Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Catholic Historical Review Quarterly magazine, the official organ of the American Catholic Historical Association , published at Washington, District of Columbia, by the Catholic University of America; founded 1915 ; circulation, 1,500. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America Founded, with the sanction of Pope Pius X, by Reverend Thomas F. Price and Reverend James A. Walsh, 1911 ; formally incorporated under the seal of the State of New York, 1912 ; brought under the immediate jurisdiction of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples which approved the … Continue reading “Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America”

Catholic Epistles The title Catholic Epistles, as applied to a group of seven Epistles in the NT, viz. those of James, Peter (two), John (three), and Jude, is first met with in Eusebius (HE [Note: E Historia Ecclesiastica (Eusebius, etc.).] ii. xxiii. 25 [bis] and vi. xiv. 1), and, somewhat later, in Cyril of Jerusalem … Continue reading “Catholic Epistles”

Catholic Epistle The name given to the Epistle of St. James, to that of St. Jude, to two Epistles of St. Peter and the first three of St. John, because, unlike the Epistles of St. Paul, they were addressed not to any particular person or church, but to the faithful generally after the manner of … Continue reading “Catholic Epistle”

Catholic Encyclopedia The need of a Catholic Encyclopedia in English was manifest for many years, emphasized by the fact that subjects of interest to Catholics were either ignored or erroneously treated in other encyclopedias. For two years before the formation of a Board of Editors, those who were later to compose it met to confer … Continue reading “Catholic Encyclopedia”

Catholic Emancipation To abolish the practise of the Catholic religion in Great Britain a series of penal laws was enacted, beginning with the sanguinary measures of Elizabeth which were supplemented by less stringent but more effective acts until the time of George III. Catholic priests were ipso facto guilty of high treason; it was treason … Continue reading “Catholic Emancipation”

Catholic Educational Review Monthly magazine published by the Catholic Educational Press at Washington, District of Columbia, devoted to the interests of Catholic schools, and under the direction of the Department of Education, Catholic University of America; founded 1911 ; circulation, 1,800. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Educational Association Voluntary organization of Catholic educators and others interested in Catholic education in America, founded in Saint Louis, Missouri, 1904 . Its purpose is to provide the opportunity for Catholic educators to meet for the discussion of their problems, and to safeguard the interests of Catholic education. The association comprises a seminary department, … Continue reading “Catholic Educational Association”

Catholic Education Council An advisory body to the hierarchy of England and Wales on all matters relating to elementary schools, secondary schools, and training colleges. It is recognized by the Board of Education as the agent of Catholic managers and governors in any difficulties connected with Catholic schools arising in the administration of the Education … Continue reading “Catholic Education Council”

Catholic Directories Annual publications containing directions for the Office and the Mass of each day; an indication of holy days, fast days, special indulgences, days of devotion; notes on the hierarchy of the Church, the national colleges, Sacred College of Cardinals; lists of the Roman Pontiffs, the principal religious congregations, the army and navy chaplains; … Continue reading “Catholic Directories”