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Augustinians of the Assumption A congregation which had its origin in the College of the Assumption, established in Nimes, France , in 1843 , by Reverend Emmanuel d’Alzon, to combat irreligion in Europe and schism in the East. It was formally approved by a brief, 26 November 1864 , and suppressed in French territory in … Continue reading “Augustinians of the Assumption”

Augustinians hermits A religious order formed by the union of several monastic societies following the Rule of Saint Augustine, in imitation of the monastic community established by Saint Augustine of Hippo among his clergy, 391. The original branches of the Hermits were: the Williamites, the Bonites, the Brittinians, the Hermits of the Holy Trinity in … Continue reading “Augustinians hermits”

Augustinians canons Canons regular are clerics who live in community, performing work relating to the Divine mysteries, and presided over by one of their own order. Most canons regular follow the rule which Saint Augustine gave to his own clergy, hence their name Austin Canons. They date their institute from Apostolic times, claiming to have … Continue reading “Augustinians canons”

Augustinians (Generally called Augustinians and not to be confounded with the Augustinian Canons). A religious order which in the thirteenth century combined several monastic societies into one, under this name. The order has done much to extend the influence of the Church, to propagate the Faith, and to advance learning. FOUNDATION As is well known, … Continue reading “Augustinians”

Augustinianism The thought of St. Augustine of Hippo, and of his followers. Born in 354 at Tagaste in N. Africa, A. studied rhetoric in Carthage, taught that subject there and in Rome and Milan. Attracted successively to Manicheanism, Scepticism, and Neo-Platontsm, A. eventually found intellectual and moral peace with his conversion to Christianity in his … Continue reading “Augustinianism”

Augustinian Nuns a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church following the rule of Augustine. Like the Augustinian monks, they have claimed Augustine as founder, without, however, any historical proofs. They partly form congregations under the guidance of the Augustinian monks, and partly are placed under the jurisdiction of the diocesan bishops. Congregations of Discalceated … Continue reading “Augustinian Nuns”

Augustinian Monks are divided into two classes: I. CANONS REGULAR. In the year 1038, four canons of the Church of Avignon, called Arnaldus, Odelo, Pontius, and Durandus, being desirous of leading a more strictly religious life, betook themselves, with the permission of the bishop Benedict, to a solitude, where they led an ascetic life; and … Continue reading “Augustinian Monks”

Augustinian Canons Canons regular are clerics who live in community, performing work relating to the Divine mysteries, and presided over by one of their own order. Most canons regular follow the rule which Saint Augustine gave to his own clergy, hence their name Austin Canons. They date their institute from Apostolic times, claiming to have … Continue reading “Augustinian Canons”

Augustines Oak, Conferences At between Augustine of Canterbury and the British bishops. I. In A.D. 602 or 603, and probably at Aust on the Severn, or some spot near to it, with a view to induce the British bishops to give up their Easter Rule and to co-operate with Augustine in preaching to the Saxons. … Continue reading “Augustines Oak, Conferences At”

Augustine Webster, Saint Martyr , Carthusian , prior of Axholme, Lincolnshire, England , executed at Tyburn, 1535 , for refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy under Henry VIII . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary