Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Littleton, Edward LL.D., an English divine, was born about the opening of the last century, and was educated at Eton and King’s College, Cambridge, entering the latter in 1716. He early turned his attention to poetry, but he also studied philosophy. In 1720 Mr. Littleton was recalled to Eton as an assistant in the school, … Continue reading “Littleton, Edward”

Littleton, Adam D.D., a learned English divine, was born November 8, 1627, at Hales Owen, Shropshire, and was educated first at Westminster School, and later (1647) at Christ-church, Oxford, where he was ejected by the Parliamentary visitors in 1648. He was afterward usher, and taught as second master at Westminster School (1658). He became rector … Continue reading “Littleton, Adam”

Littlejohn, John an early Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Penrith, Cumberland County, England, December 7, 1756; emigrated to Maryland about 1767; received a respectable education; was converted in 1774; entered the Baltimore Conference in 1776; located on account of poor health in 1778; removed to Kentucky in 1818; re-entered the Baltimore Conference in 1831, … Continue reading “Littlejohn, John”

Little Sisters of the Poor A congregation founded at Saint-Servan, France, 1840, by the Abbe Augustin Le Pailleur, and Jeanne Jugail, Marie Jamet, and Virginie Tredaniel. The purpose of the congregation is the spiritual and temporal care of the aged poor of both sexes. These people live in homes, entirely dependent on charity, the nuns … Continue reading “Little Sisters of the Poor”

Little Sisters of the Holy Family Religious congregation founded at Memramcook, New Brunswick, 1874, for the temporal care of seminaries, colleges, and episcopal residences. The congregation has 50 missions in Canada, the United States, and Italy. The mother-house is at Sherbrooke, Quebec . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Little Sisters of the Assumption A congregation founded in Paris, 1865, by Reverend Etienne Pernet, A.A., with the cooperation of Antoinette Fage for the sanctification of the poorer classes. Their work consists of gratuitously nursing the sick poor in their homes. The Rule of Saint Augustine is followed. The congregation has houses in France, Italy, … Continue reading “Little Sisters of the Assumption”

Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln Martyr (c.1246-1255), supposed to have been tortured, crowned with thorns, and crucified by the Jews. His martyrdom was the subject of many popular medieval ballads. Miracles were said to have been wrought at Saint Hugh’s tomb. Whether there was any truth in the accusation against the Jews, there is now … Continue reading “Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln”

Little Saint Bernard Two hospices in the Alps. Established by Saint Bernard of Menthon in the 10th century. The Canons Regular of Saint Augustine, in charge of the institutions, are renowned for the hospitality and aid they used to extend to travelers of the Great and Little Saint Bernard mountains, named for the founder of … Continue reading “Little Saint Bernard”

Little Rock, Arkansas, diocese of Embraces the State of Arkansas. Founded on 28 November 1843. Suffragen of the archdiocese of New Orleans. See also: Catholic-Hierarchy.Org New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Little Rock (PETRICULANA) The State of Arkansas and the Indian Territory, parts of the Louisiana Purchase, were formed, 1843, into the Diocese of Little Rock. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries there was no significant church work done in Arkansas. The white population in 1785 was 196 and in 1799 only 368. Bishop Dubourg (1820) … Continue reading “Little Rock”