Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Placare Christe Servulia Hymn for Vespers on 1 November , the feast of All Saints. It is attributed to Rabanus Maurus (776-856). Seven translations are in existence. Another hymn by this title is sung at Lauds on 24 October , the feast of Archangel Raphael. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Placaeus SEE PLACE, JOSUE DE LA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pizzez SEE APHSES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pizarro, Francisco Born in Trujillo, Estremadura, Spain, probably in 1471; died at Lima, Peru, 26 June, 1541. He was the illegitimate son of Gonzalo Pizarro and Francisca González, who paid little attention to his education and he grew up without learning how to read or write. His father was a captain of infantry and had … Continue reading “Pizarro, Francisco”

Pix SEE PYX. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

piusverein (German: pius association) Term applied to Catholic associations active in various parts of Europe. Among the most famous are those of: Germany; which was formed at Mainz in 1848 by Catholic societies throughout the country in order to defend the religious freedom and civil rights of German Catholics Switzerland; formed in 1855 in order … Continue reading “Piusverein”

Pius XI, Pope Reigned from 6 February 1922 to 1939. Born in 1857 in Desio, Italy as as Achille Ratti; died in 1939 He was made prefect of the Ambrosian Library, Milan in 1907; prefect of the Vatican Library in 1914; nuncio to Poland in 1918; cardinal and Archbishop of Milan in 1921. Before his … Continue reading “Pius XI, Pope”

Pius X School of Liturgical Music Founded in 1918, and established at the College of the Sacred Heart, at Manhattanville, New York City, by Justine Ward, with the help of the late Reverend J. B. Young, S.J. Pope Pius X urged that Gregorian music be restored to the people as a means of sanctification, but … Continue reading “Pius X School of Liturgical Music”

Pius X, Pope, Saint Reigned from 4 August 1903 to 20 August 1914. Born on 2 June 1835 at Riese, Italy as Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto; died in Rome, Italy . Before his election he accomplished many reforms in favor of the poor, and promoted the Gregorian Chant. He was made Patriarch of Venice and cardinal … Continue reading “Pius X, Pope Saint”

Pius VIII, Pope Reigned from 31 March 1829 to 1 December 1830. Born on 20 November 1761 in Cingoli, Italy as Francesco Xaverio Castiglione; died in Rome, Italy . He was Bishop of Monalto, and of Cesena, Cardinal -Bishop of Frascati, and grand penitentiary. During his reign the Catholic Emancipation Bill was passed in England … Continue reading “Pius VIII, Pope”