Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Saint Andrews SEE ANDREWS, ST. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Saint-Amour, Louis Gorin De a French theologian, was born at Paris, Oct. 27, 1619. He was educated at the University of Paris, and afterwards became its rector, and in 1644 was made professor at the Sorbonne. His profound learning and the vigor of his argumentative powers soon made him conspicuous in the assemblies of the … Continue reading “Saint-Amour, Louis Gorin De”

Saint Ambrose College Davenport, lowa. Founded in 1882. Conducted by the diocesan clergy. Consists of a preparatory school, a college of arts and sciences, and summer school. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Saint Aloysius College Glasgow, Scotland An offshoot of Stonyhurst founded in 1859 by the Jesuits. See also their web site . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Saint Aldegonde SEE MARNIX, PHILIPPE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Saint Albert (SANCTI ALBERTI). The immense territories, known to-day as the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, formed till 1871 only one diocese under the name of St. Boniface. On 22 Sept., 1871, St. Boniface having been elevated to the rank of archdiocese, the new Diocese of St. Albert was canonically erected and Right Rev. … Continue reading “Saint Albert”

Saint Albans, Abbey of Hertfordshire, England. Founded c.793 by Offa, King of the Mercians. In 1077 Abbot Paul of Caen undertook the work of rebuilding; this was completed in 11 years and large parts of the structure still exist. The abbey was confiscated by King Henry VIII in 1530, but escaped destruction. Matthew Paris is … Continue reading “Saint Albans, Abbey of”

Saint Agnes College Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1922 as Saint Agnes College. Conducted by the Sisters of Saint Dominic. Included a preparatory school, college of arts and sciences, special courses, and summer school. Its name was changed to Siena on 1 January 1939. It closed in 1972. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Saint Abb’s Head Virgin, abbess, died 683 . She was the daughter of King Ethelfrith and sister of Saint Oswald and Oswy, King of the Northumbrians. She founded the convent of Ebchester, and the monastery for men and women at Coldingham, Berwickshire, where, as abbess , she became the spiritual guide of Saint Etheldreda. The … Continue reading “Saint Abb’s Head”

Saint- Simon, Claude (The Younger) a French prelate, was born in 1695. In 1716 he became superior of the abbey of Jumieges. Being made bishop of Noyon, he was afterwards (in 1733) transferred to Metz: he there founded a seminary which bears his name, and in which he died, Feb. 29, 1760. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Saint- Simon, Claude (The Younger)”