Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Catholic Daughters of America Society in the United States, Panama, Puerto Rico , Cuba, and Canada , founded 1903 by the Knights of Columbus to propagate and preserve the Faith among Catholic womanhood and to protect Catholic girls. Their activities are religious, educational, charitable, patriotic, social, and civic. Headquarters: New York; publication: “The Catholic Daughters … Continue reading “Catholic Daughters of America”

Catholic Daily Tribune Newspaper, the only Catholic daily in the English language; published at Dubuque, Iowa; founded, 1920 ; circulation, 18,022. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Council for International Relations 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 … Continue reading “Catholic Council for International Relations”

Catholic Congresses Gatherings for the promotion of the spiritual, social, and intellectual welfare of Catholics. They are religious, national, international, sociological, social, political, and educational. The first large congress was held at Mainz, Germany , 1848, and since that date such congresses have been held nearly every year in Germany . They have also been … Continue reading “Catholic Congresses”

Catholic Columbian Official weekly newspapcr of the diocese of Columbus, Ohio, founded 1874 ; circulation, 11,483. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Club of New York A social organization described by its constitution as a club which “shall consist of Catholic gentlemen who are governed by a spirit of devotion to the Church and fidelity to the Holy Father”. Its objects, as defined by the constitution, “shall be to advance Catholic interests, to promote the moral … Continue reading “Catholic Club of New York”

Catholic Citizenship (Catholic Citizenship) A fortnightly review, published in Rome, which treats political, social, and religious questions from the Catholic standpoint, gives the news of the world, and criticizes important books. It was established, with the approval of Pius IX, 1850 , by Fathers Curci, Bresciani, Liberatore, and Zaparelli, of the Society of Jesus. Since … Continue reading “Catholic Citizenship”

Catholic Church, The Founded by Christ, propagated by His apostles, from Jerusalem through Asia Minor to Rome as its permanent world center, from which it spread throughout the world according to the mandate of its Divine Founder: “Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, … Continue reading “Catholic Church, The”

Catholic Church Extension Society of England and W Founded in London , 1887 , by the Reverend Philip Fletcher and Lister Drummond, a metropolitan police magistrate. Its headquarters are in London. The three special intentions of the Guild are: the conversion of England and Wales in general, and of individuals in particular; the rescue of … Continue reading “Catholic Church Extension Society of England and W”

Catholic Church Extension Society of Canada Association founded in Chicago, 1905 , to develop missionary spirit among Catholics and for the support of churches in poor localities of the United States. Among its activities are the building of churches in poor districts and the support of priests in such parishes, the education of students for … Continue reading “Catholic Church Extension Society of Canada”