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Apostolic Union of Secular Priests, The An association of secular priests who observe a simple rule embodying the common duties of their state, afford mutual assistance in the functions of the ministry, and keep themselves in the spirit of their holy vocation by spiritual conferences. Its object is the sanctification of the secular clergy in … Continue reading “Apostolic Union of Secular Priests, The”

Apostolic Union of Secular Priests Association of secular priests who observe a rule embodying the common duties of their state, afford mutual assistance in the functions of the ministry, and keep themselves in the spirit of their vocation by spiritual conferences. It had its origin in the association of secular clergy founded in Bavaria in … Continue reading “Apostolic Union of Secular Priests”

Apostolic Succession The uninterrupted succession of lawfully-ordained bishops extending from the Apostles down to the present bishops of the Church, who thus have received the powers of ordaining, ruling, and teaching bestowed on the Apostles by Christ. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Apostolic Succession Apostolicity as a note of the true Church being dealt with elsewhere, … Continue reading “Apostolic Succession”

Apostolic Signatura (Latin: signare, to sign) (Supreme Tribunal fo the Apostolic Signatura) A tribunal of the Roman Curia, which exercises ordinary jurisdiction in matters referring to: (a) violation of secrecy by the auditors of the Sacred Rota, and damages inflicted by said auditors in consequence of their placing an invalid or unjust act; (b) exception … Continue reading “Apostolic Signatura”

Apostolic See, The (Soles apostolica, cathedra apostolica). This is a metaphorical term, used, as happens in all languages, to express the abstract notion of authority by the concrete name of the place in which it is exercised. Such phrases have the double advantage of supplying a convenient sense-image for an idea purely intellectual and of … Continue reading “Apostolic See, The”

Apostolic See The seat or diocese of the pope because only he personally has the right from the Apostles to convert the whole world. From the earliest Christian centuries Rome was called the Apostolic see. A see founded or governed by an Apostle was called an Apostolic see, e.g., Alexandria, founded by Saint Mark. Fuente: … Continue reading “Apostolic See”

Apostolic schools Name given to institutions, founded as preparatory schools for boys or young men of insufficient means, who desire to enter a missionary order, or to join the secular clergy with the intention of laboring in a mission field. The first of these schools was established by Father Alberic de Foresta, S.J., in 1865, … Continue reading “Apostolic schools”

Apostolic, Prothonotary The Anglican Church in the United States, an offspring of the Church of England, established in the American colonies during the 17th century. After the Revolution strenuous efforts were made to form a united Episcopal Church in America. Samuel Seabury of New England, having been refused consecration as bishop by the Archbishop of … Continue reading “Apostolic, Prothonotary”

Apostolic, Prefect (Latin: praefectus, over- seer) A priest with special and stable faculties of jurisdiction in foro externo over a district in mission countries and other lands, where the hierarchy is not established. He is subject to the Holy See only. He enjoys the same rights and faculties in his respective territory as a resident … Continue reading “Apostolic, Prefect”

apostolic, preacher A dignitary of the pontifical household whose duty it is to preach to the assembled papal court four times during Advent, and weekly during Lent. It was established as a permanent office by Pope Paul IV in 1555, and conferred on the Capuchin Order by Pope Benedict XIV in 1753. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “apostolic, preacher”