Order of the Presentation Founded at Cork, Ireland, 1775, by Nano (Honoria) Nagle, under the title Sisters of the Sacred Heart (which was changed to Presentation Sisters, 1791), for the education of the young. The Rule is adapted from Saint Augustine. The Order has been in the United States since the foundation at San Francisco, … Continue reading “Order of the Presentation”
Order of the Most Holy Trinity
Order of the Most Holy Trinity Religious order founded in the 12th century by Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of Valois, at Cerfroid in the Diocese of Meaux, for the ransom of captives. During the lives of the founders, the order made 100 foundations; after their deaths it spread so rapidly, especially in … Continue reading “Order of the Most Holy Trinity”
Order of the Mass
Order of the Mass That part of the Mass containing prayers which as a rule and for the most part remain unchanged and the rubrics or directions for the entire Mass, to be followed or filled in from the Proper of the Mass. It is inserted in the Missal between the Masses for Holy Saturday … Continue reading “Order of the Mass”
Order of the Knights of Christ
Order of the Knights of Christ Military order, organized, 1317 , to replace the Knights Templar in Portugal , and granted their possessions; it undertook the conquest of Islam in Africa. The religious spirit gradually declined, the grand mastership became a prerogative of the crown, and in the 19th century its possessions were confiscated. The … Continue reading “Order of the Knights of Christ”
Order of the Holy Ghost
Order of the Holy Ghost Created by Innocent III, had its inception in the Hospital of the Holy Ghost, Rome, and spread throughout the Christian world, rendering invaluable services. Repeated attempts were made to make the Hospitallers of the Holy Ghost military, although they never resorted to arms. The institution was granted several privileges by … Continue reading “Order of the Holy Ghost”
Order of the Golden Spur
Order of the Golden Spur Papal order of knighthood conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service in propagating the Catholic Faith, or who have contributed to the glory of the Church, either by feat of arms, writings, or other illustrious acts. It is one of the oldest papal orders, and its membership is restricted … Continue reading “Order of the Golden Spur”
Order of the Golden Militia
Order of the Golden Militia Papal order of knighthood conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service in propagating the Catholic Faith, or who have contributed to the glory of the Church, either by feat of arms, writings, or other illustrious acts. It is one of the oldest papal orders, and its membership is restricted … Continue reading “Order of the Golden Militia”
Order of the Annunziata
Order of the Annunziata A Piedmontese secular military order which in its later form dates from Charles III, Duke of Savoy, in 1518 . It was first dedicated to the Blessed Virgin at the time of Felix V , antipope , 1434 . The order considered itself the successor of the Order of the Collar, … Continue reading “Order of the Annunziata”
Order of Servants of Mary
Order of Servants of Mary Named the fifth mendicant order by Pope Martin V , it was founded in 1233 by Saint Alexis Falconieri Saint Bartholomew degli Amidei Saint Benedict dell’Antella Saint Buonfiglio Monaldi Saint Gherardino Sostegni Saint Hugh dei Lippi-Uguccioni Saint John Buonagiunta Monetti They were beatified on 1 December 1717 and canonized on … Continue reading “Order of Servants of Mary”
Order of Saint Sylvester
Order of Saint Sylvester 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 “Order of Saint Sylvester”