13547a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13553b.htm
» Schönborn Open in a new browser window
   The name of a German noble family, many members of which were prelates of the Church.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13553b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13554a.htm
» Schöningh Open in a new browser window
   History of this Catholic publishing house at Paderborn.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13554a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13598b.htm
» Science and the Church Open in a new browser window
   Dicsusses the relationship between the two subjects.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13598b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13609a.htm
» Scillium Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Africa Proconsularis, suffragan of Carthage. Perhaps the name should be written Scilium: the real name was possibly Scilli, or better, Scili.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13609a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13609b.htm
» Scillium, Martyrs of Open in a new browser window
   In the year 180 six Christians were condemned to death by the sword, in the town of Scillium, by Vigellius Saturninus, Proconsul of Africa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13609b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13609c.htm
» Scopia Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese, ancient residence of the early Servian rulers is the modern Uscub.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13609c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13610b.htm
» Scotism and Scotists Open in a new browser window
   Article on the school of philosophy inspired by John Duns Scotus, and its proponents in the fourteenth through nineteenth centuries.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13610b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13613a.htm
» Scotland Open in a new browser window
   The northern portion of the Island of Great Britain.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13613a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13627a.htm
» Scotland, Established Church of Open in a new browser window
   The religious organization which has for three centuries and a half claimed the adherence of the majority of the inhabitants of Scotland, may be said to date from August 1560.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13627a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13631a.htm
» Scoto-Hibernian Monasteries Open in a new browser window
   A convenient term under which to include the monastic institutions which were founded during the sixth century in the country now known as Scotland, though that name was not used in its present sense until four hundred years later.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13631a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13632a.htm
» Scots College, The Open in a new browser window
   Clement VIII gave Scotland its college at Rome. The Bull of foundation, dated 5 December, 1600, conferred on the college all the privileges already enjoyed by the Greek, German, and English colleges.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13632a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13633a.htm
» Scranton Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Pennsylvania
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13633a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13634a.htm
» Scribes Open in a new browser window
   In the New-Testament period the scribes were the professional interpreters of the Law in the Jewish synagogues.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13634a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13635a.htm
» Scriptorium Open in a new browser window
   A large room set apart in a monastery for the use of the scribes or copyists of the community.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13635a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13635b.htm
» Scripture Open in a new browser window
   Sacred Scripture is one of the several names denoting the inspired writings which make up the Old and New Testament.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13635b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13640a.htm
» Scruple Open in a new browser window
   An unfounded apprehension and consequently unwarranted fear that something is a sin which, as a matter of fact, is not.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13640a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13641a.htm
» Scrutiny Open in a new browser window
   Definitions for the term as variously employed in canon law.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13641a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13641b.htm
» Sculpture Open in a new browser window
   In the widest sense of the term, sculpture is the art of representing in bodily form men, animals, and other objects in stone, bronze, ivory, clay and similar materials.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13641b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13648a.htm
» Scutari, Archdiocese of Open in a new browser window
   The Archdiocese of Scutari comprises 29 parishes.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13648a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13648b.htm
» Scythopolis Open in a new browser window
   A titular metropolitan of Palaestina Secunda. It is the ancient Bethsan so often mentioned in the Bible, as proved by texts in the writings of Josephus.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13648b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13649a.htm
» Seal Open in a new browser window
   The use of a seal by men of wealth and position was common before the Christian era. It was natural then that high functionaries of the Church should adopt the habit as soon as they became socially and politically important.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13649a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13649b.htm
» Seal of Confession, the Law of the Open in a new browser window
   "Let the priest who dares to make known the sins of his penitent be deposed...."
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13649b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13665a.htm
» Seattle Open in a new browser window
   The Diocese of Seattle (Seattlensis) comprises the entire State of Washington, U.S.A.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13665a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13667a.htm
» Sebaste Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan of Laodicea.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13667a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13667b.htm
» Sebastia Open in a new browser window
   The city, which existed perhaps under another name in pre-Roman times, was called Sebastia and enlarged by Augustus; under Diocletian it became the capital of Armenia Prima and after Justinian who rebuilt its walls, the capital of Armenia Secunda.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13667b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668b.htm
» Sebastian Newdigate, Blessed Open in a new browser window
   Martyred at Tyburn in 1535 for denying the royal supremacy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668a.htm
» Sebastian, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Article on this Roman martyr of the late third or early fourth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668c.htm
» Sebastopolis Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Armenia Prima, suffragan of Sebastia. The primitive name of this city was Carana, dependent on Zela, which was included in the principality given toAteporix by Anthony of or Augustus.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668d.htm
» Sebenico Open in a new browser window
   Suffragan of Zara. Sebenico was the seat of a bishop before the establishment of a see.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13668d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13669a.htm
» Secchi, Angelo Open in a new browser window
   Astronomer, b. at Reggio in Emilia, Italy, 18 June, 1818; d. 26 Feb., 1878.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13669a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13671a.htm
» Sechelt Indians Open in a new browser window
   A small tribe speaking a distinct language of Salishan linguistic stock, formerly occupying the territory about the entrance of Jervis and Sechelt inlets, Nelson Island, and south Texada Island.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13671a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13671b.htm
» Sechnall, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Bishop, nephew of St. Patrick. First Irish Christian to write Latin poetry. Died 457.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13671b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13672a.htm
» Seckau Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Styria, Austria, suffragan of Salzburg. The See of Seckau was founded by Archbishop Eberhard II of Salzburg, with the permission of Honorius III, 22 June, 1218.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13672a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13673b.htm
» Secret Open in a new browser window
   The prayer said in a low voice by the celebrant at the end of the Offeratory in the Roman Liturgy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13673b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13674a.htm
» Sect and Sects Open in a new browser window
   Etymology and meaning of the word "sect" .
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13674a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13675a.htm
» Secular Clergy Open in a new browser window
   The secular cleric makes no profession and follows no religious rule.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13675a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13676a.htm
» Secularism Open in a new browser window
   A term used for the first time about 1846 by George Jacob Holyoake to denote "a form of opinion which concerns itself only with questions, the issues of which can be tested by the experience of this life".
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13676a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13677a.htm
» Secularization Open in a new browser window
   An authorization given to religious with solemn vows and by extension to those with simple vows to live for a time or permanently in the "world".
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13677a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13678a.htm
» Sedgwick, Thomas Open in a new browser window
   Regius professor of divinity at Cambridge, 1557, rector of Stanhope, Durham, and vicar of Gainford, Durham, both in 1558; d. in a Yorkshire prison, 1573.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13678a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13679a.htm
» Sedia Gestatoria Open in a new browser window
   The Italian name of the portable papal throne used on certain solemn occasions in the pontifical ceremonies.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13679a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13679b.htm
» Sedilia Open in a new browser window
   The name given to seats on the south side of the sanctuary, used by the officiating clergy during the liturgy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13679b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13679c.htm
» Seduction Open in a new browser window
   The inducing of a previously virtuous woman to engage in unlawful sexual intercourse.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13679c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13680a.htm
» Sedulius Open in a new browser window
   Christian poet of the fifth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13680a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13680b.htm
» Sedulius Scotus Open in a new browser window
   An Irish teacher, grammarian and Scriptural commentator, who lived in the ninth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13680b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13681a.htm
» Seekers Open in a new browser window
   An obscure Puritan sect which arose in England in the middles of the seventeenth century. They represented an Antinomian tendency among some of the Independents, and professed to be seeking for the true Church, Scripture, Ministry, and Sacraments.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13681a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13681c.htm
» Seerth Open in a new browser window
   A Chaldean see, appears to have succeeded the See of Arzon in the same province.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13681c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13682a.htm
» Seghers, Charles John Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Vancouver Island (today Victoria), Apostle of Alaska. b. at Ghent, Belgium, 26 Dec., 1839; d. in Alaska, 28 Nov., 1886.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13682a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13683a.htm
» Segneri, Paolo Open in a new browser window
   Italian Jesuit, preacher, missionary, ascetical writer, b. at Nettuno, 21 March (cf. Massei) 1624; d. at Rome, 9 Dec., 1694.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13683a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13683b.htm
» Segni Open in a new browser window
   Located in the Province of Rome. The city, situated on a hill in the Monti Lepini overlooks the valley of the river Sacco.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13683b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13684a.htm
» Segorbe Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Spain, bounded on the north by Castellón and Teruel, on the east by Castellón, on the south by Valencia, and on the west by Valencia and Teruel.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13684a.htm
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» Segovia Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Spain; bounded on the north by Valladolid, Burgos, and Soria; on the east by Guadalajara; on the south by Madrid; on the west by Avila and Valladolid.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13684b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13687b.htm
» Sehna, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   A Chaldean see, erected in 1853, its subjects being partly in Persia and partly in Turkey at Suleimanieh.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13687c.htm
» Seidl, Johann Gabriel Open in a new browser window
   Poet, author of the present Austrian national hymn, b. at Vienna, 21 June 1804; d. there, 17 July, 1875.
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» Seitz, Alexander Maximilian Open in a new browser window
   Painter, b. At Munich, 1811; d. at Rome, 1888.
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» Sejny, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   A diocese in the northwestern part of Russian Poland.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13688a.htm
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» Sekanais Open in a new browser window
   A Déné tribe whose habitat is on both sides of the Rockies.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13688b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13689a.htm
» Seleucia Pieria Open in a new browser window
   Titular metropolis of Syria Prima. The city was founded near the mouth of the Orontes, not far from Mount Casius, by Seleucus Nicator about 300 B.C.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13689a.htm
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» Seleucia Trachea Open in a new browser window
   Metropolitan see of Isauria in the Patriarchate of Antioch.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13689b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13688c.htm
» Seleucians Open in a new browser window
   A Gnostic sect who are said to have flourished in Galatia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13688c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13690a.htm
» Seleucids Open in a new browser window
   The name given to the Macedonian dynasty, which was founded by Seleucus, a general under Alexander the Great.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13690a.htm
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» Self-Defense Open in a new browser window
   The right of a private person to employ force against any one who unjustly attacks his life or person, his property or good name.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13691a.htm
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» Selgas y Carrasco, José Open in a new browser window
   Poet and novelist, b. at Lorca, Murcia, Spain, 1824; d. at Madrid, 5 Feb., 1882.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13691b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13692a.htm
» Selge Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Pamphylia Prima, suffragan of Side.
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» Selinus Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Isauria, near the Gulf of Adalia. Selinus.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13692b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13692c.htm
» Selvaggio, Giulio Lorenzo Open in a new browser window
   Canonist and archaeologist, b. at Naples, 10 August, 1728; d. there, November, 1772.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13692c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13692d.htm
» Selymbria Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Thracia Prima, suffragan of Heraclea. Selymbria, or Selybria, the city of Selys on the Propontis, was a colony of the Megarians founded before Byzantium.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13692d.htm
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» Sem (Shem) Open in a new browser window
   Son of Noe.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13693a.htm
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» Semiarians and Semiarianism Open in a new browser window
   A name frequently given to the conservative majority in the East in the fourth century as opposed to the strict Arians.
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» Seminary, Ecclesiastical Open in a new browser window
   The word seminary (Fr. séminaire, Ger. Seminar) is sometimes used, especially in Germany, to designate a group of university students devoted to a special line of work. The same word is often applied in England and the United States to young ladies' acad
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» Semipelagianism Open in a new browser window
   A doctrine of grace advocated by monks of Southern Gaul at and around Marseilles after 428.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13703a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13706a.htm
» Semites Open in a new browser window
   The term Semites is applied to a group of peoples closely related in language, whose habitat is Asia and partly Africa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13706a.htm
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» Semitic Epigraphy Open in a new browser window
   Discussion of the science by this name.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13709a.htm
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» Semmelweis, Ignaz Philipp Open in a new browser window
   Physician and discoverer of the cause of puerperal fever, b. Ofen (Buda), 1 July, 1818; d. at Vienna, 13 August, 1865.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13712a.htm
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» Semmes, Raphael Open in a new browser window
   Naval officer, b. in Charles County, Maryland, U.S.A., 27 September, 1809; d. at Point Clear, Alabama, 26 August, 1877.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13712b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13712c.htm
» Sena, Balthasar Open in a new browser window
   Indian missionary and philologist, b. at Barcelona, Spain, about 1590; d. at Guarambare, Paraguay, 19 July, 1614.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13712c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13713b.htm
» Senan, José Francisco de Paula Open in a new browser window
   Missionary - Born at Barcelona, Spain, 3 March, 1760; died at Mission San Buenaventura on 24 Aug., 1823
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13713b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13713a.htm
» Senan, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Sixth-century Irish missionary, bishop, and confessor. Was revered even in his earthly life for his sanctity, being visited by Sts. Ciaran and Brendan.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13713a.htm
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» Senanque Open in a new browser window
   Cistercian monastery and cradle of the modern Cistereians of the Immaculate Conception.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13713c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13714a.htm
» Seneca Indians Open in a new browser window
   The westernmost and largest of the five tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy of central and western New York.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13714a.htm
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» Senefelder, Aloys Open in a new browser window
   Inventor of lithography.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13714b.htm
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» Senegambia Open in a new browser window
   Vicariate Apostolic, to which is joined the Prefecture Apostolic of Senegal (Senegalensis), both in French West Africa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13715a.htm
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» Sens Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese comprising the Department of the Yonne.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13716a.htm
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» Sens, Councils of Open in a new browser window
   Chronology of councils held at this location.
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» Sentence Open in a new browser window
   In canon law, the decision of the court upon any issue brought before it.
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» Sept-Fons, Notre-Dame de Saint-Lieu Open in a new browser window
   Located in the Diocese of Moulins in France, it was founded (1132) by Guichard and Guillaume de Bourbon, of the family de Bourbon-Lancy, which gave kings to France, Italy, and Spain.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13720c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13721a.htm
» Septimius Severus Open in a new browser window
   Founder of the African dynasty of Roman emperors.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13721a.htm
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» Septuagesima Open in a new browser window
   The ninth Sunday before Easter, the third before Lent known among the Greeks as "Sunday of the Prodigal".
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» Septuagint Version Open in a new browser window
   The first translation of the Hebrew Old Testament, made into popular Greek before the Christian era.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13722a.htm
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» Seraphim Open in a new browser window
   A Hebrew masculine plural form, designates a special class of heavenly attendants of Yahweh's court.
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» Seraphin of Montegranaro, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Late sixteenth-century Italian Capuchin. Had the gift of reading hearts.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13726a.htm
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» Seraphina Sforza, Blessed Open in a new browser window
   Forced by her husband to enter the Poor Clares, d. 1478.
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» Serapion, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Bishop and theological author. Died 211.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13726d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13726e.htm
» Serena, Diocese of La Open in a new browser window
   Embracing Atacama and Coquimbo provinces (Chile), suffragan of Santiago, erected 1 July, 1840.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13726e.htm
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» Sergeant, John Open in a new browser window
   Writer, born at Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, in 1623; died in 1710.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13727a.htm
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» Sergiopolis Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Augusta Euphratensis, suffragan of Hierapolis.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13727c.htm
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» Sergius I, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 687-701
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» Sergius II, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 844-847.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13729a.htm
» Sergius III, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 904-911.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13729b.htm
» Sergius IV, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 1009-1012.
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» Sergius and Bacchus, Saints Open in a new browser window
   Soldiers, martyred in the Diocletian persecution in about 303. Universally venerated in the East.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13728a.htm
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» Seripando, Girolamo Open in a new browser window
   Italian theologian and cardinal, b. at Troja (Apulia), 6 May, 1493; d. at Trent 17 March, 1563.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13729c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13729d.htm
» Seroux d'Agincourt, Jean-Baptiste-Louis-George Open in a new browser window
   Born at Beauvais, 5 April, 1730; died at Rome, 24 September, 1814. He was a descendant of the counts of Namur.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13729d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13730a.htm
» Serpieri, Alessandro Open in a new browser window
   Scientist known for work in astronomy and seismology, b. at S. Giovanni in Marignano, near Rimini, 31 Oct., 1823; d. at Fiesole, 22 Feb., 1885.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13730a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13731a.htm
» Serrae Open in a new browser window
   Titular metropolitan see in Macedonia, more correctly Serrhae, is called Siris by Herodotus.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13731a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09750a.htm
» Servants of Mary (Order of Servites) Open in a new browser window
   Order founded on the feast of the Assumption, 1233 when the Blessed Virgin appeared to seven noble Florentines.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09750a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13731b.htm
» Servants of the Most Blessed Sacrament Open in a new browser window
   An order of nuns, founded by the Venerable Pierre-Julien Eymard.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13731b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13732a.htm
» Servia Open in a new browser window
   A European kingdom in the north-western part of the Balkan peninsula.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13732a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13736a.htm
» Servites, Order of Open in a new browser window
   The fifth mendicant order, the objects of which are the sanctification of its members, preaching the Gospel, and the propagation of devotion to the Mother of God, with special reference to her sorrows.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13736a.htm
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» Servus servorum Dei Open in a new browser window
   "Servant of the servants of God", a title given by the popes to themselves in documents of note.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13737a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13737b.htm
» Sessa-Aurunca Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Campania, Province of Caserta (Southern Italy).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13737b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13738a.htm
» Sestini, Benedict Open in a new browser window
   Astronomer, mathematician, b. at Florence, Italy, 20 March, 1816; d. at Frederick, Maryland, 17 Jan., 1890.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13738a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13738b.htm
» Setebo Indians Open in a new browser window
   Tribe of Panoan linguistic stock formerly centering about the confluence of the Manoa with the Ucayali River, Loreto province, north-eastern Peru.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13738b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13740a.htm
» Seton, William Open in a new browser window
   Author, b. in New York, 28 Jan., 1835; d. there, 15 Mar., 1905.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13740a.htm
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» Settignano, Desiderio da Open in a new browser window
   Artist, born at Settignano, Tuscany, 1428; died at Florence, 1463.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13741a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13741c.htm
» Seven Deacons Open in a new browser window
   The seven men elected by the whole company of the original Christian community at Jerusalem and ordained by the Apostles, their office being chiefly to look after the poor and the common agape.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13741c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13742a.htm
» Seven Robbers Open in a new browser window
   Martyrs on the Island of Corcyra (Corfu) in the second century. Their names are Saturninus, Insischolus, Faustianus, Januarius, Marsalius, Euphrasius, and Mammius.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13742a.htm
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» Seven-Branch Candlestick Open in a new browser window
   One of the three chief furnishings of the Holy of the Tabernacle and the Temple. In reality it was an elaborate lampstand, set on the south side of the Holy Place.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13741b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13742b.htm
» Severian Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Gabala in Syria, in the fourth and fifth centuries. Regarded by his contemporaries as a good preacher, known as the author of Biblical commentaries and sermons.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13742b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13742c.htm
» Severinus, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Reigned May-August 640,
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13742c.htm
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» Severus Sanctus Endelechus Open in a new browser window
   Christian rhetorician and poet of the fourth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13743b.htm
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» Severus, Alexander Open in a new browser window
   An article by Thomas J. Shahan on the emperor who was born at Acco in Palestine in 208, and murdered by his mutinous soldiers at Sicula on the Rhine.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13743a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13743c.htm
» Sevigne, Madame de Open in a new browser window
   Writer, b. at Paris, 6 Feb., 1626; d. at Grignan, 18 April, 1696. She was the granddaughter of St. Jane Frances de Chantal.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13743c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13744a.htm
» Seville Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese in Spain.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13744a.htm
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» Seville, University of Open in a new browser window
   Initially started in the thirteenth century by the Dominicans in order to prepare missionaries for work among the Moors and Jews.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13746a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13747a.htm
» Sexagesima Open in a new browser window
   The eighth Sunday before Easter and the second before Lent.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13747a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13747b.htm
» Sexburga, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Biography of the seventh-century English widow and abbess.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13747b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13747c.htm
» Sext Open in a new browser window
   Article on the midday office.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13747c.htm
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» Sexton Open in a new browser window
   One who guards the church edifice, its treasures, vestments, etc., and as an inferior minister attends to burials, bell-ringings and similar offices about a church.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13748a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13748b.htm
» Sfondrati, Celestino Open in a new browser window
   Prince-abbot of St. Gall and cardinal, b. at Milan, 10 January, 1644, d. at Rome, 4 September, 1696.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13748b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13748c.htm
» Shakespeare, Religion of Open in a new browser window
   Thesis regarding the faith of the bard.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13748c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13750a.htm
» Shamanism Open in a new browser window
   A vague term used by explorers of Siberia in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to designate not a specific religion but a form of savage magic or science, by which physical nature was believed to be brought under the control of man.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13750a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13751a.htm
» Shammai Open in a new browser window
   Jewish scribe who together with Hillel made up the last of "the pairs", or as they are sometimes erroneously named, "presidents and vice-presidents" of the Sanhedrin.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13751a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752a.htm
» Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Open in a new browser window
   Highlights of the history of Catholicism in this Chinese province.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752b.htm
» Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Open in a new browser window
   Erected in 1890; the mission is entrusted to the Franciscan Fathers.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752c.htm
» Shan-tung, Vicariate Apostolic of Eastern Open in a new browser window
   This mission was separated in 1894 from Northern Shan-Tung and erected into a vicariate Apostolic.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752c.htm
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» Shan-tung, Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Open in a new browser window
   Erected by Gregory XVI in 1839.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752e.htm
» Shan-tung, Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Open in a new browser window
   On 2 Jan., 1882, the then vicar Apostolic of Shan-tung, Rt. Rev. Mgr. D. Cosi, elected as pro-vicar Apostolic for the southern part of his vicariate Father John Baptist Anzer, a member of the Steyl Seminary.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13752e.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13753a.htm
» Sharpe, James Open in a new browser window
   English priest (1577-1630).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13753a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13753b.htm
» Shea, John Dawson Gilmary Open in a new browser window
   American historian (1824-1892).
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13754a.htm
» Shea, Sir Ambrose Open in a new browser window
   Born in Newfoundland, 17 Sept., 1815; d. in London, 30 July, 1905.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13754a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13754b.htm
» Sheil, Richard Lalor Open in a new browser window
   Dramatist, prose writer, and politician, b. at Drumdowny, County Kilkenny, Ireland, 17 August, 1791; d. at, Florence, Italy, 25 May, 1851.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13754b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13755a.htm
» Sheldon, Edward Open in a new browser window
   Translator (1599-1687).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13755a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13755b.htm
» Shelley, Richard Open in a new browser window
   English confessor; d. in Marshalsea prison, London, probably in February or March, 1585-6.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13755b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13755c.htm
» Shen-si, Northern Open in a new browser window
   In 1640 the Christian religion was preached for the first time in the Province of Shen-si. It was, by turns, looked upon with favor and disfavor by the emperors of China.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13755c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756a.htm
» Shen-si, Southern Open in a new browser window
   The southern part of Shen-si was entrusted in 1885 to the Seminary of Sts. Peter and Paul, established at Rome by Pius IX, 1874.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756b.htm
» Shepherd, John Open in a new browser window
   English musical composer (1512-1563)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756c.htm
» Sherborne Abbey Open in a new browser window
   Located in Dorsetshire, England; founded in 998. Sherborne (scir-burne, clear brook) was originally the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Western Wessex, having been established as such by St. Aldhelm (705).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756d.htm
» Sherbrooke Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Quebec, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Montreal, erected by Pius IX, 28 Aug., 1874.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13756d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13757a.htm
» Sheridan, Philip Henry Open in a new browser window
   General, U.S. Army. Born at Albany, N.Y., U.S.A., 6 March, 1831; died at Nonquitt, Mass, 5 August, 1888.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13757a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13757b.htm
» Sherson, Martin Open in a new browser window
   English priest and confessor. One of the Dilati, b. 1563; d. 1588.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13757b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13757c.htm
» Sherwood, William Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Meath, d. at Dublin, 3 Dec. 1482. He was an English ecclesiastic who obtained the see by papal provision in April, 1460.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13757c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13758b.htm
» Shi-koku Open in a new browser window
   One of the four great islands of Japan, has all area of 7009 square miles, not counting the smaller islands which depend upon it.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13758b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13758a.htm
» Shields, James Open in a new browser window
   Military officer, b. in Dungannon County Tyrone, Ireland, 12 Dec., 1810; d. at Ottumwa, Iowa, 1 June, 1879.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13758a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13759a.htm
» Shire Open in a new browser window
   Vicariate apostolic in Nyassaland Protectorate, Africa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13759a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16074a.htm
» Shirley, James Open in a new browser window
   English poet and dramatist (1596-1666)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16074a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13759c.htm
» Shrewsbury Open in a new browser window
   One of the thirteen English dioceses created by Apostolic Letter of Pius IX on 27 Sept., 1850. It then comprised the English counties of Shropshire and Cheshire, and the Welsh counties of Carnarvon, Flint, Denbigh, Merioneth, Montgomery, and Anglesey.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13759c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13760a.htm
» Shrines of Our Lady and the Saints in Great Britain and Ireland Open in a new browser window
   Location and origins of shrines.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13760a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13762a.htm
» Shroud of Turin Open in a new browser window
   A relic now preserved at Turin, for which the claim is made that it is the actual "clean linen cloth" in which Joseph of Arimathea wrapped the body of Jesus Christ.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13762a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13763a.htm
» Shrovetide Open in a new browser window
   Some history behind Carnival.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13763a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13764a.htm
» Shuswap Indians Open in a new browser window
   A tribe of Salishan linguistic stock, the most important of that group in British Columbia, formerly holding a large territory on middle and upper Thompson River, including Shuswap, Adams, and Quesnel Lakes.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13764a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13765a.htm
» Siam Open in a new browser window
   Siam, "the land of the White Elephant" or the country of the Muang Thai (the Free).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13765a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13767a.htm
» Sibbel, Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Sculptor, b. at Dulmen, 7 June, 1850; d. in New York, 10 July, 1907.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13767a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13767b.htm
» Siberia Open in a new browser window
   A Russian possession in Asia forming the northern third of that continent.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13767b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13769a.htm
» Sibour, Marie-Dominique-Auguste Open in a new browser window
   Born at Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux (Drome, France), 4 August, 1792; died in Paris, 3 January, 1857.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13769a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13770a.htm
» Sibylline Oracles Open in a new browser window
   The name given to certain collections of supposed prophecies, emanating from the sibyls or divinely inspired seeresses, which were widely circulated in antiquity.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13770a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13770b.htm
» Sicard Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Cremona (Italy) in the twelfth century, a member of one of the principal families of that city, d. 1215.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13770b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13771a.htm
» Sicca Veneria Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Africa Proconsularis, suffragan of Carthage.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13771a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13771b.htm
» Sichem Open in a new browser window
   An Israelite city in the tribe of Ephraim, the first capital of the Kingdom of Israel.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13771b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13772a.htm
» Sicily Open in a new browser window
   The largest island in the Mediterranean.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13772a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13776a.htm
» Sidon Open in a new browser window
   City in Syria. Mentioned in the Bible. Is home to both a Melkite Rite and a Maronite diocese.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13776a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13778a.htm
» Sidonius Apollinaris Open in a new browser window
   Christian author and Bishop of Clermont, b. at Lyons, 5 November, about 430; d. at Clermont, about August, 480.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13778a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13778b.htm
» Sidyma Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Lycia, suffragan of Myra; mentioned by Ptolemy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13778b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13779a.htm
» Siena Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese in Tuscany (Central Italy).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13779a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13781a.htm
» Siena, University of Open in a new browser window
   The earliest notices of an advanced school (of grammar and medicine) at Siena go back to 1241.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13781a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13782a.htm
» Sieni, Cyril Open in a new browser window
   Missionary bishop, b. in Catalonia, date of birth unknown; d. after 1799, place and exact date equally uncertain.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13782a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13783a.htm
» Sierra Leone Open in a new browser window
   Comprises the English colony of that name and the surrounding territory from French Guinea on the north and east to Liberia on the south.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13783a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13783c.htm
» Sigebert of Gembloux Open in a new browser window
   Benedictine historian, b. near Gembloux which is now in the Province of Namur, Belgium, about 1035; d. at the same place, 5 November, 1112.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13783c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13784a.htm
» Siger of Brabant Open in a new browser window
   Indisputably the leader of Latin Averroism during the sixth and seventh decades of the thirteenth century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13784a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13784b.htm
» Sigismund Open in a new browser window
   King of Germany and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, b. 15 February, 1361, at Nuremberg; d. at Znaim, Bohemia, 9 December, 1437.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13784b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13785a.htm
» Sign of the Cross Open in a new browser window
   A term applied to various manual acts, liturgical or devotional in character, which have this at least in common: that by the gesture of tracing two lines intersecting at right angles they indicate symbolically the figure of Christ's cross.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13785a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13787a.htm
» Signorelli, Luca Open in a new browser window
   Italian painter, b. at Cortona about 1441; d. there in 1523.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13787a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13788a.htm
» Sigüenza Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Spain, suffragan of Toledo.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13788a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13789a.htm
» Sikhism Open in a new browser window
   The religion of a warlike sect of India, having its origin in the Punjab and its centre in the holy City of Amritsar, where their sacred books are preserved and worshipped.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13789a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13789b.htm
» Silandus Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Lydia, suffragan of Sardis. It is not mentioned by any ancient geographer or historian.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13789b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13790a.htm
» Silence Open in a new browser window
   All writers on the spiritual life uniformly recommend, nay, command under penalty of total failure, the practice of silence.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13790a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13790b.htm
» Silesia Open in a new browser window
   The largest province of Prussia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13790b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13791a.htm
» Siletz Indians Open in a new browser window
   The collective designation for the rapidly dwindling remnant of some thirty small tribes, representing five linguistic stocks - Salishan, Yakonan, Kusan, Takelman, and Athapascan.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13791a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13792a.htm
» Siloe Open in a new browser window
   A pool in the Tyropoean Valley, just outside the south wall of Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ gave sight to a man born blind.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13792a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13792b.htm
» Silveira, Ven. Goncalo da Open in a new browser window
   Pioneer missionary of South Africa, b. 23 Feb, 1526, at Almeirim, about forty miles from Lisbon; martyred 6 March, 1561.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13792b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13793a.htm
» Silverius, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Son of Pope St. Hormisdas. Named pope while yet a subdeacon, to thwart the Monophysites. Exiled through a forgery of his political and religious enemies, died of starvation in prison, probably in 537.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13793a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13793b.htm
» Silvester, Francis Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, b. at Ferrara about 1474; d. at Rennes, 19 Sept., 1526.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13793b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794a.htm
» Silvia, Saint Open in a new browser window
   The mother of St. Gregory the Great. She died in about 592.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794b.htm
» Simeon Open in a new browser window
   The second son of Jacob by Lia and patronymic ancestor of the Jewish tribe bearing that name.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13795a.htm
» Simeon Stylites the Elder, Saint Open in a new browser window
   First and most famous of the hermits whose asceticism involved living atop a pillar. Died in 459.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13795a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13795b.htm
» Simeon Stylites the Younger, Saint Open in a new browser window
   From Antioch. 521-597, lived on a pillar for 68 years. Also a brief mention of St. Simeon Stylites III.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13795b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794d.htm
» Simeon of Durham Open in a new browser window
   Chronicler, d. 14 Oct., between 1130 and 1138.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794c.htm
» Simeon, Holy Open in a new browser window
   The "just and devout" man of Jerusalem who according to the narrative of St. Luke, greeted the infant Saviour on the occasion of His presentation in the Temple.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13794c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13796a.htm
» Simla Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese in India, a new creation of Pius X by a Decree dated 13 September, 1910.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13796a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13797b.htm
» Simon Magus Open in a new browser window
   According to the testimony of St. Justin, Simon came from Gitta in the country of the Samaritans.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13797b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13800a.htm
» Simon Stock, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Biography of the English Carmelite, sixth general of the Order. Associated with the brown scapular. Died 1265.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13800a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13798a.htm
» Simon of Cascia Open in a new browser window
   Italian preacher and writer. (d. 1348)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13798a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799a.htm
» Simon of Cramaud Open in a new browser window
   French bishop. (1360-1422)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799b.htm
» Simon of Cremona Open in a new browser window
   Augustinian writer and preacher. (d. 1390)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799c.htm
» Simon of Sudbury Open in a new browser window
   Archbishop of Canterbury. (d. 1381)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799d.htm
» Simon of Tournai Open in a new browser window
   Professor in the University of Paris at the beginning of the thirteenth century, dates of birth and death unknown.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13799d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13796b.htm
» Simon the Apostle, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Also known as Simon the Zealot.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13796b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13796c.htm
» Simone da Orsenigo Open in a new browser window
   A Lombard architect and builder of the fourteenth century whose memory is chiefly connected with the cathedral of Milan in the course of its erection.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13796c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13797a.htm
» Simonians Open in a new browser window
   A Gnostic, Antinomian sect of the second century which regarded Simon Magus as its founder and which traced its doctrines back to him.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13797a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14001a.htm
» Simony Open in a new browser window
   Usually defined "a deliberate intention of buying or selling for a temporal price such things as are spiritual of annexed unto spirituals".
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14001a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14003a.htm
» Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrice, Saints Open in a new browser window
   Two brothers and their sister, all martyrs in the Diocletian persecution.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14003a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14002a.htm
» Simplicius, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 468-483; date of birth unknown; died 10 March, 483.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14002a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14004a.htm
» Simpson, Richard Open in a new browser window
   Born 1820; died near Rome, 5 April, 1876.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14004a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14004b.htm
» Sin Open in a new browser window
   A moral evil.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14004b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14011a.htm
» Sinai Open in a new browser window
   The mountain on which the Mosaic Law was given.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14011a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14012a.htm
» Sinaloa Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Durango.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14012a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14014a.htm
» Sinis Open in a new browser window
   A titular See in Armenia Secunda, suffragan of Melitene.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14014a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14014d.htm
» Sion Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Switzerland.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14014d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14016a.htm
» Sioux City Open in a new browser window
   Comprises twenty-four counties in north-western Iowa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14016a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14016b.htm
» Sioux Falls Open in a new browser window
   Suffragan of St. Paul, comprises all that part of the State of South Dakota east of the Missouri River.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14016b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14017a.htm
» Sioux Indians Open in a new browser window
   Provides information about their history, language, population, culture and religion.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14017a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14024a.htm
» Sipibo Indians Open in a new browser window
   A numerous tribe of Panoan linguistic stock, formerly centring about the Pisqui and Aguaitia tributaries of the upper Ucayali River, Province of Loreto, north-eastern Peru, and now found as boatmen or labourers along the whole course of that stream.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14024a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14026a.htm
» Siricius, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Siricius condemned Jovinian, but this did not spare the pope from criticism by St. Jerome.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14026a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14027a.htm
» Sirleto, Gugliemo Open in a new browser window
   Cardinal and scholar, born at Guardavalle near Stilo in Calabria, 1514; died at Rome, 6 October, 1585.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14027a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14027b.htm
» Sirmium Open in a new browser window
   Situated near the modern town of Mitrovitz in Slavonia; its church is said to have been founded by St. Peter.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14027b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14027c.htm
» Sirmond, Jacques Open in a new browser window
   Scholar of the seventeenth century, born at Riom in the Department of Puy-de-Dome, France, October, 1559; died in Paris, 7 October 1651.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14027c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14028a.htm
» Sisinnius, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Successor of John VII, he was consecrated probably 15 January, 708, and died after a brief pontificate of about three weeks; he was buried in St. Peter's.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14028a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14028b.htm
» Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio Open in a new browser window
   On 27 October, 1829, at the request of Bishop Fenwick of Cincinnati, several sisters from Mother Seton's community at Emmitsburg, Maryland, opened an orphanage, parochial school, and academy on Sycamore Street opposite the old cathedral, then occupying th
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14028b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14029a.htm
» Sisters of the Little Company of Mary Open in a new browser window
   A congregation founded in 1877 in England to honour in a particular manner the maternal Heart of the Blessed Virgin, especially in the mystery of Calvary.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14029a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14029b.htm
» Sistine Choir Open in a new browser window
   With the building by Sixtus IV (1471-84) of the church for the celebration of all papal functions since known as the Sistine Chapel, the original schola cantorum and subsequent capella pontificia or capella papale, which still retains more or less of the
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14029b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14030a.htm
» Sitifis Open in a new browser window
   Titular see in Mauretania Sitifensis.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14030a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14030b.htm
» Sitjar, Buenaventura Open in a new browser window
   Missionary, born at Porrera, Island of Majorca, 9 December, 1739; died at San Antonio, Cal., 3 Sept., 1808.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14030b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14031a.htm
» Siunia Open in a new browser window
   A titular see, suffragan of Sebastia in Armenia Prima.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14031a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14031b.htm
» Sixtus I, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Martyr, reigned for ten years in the very early part of the second century.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14031b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14031c.htm
» Sixtus II, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   This is the St. Sixtus who is commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer. Pope who was one of the first martyrs of the Valerian persecution, in 258.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14031c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14032a.htm
» Sixtus III, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 432-440.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14032a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14032b.htm
» Sixtus IV, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Born near Abisola, 21 July, 1414; died 12 Aug., 1484.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14033a.htm
» Sixtus V, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Born at Grottamare near Montalto, 13 December, 1521; elected 24 April, 1585; crowned 1 May, 1585; died in the Quirinal, 27 August, 1590.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14033a.htm
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» Skara, Ancient See of Open in a new browser window
   Located in Sweden.
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» Skarga, Peter Open in a new browser window
   Theologian and missionary, b. at Grojec, 1536; d. at Cracow, 27 Sept., 1612.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14034a.htm
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» Skoda, Josef Open in a new browser window
   Celebrated clinical lecturer and diagnostician and, with Rokitansky, founder of the modern medical school of Vienna, b. at Pilsen in Bohemia, 10 December, 1805; d. at Vienna, 13 June, 1881.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14035a.htm
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» Slander Open in a new browser window
   The attributing to another of a fault of which one knows him to be innocent.
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» Slavery and Christianity Open in a new browser window
   Discusses the history.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14036a.htm
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» Slavery, Ethical Aspect of Open in a new browser window
   In Greek and Roman civilization slavery on an extensive scale formed an essential element of the social structure; and consequently the ethical speculators, no less than the practical statesmen, regarded it as a just and indispensable institution.
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» Slaves Open in a new browser window
   A tribe of the great Déné family of American Indians, so called apparently from the fact that the Crees drove it back to its original northern haunts.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14041a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14041b.htm
» Slavonic Language and Liturgy Open in a new browser window
   Although the Latin holds the chief place among the liturgical languages in which the Mass is celebrated and the praise of God recited in the Divine Offices, yet the Slavonic language comes next to it among the languages widely used throughout the world in
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» Slavs in America Open in a new browser window
   History of ethnic Slavs migrating to the U.S.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14051a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14042a.htm
» Slavs, The Open in a new browser window
   Customary name for all the Slavonic races.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14042a.htm
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» Slomsek, Anton Martin Open in a new browser window
   Slomšek, Anton Martin, Bishop of Lavant, in Maribor, Styria, Austria, noted Slovenian educator, born 1800; died 24 Sept., 1862.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14057a.htm
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» Slotanus, John Open in a new browser window
   Polemical writer; born at Geffen, Brabant; died at Cologne, 9 July, 1560.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14057b.htm
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» Sloth Open in a new browser window
   One of the seven capital sins. In general it means disinclination to labour or exertion.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14058a.htm
» Slythurst, Thomas Open in a new browser window
   Slythrust, Thomas, English confessor, born in Berkshire; died in the Tower of London, 1560.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14058a.htm
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» Smalkaldic League Open in a new browser window
   A politico-religious alliance formally concluded on 27 Feb., 1531, at Smalkalden in Hesse-Nassau, among German Protestant princes and cities for their mutual defence.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14058b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14058c.htm
» Smaragdus, Ardo Open in a new browser window
   Hagiographer, died at the Benedictine monastery of Aniane, Herault, in Southern France, March, 843.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14058c.htm
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» Smith, James Open in a new browser window
   Journalist, b. at Skolland, in the Shetland Isles, about 1790; d. Jan., 1866.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14058d.htm
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» Smith, Richard Open in a new browser window
   Born in Worcestershire, 1500; died at Douai, 9 July, 1563.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14059b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14059a.htm
» Smith, Richard (Bishop of Chalcedon) Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Chalcedon, second Vicar Apostolic of England; b. at Hanworth, Lincolnshire, Nov., 1568.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14059a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14060a.htm
» Smith, Thomas Kilby Open in a new browser window
   U.S. General and journalist. Born at Boston, Mass., 23 Sept., 1820; died at New York, 14 Dec., 1887.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14060a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16075a.htm
» Smits, William Open in a new browser window
   Orientalist and exegete (1704-1770).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16075a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14060b.htm
» Smyrna Open in a new browser window
   The capital of the vilayet of Aïdin and the starting-point of several railways.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14060b.htm
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» Snorri Sturluson Open in a new browser window
   Historian, born at Hvammr, 1178; died 1241.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14060c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14061b.htm
» Sobaipura Indians Open in a new browser window
   Once an important tribe of the Piman branch of the great Shoshonean linguistic stock, occupying the territory of the Santa Cruz and San Pedro Rivers, in southeastern Arizona.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14061b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14061c.htm
» Sobieski, John Open in a new browser window
   Born at Olesko in 1629; died at Wilanow, 1696; son of James, Castellan of Cracow and descended by his mother from the heroic Zolkiewski, who died in battle at Cecora.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14061c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14062a.htm
» Socialism Open in a new browser window
   A system of social and economic organization that would substitute state monopoly for private ownership of the sources of production and means of distribution.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14062a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14069a.htm
» Socialistic Communities Open in a new browser window
   Societies which maintain common ownership of the means of production and distribution, e.g., land, factories, and stores, and also those which further extend the practice of common ownership to consumable goods, e.g., houses and food.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14069a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14070a.htm
» Societies, Catholic Open in a new browser window
   Numerous throughout the world; some are international in scope, some are national; some diocesan and others parochial.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14070a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14071a.htm
» Societies, Catholic, American Federation of Open in a new browser window
   An organization of the Catholic laity, parishes, and societies under the guidance of the hierarchy, to protect and advance their religious, civil, and social interests.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14071a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14071b.htm
» Societies, Secret Open in a new browser window
   A designation of which the exact meaning has varied at different times.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14071b.htm
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» Society Open in a new browser window
   Implies fellowship, company, and has always been conceived as signifying a human relation.
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» Society of Foreign Missions of Paris Open in a new browser window
   Established in 1658-63, its chief founders being Mgr Pallu, Bishop of Heliopolis, Vicar Apostolic of Tongking, and Mgr Lambert de la Motte, Bishop of Bertyus, Vicar Apostolic of Conchin-China.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14079a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14081a.htm
» Society of Jesus, The Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive information about the past of the Jesuit order.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14081a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14078a.htm
» Society, The Catholic Church Extension Open in a new browser window
   The first active agitation for a church extension or home mission society for the Catholic Church in North America was begun in 1904 by an article of the present writer, published in the "American Ecclesiastical Review" (Philadelphia).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14078a.htm
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» Socinianism Open in a new browser window
   The body of doctrine held by one of the numerous Antitrinitarian sects to which the Reformation gave birth.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14113a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14115a.htm
» Sociology Open in a new browser window
   The claims of sociology to a place in the hierarchy of sciences are subjected to varied controversy. It has been held that there is no distinct problem for a science of sociology, no feature of human society not already provided for in the accepted social
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14115a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14118a.htm
» Socorro Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Colombia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14118a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14118b.htm
» Socrates Open in a new browser window
   Fourth-century Church historian.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14118b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14120a.htm
» Sodality Open in a new browser window
   It would not be possible to give a definition making a clear distinction between the sodalities and other confraternities; consequently the development and history of the sodalities are the same as those of the religious confraternities.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14120a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14130a.htm
» Sodom and Gomorrha Open in a new browser window
   They were situated in "the country about the Jordan" (Gen., xiii, 10); their exact location is unknown.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14130a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14130b.htm
» Sodor and Man Open in a new browser window
   Ancient diocese.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14130b.htm
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» Soissons Open in a new browser window
   Includes, with the exception of two hamlets, the entire Department of Aisne.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14130c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14132a.htm
» Solari Open in a new browser window
   A family of Milanese artists, closely connected with the cathedral and with the Certosa near Pavia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14132a.htm
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» Solemnity Open in a new browser window
   The word solemnity is here used to denote the amount of intrinsic or extrinsic pomp with which a feast is celebrated.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14133a.htm
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» Solesmes Open in a new browser window
   A Benedictine monastery in Department of Sarthe, near Sablé, France.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14133b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14134a.htm
» Soli Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Cyprus, suffragan of Salamis.
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» Solicitation Open in a new browser window
   Technically in canon law the crime of making use of the Sacrament of Penance, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of drawing others into sins of lust.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14134b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14135a.htm
» Solimôes Superiore Open in a new browser window
   A prefecture Apostolic in the State of Amazonas, Brazil, erected by a decree of the Sacred Congregation of Consistory, 23 May, 1910.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14135a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14135b.htm
» Solomon Open in a new browser window
   The second son of David by his wife Bathsheba, and the acknowledged favourite of his father.
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» Solomon Islands, Northern Open in a new browser window
   Established on 23 May, 1898, by separation from the Vicariate Apostolic of New Pomerania.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14138a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14138b.htm
» Solomon Islands, Southern Open in a new browser window
   The Spanish navigator Alvaro Mendana de Neyra discovered the Islands of Ysabel, Guadalcanar, and San Christoval in 1567.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14138b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14137a.htm
» Solomon, Psalms of Open in a new browser window
   Eighteen apocryphal psalms, extant in Greek, probably translated from a Hebrew, or an Aramaic original, commonly assigned to the first century B.C.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14137a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14138c.htm
» Solsona Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Lerida, Spain, suffragan of Tarragona.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14138c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14139a.htm
» Somaliland Open in a new browser window
   A triangular-shaped territory in the north-eastern extremity of Africa, projecting into the ocean towards the island of Socotra; its apex is at Cape Guarafui.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14139a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14140a.htm
» Somaschi Open in a new browser window
   Name of a charitable religious congregation of regular clerics, founded in the sixteenth century by St. Jerome Emiliani with the mother-house at Somasca (Venice), whence the name.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14140a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14140b.htm
» Somerset, Thomas Open in a new browser window
   Confessor, born about 1530; died in the Tower of London, 27 May, 1587; second son of Henry, second Earl of Worcester.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14140b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14142b.htm
» Son of God Open in a new browser window
   Includes uses from the Old and New Testaments.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14142b.htm
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» Son of Man Open in a new browser window
   Several instances of its use are detailed.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14144a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14140c.htm
» Song, Religious Open in a new browser window
   The general designation given to the numerous poetical and musical creations which have come into existence in the course of time and are used in connection with public Divine worship, but which are not included in the official liturgy on account of their
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14140c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14141a.htm
» Songish Indians Open in a new browser window
   A tribe of some importance formerly holding the south coast of Vancouver Island, B.C.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14141a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14142a.htm
» Sonnius, Franciscus Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, b. at Zon in Brabant, 12 August, 1506; d. at Antwerp, 30 June, 1576.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14142a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14145a.htm
» Sonora, Diocese of Open in a new browser window
   Republic of Mexico; suffragan of the Archdiocese of Durango.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14145a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14145b.htm
» Sophene Open in a new browser window
   A titular see, suffragan of Melitene in Armenia Secunda.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14145b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14145c.htm
» Sophists Open in a new browser window
   A group of Greek teachers who flourished at the end of the fifth century B.C.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14145c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14146a.htm
» Sophonias (Zephaniah) Open in a new browser window
   The ninth of the twelve Minor Prophets of the Canon of the Old Testament; preached and wrote in the second half of the seventh century B.C.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14146a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14148a.htm
» Sophronius Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Constantina or Tella in Osrhoene, was a relative of Ibas, Bishop of Edessa, and apparently of the same theological tendency, i. e. strongly anti-Monophysite and liable to be suspected of Nestorianism.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14148a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14148b.htm
» Sora Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Paphlagonia, suffragan of Gangra.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14148b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14148c.htm
» Sorbait, Paul de Open in a new browser window
   Physician, b. in Hainault, 1624; d. at Vienna, 19 April, 1691.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14148c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14149a.htm
» Sorbonne Open in a new browser window
   This name is frequently used in ordinary parlance as synonymous with the faculty of theology of Paris.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14149a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14150a.htm
» Sorin, Edward Open in a new browser window
   The founder of Notre Dame, Indiana; b. 6 Feb., 1814, at Ahuillé, near Laval, France; d. 31 Oct., 1893, at Notre Dame, U.S.A.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14150a.htm
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» Sorrento Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese in the Province of Naples, with one suffragan, Castellamare.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14151a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14151b.htm
» Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast of the Seven Open in a new browser window
   The object of these feats is the spiritual martyrdom of the Mother of God and her compassion with the sufferings of her Divine Son.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14151b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14152a.htm
» Soto, Dominic Open in a new browser window
   Dominican, renowned theologian, b. at Segovia, 1494; d. at Salamanca, 15 Nov., 1560.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14152a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14153a.htm
» Soul Open in a new browser window
   The question of the reality of the soul and its distinction from the body is among the most important problems of philosophy, for with it is bound up the doctrine of a future life.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14153a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14157a.htm
» South Carolina Open in a new browser window
   One of the thirteen original colonies of the United States.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14157a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14160a.htm
» South Dakota Open in a new browser window
   The thirty-ninth state, admitted to the Union on 2 November, 1889.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14160a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14162b.htm
» Southwark Open in a new browser window
   Suffragan of Westminster, England.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14162b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14165b.htm
» Sovana and Pitigliano Open in a new browser window
   The two towns, Sovana and Pitigliano, are situated in the Province of Grosseto, Central Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14165b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14165c.htm
» Sozomen, Salaminius Hermias Open in a new browser window
   One of the famous historians of the early Church, born at Bethelia, a small town near Gaza in Palestine.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14165c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14166a.htm
» Sozopolis Open in a new browser window
   Titular see in the Balkans, suffragan of Adrianopolis.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14166a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14166b.htm
» Sozusa Open in a new browser window
   A titular see of Palestina Prima, suffragan of Cæsarea.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14166b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14167a.htm
» Space Open in a new browser window
   The idea of space is one of the most important in the philosophy of the material world; for centuries it has preoccupied and puzzled philosophers and psychologists.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14167a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14169a.htm
» Spagni, Andrea Open in a new browser window
   Educator and author, born at Florence, 8 Aug., 1716; died at Rome, 16 Sept., 1788.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14169a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14169b.htm
» Spain Open in a new browser window
   This name properly signifies the whole peninsula which forms the south-western extremity of Europe. Since the political separation of Portugal, however, the name has gradually come to be restricted to the largest of the four political divisions of the Pen
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14169b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14207a.htm
» Spalato-Macarsca (Salona) Open in a new browser window
   Suffragan of Zara.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14207a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14208a.htm
» Spalding, Martin John Open in a new browser window
   Seventh Archbishop of Baltimore. (1810-1872)
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14208a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14209a.htm
» Spallanzani Open in a new browser window
   A distinguished eighteenth-century scientist, b. at Scadiano in Modena, Italy, 10 January, 1729; d. at Pavia, 12 February, 1799.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14209a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14192a.htm
» Spanish Language and Literature Open in a new browser window
   As a medium of literary expression Spanish asserted itself first in the twelfth century: it had been six or seven centuries in the process of evolution out of Latin.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14192a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14202a.htm
» Spanish-American Literature Open in a new browser window
   The literature produced by the Spanish-speaking peoples of Mexico, Central America, Cuba and adjacent islands, and of South America with the notable exceptions of Brazil (whose speech is Portuguese) and the Guianas.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14202a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15201a.htm
» Spanish-American Universities Open in a new browser window
   The University of St. Mark's at Lima enjoys the reputation of being the oldest in America; it has the distinction of having first begun its course by royal decree.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15201a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14209b.htm
» Sparta Open in a new browser window
   A celebrated town of the Peloponnesus, mentioned several times under this name or under that of Lacedæmon in the Bible.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14209b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14210a.htm
» Species Open in a new browser window
   In scholastic terminology, species is the necessary determinant of every cognitive process.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14210a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14210b.htm
» Speckbacher, Josef Open in a new browser window
   A Tyrolean patriot of 1809, born at Gnadenwald, near Hall, in the Tyrol, 13 July, 1767; died at Hall, 28 March, 1820.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14210b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14211a.htm
» Speculation Open in a new browser window
   A term used with reference to business transactions to signify the investing of money at a risk of loss on the chance of unusual gain.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14211a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14213a.htm
» Spedalleri, Nicola Open in a new browser window
   A priest, theologian, and philosopher, born at Bronte in the Province of Catania, Sicily, 6 December, 1740; died at Rome, 26 November, 1795.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14213a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14213b.htm
» Spee, Friedrich Von Open in a new browser window
   A poet, opponent of trials for witchcraft, born at Kaiserswerth on the Rhine, 25 February, 1591; died at Trier 7 August, 1635.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14213b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14214b.htm
» Spencer, The Hon. George Open in a new browser window
   Passionist, b. at the Admiralty, London, 21 Dec., 1799; d. at Carstairs, Scotland, 1 Oct., 1864.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14214b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14214c.htm
» Spenser, John Open in a new browser window
   Converted while a student at Cambridge and entered the Society of Jesus in 1627.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14214c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14214e.htm
» Speyer Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Bavaria.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14215a.htm
» Speyer, Johann and Wendelin von Open in a new browser window
   German printers in Venice from 1468 to 1477.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14215a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14215b.htm
» Spillmann, Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Author, b. at Zug, Switzerland, 22 April, 1842; d. at Luxembourg, 20 February, 1905.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14215b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14216a.htm
» Spina, Alphonso de Open in a new browser window
   Spanish Franciscan, date of birth unknown; died about 1491.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14216a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14216b.htm
» Spina, Bartolommeo Open in a new browser window
   Scholastic theologian, born at Pisa about 1475; died at Rome, 1546.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14216b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14216c.htm
» Spinola, Christopher Royas de Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Wiener-Neustadt, born of a noble Spanish family, near Roermond in Gelderland in 1626; died at Wiener-Neustadt, 12 March, 1695.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14216c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14217a.htm
» Spinoza, Benedict Open in a new browser window
   Belonged to a family of Jewish merchants of moderate means, and was originally called Baruch. Born at Amsterdam, 24 Nov., 1632; died at The Hague, 21 Feb., 1677.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14217a.htm
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» Spire Open in a new browser window
   A tapering construction in plan conical, pyramidal, octagonal, or hexagonal crowning a steeple or tower.
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» Spirit Open in a new browser window
   Used in several different but allied senses: (1) as signifying a living, intelligent, incorporeal being, such as the soul; (2) as the fiery essence or breath (the Stoic pneuma) which was supposed to be the universal vital force; (3) as signifying some ref
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14220b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14221a.htm
» Spiritism Open in a new browser window
   History and methods of Spiritism (here distinguished from Spiritualism) and the dangers inherent in its practice and beliefs.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14221a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14224a.htm
» Spirito Santo Open in a new browser window
   Suffragan of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, established in 1896.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14224a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14224b.htm
» Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Open in a new browser window
   A short work composed by St. Ignatius of Loyola and written originally in Spanish.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14224b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14229a.htm
» Spiritualism Open in a new browser window
   The term has been frequently used to denote the belief in the possibility of communication with disembodied spirits, and the various devices employed to realize this belief in practice.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14229a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14230a.htm
» Spirituals Open in a new browser window
   A general term denoting several groups of Friars Minor, existing in the second half of the thirteenth and the beginning of the fourteenth centuries, who, in opposition to the main body of the order, pretended to observe the Rule of St. Francis in its prim
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14230a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14232a.htm
» Spokan Indians Open in a new browser window
   An important tribe of Salishan linguistic stock, closely cognate with the Colville, Coeur d'Aléne, Kalispel, and Flathead, and formerly holding the country upon Spokane River in Eastern Washington and the adjacent portion of Idaho.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14232a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14235a.htm
» Spondanus, Henri Open in a new browser window
   A convert from Calvinism, Bishop of Pamiers, and one of the continuators of Baronius, born at Mauléon, 6 January, 1568; died at Toulouse, 18 May, 1643.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14235a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14235b.htm
» Spontini, Gasparo Luigi Pacifico Open in a new browser window
   Composer, born at Magolati, near Jesi, Ancona, 14 Nov., 1774; died there, 14 Jan., 1851.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14235b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14236a.htm
» Sporer, Patritius Open in a new browser window
   Moral theologian, born at Passau, Bavaria; died there, 29 May, 1683.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14236a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14236b.htm
» Sportelli, Venerable Caesar Open in a new browser window
   Lawyer and priest, born at Nola in Bari, Italy, 29 March, 1702; died at Pagani, 19 April, 1750.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14236b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14236c.htm
» Springfield Open in a new browser window
   Diocese of Springfield (Campifontis) in Massachusetts, erected in June, 1870.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14236c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14238b.htm
» Squamish Indians Open in a new browser window
   A considerable tribe of Salishan linguistic stock, speaking a distinct language, holding the territory about Squamish River and Howe Sound, above Fraser River in South-western British Columbia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14238b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14238c.htm
» Squiers, Herbert Goldsmith Open in a new browser window
   Army officer and diplomatist; b. at Madoc, Canada, 20 April, 1859; d. at London, 19 Oct., 1911.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14238c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14239a.htm
» Squillace Open in a new browser window
   Suffragan diocese of Reggio, in Calabria, Southern Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14239a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14239b.htm
» Stabat Mater Open in a new browser window
   The opening words of two companion hymns, one of which (Stabat Mater Dolorosa) is in liturgical use, while the other (Stabat Mater Speciosa) is not.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14239b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14240a.htm
» Stadler, John Evangelist Open in a new browser window
   Bavarian hagiographer, b. at Parkstetten, in the Diocese of Ratisbon, 24 Dec., 1804; d. at Augsburg, 30 Dec., 1868.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14240a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14241a.htm
» Stained Glass Open in a new browser window
   The popular name for the glass used in the making of coloured windows.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14241a.htm
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» Stalls Open in a new browser window
   Seats in a choir, wholly or partly enclosed on the back and sides.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14243a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14244a.htm
» Stanbrook Abbey Open in a new browser window
   An abbey of Benedictine nuns, midway between Malvern and Worcester, England.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14244a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14245a.htm
» Stanfield, William Clarkson Open in a new browser window
   English painter, b. at Sunderland, 1793; d. at Hampstead, near London, 1867.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14245a.htm
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» Stanislas Kostka, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Polish Jesuit, died in 1568 at the age of 17, less than a year after entering the Society.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14245b.htm
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» Stanislaus of Cracow, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Bishop and martyr, d. 1079. The patron saint of Poland.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14246a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14247a.htm
» Stanislawow Open in a new browser window
   Diocese of the Greek-Ruthenian Rite, in Galicia, Austria, suffragan of Lemberg.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14247a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14247b.htm
» Stanley Falls Open in a new browser window
   Vicariate Apostolic in the Belgian Congo.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14247b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14247c.htm
» Stansel, Valentin Open in a new browser window
   Astronomer, b. at Olmütz, Moravia, 1621; d. at Bahia, Brazil, 18 Dec., 1705.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14247c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248a.htm
» Stanyhurst, Richard Open in a new browser window
   Catholic controversialist, historian, and devotional writer, born at Dublin, 1547; died at Brussels, 1618.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248b.htm
» Stanza Open in a new browser window
   An Italian word signifying room, chamber, apartment. In English the term is chiefly used for Raphael's celebrated Stanze in the Vatican Palace, four in number, the walls of which were frescoed by Raphael and his pupils.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248b.htm
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» Stapf, Joseph Ambrose Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, born at Fliess in the valley of the Upper Inn in the Tyrol, Austria, 15 August, 1785; died at Brixen, 10 January, 1844.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248d.htm
» Staphylus, Friedrich Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, born at Osnabrück, 27 Aug., 1512; died at Ingolstadt, 5 March, 1564.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14248d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14249a.htm
» Stapleton, Theobald Open in a new browser window
   Nothing is known of his career, except that he was a priest living in Flanders, and that in 1639 he published at Brussels a book called "Catechismus seu doctrina Christiana Latino-hibernica", which was the first book in which Irish was printed in Roman ty
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14249a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14249b.htm
» Stapleton, Thomas Open in a new browser window
   Controversialist, born at Henfield, Sussex, July, 1535; died at Louvain, 12 Oct., 1598.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14249b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14250a.htm
» Starowolski, Simon Open in a new browser window
   Born at Stara Wola, near Cracow, 1585; died at Cracow, 1656; studied at Louvain, but took his degrees in the University of Cracow, after which he travelled in various countries of Western Europe.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14250a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14250b.htm
» Starr, Eliza Allen Open in a new browser window
   Writer and artist, born at Deerfield, Massachusetts, 29 August, 1824; died at Durand, Illinois, 8 September, 1901.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14250b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14250c.htm
» State and Church Open in a new browser window
   The Church and the State are both perfect societies, that is to say, each essentially aiming at a common good commensurate with the need of mankind at large and ultimate in a generic kind of life, and each juridically competent to provide all the necessar
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14250c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14254a.htm
» State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive) Open in a new browser window
   Stages in the spiritual life.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14254a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14257a.htm
» States of the Church Open in a new browser window
   Consists of the civil territory which for over 1000 years (754-1870) acknowledged the pope as temporal ruler.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14257a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14268a.htm
» Station Days Open in a new browser window
   Days on which in the early Church fast was observed until the Hour of None (between twelve and three o'clock), later of Sext (nine to twelve), as distinct from the strict observance of the fast day proper until Vespers (three to six).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14268a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14275a.htm
» Statistics of Religions Open in a new browser window
   Includes the definition and historical development, along with the status of religious bodies.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14275a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14269a.htm
» Statistics, Ecclesiastical Open in a new browser window
   Includes a history of their keeping.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14269a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14282a.htm
» Stattler, Benedict Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit theologian, born at Kötzting, Bavaria (Diocese of Ratisbon), 30 Jan., 1728; died at Munich, 21 Aug., 1797.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14282a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14282b.htm
» Staudenmaier, Franz Anton Open in a new browser window
   A theologian, born at Donzdorf, Würtemberg, 11 Sept., 1800; died at Freiburg im Breisgau, 19 Jan., 1856.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14282b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14283a.htm
» Staupitz, Johann Von Open in a new browser window
   Abbot, born at Motterwitz near Leisnig (or Moderwitz near Meustadt an der Orla) about 1460; died at Salzburg, 28 Dec., 1524.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14283a.htm
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» Stauropolis Open in a new browser window
   A titular metropolitan see of the Province of Caria.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14283b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16076a.htm
» Stavanger, Ancient See of Open in a new browser window
   Located in Norway.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16076a.htm
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» Stedingers Open in a new browser window
   A tribe of Frisian peasants in Northern Germany who revolted against their lord, the Archbishop of Bremen, and had to be subdued by arms.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14283c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14284a.htm
» Stefaneschi, Giacomo Gaetani Open in a new browser window
   A cardinal deacon, born at Rome, about 1270; died at Avignon, 23 June, 1343.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14284a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14284b.htm
» Steffani, Agostino Open in a new browser window
   A titular Bishop of Spiga, diplomatist and musician, born at Castelfranco in the Province of Treviso, in 1655; died at Frankfort in 1728 or 1730.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14284b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14284c.htm
» Steinamanger Open in a new browser window
   Located in Hungary, suffragan of Gran, founded in 1777 under Queen Maria Theresa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14284c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14285a.htm
» Steinle, Eduard Von Open in a new browser window
   An historical painter, born at Vienna, 2 July, 1810; died at Frankfort, 19 Sept., 1886.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14285a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14285b.htm
» Steinmeyer, Ferdinand Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit missionary, born in Swabia, Germany, 13 Oct., 1720; died at Philadelphia, 17 Aug., 1786.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14285b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14288c.htm
» Stephen (II) III, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Unanimously elected in St. Mary Major's and consecrated on 26 March (or 3 April), 752; d. 26 April, 757.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14288c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289a.htm
» Stephen (III) IV, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Born about 720; died 1 or 3 August, 772.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289b.htm
» Stephen (IV) V, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Date of birth unknown; died 24 Jan., 817.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290c.htm
» Stephen (IX) X, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Born probably about the beginning of the eleventh century; died at Florence, 29 March, 1058.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289c.htm
» Stephen (V) VI, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Date of birth unknown; died in Sept., 891.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289d.htm
» Stephen (VI) VII, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Date of birth unknown; died about August, 897.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14289d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290a.htm
» Stephen (VII) VIII, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Date of birth unknown; died in February or March, 931.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290b.htm
» Stephen (VIII) IX, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Date of birth unknown; he became pope about 14 July, 939, and died about the end of Oct., 942.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290d.htm
» Stephen Harding, Saint Open in a new browser window
   English Cistercian, confessor, the third abbot of Cîteaux, d. 1134.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14288a.htm
» Stephen I, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 254-257.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14288a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14288b.htm
» Stephen II, Pope Open in a new browser window
   Reigned 752.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14288b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290e.htm
» Stephen of Autun Open in a new browser window
   Bishop, liturgical writer, b. at Bangé (hence surnamed Blagiacus or de Balgiaco) in Anjou; d. at the abbey of Cluny, 1139 or early in 1140.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14290e.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291a.htm
» Stephen of Bourbon Open in a new browser window
   Illustrious writer and preacher, especially noted as a historian of medieval heresies, b. towards the end of the twelfth century; d. in 1261.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291b.htm
» Stephen of Muret, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Founder of the Order of Grandmont. Died 1124.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291c.htm
» Stephen of Tournai Open in a new browser window
   Canonist, born at Orléans, 1128; died at Tournai, September, 1203.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14287a.htm
» Stephen, Saint Open in a new browser window
   First King of Hungary. Baptized at the age of 10 by St. Adalbert, and died in 1038.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14287a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291d.htm
» Stephens, Henry Robert Open in a new browser window
   Belgian theologian, born of English parentage at Liège, 5 August, 1665; died there, 15 June, 1723.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14291d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14292a.htm
» Stephens, Thomas Open in a new browser window
   Known as the first Englishman in India. Born about 1549 at Bulstan, Wiltshire; died in 1619 at Goa, India.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14292a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14292b.htm
» Steuco, Agostino Open in a new browser window
   Exegete, born at Gubbio, Umbria, 1496; died at Venice, 1549.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14292b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14293a.htm
» Stevenson, Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Archivist, born at Berwick-on-Tweed, 27 Nov., 1806; died in London, 8 Feb., 1895.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14293a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14293b.htm
» Stevin, Simon Open in a new browser window
   Born at Bruges in 1548; died at Leyden in 1620.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14293b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14294a.htm
» Stifter, Adalbert Open in a new browser window
   Poet and pedagogue, b. at Oberplan in Bohemia, 23 October, 1805; d. at Linz, 28 October, 1868.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14294a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14294b.htm
» Stigmata, Mystical Open in a new browser window
   Their existence is so well established historically that, as a general thing, they are no longer disputed by unbelievers, who now seek only to explain them naturally.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14294b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14296a.htm
» Stipend Open in a new browser window
   A fixed pay, salary; retribution for work done; the income of an ecclesiastical living.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14296a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14297a.htm
» Stockholm Open in a new browser window
   The capital of the Kingdom of Sweden, situated on Lake Maelar at the spot where it opens into the Saltsjö.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14297a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14298b.htm
» Stoddard, Charles Warren Open in a new browser window
   An American author, born 7 August, 1843, at Rochester, N. Y.; died 23 April, 1909, at Monterey, California.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14298b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14299a.htm
» Stoics and Stoic Philosophy Open in a new browser window
   The Stoic School was founded in 322 B.C. by Zeno of Cittium and existed until the closing of the Athenian schools (A.D. 429).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14299a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14299b.htm
» Stolberg Open in a new browser window
   Friedrich Leopold, Count zu Stolberg. Born at Brammstedt in Holstein (then a part of Denmark), 7 November, 1750; d. at Sondermühlen near Osnabrück, 5 December, 1819.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14299b.htm
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» Stole Open in a new browser window
   A liturgical vestment composed of a strip of material from two to four inches wide and about eighty inches long.
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» Stolz, Alban Isidor Open in a new browser window
   Catholic theologian and popular author, b. at Bühl, Baden, 3 Feb., 1808; d. at Freiberg, 16 Oct., 1883.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14302a.htm
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» Stone, Corner Open in a new browser window
   Rite regarding the blessing and laying of the Foundation Stone for the building of a church.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14303a.htm
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» Stone, Marmaduke Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit, b. at Draycot, 28 Nov., 1748; d. at St. Helens, 22 Aug., 1834.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14304b.htm
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» Stone, Mary Jean Open in a new browser window
   Writer and scholar, born at Brighton, Sussex, in 1853; died at Battle, Sussex, 3 May, 1908.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14304a.htm
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» Stones, Precious, in the Bible Open in a new browser window
   Stones remarkable for their colour, brilliancy, or rarity.
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» Stoning in Scripture Open in a new browser window
   At first an expression of popular fury analogous to "lynching", later came to be a natural and legally recognized method of execution.
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» Stonnes, James Open in a new browser window
   English priest, b. 1513; d. after 1585.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14309a.htm
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» Stonyhurst College Open in a new browser window
   History of the school, which dates back to a period considerably prior to its foundation on English soil in 1794.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14309b.htm
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» Stoss, Veit Open in a new browser window
   Sculptor, b. at Nuremberg in 1438; d there in 1533.
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» Stradivari Family, The Open in a new browser window
   Family name that goes back to the Middle Ages. Spelled various ways, Stradivare, Stradiverto, Stradivertus. Known among other things as makers of stringed instruments.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14311b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14311a.htm
» Stradivari, Antonio Open in a new browser window
   Cremonese violin-maker, b. in 1649 or 1650; d. at Cremona, 18 or 19 Dec., 1737.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14311a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14312a.htm
» Strahov, Abbey of Open in a new browser window
   A Premonstratensian abbey at Prague, Bohemia, founded in 1149.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14313a.htm
» Strain, John Open in a new browser window
   Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, born at Edinburgh, 8 December, 1810; died there, 2 July, 1883.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14313a.htm
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» Strasburg Open in a new browser window
   German diocese immediately dependent on the Papal See.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14313c.htm
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» Stratonicea Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Caria (Asia Minor) suffragan of Stauropolis.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14315a.htm
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» Streber, Franz Ignaz Von Open in a new browser window
   Numismatist and theologian, born at Reisbach, Lower Bavaria, 11 Feb., 1758; died at Munich, 26 April, 1841.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14315b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14315c.htm
» Streber, Franz Seraph Open in a new browser window
   Numismatist and nephew of Franz Ignaz von Streber, born at Deutenkofen, Lower Bavaria, 26 Feb., 1805; died at Munich, 21 Nov. 1864.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14315c.htm
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» Streber, Hermann Open in a new browser window
   Son of Franz Seraph Streber, b. at Munich, 27 Sept., 1839; d. at Tölz, 9 Aug., 1896.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14315d.htm
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» Strengnäs, Ancient See of Open in a new browser window
   Located in Sweden.
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» Strossmayer, Joseph Georg Open in a new browser window
   Josip Juraj, Bishop of Diakovár, born at Essegg in Croatia-Slavonia, 4 February, 1815; died 8 April, 1905.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14316a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14316b.htm
» Stuart, Henry Benedict Maria Clement Open in a new browser window
   Cardinal, Duke of York, known by the Jacobites as "Henry IX, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland"; born at Rome, 11 March, 1725; died at Frascati, 13 July, 1807.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14316b.htm
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» Studion Open in a new browser window
   Latin Studium, the most important monastery at Constantinople, situated not far from the Propontis in the section of the city called Psamathia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14316c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14317a.htm
» Stuhlweissenburg Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Hungary, and Suffragen of Gran. It was formed in 1777 from the dioceses of Gyor and Veszprem.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14317a.htm
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» Stylites Open in a new browser window
   Solitaries who, taking up their abode upon the tops of a pillar (stylos), chose to spend their days amid the restraints thus entailed and in the exercise of other forms of asceticism. This practice may be regarded as the climax of a tendency which became
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» Styria Open in a new browser window
   A duchy and Austrian crownland, divided by the River Mur into Upper and Lower Styria.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14318a.htm
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» Stöckl, Albert Open in a new browser window
   A neo-Scholastic philosopher and theologian, born in Bavaria, 1823, and died 1895.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14298a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14320a.htm
» Subdeacon Open in a new browser window
   The subdiaconate is the lowest of the sacred or major orders in the Latin Church. It is defined as the power by which one ordained as a subdeacon may carry the chalice with wine to the altar, prepare the necessaries for the Eucharist, and read the Epistle
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14320a.htm
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» Subiaco Open in a new browser window
   A city in the Province of Rome, twenty-five miles from Tivoli, received its name from the artificial lakes of the villa of Nero and is renowned for its sacred grotto (Sagro Speco), the Abbey of St. Scholastica, and the archiepiscopal residence and Church
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14321a.htm
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» Subreption Open in a new browser window
   In canon law the concealment or suppression of statements or facts that according to law or usage should be expressed in an application or petition for a rescript.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14322a.htm
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» Subsidies, Episcopal Open in a new browser window
   Since the faithful are obliged to contribute to the support of religion, especially in their own diocese, a bishop may ask contributions for diocesan needs from his own subjects, and particularly from the clergy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14322b.htm
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» Substance Open in a new browser window
   A genus supremum, cannot strictly be defined by an analysis into genus and specific difference; yet a survey of the universe at large will enable us to form without difficulty an accurate idea of substance.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14322c.htm
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» Suburbicarian Dioceses Open in a new browser window
   A name applied to the dioceses nearest Rome, viz. Albano, Frascati (Tusculum), Palestrina, Sabina, Ostia and Velletri, Porto and S. Rufina, the bishops of which form the order of cardinal bishops.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14324a.htm
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» Sudan Open in a new browser window
   The Vicariate Apostolic of Sudan or Central-Africa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14325a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14325b.htm
» Sufetula Open in a new browser window
   A titular see of North Africa. Sufetula seems to be Suthul where Jugurtha had deposited his treasures.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14325b.htm
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» Suger Open in a new browser window
   Abbot of St-Denis, statesman and historian, b. probably at or near St-Denis, about 1081; d. there, 13 Jan., 1151.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14326a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14326b.htm
» Suicide Open in a new browser window
   The act of one who causes his own death, either by positively destroying his own life, as by inflicting on himself a mortal wound or injury, or by omitting to do what is necessary to escape death, as by refusing to leave a burning house.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14326b.htm
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» Suidas Open in a new browser window
   Author of, perhaps, the most important Greek lexicon or encyclopedia.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14328a.htm
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» Suitbert, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Born in England, studied in Ireland, accompanied St. Willibrord on his missionary journeys. Died in 713.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14328b.htm
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» Sullivan, Alexander Martin Open in a new browser window
   Irish politician, lawyer and journalist, b. at Bantry in 1830; d. at Dartry Lodge, Rathmines, Dublin, 17 Oct., 1884.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14329a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14329b.htm
» Sullivan, Peter John Open in a new browser window
   Soldier, lawyer, born at Cork, Ireland, 15 March, 1821; died at Cincinnati, Ohio, 2 March 1883.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14329b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14329c.htm
» Sully, Maurice de Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Paris, born of humble parents at Sully-sur-Loire (Soliacum), near Orléans, at the beginning of the twelfth century; died at Paris, 11 Sept., 1196.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14329c.htm
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» Sulpicians in the United States Open in a new browser window
   Came to the United States at the very rise of the American Hierarchy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14329d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14332a.htm
» Sulpicius Severus Open in a new browser window
   An ecclesiastical writer, born of noble parents in Aquitaine c. 360; died about 420-25.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14332a.htm
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» Sulpitius Open in a new browser window
   Two bishops of Bourges bore this name.
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» Sumatra Open in a new browser window
   Erected by a Decree of 30 June, 1911, and entrusted to the Dutch Capuchins.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14333b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14334a.htm
» Summer Schools, Catholic Open in a new browser window
   An assembly of Catholic clergy and laity held during the summer months to foster intellectual culture in harmony with Christian faith by means of lectures and special courses along university extension lines.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14334a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14333c.htm
» Summæ Open in a new browser window
   Compendiums of theology, philosophy, and canon law which were used both as textbooks in the schools and as books of reference during the Middle Ages.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14333c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14335a.htm
» Sunday Open in a new browser window
   Sunday (Day of the Sun), as the name of the first day of the week, is derived from Egyptian astrology.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14335a.htm
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» Superior Open in a new browser window
   Situated in the northern part of Wisconsin.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14336a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14336b.htm
» Supernatural Order Open in a new browser window
   The ensemble of effects exceeding the powers of the created universe and gratuitously produced by God for the purpose of raising the rational creature above its native sphere to a God-like life and destiny.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14336b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14339a.htm
» Superstition Open in a new browser window
   From supersisto, "to stand in terror of the deity".
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14339a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14341a.htm
» Supper, The Last Open in a new browser window
   The Evangelists and critics generally agree that the Last Supper was on a Thursday, that Christ suffered and died on Friday, and that He arose from the dead on Sunday.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14341a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14342a.htm
» Supremi Disciplinæ Open in a new browser window
   Motu Proprio of Pius X, promulgated 2 July, 1911, relating to Holy Days of obligation. On Holy Days of precept a twofold duty is incumbent on the faithful, of hearing Mass and of abstaining from servile work.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14342a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343a.htm
» Sura Open in a new browser window
   Titular see in Augusta Euphratensis, suffragan of Hierapolis.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343b.htm
» Surin, Jean-Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Born 1600; died at Bordeaux, 1665. He belonged to the Society of Jesus, and enjoyed celebrity for his virtues, his trials, and his talents as a spiritual director.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343c.htm
» Surius, Laurentius Open in a new browser window
   Hagiologist, born at the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, 1522; died at Cologne, 23 May, 1578.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343d.htm
» Surplice Open in a new browser window
   A large-sleeved tunic of half-length, made of fine linen or cotton, and worn by all the clergy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14343d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14345a.htm
» Susa Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in the Province of Turin, Piedmont, Northern Italy.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14345a.htm
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» Suspension (in Canon Law) Open in a new browser window
   Usually defined as a censure by which a cleric is deprived, entirely or partially of the use of the power of orders, office, or benefice.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14345b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14346b.htm
» Sutton, Sir Richard Open in a new browser window
   Co-founder of Brasenose College, Oxford, date of birth unknown; d. September or October, 1524.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14346b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14346a.htm
» Sutton, Ven. Robert Open in a new browser window
   Priest, martyr, b. at Burton-on-Trent; quartered at Stafford, 27 July, 1587.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14346a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14319a.htm
» Suárez, Francisco Open in a new browser window
   Article on his life, teachings and works, by A. Perez Goyena.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14319a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14346c.htm
» Swan, Order of the Open in a new browser window
   A pious confraternity, indulgenced by the pope, which arose in 1440 in the Electorate of Brandenburg, originally comprising, with the Elector Frederick at their head, thirty gentleman and seven ladies united to pay special honour to the Blessed Virgin.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14346c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14347a.htm
» Sweden Open in a new browser window
   The largest of the three Scandinavian countries and the eastern half of the Scandinavian peninsula.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14347a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14355a.htm
» Swedenborgians Open in a new browser window
   The believers in the religious doctrines taught by Emanuel Swedenborg. As an organized body they do not call themselves Swedenborgians, which seems to assert the human origin of their religion, but wish to be known as the "Church of the New Jerusalem", or
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14355a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14356a.htm
» Swetchine, Sophie-Jeanne Soymonof Open in a new browser window
   Writer, b. at Moscow, 22 Nov., 1782; d. in Paris, 10 Sept., 1857.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14356a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357a.htm
» Sweynheim, Konrad Open in a new browser window
   Printer, b. at Schwanheim, Frankfort, Germany; d. in Rome, 1477.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357b.htm
» Swinomish Indians Open in a new browser window
   A tribe of Salishan linguistic stock, closely connected with the Skagit. They formerly held the territory about the mouth of the river Skagit together with the adjacent portion of Whidbey Island.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15580b.htm
» Swithin Wells, Saint Open in a new browser window
   A married lay schoolmaster, hanged opposite his house in 1591 for the crime of attending mass.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15580b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357c.htm
» Swithin, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Winchester (d. 862). One of the two trusted counsellors of Egbert, King of the West Saxons.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14358a.htm
» Switzerland Open in a new browser window
   A confederation in the central part of Western Europe, made up of twenty-two cantons, three of which are divided into half-cantons.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14358a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14365a.htm
» Sydney Open in a new browser window
   The vast territories formerly known as New Holland and Van Dieman's Island and since 1900 as The Commonwealth of Australia were erected to the Vicariate Apostolic of New Holland in 1834.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14365a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07381a.htm
» Sydney Hodgson, Blessed Open in a new browser window
   Was martyred in 1591 for having assisted priests and for being a convert to Catholicism.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07381a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14367a.htm
» Syene Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Thebian Secunda, suffragan of Ptolemais. Syene (Egyptian, Souanou, Coptic, Souan) was originally the marketplace of the island of Elephantine (in Egyptian, Abou).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14367a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14368a.htm
» Sykes, Edmund Open in a new browser window
   Born at Leeds; martyred at York Tyburn 23 March, 1586-7.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14368a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14368b.htm
» Syllabus Open in a new browser window
   The name given to two series of propositions containing modern religious errors condemned respectively by Pius IX (1864) and Pius X (1907).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14368b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14372b.htm
» Sylvester Gozzolini, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Founder of the Sylvestrines. Canon, hermit. Died 1267.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14372b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14370a.htm
» Sylvester I, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   In office for 21 years, while Constantine was emperor. St. Sylvester died in 335.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14370a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14371a.htm
» Sylvester II Open in a new browser window
   Pope (999-1003).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14371a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14372a.htm
» Sylvester, Bernard, of Chartres Open in a new browser window
   A twelfth-century philosopher of Neo-Platonic tendencies.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14372a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14372c.htm
» Sylvestrines Open in a new browser window
   A minor monastic order or, strictly speaking, congregation following in general the Rule of St. Benedict but distinct from the Black monks and not forming a part of the confederation of Benedictine congregations.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14372c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14373a.htm
» Sylvius, Francis Open in a new browser window
   Theologian, born at Braine-le-Comte, Hainault, Belgium, 1581; died at Douai, 22 February, 1649.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14373a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14373b.htm
» Symbolism Open in a new browser window
   The investing of outward things or actions with an inner meaning, more especially for the expression of religious ideas.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14373b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14378a.htm
» Symmachus the Ebionite Open in a new browser window
   Author of one of the Greek versions of the Old Testament included by Origen in his Hexapla and Tetrapla. Some fragments of this version survive in what remains of the Hexapla.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14378a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14377a.htm
» Symmachus, Pope Saint Open in a new browser window
   Lengthy article on this pope, who died in 514.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14377a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14379a.htm
» Symphorosa, Saint Open in a new browser window
   Martyr, d. circa 138. According to legend, her seven sons were martyred with her, and her acts were extant in the fifth century, but today we have no reliable testimonies about her life and martyrdom.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14379a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14379b.htm
» Synagogue Open in a new browser window
   The place of assemblage of the Jews. This article will treat of the name, origin, history, organization, liturgy and building of the synagogue.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14379b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14382a.htm
» Synaus Open in a new browser window
   A titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan of Laodicea.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14382a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14382b.htm
» Synaxarion Open in a new browser window
   The name of a liturgical book of the Byzantine Church. The exact meaning of the name has changed at various times.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14382b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14383a.htm
» Synaxis Open in a new browser window
   Means gathering, assembly, reunion. It is exactly equivalent to the Latin collecta (from colligere), and corresponds to synagogue (synagoge), the place of reunion.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14383a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14383b.htm
» Syncelli Open in a new browser window
   A name which in the early Church was given to those monks or clerics who lived in the same room with their bishops, and whose duty it was to be witnesses to the purity of their lives or to perform the daily spiritual exercises in common with them.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14383b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14383c.htm
» Syncretism Open in a new browser window
   An explanation is given by Plutarch in a small work on brotherly love ("Opera Moralia", ed. Reiske, VII, 910). He there tells how the Cretans were often engaged in quarrels among themselves, but became immediately reconciled when an external enemy approac
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14383c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14384a.htm
» Synderesis Open in a new browser window
   Synderesis, or more correctly synteresis, is a term used by the Scholastic theologians to signify the habitual knowledge of the universal practical principles of moral action.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14384a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14385a.htm
» Syndic, Apostolic Open in a new browser window
   A layman, who in the name, and by the authority, of the Holy See assumes the care and civil administration of the temporalities and in particular the pecuniary alms destined for the support and benefit of Franciscan convents, and thence provides for the r
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14385a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14385b.htm
» Syndicalism Open in a new browser window
   Derived from the French syndicats, associations of workingmen uniting members of the same trade or industry for the furtherance of common economic interests.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14385b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14386a.htm
» Synesius of Cyrene Open in a new browser window
   Bishop of Ptolomais, neo-Platonist, date of birth uncertain; d. about 414.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14386a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14387a.htm
» Synnada Open in a new browser window
   Titular metropolis in Phrygia Salutaris. Synnada is said to have been founded by Acamas who went to Phrygia after the Trojan war and took some Macedonian colonists.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14387a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14388a.htm
» Synod Open in a new browser window
   A general term for ecclesiastical gatherings under hierarchical authority, for the discussion and decision of matters relating to faith, morals, or discipline. It corresponds to the Latin word concilium.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14388a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14389a.htm
» Synods, National Open in a new browser window
   According to the recent canon law, national councils are the deliberating assemblies at which all the bishops of a nation are convoked by the patriarch or primate (Cf. Bened. XIV, "De Synodo", I, i), but, in order to include the ancient national synods, i
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14389a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14389b.htm
» Synoptics Open in a new browser window
   The name given since Griesbach's time (about 1790) to the first three canonical Gospels.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14389b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14394a.htm
» Syntagma Canonum Open in a new browser window
   A canonical collection made in 1335 by Blastares, a Greek monk about whose life nothing certain is known.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14394a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14394b.htm
» Syon Monastery Open in a new browser window
   Middlesex, England, founded in 1415 by King Henry V at his manor of Isleworth.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14394b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14395a.htm
» Syra Open in a new browser window
   A Latin diocese, suffragan of Naxos, comprising the Island of Syra of the Cyclades in the Ægean Sea.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14395a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14395b.htm
» Syracuse Open in a new browser window
   Archdiocese of Syracuse (Syracusana) in Sicily.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14395b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14399a.htm
» Syria Open in a new browser window
   A country in Western Asia, which in modern times comprises all that region bounded on the north by the highlands of the Taurus, on the south by Egypt, on the east by Mesopotamia and the Arabia Desert, and on the west by the Mediterranean.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14399a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14407a.htm
» Syriac Hymnody Open in a new browser window
   To the general consideration set forth in the article hymnody and hymnology must be added some bearing particularly on the structure and liturgical use of hymns (madrashe), exclusive of poetical homilies or discourses (mimre), which belong to the narrativ
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14407a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14408a.htm
» Syriac Language and Literature Open in a new browser window
   Syriac is the important branch of the group of Semitic languages known as Aramaic.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14408a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14413a.htm
» Syrian Rite, East Open in a new browser window
   This rite is used by the Nestorians and also by Eastern Catholic bodies -- in Syria, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Malabar -- who have separated from them.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14413a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14417a.htm
» Syrian Rite, West Open in a new browser window
   The rite used by the Jacobite sect in Syria and by the Catholic Syrians is in its origin simply the old rite of Antioch in the Syriac language.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14417a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14419b.htm
» Szatmár Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Hungary, suffragan of Eger, from which it was formed, by King Francis I, at the same time as the See of Kassa.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14419b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14420a.htm
» Sze-Ch'wan (Eastern) Open in a new browser window
   The mission of Eastern Sze-ch'wan was separated from North-western Sze-ch'wan and erected in a Vicariate Apostolic in 1856.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14420a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14420b.htm
» Sze-Ch'wan (North-western) Open in a new browser window
   Vicariate Apostolic of North-western Sze-Ch'wan.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14420b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14420c.htm
» Sze-Ch'wan (Southern) Open in a new browser window
   Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Sze-Ch'wan.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14420c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14421a.htm
» Szentiványi, Martin Open in a new browser window
   Born at Szentivàn, 20 October, 1633; died at Nagy-Szombàt (Tyrnau), 5 March, 1708. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1653, and was professor of Scripture for five years at Vienna and Nagy-Szombàt, professor of mathematics and philosophy for nine years
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14421a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14421b.htm
» Szujski, Joseph Open in a new browser window
   Born at Tarnow, 1835; d. at Cracow, 1883.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14421b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14421c.htm
» Szymonowicz, Simon Open in a new browser window
   Known also by the Latin name of Somonides, b. at Lemberg, 1558; d. 1629.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14421c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14419a.htm
» Szántó, Stephan Open in a new browser window
   Born in the Diocese of Raab, Hungary, 1541; died at Olmütz in 1612.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14419a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13415b.htm
» Sámar and Leyte Open in a new browser window
   The names of two civil provinces in the Visayan group of the Philippines.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13415b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13426b.htm
» Sánchez, Alonzo Open in a new browser window
   Jesuit missionary and writer, born in Mondejar, Guadalajara, Spain, in 1547; died at Alcalá, 27 May, 1593.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13426b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13427a.htm
» Sánchez, Alonzo Coello Open in a new browser window
   Painter - Born at Benyfayro, Valenciz, Spain, in 1513 or 1515; died at Madrid, 1590.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13427a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13427b.htm
» Sánchez, José Bernardo Open in a new browser window
   Franciscan missionary - Born at Robledillo, Old Castile, Spain, 7 September, 1778; d. at San Gabriel, California, 15 January, 1833.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13427b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465a.htm
» São Carlos do Pinhal Open in a new browser window
   Diocese; suffragan of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil, South America, created on 7 June, l908.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465b.htm
» São Luiz de Cáceres Open in a new browser window
   Diocese in Brazil, suffragan of Cuyabá.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465c.htm
» São Luiz de Maranhão Open in a new browser window
   Diocese; suffragan of Belém de Pará, comprises the State of Maranhão in Northern Brazil.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465c.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465d.htm
» São Paulo Open in a new browser window
   Ecclesiastical province in the Republic of Brazil, South America.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13465d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13466a.htm
» São Salvador de Bahia de Todos os Santos Open in a new browser window
   Brazilian archdiocese established in 1551.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13466a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13466b.htm
» São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro Open in a new browser window
   Ecclesiastical province of Rio de Janeiro, the third of the seven constituting the Brazilian episcopate.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13466b.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13467a.htm
» São Thiago de Cabo Verde Open in a new browser window
   This diocese has the seat of its bishopric on the Island of S. Nicolau.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13467a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13681d.htm
» Séez Open in a new browser window
   Diocese embracing the Department of Orne. Re-established by the Concordat of 1802.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13681d.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13686a.htm
» Ségur, Louis Gaston de Open in a new browser window
   Prelate and French apologist, born 15 April, 1820, in Paris; died 9 June, 1881, in the same city.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13686a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13687a.htm
» Ségur, Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Open in a new browser window
   French writer (1797-1874).
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13687a.htm

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