Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Catholic Church Extension Society 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 missionary work, … Continue reading “Catholic Church Extension Society”

Catholic Charities Review Magazine published monthly in Washington, District of Columbia, by the National Conference of Catholic Charities; gives the Catholic attitude on important questions of charitable and social legislation; founded 1911 ; circulation, 6,000. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Catholic Central Verein of America Organization formed at Baltimore , Maryland, 1855 , by the union of 11 benevolent societies whose members were Catholics of German birth or descent. Its aims are to promote a Christian philosophy of life, to apply its ideals to industrial, commercial, social, civic, and political problems, to defend religious liberty, … Continue reading “Catholic Central Verein of America”

Catholic Boys Brigade of the United States A semi-military organization founded in New York City, 1911 , through the efforts of Reverend Thomas Lynch and Michael Lonergan, with the approval of Cardinal Farley. It aims to unite boys as they leave the public school, to keep them in touch with the Church, and to provide. … Continue reading “Catholic Boys Brigade of the United States”

Catholic Benevolent Legion A fraternal life insurance society with headquarters in Brooklyn, New York , organized in 1881 . Its object is to unite fraternally for social, benevolent, and intellectual improvement, Catholic men between the ages of 18 and 55. Life insurance not to exceed $5,000 was given in various amounts to members according to … Continue reading “Catholic Benevolent Legion”

Catholic attitude toward Prohibition Prohibition is essentially an extreme measure, while virtue lies always in the mean. The extreme may be necessary for those individuals who have lost the power of self-control, but the necessity of the individual cannot be made the necessity of the entire class. Nevertheless the American government has declared the use … Continue reading “Catholic attitude toward Prohibition”

Catholic Association of French Youth (Catholic Association of French Youth) Organization founded, 1886 , by Robert de Roquefeuil and six other students, at the suggestion of Albert de Mun, in order to unite Catholic youth of France in cooperative effort for the reestablishment of Christian social order. Non-political and without social distinctions, its program is … Continue reading “Catholic Association of French Youth”

Catholic Association Perpetuates in Great Britain the name of an organization instituted in Ireland by Daniel O’Connell at the time he was preparing the way for the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829 . When founded in London with the approbation of Cardinal Manning, 1891 , the prime movers were Edward Lucas (chairman) and Charles Munich … Continue reading “Catholic Association”

Catholic Apostolic Church the name of a body of Christians which has had a separate organization for somewhat more than thirty years. The following article is from a member of the body. I. History. Towards the end of the first quarter of this century there began to be an increased spirit of prayer in Great … Continue reading “Catholic Apostolic Church”

Catholic and Protestant countries compared The statement is often carelessly made that Catholic countries are inferior to Protestant, and that this difference indicates the superiority of Protestantism as a religion. The statement is a loose generalization, and embraces a variety of errors. POLITICS Forgetting the earlier history of Europe, proponents of this claim used to … Continue reading “Catholic and Protestant countries compared”