Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Catholicity Liberality of religious sentiment. Inculcated – General references Mar 9:38-41; Luk 9:49-50; Act 10:1-48; Act 11:17-18; Act 15:1-31; Rom 1:1-7; Rom 1:14-16; Rom 3:20-31; Rom 4:1-25; Rom 5:1-2; Gal 3:27-28; Eph 2:14-17; Col 3:11-15 Heathen; Strangers Instances of: – Solomon, in his prayer 1Ki 8:41 – Paul, in recognizing devout heathen Act 13:16; Act … Continue reading “Catholicity”

Catholicism, Free Term used by an English Free Churchman, Reverend W. G. Peck, in the “Coming Free Catholicism,” to designate a movement in the Free Churches of England towards a Catholic interpretation of Christianity which shall include an element of freedom, and for the adoption of Catholic belief and practises without a return to Rome. … Continue reading “Catholicism, Free”

Catholici, Pauperes Religious mendicant order organized in 1208 to reunite the Waldenses with the Church and to combat the current heresies, especially the Albigensian. They were formed of a group of reconciled Waldenses and were organized by Pope Innocent Ill along nearly identical lines with the Waldenses with the hope that the latter would be … Continue reading “Catholici, Pauperes”

Catholic World A national monthly magazine of general literature and science, published by the Paulist Fathers in New York; founded 1865 ; circulation, 10,000. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic work for the blind Although there was no education for the blind until the 18th century , mainly due to the error as to their mental capacities, the Church provided for their corporeal needs from the earliest ages. Special care was given to them, and hospices for the blind were founded by Saint Basil … Continue reading “Catholic work for the blind”

Catholic Women’s Suffrage Society A non-party organization founded in London, England, by Gabrielle Jeffery and May Kendall in 1911 “to band together Catholics of both sexes, in order to secure for women the Parliamentary Vote on the same terms as it is, or may be, granted to men.” When partial enfranchisement for British women was … Continue reading “Catholic Women’s Suffrage Society”

Catholic Women’s League A non-political English organization for the promotion of religious and intellectual activities, and social work; for ensuring the representation of Catholic interests on public bodies; and for the formation and collective expression of Catholic opinion. There is a Junior League for girls of 14 and upwards. The Catholic Women’s League engages in … Continue reading “Catholic Women’s League”

Catholic University of Ireland Proposed at the Synod of Thurles, 1850, received papal sanction, 1852, and founded, 1854. The Irish hierarchy, acting through a committee, constituted the supreme governing body and John Henry Newman was appointed rector. University College and the Catholic University school of medicine are now merged in the new University College, Dublin, … Continue reading “Catholic University of Ireland”

Catholic University of America Washington, DC; founded, 1889 ; conducted by the bishops of the United States; schools of philosophy, letters, sciences, law, sacred sciences, canon law ; summer school; professors, 114; students (including Sisters College, Trinity College, and Summer School), 2,245; degrees conferred in 1929 , 237. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Catholic University of … Continue reading “Catholic University of America”

Catholic Union and Times Official Catholic newspaper of the Diocese of Buffalo , New York; founded 1872 ; circulation, 37,561. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary