Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Calgary, Canada, diocese of Founded on 30 November 1912 . Suffragan of the archdiocese of Edmonton. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Calgary patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Calfhill (Calfill, Cawfield, Etc,-), James an English prelate, was born in Shropshire in 1530, He was educated at Eton, and entered King’s College, Cambridge, in 1545. In 1548 he was removed to Christ Church, Oxford, of which he afterwards became subdean. In 1565 he became incumbent of Bocking, in Essex, and archdeacon of Colchester; and … Continue reading “Calfhill (Calfill, Cawfield, Etc,-), James”

Calfee, William Monroe a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Franklin County, Ind., April 16, 1825, of pious Baptist parents. He was converted in his eighteenth year, but afterwards relapsed into sin. In 1845 he was reclaimed; in 1848 removed to Marion County, Ind., and was licensed to exhort. In 1852 he received license to … Continue reading “Calfee, William Monroe”

Calf-Worship This appears to have originated in Egypt, where we know that brutes of nearly all sorts were held in reverence by some one or another of the various nomes into which that country was divided. SEE ANIMAL WORSHIP. Of all these creatures, however, the calf, or rather bullock, seems to have been most generally … Continue reading “Calf Worship”

Calf Image See IMAGES. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

calf, golden Image of God made by Aaron at the foot of Mount Sinai, pursuant to the request of the Hebrews wearied by the protracted stay of Moses on the mountain (Exodus 32). It consisted probably of a wooden frame with plates of gold obtained from melting the jewelry worn by the Hebrews. Judging from … Continue reading “Calf, Golden”

CALF The young of the cow, a clean animal much used in sacrifice; hence the expression, “So will we render the calves of our lips,” Hos 14:2, meaning, we will offer as sacrifices the prayers and praises of our lips, Heb 13:15 . The fatted calf was considered the choicest animal food, Gen 18:7 1Sa … Continue reading “Calf”

Caletti, Giuseppe (called il Cremonese), a painter of Ferrara, was born about 1600, and first studied the works of D. Dossi, but afterwards became an imitator of Titian. He has two fine pictures in the church of San Benedetto at Ferrara, representing St. Mark, and the Four Doctors of the church. He died in 1660. … Continue reading “Caletti, Giuseppe”

Caletrcus, Saint confessor and bishop of Chartres, was present at the third Council of Paris in 557, and second Council of Tours in 567. He seems to have died in 571 (or 573). See Aeta Sanctorum Boll. Oct., iv, 278. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cales bishop of Hermethe, was on the list handed over by Meletius to Alexander. SEE CARILEFUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature