Saint Thomas, Diocese of (SANCTI THOMAE IN INSULA) The Diocese of Saint Thomas, comprising the Islands of São Thomé and Principe, in the Gulf of Guinea, was erected on 23 November, 1584, as suffragan of Lisbon; in 1676 it was made subject to the Metropolitan of San Salvador, Brazil, and in 1844 to Lisbon once … Continue reading “Saint Thomas, Diocese of”
Saint Thomas, College of
Saint Thomas, College of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1888. Conducted by the Christian Brothers. Consists of a preparatory school; college of arts and sciences, special and education courses; summer school. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Thomas Christians
Saint Thomas Christians A body of Christians in India who claim spiritual descent from the Apostle Saint Thomas, Bishop of Mylapore, who was martyred in 68, according to strong local tradition and collateral evidence. Various witnesses have recorded that from earliest times a body of Christians dwelt in India and its environs, and, though Saint … Continue reading “Saint Thomas Christians”
Saint Teresa, College of
Saint Teresa, College of Winona, Minnesota. Founded in 1910. Conducted by the Sisters of Saint Francis, of Rochester, Minnesota. Consisted of a college of arts and sciences; summer school. Today it is one of the campuses of the University of Saint Mary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Sylvester, Order of
Saint Sylvester, Order of Papal order of knighthood, known prior to 1841 as the Militia of the Golden Spur or Golden Militia. It was placed under the patronage of Saint Sylvester by Pope Gregory XVI, who checked the lavish bestowal of decorations which was causing the prestige of the order to diminish, and divided it … Continue reading “Saint Sylvester, Order of”
Saint-Sulpice, Society of
Saint-Sulpice, Society of Founded at Paris by M. Olier (1642) for the purpose of providing directors for the seminaries established by him (see OLIER). At the founder’s death (1657) his society, approved by religious and civil authority, was firmly established. The Paris seminary and three in the provinces (Viviers, Le Puy, Clermont) were opened to … Continue reading “Saint-Sulpice, Society of”
Saint Sulpice
Saint Sulpice Name of a church in Paris and a famous seminary, now at Issy. The Church was begun during the reign of king Louis XIV, according to plans of architects Gamard, Levau, and Gittard, and completed near the middle of the 18th century by Servandoni. During the Revolution it was made a “Temple of … Continue reading “Saint Sulpice”
Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de
Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Born 16 January, 1675; died in Paris, 2 March, 1755. Having quitted the military service in 1702, he lived thereafter at the Court, becoming the friend of the Ducs de Chevreuse and de Beauvilliers, who, with Fenelon, were interested in the education of the Duke of Burgundy, grandson of … Continue reading “Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de”
Saint-Simon, Claude Henry, Count De
Saint-Simon, Claude Henry, Count De (1760-1825) French philosopher who fought with the French army during the American Revolution. He supported the French Revolution. He advocated what he termed a new science of society to do away with inequalities in the distribution of property, power and happiness. Love for the poor and the lowly was basic … Continue reading “Saint-Simon, Claude Henry, Count De”
Saint-Simon, Claude Henri
Saint-Simon, Claude Henri Count of, one of the most eminent so called socialistic or communistic philosophers of modern times. He was born at Paris of an ancient and noble family, April 17, 1760. Grownc up in the midst of religious and social agitation, he entered the army and was made a captain at the age … Continue reading “Saint-Simon, Claude Henri”