Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Catholic Truth Society of Ireland IN ENGLAND The Catholic Truth Society was initiated by Doctor (afterwards Cardinal ) Vaughan when rector of Saint Joseph’s Missionary College, and practically ceased to exist after 1872 . Later Dr Vaughan, as Bishop of Salford, became acquainted with the labors of some priests and laymen who were distributing cards … Continue reading “Catholic Truth Society of Ireland”

Catholic Truth Societies IN ENGLAND The Catholic Truth Society was initiated by Doctor (afterwards Cardinal ) Vaughan when rector of Saint Joseph’s Missionary College, and practically ceased to exist after 1872 . Later Dr Vaughan, as Bishop of Salford, became acquainted with the labors of some priests and laymen who were distributing cards of prayers … Continue reading “Catholic Truth Societies”

Catholic Transcript The official weekly organ of the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticutt; founded 1898 ; circulation, 30,126. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Theater Movement A society founded, 1912 , by John Cardinal Farley, to conduct an organized effort against irreligious and immoral tendencies in public amusements. At its inception an appeal was made for the cooperation, not only of the Catholic public, but of all God-fearing people who wished to protect themselves and their families against … Continue reading “Catholic Theater Movement”

Catholic Telegraph Weekly newspaper published in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded 1831 ; circulation, 13,100. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Survey Founded in 1924 under the presidency of Cardinal Bourne and composed of representatives of 19 Catholic societies of England , Scotland, and Wales. Its aim is to assist the sovereign pontiff in his efforts to establish “the Peace of Christ in the Reign of Christ.” It endeavors to give Catholics in Great Britain … Continue reading “Catholic Survey”

Catholic Standard and Times Official weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia; founded as the “Catholic Standard,” 1866 ; combined with the “Catholic Times” under its present name, 1895 ; circulation, 45,525. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Stage Guild Organization in London, existing for the purpose of encouraging spiritual, artistic, and social intercourse among Catholics connected with the theatrical profession, thus rendering service to them and exercising a beneficial influence on the stage. The guild’s ambitions include the making of an international library of Christian dramatic literature; the private production of … Continue reading “Catholic Stage Guild”

Catholic Social Guild An organization in England to promote interest in social questions among Catholics, and to aid in the practical application of the Church’s principles to existing social conditions. It was established, 1909 , as the result of a meeting held at the annual conference of the Catholic Truth Society, Manchester, 1909 , and … Continue reading “Catholic Social Guild”

Catholic Sisters College of the Catholic Universit Washington, DC, founded, 1911 ; conducted by the hierarchy of the United States; colleges of arts and sciences, education, music; graduate, extension, correspondence and summer schools; professors, 48; students, 208; degrees conferred in 1929, 59. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary