Providence, Rhode Island, diocese of Founded on 16 February 1872 . Comprises the state of Rhode Island . Suffragan of the archdiocese of Hartford . Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Providence patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Providence, Rhode Island, city of
Providence, Rhode Island, city of Capital of Rhode Island. It is stated that as late as 1680 there were no Catholics in the colony founded by Roger Williams in Providence, although religious liberty was established there from 1636. The few who came there, for lack of priests, either left or fell away. The first appearance … Continue reading “Providence, Rhode Island, city of”
Providence of God
Providence of God See God, Providence of; God, Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of God, Providence of; God, Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Providence, Nuns of
Providence, Nuns of a community of young women at Paris, established about the year 1647 by Madame Polaillon for the reception of poor virgins who might otherwise be exposed, through poverty, to the temptations of the world. This pious lady, having formed the design, was discouraged from prosecuting it by several persons, who represented to … Continue reading “Providence, Nuns of”
PROVIDENCE DIVINE
Providence, Divine (Lat., Providentia; Greek, pronoia). Providence in general, or foresight, is a function of the virtue of prudence, and may be defined as the practical reason, adapting means to an end. As applied to God, Providence is God Himself considered in that act by which in His wisdom He so orders all events within … Continue reading “PROVIDENCE DIVINE”
Providence, Diocese of
Providence, Diocese of (PROVIDENTIENSIS) Co-extensive with the State of Rhode Island. When erected (17 Feb., 1872) it included also that portion of south-eastern Massachusetts which has since 14 March, 1904, been set off as the Diocese of Fall River (q. v.). It thus embraces an entire state, the majority of whose population is Roman Catholic … Continue reading “Providence, Diocese of”
Providence, Congregations of (V)
Providence, Congregations of (V) SISTERS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CHARITY An offshoot from the Sisters of Providence, founded by Jean-Martin Moye in France in 1762 for teaching poor girls and tending the sick. Their present existence, constitution, and religious character are due to Antonio Rosmini, of whose institute they really form a part. In 1831, … Continue reading “Providence, Congregations of (V)”
Providence, Congregations of (IV)
Providence, Congregations of (IV) SISTERS OF SAINT ANNE Founded at Turin in 1834 by the Marchesa Julia Falletti de Barolo for the care of children and the sick. The order was approved by the Holy See 8 March, 1848. Its mother-house is at Florence, and there are daughter institutions at Bagnoria, Castelfidardo, and Assisi, where … Continue reading “Providence, Congregations of (IV)”
Providence, Congregations of (III)
Providence, Congregations of (III) SISTERS OF CHARITY The Sisters of Providence, known also as Sisters of Charity, were founded in Montreal, Canada, 25 March, 1843, under the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul, by Rt. Rev. Ignace Bourget. In December, 1861, a branch of the order, with intention to form a mother-house, was established at … Continue reading “Providence, Congregations of (III)”
Providence, Congregations of (II)
Providence, Congregations of (II) SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE (St. Mary-of-the-Woods) Among the teaching religious orders that originated in France at the close of the Revolution was the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Ruillésur-Loir, founded in 1806 by M. Jacques-François Dujarié, Curé of Ruillé (Sarthe). The society had a struggling existence for several years, but … Continue reading “Providence, Congregations of (II)”