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Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls Founded in Paris, France in 1856 by Blessed Eugenie Smet to assist the Holy Souls, to visit and care for the sick poor, and for other charitable works. The Rule of Saint Ignatius is followed. Shortly after their institution, the Helpers created “honorary members,” “associates,” and “benefactors,” … Continue reading “Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls”

Society of the Divine Word Founded in 1875 at Steyl, near Tegelen, Holland, by Saint Arnold Janssen, for the propagation of the Catholic religion among pagan nations. It is composed of priests and lay brothers. The founder did not intend originally to create a congregation; he wished a simple association without vows, but in 1885 … Continue reading “Society of the Divine Word”

Society of the Divine Saviour Founded under the title Society of Catholic Instruction by Father John Baptist Jordan at Rome in 1881; first papal approbation in 1905; final approbation in 1911. The rules and constitutions, based largely on those of the Society of Jesus , add to the usual three vows a fourth of apostolic … Continue reading “Society of the Divine Saviour”

Society of the Divine Savior Also known as Brigittines, Salvatorian Order, Salvatorians, Order of the Most Holy Saviour of Saint Bridget. Order for monks and nuns founded by Saint Bridget of Sweden, at Vadstena, Sweden in 1346, approved by Pope Urban V as a branch of the Augustinians. They engage in literary work particularly in … Continue reading “Society of the Divine Savior”

Society of the Blessed Sacrament, The A congregation of priests founded by Venerable Pierre-Julien Eymard in Paris, 1 June, 1856. His aim was to create a society whose members should devote themselves exclusively to the worship of the Holy Eucharist. Pius IX approved the society by Briefs of 1856 and 1858 and by a Decree … Continue reading “Society of the Blessed Sacrament, The”

Society of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation of priests founded at Paris, France in 1865 by Blessed Pierre Julien Eymard, to devote themselves exclusively to the worship of the Holy Eucharist. In the houses of these Fathers, the Blessed Sacrament is always exposed for adoration, and the sanctuary never without adorers. All the houses in France … Continue reading “Society of the Blessed Sacrament”

Society of the Atonement An institute comprising three congregations Friars of the Atonement Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement Tertiaries New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul An international society of Catholic laymen established for the purpose of performing deeds of charity, particularly visiting the poor in their homes and relieving their material wants and spiritual needs. The work is carried on almost exclusively by volunteers. The society was founded in May 1833 in Paris, France … Continue reading “Society of Saint Vincent de Paul”

Society of Saint Raphael for Italian Immigrants Emigrant aid society , founded in New York, 1891 , by the members of the Congregation of Saint Charles Borromeo. It maintains a home conducted by the Sisters of Charity (Pallottine) for the shelter of women and children ; men, while permitted to eat there, sleep elsewhere. A … Continue reading “Society of Saint Raphael for Italian Immigrants”

Society of Saint Raphael Emigrant aid society , founded, 1871 , ministers to the spiritual and temporal needs of German emigrants. In 1883 at the instigation of Peter Paul Cahensly a New York branch was established, and in 1889 a place of shelter called the Leo House was founded to supplement its work. It eventually … Continue reading “Society of Saint Raphael”