Saint-Simon and Saint-Simonism Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Comte de Saint-Simon, was born in Paris, 17 Oct., 1760; died there, 19 May, 1825. He belonged to the family of the author of the “Memoirs”. At an early age he showed a certain disdain for tradition; at thirteen he refused to make his first Communion and was … Continue reading “Saint-Simon and Saint-Simonism”
Saint Rose, College of
Saint Rose, College of Albany, New York. Conducted by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. Consisted of a college of arts and sciences. See also their web site . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Procopius’ Abbey
Saint Procopius’ Abbey Lisle, Illinois. Founded in Chicago in 1887 by the Right Reverend Boniface Wiromer, O.S.B. Raised to an abbey in 1894. Moved to Lisle in 1915. The Benedictines conduct Saint Procopius College, founded in 1890, with preparatory school and courses in arts and sciences. They have a web site . Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Saint Procopius’ Abbey”
Saint-Pierre, Charles Irenee Castel
Saint-Pierre, Charles Irenee Castel a French ecclesiastic, was born near Barfleur, Normandy, Feb. 18, 1658. He was educated by the Jesuits at Caen, and joined the priesthood. He went to Paris in 1686, and succeeded Bergeret in the Academy, 1695. He became chaplain of the bishop of Orleans in 1702, and received, through him, the … Continue reading “Saint-Pierre, Charles Irenee Castel”
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (INSULARUM S. PETRI ET MIQUELONENSIS). Prefecture apostolic comprising the only French possession in North America, a group of islands situated 48°46′ N. lat., and 58°30 W. long. (Paris standard), having an area of 177 square miles. Geologically and geographically connected with Newfoundland, it was once likewise so historically. Known to the earliest … Continue reading “Saint-Pierre and Miquelon”
Saint Petersburg, Florida, diocese of
Saint Petersburg, Florida, diocese of Founded on 2 March 1968. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Miami. See also Catholic-Hiearchy.Org diocese of Saint Petersburg patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg, the imperial residence and second capital of Russia, lies at the mouth of the Neva on the Gulf of Finland. In 1899, including the suburbs, it had 1,439,600 inhabitants; of these 81.8 per cent belonged to the Orthodox Greek Church, 4.8 per cent were Catholics, 7.03 per cent were Protestants, and … Continue reading “Saint Petersburg”
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Saint Peter’s Basilica Church located on the site of the Neronian circus in Rome, Italy. It contains an altar which marks the traditional spot of Saint Peter’s crucifixion. Under Constantine the simple sanctuary erected on this spot gave way to a roagnificent basilica, partly demolished 12 centuries later. Its rebuilding during the early Renaissance is … Continue reading “Saint Peter’s Basilica”
Saint Peter, Tomb of
Saint Peter, Tomb of The history of the relics of the Apostles Peter and Paul is one which is involved in considerable difficulty and confusion. The primary authorities to be consulted are in opposition to one another, or at least appear to be so. There is no doubt where the bodies now are — in … Continue reading “Saint Peter, Tomb of”
Saint Peter in Chains, Feast of
Saint Peter in Chains, Feast of Memorial 1 August About the Feast Originally kept in Rome to commemorate the dedication of the Church of Saint Peter on the Esquiline Hill built by Eudoxia Licinia in 442 , and rebuilt by Adrian I in the 8th century . When the chains which Saint Peter had worn … Continue reading “Saint Peter in Chains, Feast of”