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Boniface Franco Antipope (974 and 984 -985 ), born Rome, Italy ; died there. A cardinal -deacon , he was appointed by Crescentius, in opposition to Benedict VI , whom he murdered. He was banished by Otto, 974 , but returned, 983 , after the emperor’s death , imprisoned John XIV, and reinstated himself. He … Continue reading “Boniface Franco”

Boniface Association (BONIFATIUSVEREIN). The Boniface Association, one of the most successful Catholic societies of Germany, owes its origin to a suggestion made by Döllinger at the Third Catholic Congress of Germany, held at Ratisbon in 1849. The object of the association is to maintain what the Catholic church possesses in those regions where Catholics are … Continue reading “Boniface Association”

Boniface a noted English prelate, was the son of Thomas, count of Savoy, and uncle to Eleanor, consort of Henry III of England. To this fortunate circumstance Boniface was indebted for his advancement, at an early age, to the primacy of All England. While he was yet a sub-deacon, he was, through the influence of … Continue reading “Boniface”

Bonichon, Francois a French priest of the Oratory, curate of St. Michael, at Angers, died in 1662, leaving Pompa Episcopalis (Angers, 1650, fol.); a rare work, relating to the ceremonies anciently observed at the entry of bishops into their dioceses: L’Autorite Episcopale Defendue contre, les Nouvelles Entreprises de Quelques Religieux Mendiants (ibid. 1658, 4to). See … Continue reading “Bonichon, Francois”

Bonieval, Ruffo De a French theologian, brother of Sixte Louis Constant, succeeded M. de Beauvais in the episcopal see of Senez, and, like his brother, showed himself very hostile to the principles of the revolution. He left France and sojourned for a long time at Viteribo when the pope bestowed on him a pension. At … Continue reading “Bonieval, Ruffo De”

Bonibarone, Elias Minister general of the Friars Minor, born probably Bevilia, near Assisi , Italy , c.1180 ; died Cortona, Italy , 1253 . He became a Franciscan , and in 1221 was chosen by Saint Francis vicar general of tbe order, although he was never ordained. At the death of Saint Francis the provisional … Continue reading “Bonibarone, Elias”

Boni Homrines Or Bons-Homrmes (I.) monks established in England by Prince Edmund in 1259. They professed to follow the rule of St. Augustine, after the institution of John Le-Bon. There is not much satisfactory information respecting them. They are said to have worn a blue dress, and to have had two houses in England: Esseray … Continue reading “Boni Homrines Or Bons-Homrmes (2)”

Boni Homines Name of several religious orders of the Middle Ages. The Boni Homines of Grammont were founded in France in the 11th century by Saint Stephen of Muret. They followed the rule of Saint Augustine or of Saint Benedict. Favored by the kings of England , then rulers of Normandy, they spread throughout the … Continue reading “Boni Homines”

Bonhomo, Giacomo Francesco a Sardinian prelate, was born at Vercelli near the close of the 15th century. He was the friend of St. Carlo Borromeo, who sent him in 1569 to obtain of the pope a confirmation of the Council of Milan. He became bishop in his native country in 1522. Gregory XII -appointed him … Continue reading “Bonhomo, Giacomo Francesco”

Bonham, Robert a Methodist Episcopal minister, was probably a native of Virginia. He began to travel in the ministry in 1794, and closed his life in June, 1800. Mr. Bonham was a young man of upright walk, gracious heart, energy and devotedness. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1800, p. 91. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Bonham, Robert”