Lavalette, Louis De Nogaret Depernon a French prelate, was born at Angouleme in 1593, and was the third and last son of the duke of Epernon. Being destined by his parents for the ecclesiastical calling, he was sent while very young to the abbeys of St. Mesmin of Gard, Bardona, in 1611; of Gimont, St. … Continue reading “Lavalette, Louis De Nogaret Depernon”
Lavalette, Anthony De
Lavalette, Anthony De a French Jesuit, who became the indirect cause of the suppression of his order in France in 1764, was born near Valbres October 21, 1707. He entered the society at Toulouse October 10, 1725; was for a time professor at Puy and Rodez, and was ordained priest in 1740. In 1741 he … Continue reading “Lavalette, Anthony De”
Laval University of Quebec
Laval University of Quebec The University of Laval was founded in 1852 by the Seminary of Quebec; the royal charter granted to it by Queen Victoria was signed at Westminster, 8 December, 1852. By the Bull “Inter varias sollicitudines”, 15 April, 1876, Pius IX completed the university by according it canonical erection together with the … Continue reading “Laval University of Quebec”
Laval University
Laval University Quebec, Canada. Founded as a seminary in 1663, it was granted a Royal Charter in 1852. Conducted by the hierarchy of the Province of Quebec under the presidency of the Archbishop of Quebec. Faculties of theology, law, medicine, and art. Schools of surveying and forestry, agriculture, chemistry, pharmacy, nursing, and music. The University … Continue reading “Laval University”
Laval, Francois De Montmorency
Laval, Francois De Montmorency a noted prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, was born at Laval, France, March 23, 1622, and early decided for the priesthood. He was ordained priest at Paris September 23, 1645; became archdeacon of Evreux in 1653, and bishop of Petrea and vicar apostolic of New France in 1658. In the … Continue reading “Laval, Francois De Montmorency”
Laval, Franccedil;ois de Montmorency
Laval, Franccedil;ois de Montmorency First bishop of Canada, b. at Montigny-sur-Avre, 30 April, 1623, of Hughes de Laval and Michelle de Péricard; d. at Quebec on 6 May, 1708. He was a scion of an illustrious family, whose ancestor was baptized with Clovis at Reims, and whose motto reads: “Dieu ayde au primer baron chrestien.” … Continue reading “Laval, Franccedil;ois de Montmorency”
Lavacrum
Lavacrum SEE FONT; SEE LAVATORY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Lavabo
lavabo (Latin: I will wash) Ceremony of washing the hands of the celebrant after the Offertory of Mass, named from the first word of the portIon of Psalm 25 which is recited. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Lavabo The first word of that portion of Psalm 25 said by the celebrant at Mass while he washes … Continue reading “Lavabo”
Lauzon, Pierre de
Lauzon, Pierre de A noted missionary of New France in the eighteenth century, born at Poitiers, 26 September, 1687; died at Quebec, 5 September, 1742. Though sometimes mentioned as Jean, in his official acts he invariably signed Pierre. He joined the Jesuits at Limoges, 24 November, 1703, and after ordination was sent to Canada in … Continue reading “Lauzon, Pierre de”
Lauzon, Jean de
Lauzon, Jean de Fourth governor of Canada, b. at Paris, 1583; d. there, 16 Feb., 1666. He was the son of François de Lauzon and Isabelle Lotin. In 1613 he was councillor of the Parlement of Paris; master of petitions (1623); appointed by Cardinal Richelieu Intendant of the Company of New France, he was lauded … Continue reading “Lauzon, Jean de”