Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Society for the Maintenance of the Apostolic See Established in London in July 1926 with the idea of cooperating with the sovereign pontiff in his universal work of apostolate and in his constant endeavor to establish the peace of Christ among the nations. It also aims at developing the spirit of devotion to, and prayer … Continue reading “Society for the Maintenance of the Apostolic See”

Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge an important religious association of the Church of England, founded in 1698, designed to support charity schools in England and Wales, and to circulate annotated Bibles, tracts, and books, chiefly in the British dominions. It has published many valuable works of a popular religious character. It is distinct from, but … Continue reading “Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge”

Society for Italian Immigrants Emigrant aid society , organized, 1901 , cares for Italian immigrants, in which connection it maintains a home and schools in labor camps. It is affiliated with no religious denomination. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Society, Christ Child Organization founded by Mary Virginia Merrick, in Washington, DC, 1891 , to care for destitute children. Its original object was to provide a gift at Christmas, or “from the Christ Child,” for all poor children. In addition to this it now has numerous activities, including sewing and cooking schools, children’s libraries, etc. … Continue reading “Society, Christ Child”

Society, Challoner Organization formed in England in 1928 to afford an opportunity for “cradle” and “convert” Catholics to meet each other socially. Meetings are held at the Interval Club, London. Lectures of special interest to converts are given. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Society, Catholic Prisoners’ Aid Deals with necessitous Catholics on their discharge from prison or police court, and, if necessary, with dependents of prisoners while the latter are in prison; its essential object is reclamation by means of religion. The society came into existence under the auspices of Cardinal Vaughan through the efforts of Canon John … Continue reading “Society, Catholic Prisoners’ Aid”

Society, Catholic Church Extension 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 “Society, Catholic Church Extension”

society (Latin: socitus, a companion) A stable union of men cooperating for the attainment of some end beneficial to all. It is distinguished from any grouping of animals (herds, flocks, swarms) in that it presupposes intelligent and free activities; from temporary groups of men (mobs, crowds) in that it presupposes some permanence and organization of … Continue reading “Society”

societies, taberbacle (tabernacle societies) Groups of devout persons, usually women, who make vestments and altar linens and keep them in repair, and provide altar vessels, furniture, and ornaments. Many of these societies give the fruit of their labors to missionary and poor churches. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

societies, secret An organization whose members are so bound to secrecy that they may not disclose its purposes, practises, or activities to competent civil or ecclesiastical authority. As such secrecy may be and commonly is used as an instrument for the benefit of the members to the disadvantage of others in the community, and as … Continue reading “Societies, Secret”