Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicoletta, Saint (1381-1447) Virgin, foundress of the Colettine Poor Clares (Clarisses), born Corbie, France ; died Ghent, Belgium. Successively a Beguine , Benedictine , Urbanist Poor Clare, and a recluse, she entered the order of Poor Clares, was appointed superior general, and began a successful reform of the Poor Clare convent at Beaume, Switzerland, which … Continue reading “Nicoletta, Saint”

Nicolet, Quebec, Canada, diocese of Comprises Arthabaska, Drummond, Nicolet, Yamaska, and portions of Shefford and Bagot Counties. Founded on 10 July 1885. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Sherbrooke , Quebec. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Nicolet College Founded at Nicolet, Canada, 1803, by Bishop Pierre Denaut of Quebec. Bishop Plessis contributed generously to reorganize, enlarge, and endow it. A classical course is given here, under the supervision of the secular clergy. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Nicolet (NICOLETANA) Diocese in the Province of Quebec, Canada, suffragan of Quebec. It comprises the counties of Nicolet, Yamaska, Arthabaska, Drummond, and a small part of Shefford and Bagot. The see takes its name from the town of Nicolet (population 3915), situated on the south bank of the St. Lawrence, opposite Trois-Rivières. It was erected … Continue reading “Nicolet”

Nicole, Pierre Theologian and controversialist, b. 19 October, 1625, at Chartres, d. 16 November, 1695, at Paris. He studied at Paris, became Master of Arts, 1644, and followed courses in theology, 1645-46. Under Sainte-Beuve’s direction he applied himself earnestly to the study of St. Augustine and St. Thomas, devoting part of his time to teaching … Continue reading “Nicole, Pierre”

Nicole Oresme Catholic mathematician and one of the founders of modern science, born Caen, Normandy, c.1323; died Lisieux, France, 11 July 1382. Bishop of Lisieux in 1377. Initiated the foundations of analytical geometry. Though his Christological treatise De communicatione idiomatum was commonly used at Paris in the 15th century, Oresme is best known as an … Continue reading “Nicole Oresme”

Nicole, Nicolas a French architect, noted in ecclesiastical architecture, was born of poor parents at Besancon in 1701. He was first apprenticed to a blacksmith; but on visiting Paris he determined to relinquish his occupation, entered the free school of Blondel, and after studying some time under that master he returned to Besancon, and was … Continue reading “Nicole, Nicolas”

Nicolaus Steno Catholic geologist and anatomist. Born 10 January 1638; died 26 November 1686. “The Father of Geology.” Bishop . Renowned for his geological discoveries. Made the first explanation of petrifactions in the earth. Made significant contributions to anatomy; e.g., he discovered the parotid glands excretory duct. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Nicolaus Of Constantinople an Eastern prelate of note, flourished near the opening of the 12th century. He was patriarch from A.D. 1084 to 1111, and wrote several decrees and letters, of which an account is given by Cave (Hist. Lit. 2:156, ed. Basil.). See also Fabricius, Bibl. Graec. 11:285. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Nicolaus Of Constantinople”

Nicolaus, Nicolas nik-o-laus (English Versions of the Bible), niko-las (, Nikolaos): One of the seven chosen to have the oversight of the daily ministration to the poor of the church in Jerusalem (Act 6:5). He is called a proselyte of Antioch; the other 6 were therefore probably Jews by birth. This is the first recorded … Continue reading “Nicolaus, Nicolas”