Bridgewater (Lat. A Quepotanus), John an English Jesuit theologian, was educated at Hart Hall and Brazenose College, Oxford. He was chosen rector of Lincoln College in 1563, and archdeacon of Rochester in 1570. He subsequently espoused the cause of Romanism, resigned his preferments, and sought a home in the college for English Roman Catholics at … Continue reading “Bridgewater (Lat. A Quepotanus), John”
Bridgett, Thomas Edward
Bridgett, Thomas Edward Priest, author, born Derby, England , 1829 ; died Clapham, 1899 . Educated at Saint John’s College, Cambridge, as a member of the Church of England, he left without a degree rather than take the Oath of Supremacy. In 1850 he became a Catholic and joined the Redemptorists. For 40 years he … Continue reading “Bridgett, Thomas Edward”
BRIDGETINS
BRIDGETINS Or BRIGITTINS, an order denominated from St. Bridgit, or Birgit, a Swedish lady, in the fourteenth century. Their rule is nearly that of Augustin. The Brigittins profess great mortification, poverty, and self-denial; and they are not to possess any thing they can call their own, not so much as an halfpenny; nor even to … Continue reading “BRIDGETINS”
Bridgetines (2)
Bridgetines SEE BRIGITTINES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bridgetines (2) SEE BRIGITTINES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bridget, Saint
Bridget, Saint SEE BRIGIDA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bridget of Sweden, Saint
Bridget of Sweden, Saint Also known as Birgitta. Widow; foundress of the Brigittines . Born c.1303 near Upsala, Sweden; died 23 July 1373 at Rome, Italy. Her parents were among the wealthiest landholders in the country and were renowned for their piety; Saint Ingrid was a near relative. In 1316 at the age of 13, … Continue reading “Bridget of Sweden, Saint”
Bridget of Ireland, Saint
Bridget of Ireland, Saint Virgin, popularly known as Mary of the Gael, born Faughart, County Louth, Ireland , 451 ; died Kildare, Ireland , 525 . Having received the veil from Saint Macaille, she was professed by Saint Mel of Ardagh from whom she received abbatial powers, 468 . Her famous convent of Gill-Dara (church … Continue reading “Bridget of Ireland, Saint”
Bridget (Saint), The 15 Oes Of
Bridget (Saint), The 15 Oes Of are fifteen prayers (orationes, of which oes is the abbreviation), composed by St. Bridget (whose revelations were fervently credited in mediaeval times), and used before the crucifix daily in St. Paul’s Church at Rome. They were formerly very popular. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bridget (Saint), Sisters Of
Bridget (Saint), Sisters Of a religious order founded in 1806 by Dr. Delaney, bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland. Candidates take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. The costume is black, similar to that of the Presentation nuns and Sisters of Mercy. The first convent was established at Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland, and the second … Continue reading “Bridget (Saint), Sisters Of”
Bridget (Saint), Order Of
Bridget (Saint), Order Of SEE BRIGITTINES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature