Saint(s) for the meaning and use of which see HOLY, B, No. 1, is used as a noun in the singular in Phi 4:21, where pas, “every,” is used with it. In the plural, as used of believers, it designates all such and is not applied merely to persons of exceptional holiness, or to those … Continue reading “Saint(s)”
Saint Xavier College
Saint Xavier College Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1831. Conducted by the Jesuits from 1840; it was then known as Saint Xavier College. They maintain a web site . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint worship
Saint worship SEE INVOCATION OF SAINTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Saint Wilfrid’s College
Saint Wilfrid’s College Roman Catholic boarding school in North Staffordshire, England. It is also known as Saint Wilfred’s College. It was founded in 1763 by William Errington at Sedgley Park, Wolverhampton, at the recommendation of Bishop Richard Challoner. In 1873 it moved to Cotton Hall, a Georgian country house built by the Earl of Shrewsbury … Continue reading “Saint Wilfrid’s College”
Saint Wandrille, abbey of
Saint Wandrille, abbey of A Benedictine monastery in Normandy (Seine-Infrieure), near Caudebec-en-Caux, founded by Saint Wandrille (died 667 ). The basilica he erected was consecrated, 657 , and was subsequently destroyed and rebuilt several times. After its destruction by Danish pirates, 862 , the community sojourned in other centers but was restored to Fontenelle, 966 … Continue reading “Saint Wandrille, abbey of”
Saint Vincent’s Arch-Abbey
Saint Vincent’s Arch-Abbey Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, O.S.B., of Meltenberg, Bavaria. Made an abbey in1855. Conducts a seminary, college, and preparatory school. They maintain a web site . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Vincent Ferrer, Seminary and College of
Saint Vincent Ferrer, Seminary and College of Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines. Founded in 1869. Conducted by Vincentians. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Vincent de Paul, Society of
Saint Vincent de Paul, Society of An international association of Catholic laymen engaging systematically in personal service of the poor; was founded in May, 1833, when eight young men, students at the Sorbonne, assembled in the office of the “Tribune Catholique” to formulate plans for the organization of a society whose object should be to … Continue reading “Saint Vincent de Paul, Society of”
Saint Vincent de Paul, Seminary of
Saint Vincent de Paul, Seminary of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines. Founded in 1905. Consists of preparatory and major courses. Conducted by Vincentians. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Vincent College
Saint Vincent College Beatty, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1846. Conducted by the Benedictine Fathers. Consists of a preparatory school; college of arts and sciences. They maintain a web site . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary