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Bonet, Nicholas
Friar Minor, theologian, and missionary, date of birth uncertain; d. 1360.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02655b.htm
Berlage, Anton
Dogmatic theologian. (1805-1881)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02492b.htm
Buckley, Sir Patrick Alphonsus
Irish soldier, lawyer, statesman, and judge. (1841-1896)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03028a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Boisil
Abbot of Melrose, renowned for prophetic gifts, taught St. Cuthbert. St. Boisil died in 664.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02625a.htm
Bute, John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, Third Marquess of
Born at Mountstuart, Bute, 12 September, 1847; d. at Dumfries House, Ayrshire, 9 October, 1900.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03089b.htm
Blanchard, Jean-Baptiste
French Jesuit and educator. (1731-1797)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02592c.htm
Bedingfeld, Frances
Superioress of the English Institute of Mary. (1616-1704)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02386c.htm
Bonizo of Sutri
Bishop of Sutri in Central Italy, in the eleventh century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02673a.htm
Berthold of Henneberg
Archbishop and Elector of Mainz, b. 1441; d. 21 December, 1504.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02520b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bartholomew
Mentioned in the lists of apostles in the Synoptic Gospels and in Acts, thought to be identical with Nathaniel (mentioned only in the Gospel of John).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02313c.htm
Barrasa, Jacinto
Born at Lima, Peru, early in the seventeenth century; died there, 22 Nov., 1704.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02308a.htm
Baccanceld
This meeting was rather a witenagemot, or Parliament, than an ecclesiastical synod, presided over by Wihtred, King of Kent.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02189a.htm
Babylonia
Includes geography, history, and biblical references.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02179b.htm
Baudeau, Nicolas
Regular Canon and economist, b. at Amboise, France, 25 April, 1730; d. in 1792.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02351a.htm
Bickell, Gustav
Orientalist. (1838-1906)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16010a.htm
Baldwin, Francis
Jurist. (1520-1573)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02221a.htm
Berni, Francesco
An Italian comic poet, b. at Lamporecchio (Florence) 1497 or 1498; d. at Florence, 26 May, 1535.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02509a.htm
Byrne, William
Missionary and educator. (1780-1833)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03093c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Basil of Amasea, bishop, martyred between 321 and 324. Also known as Basilius or Basileus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02329d.htm
Baruch
The disciple of Jeremiah, and the traditional author of the deuto-canonical book, which bears his name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02319c.htm
Boy-Bishop
The custom of electing a boy-bishop on the feast of St. Nicholas dates from very early times, and was in vogue in most Catholic countries, but chiefly in England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02725a.htm
Bernis, François-Joachim-Pierre de
A French cardinal and statesman, b. 1715 at Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche; d. at Rome, 1794.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02511b.htm
Bouvier, Jean-Baptiste
Bishop of Le Mans, theologian. (1783-1854)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02723c.htm
Barrow, William, Venerable
An English Jesuit martyr, born in Lancashire, in 1609, died 30 June, 1679.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02309c.htm
Bianconi, Charles
Merchant and philanthropist. (1785-1875)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02541c.htm
Bedford, Henry
Writer and educator. (1816-1903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02386b.htm
Barthélemy, Jean-Jacques
French numismatologist and writer, b. at Cassis (Provence), 1716; d. in Paris, 1795.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02312d.htm
Beroea
A titular see of Macedonia, at the foot of Mount Bermios.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02513b.htm
Buil, Bernardo
Spanish Franciscan.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03040c.htm
Bartholomew
Also called Bartholomaeus Parvus (the Little), born at Bologna, year not known; died 15 August, 1333.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02314a.htm
Buck, Victor De
Bollandist. (1817-1876)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03026a.htm
Baumgartner, Gallus Jacob
A Swiss statesman, b. 18 October, 1797, at Altstätten, Switzerland; d. 12 July, 1869, at St. Gallen.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02351c.htm
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Description of the basics of this popular devotion. Benediction is unusual in that it is a devotional practice partly governed by liturgical law.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02465b.htm
Bells
Article covers origin, benediction, uses, archaeology and inscriptions, and points of law.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02418b.htm
Bell, Arthur, Venerable
Friar Minor and English martyr. (1590-1643)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02410b.htm
Brehon Laws, The
Term for Irish native law, as administered in Ireland down to almost the middle of the seventeenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02753a.htm
Barquisimeto
Diocese in Venezuela, South America.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02307a.htm
Baker, David Augustine
Benedictine mystic and ascetic writer. (1575-1641)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02212b.htm
Bougeant, Guillaume-Hyacinthe
French Jesuit. (1690-1743)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02711a.htm
Brugière, Pierre
A French priest, Jansenist, and juror. (1730-1803)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03007a.htm
Bayonne
Diocese comprising the Department of Basses-Pyrenees.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02360b.htm
Brugère, Louis-Frédéric
Professor of apologetics and church history, born at Orléans. (1823-1888)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03004d.htm
Benettis, Jeremiah
Friar Minor Capuchin and historical writer, d. in 1774.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02477a.htm
Bourdeilles, Hélie de
Archbishop of Tours and Cardinal, b., probably, towards 1323; d. 5 July, 1484.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02719a.htm
Berington, Charles
Titular Bishop of Hiero-Caesarea, b. at Stock, Essex, England, 1748; d. 8 June, 1798.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02490b.htm
Brunn
Suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Olmutz, embracing the south-western part of Moravia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03011c.htm
Brisacier, Jacques-Charles de
Orator and ecclesiastical writer, b. at Bourges in 1641, d. at Paris, 23 March, 1736.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02788b.htm
Boucher, Pierre
Born at Lagny, a village near Mortagne in the Perche, France, 1622, died at Boucherville, 1717.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02710b.htm
Babylon (Title)
The curial title of a Latin archbishopric, also of a Chaldean patriarchate, and of a Syrian archbishopric.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02179a.htm
Bination
The offering up of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass twice on the same day by the same celebrant.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02568b.htm
Bosa, Diocese of
In the province of Cagliari.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02689b.htm
St. Burchard of Würzurg
First bishop of that city, d. about 754. Feast day: 14 October.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03064b.htm
Jean Bodin
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia by Georges Goyau. Notes his relation to the political and religious order of his time.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02609a.htm
Bernard of Botone
Generally called Parmensis from his birthplace, Parma in Italy, a noted canonist of the thirteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02498c.htm
Bologna, Giovanni da
Flemish Renaissance sculptor, b. at Douai, in Flanders, about 1524; d. at Florence in 1608.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02641a.htm
Bralion, Nicolas de
French Oratorian and ecclesiastical writer, born at Chars-en-Vexin, France, c. 1600; died at Paris, 11 May 1672.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02735b.htm
Burgundy
In medieval times respectively a kingdom and a duchy, later a province of France.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03068a.htm
Battle Abbey
Founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Senlae or Hastings (1066).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02350c.htm
Branch Sunday
One of the medieval English names for Palm Sunday.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02738b.htm
Bon Secours, Institutes of
Congregations of nursing sisters whose object is to take care of both rich and poor patients in their own homes.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02678a.htm
The Byzantine Empire
An article on the division of the Roman Empire into two parts, an Eastern and a Western.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03096a.htm
St. Bruno of Querfurt
Also known as Brun or Boniface. Courtier, monk, missionary archbishop, hagiographer, martyr. Called the Second Apostle of the Prussians.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03018a.htm
Beccus, John
Patriarch of Constantinople in the second half of the thirteenth century, one of the few Greek ecclesiastics who were sincerely in favour of reunion with the Church of Rome.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02380b.htm
Berlin
Capital of the German Empire and of the Kingdom of Prussia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02493b.htm
Baker, Charles
Real name David Henry Lewis. Biography of the convert to Catholicism, who was martyred in 1679.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02212a.htm
Bonosus
Bishop of Sardica, a heretic in the latter part of the fourth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02677b.htm
Brassicanus, Johann Alexander
German humanist, born probably at Cannstatt, 1500; died at Vienna, 25 November, 1539.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02744a.htm
Benedict Joseph Labre, Saint
Frenchman, longed to be a monk but spent the last thirteen years of his life as a pilgrim. He died in 1783.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02442a.htm
Burial, Christian
The interment of a deceased person with ecclesiastical rites in consecrated ground.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03071a.htm
Bridgett, Thomas Edward
Priest and author. (1829-1899)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02782b.htm
Blastares, Matthew
A monk of the Order of St. Basil, living in the fourteenth century, who applied himself to the study of theology and canon law.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02596a.htm
Benedicti, Jean
A Franciscan theologian of the sixteenth century belonging to the Observantine Province of Tours and Poitiers.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02441c.htm
Bengy, Anatole de
A martyr of the French Commune. (1824-1871)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02479a.htm
Burnett, Peter Hardeman
First American Governor of California. (1807-1895)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03083a.htm
Barton, Elizabeth
Born probably in 1506; executed at Tyburn, 20 April, 1534; called the "Nun of Kent".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02319b.htm
Becan, Martin
Controversialist, born at Hilvarenbeck, Brabant, Holland, 6 January, 1563; died at Vienna, 24 January, 1624.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02380a.htm
Barreira, Balthasar
A Portuguese Jesuit missionary, born at Lisbon, 1531; died 1612.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02308c.htm
Berruguete, Alonso
For his mastery of the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture, sometimes called the Spanish Michelangelo, b. at Paredes de Nava, in Castile, about 1480; d. at Toledo, 1561.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02516b.htm
Beckedorff, George Philipp Ludolf von
Studied theology at Jena, then medicine at Göttingen, obtained the degree of doctor in 1799.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02381b.htm
Bristow, Richard
Born at Worcester, 1538, died at Harrow-on the-Hill, 1581.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02791a.htm
Blackwood, Adam
Author, b. at Dunfermline, Scotland, 1539; d. 1613.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02591a.htm
Bawden, William
An English Jesuit, born at Cornwall, 1563; died at St.-Omer, 28 September, 1632.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02357a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Reform of the Roman Breviary
Article on the 1911-1913 revamping of the breviary so as to allow recitation of all of the Psalter each week. Feasts were also ranked according to liturgical importance, and some offices were no longer obligatory or were even suppressed.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16013a.htm
Bagshaw, Christopher
Convert, priest, prisoner for the Faith, and a prominent figure in the controversies between Catholic priests and the reign of Elizabeth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203e.htm
Bankruptcy, Moral Aspect of
Bankruptcy must be considered not only from the legal but also from the moral point of view; for sound morality prescribes that debts must be paid.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02254a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Blane
Or Blaan, nephew of St. Cathan. Blane studied in Ireland under SS. Comgall and Kenneth, became a monk, went to Scotland, became a bishop of the Picts, d. 590.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02594b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Beuno
Welsh, said to have been educated at Bangor and, after ordination, to have become a missionary. Abbot of Clynnog, and uncle of St. Winifred. Died perhaps in 660. Feast day: 21 April.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02540a.htm
Bachiarius
An early fifth-century writer, known only through two treatises which warrant the conjecture that he was a monk, possibly an abbot, and a Spaniard.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190a.htm
Beads, Use of, at Prayers
Essay on chaplets, rosaries, prayer ropes, prayer cords. Brief treatment of the use of beads in prayer by non-Christians.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02361c.htm
Brouwer, Christoph
Historian. (1559-1617)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02803b.htm
Bassein
The birthplace of St. Gonsalo Garcia, the only Indian saint, who was a companion of St. Philip de las Casas, the first native of America to be canonized.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02343a.htm
Bandello, Matteo
Writer, born at Castelnuovo di Scrivia in Piedmont, Italy, in 1480; died Bishop of Agen, France, in 1565.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02246c.htm
Baltimore, Archdiocese of
History includes colonial and American periods.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02228a.htm
Badin, Stephen Theodore
Pioneer missionary priest of Kentucky. (1768-1853)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02200b.htm
Barrientos, Lopez de
Spanish Dominican bishop, patriot, and diplomat. (1382-1469)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02308d.htm
Bernard of Compostella
A canonist of the early thirteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02502a.htm
Bellarini, John
Barnabite theologian, b. at Castelnuovo, Italy, in 1552; d. at Milan, 27 August, 1630.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02411c.htm
Bavaria, The Kingdom of
Named after the German tribe called Boiarii.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02353c.htm
Blemmida, Nicephorus
A learned monk and writer of the Green Church, b. about 1198, at Constantinople; d. 1272.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02596c.htm
Buston, Thomas Stephen
Jesuit missionary and author. (1549-1619)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03089a.htm
Barbosa-Machado, Ignacio
A Portuguese historian, born at Lisbon in 1686; died in 1734.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02288a.htm
Balboa, Vasco Nuñez de
Explorer, discoverer of the Pacific Ocean from the west coast of Central America. (1475-1517)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02216c.htm
Baius, Michel
Theologian and author of a system known as Baianism. (1513-1589)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02209c.htm
Bamberg
Includes history and statistics for the Archdiocese of Bamberg, in the kingdom of Bavaria.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02242c.htm
Bullion, Angélique
Born in Paris, at commencement of the seventeenth century. An unknown benefactress of several charities.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03052a.htm
Berryer, Pierre-Antoine
French advocate, orator, and statesman. (1790-1868)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02517a.htm
Busée, Pierre
Jesuit theologian. (1540-1587)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03086b.htm
Pope St. Boniface I
Consecrated the same day as the antipope Eulalius. Both were ordered to leave Rome. Eulalius took over St. John Lateran on Holy Saturday, after which the emperor refused to consider his claim. Boniface died in 422.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02658a.htm
Beschi, Costanzo Giuseppe
Though primarily a missionary, better know as one of the classical writers of Tamil literature. (1680-1746)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02526c.htm
Benda
A titular see of Albania.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02427b.htm
Borgia, Stefano
Italian cardinal, theologian, antiquarian, and historian. (1731-1804)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02685a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Basil the Great
Biographical article on the Bishop of Caesarea, who is one of the Cappadocian Fathers, Doctor of the Church, and brother of St. Gregory of Nyssa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02330b.htm
Berenice
A titular see of Egypt which was situated at the end of Major Syrtis where Bengazi stands today.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02489b.htm
Badajoz
The Latin name Pax, or Civitas Pacensis, was given to this district because it was thought to be the Pax Julia or Pax Augusta of the Romans.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02193a.htm
Battista, Giovanni Giuda Giona
Original name, Jehuda Jona Ben-Isaac.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02350b.htm
Bolzano, Bernhard - Catholic Encyclopedia
Biograaphy of the mathematician and philosopher, b. at Prague, 5 October, 1781; d. 18 December, 1848.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02643c.htm
Bruel, Joachim
A theologian and historian, born early in the seventeenth century at Vorst, a village of the province of Brabant, Belgium, died 29 June, 1653.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03004b.htm
Borromini, Francesco
Architect and sculptor; born 25 September, 1599, at Bissone; died by his own hand 1 August, 1667, at Rome.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02688d.htm
Brasseur de Bourbourg, Charles Etienne, Abbé
Born at Bourbourg, France, 1814; died at Nice in January, 1874.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02743a.htm
Berard of Carbio, Saint
Franciscan martyr, d. 1220.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02485b.htm
St. Bertin
Monk living under the Rule of St. Columban, missionary to the Morini, monastic founder, abbot of St. Omer, d. about 709.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02522b.htm
Bas-relief
A sculpture executed upon and attached to a flat surface.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02341a.htm
Barry, Patrick
Horticulturist. (1816-1890)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02312a.htm
Baysio, Guido de
An Italian canonist, b. about the middle of the thirteenth century of a noble Ghibelline family; d. at Avignon, 10 August, 1313.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02361a.htm
Bernard of Luxemburg
Dominican theologian, controversialist, and Inquisitor. (d. 1535)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02503a.htm
Benoît, Michel
Born at Autun (or Dijon), France, 8 October, 1715; died at Peking, 23 October, 1774, a Jesuit scientist, for thirty years in the service of Kien Lung, Emperor of China.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02482a.htm
Berthold of Chiemsee
German bishop and theological writer. (1465-1543)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02520a.htm
Buglio, Louis
Jesuit missionary to China. (1606-1682)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03040b.htm
Braunschweig
A duchy situated in the mountainous central part of Northern Germany, comprising the region of the Harz mountains.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03019a.htm
Bury St. Edmund's, The Abbey of
The first religious foundation there was established by Sigebert, King of the East Angles, who resigned his crown to found a monastery about 537.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03085a.htm
Basutoland
A mountainous district of South Africa, bounded on the north and west by the Orange River Colony, on the easy by Natal, and on the south by Cape Colony.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02346a.htm
Burke, Thomas
Bishop of Ossory, b. at Dublin, Ireland, about 1709; d. at Kilkenny, 25 September, 1776.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03079d.htm
Bourne, Gilbert
Last Catholic Bishop of Bath and Wells, England, son of Philip Bourne of Worcestershire, date of birth unknown; d. 10 Sept., 1569.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02722b.htm
Brooklyn
Comprises the counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk, or all of Long Island, in the State of New York, U.S.A.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02798d.htm
Birtha
A titular see of Osrhaene.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02580a.htm
Benedict VII, Pope
Date of birth unknown; d. c. October, 983.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02428d.htm
Bergen, Ancient See of
The diocese included the Provinces of Nordre and Sondre Bergenhus, and the district of Sondmor in the Province of Romsdal.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16009b.htm
Blois
Coextensive with the civil department of Loir-et-Cher and a suffragan of Paris.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02602b.htm
Burgis, Edward Ambrose
Dominican historian and theologian. (1673-1747)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03065a.htm
Butler, Mary Joseph
Irish Abbess. (1641-1723)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03091a.htm
Budweis
A diocese situated in Southern Bohemia, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Prague.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03034b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Barbara
Legendary virgin and martyr, first mentioned in the early seventh century. Alleged to have died in the third or fourth century, but date is uncertain and place of martyrdom varies.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02284d.htm
Bosch, Peter van der
Bollandist, born at Brussels, 19 October, 1686; died 14 November, 1736.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02689c.htm
Barlings, Abbey of
Founded in 1154 in honour of Our Lady by Ralph de Haye who had given some lands to the Abbot of Newhouse.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02298a.htm
Bishop
The title of an ecclesiastical dignitary who possesses the fullness of the priesthood to rule a diocese as its chief pastor, in due submission to the primacy of the pope.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02581b.htm
Besoldus, Christopher
A German jurist and publicist. (1577-1638)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02527a.htm
Bernard of Bologna
Friar Minor Capuchin and Scotist theologian, born at Bologna, 17 December, 1701; died 19 February, 1768.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02498b.htm
Black Fast, The
This form of fasting, the most rigorous in the history of church legislation, was marked by austerity regarding the quantity and quality of food permitted on fasting days as well as the time wherein such food might be legitimately taken.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02590c.htm
Bengtsson, Jöns Oxenstjerna
Archbishop of Upsala, Sweden, b. 1417; d. in 1467.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02478a.htm
St. Boniface
Born Winfrid, a native of England, Benedictine monk, the Apostle of Germany, martyred in 755. Biographical article in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02656a.htm
Borromeo, Society of Saint Charles
A German Catholic association for the encouragement and diffusion of edifying, instructive, and entertaining literature.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02688c.htm
Beroth
A city in Chanaan, one of the confederation of cities under the headship of Gabaon.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02515a.htm
Borgo San-Donnino
Diocese in the province of Parma, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02686a.htm
Biondo, Flavio
Italian archæologist and historian. (1388-1463)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02575a.htm
Bercheure, Pierre
French Benedictine. (1290-1362)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02486c.htm
Benthamism
An article from the 1912 Catholic Encyclopedia. Features biographical information and a short bibliography.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02482b.htm
Blessed Sacrament, Sisters of the
Founded in 1889 by Katharine Drexel.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02599a.htm
Bethulia
The city whose deliverance by Judith, when besieged by Holofernes, forms the subject of the Book of Judith.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02537b.htm
Bertinoro
Anciently called Forum Truentinorum, and, at the time of the Gothic war, Petra Honorii, whence the present name, is a small city in Romagna, province of Forli, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02522c.htm
Brant, Sebastian
Short biography of the German humanist and poet.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02741a.htm
Brueys, David-Augustin de
French theologian and dramatic author, born at Aix in 1640; died 25 November, 1723, at Montpellier.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03004c.htm
Beaulieu Abbey
A Cistercian house in Hampshire, one of the three monasteries founded by King John (c. 1204) and peopled by thirty monks from Cîteaux.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02376b.htm
Branly, Edouard
Nineteenth century French physicist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02740a.htm
Barcena, Alonzo de
A Jesuit, native of Bacza in Andalusia, Spain. (1528-1598)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02291a.htm
Britius, Francis
An orientalist, and a monk of Rennes in Brittany; date of birth and death unknown.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02793a.htm
Browne, Charles Farrar
Humorist, b. at Waterford, Oxford County, Maine, U.S.A., 26 April, 1834; d. in Southampton, England, 6 March, 1867.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02804b.htm
Biretta
A square cap with three ridges or peaks on its upper surface, worn by clerics of all grades from cardinals downwards.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02577a.htm
Benedict IV, Pope
A Roman and the son of Mammalus, became pope in the first half of 900.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02428a.htm
Bethany Beyond the Jordan
In the text of St. John's Gospel, i, 28, the author locates the event of Our Lord's baptism by St. John the Baptist at Bethany across the Jordan and there is herein a celebrated variant.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02532a.htm
Betting
Defined as the backing of an affirmation or forecast by offering to forfeit, in case of an adverse issue, a sum of money or article of value to one who, by accepting, maintains the opposite and backs his opinion by a corresponding stipulation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02539a.htm
Bethsaida
Details the city, pool, and titular see of this name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02536a.htm
Bernini, Giovanni Lorenzo
Italian architect and sculptor. (1598-1680)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02510b.htm
Botticelli, Sandro
Florentine painter. (1447-1510)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02708b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Article on the life and works of this twelfth-century Cistercian and Doctor of the Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02498d.htm
Basle-Lugano
Composed of the two Dioceses of Basle and Lugano which are united only by having a bishop in common.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02338a.htm
Bernard of Menthon, Saint
Archdeacon of Aosta, preacher, founder of two hospices for travelers in dangerous Alpine passes (now named the Great St. Bernard and Little St. Bernard, after him), d. 1008.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02503b.htm
Bacon, David William
First Bishop of Portland, Maine. (1813-1874)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02191a.htm
Benadir
Prefecture Apostolic in Africa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02426a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Brendan
Article on St. Brendan of Ardfert and Clonfert, also known as Brendan the Voyager. Monastic founder, d. 577. About half of the article is devoted to St. Brendan's famous voyage.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02758c.htm
Bachmann, Paul
Catholic theological controversialist, born at Chemnitz, Saxony, about 1466.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190b.htm
Besoigne, Jérôme
A Jansenist writer, b. at Paris, 1686; d. 1763.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02526e.htm
Balbuena, Bernardo de
A Spanish poet, born in Val de Peñas, 1568; died in Porto Rico, 1627.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02217a.htm
Becker, Thomas Andrew
Sixth Bishop of Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02382a.htm
Bona, Giovanni
Cardinal and author. (1609-1674)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02645b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bruno
Biographical article on the founder of the Carthusians.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03014b.htm
Bedingfeld, Henry, Sir
Knight; b. 1509; d. 1583.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02386d.htm
Bologna, University of
A tradition of the thirteenth century attributed the foundation of this university to Theodosius II (433); but this legend is now generally rejected.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02641b.htm
Bruno, Saint
Bishop of Segni, reformer, Benedictine abbot, author of commentaries on Scripture, d. 1123.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03014a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Braulio
Bishop of Saragossa, hagiographer, friend of St. Isidore of Seville. St. Braulio died in about 651.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02744c.htm
Boece, Hector
Chronicler and one of the founders of the University of Aberdeen, b. at Dundee c. 1465; d. 1536.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02609c.htm
Boniface VIII, Pope
Born at Anagni about 1235; died at Rome, 11 October, 1303.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02662a.htm
Berthold of Reichenau
Benedictine monk and chronicler of the Abbey of Reichenau on the Lake of Constance; d. probably in 1088.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02521b.htm
Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant
Soldier, b. near New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., 28 May, 1818; d. there 20 February, 1893.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02377b.htm
Birkowski, Fabian
Polish preacher, b. at Lemberg, 1566; d. at Cracow, 1636.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02578b.htm
Barry, Paul de
A member of the Society of Jesus, born at Leucate in 1587; died at Avignon, 28 July, 1661.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02312b.htm
Barclay, John
Author of the political novel "Argenis" and other Latin works in prose and verse. (1582-1621)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02291b.htm
Bentney, William
An English Jesuit priest born in Cheshire, 1609; died 30 October, 1692.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02484a.htm
Bristol, Ancient Diocese of
This English diocese, which takes its very origin from measures directed against the Church, has a very brief Catholic history, for it only had one bishop acknowledged by the Holy See.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02790b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saint Baldred
There is a St. Baldred, a Celt, bishop of Strathclyde, b. probably mid-sixth century, and said to have been the immediate successor of St. Kentigern (Mungo) as bishop of Glasgow. Another St. Baldred, also called Baltherus, was an Englishman, hermit and priest associated with the diocese of Lindisfarne, who died in 756. Both the aforementioned saints are celebrated on 6 March. Finally, some believe that the second St. Baldred is identical with St. Bilfritt or Bilfrid, a hermit goldsmith whose work adorns the cover of the Gospels of St. Cuthbert (made 698-740).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02220a.htm
Beaune, Renaud de
A French Bishop, b. in 1527, at Tours; d. 1606 in Paris.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02376c.htm
Baptistery
The separate building in which the Sacrament of Baptism was once solemnly administered, or that portion of the church-edifice later set apart for the same purpose.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02276b.htm
Binet, Etienne
Jesuit author, born at Dijon, France, 1569; died at Paris, 1639.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02569b.htm
Ballerini, Antonio
Jesuit theologian. (1805-1881)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16006b.htm
Burns, James
Publisher and author. (1808-1871)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03084a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Botulph
Or Botolph. Founder and abbot of Icanhoe, d. about 680.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02709a.htm
Bernardine of Fossa, Blessed
Italian Franciscan, missionary, historian, biographer, d. 1503.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02505a.htm
Berardi, Carbo Sebastiano
Canonist. (1719-1768)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02485c.htm
Basilica
The term can indicate either the architectural style of a church, or its canonical status.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02325a.htm
Betanzos, Fray Domingo
A Dominican missionary, d. at Valladolid, Sept., 1549.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02530a.htm
Boturini Benaducci, Lorenzo
Native of Milan who went to Mexico in 1736 by permission of the Spanish government and remained there eight years, familiarizing himself with the Nahuatl or Mexican language.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02710a.htm
Billick, Eberhard
German theologian, opponent of the Reformation, born 1499 or 1500 at Cologne; died there 12 January, 1557.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02566b.htm
Baillet, Adrien
French author. (1649-1706)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02206c.htm
Brown, William
A naval officer of the Republic of Argentina. (1777-1857)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02804a.htm
Baptists
A Protestant denomination which exists chiefly in English speaking countries and owes its name to its characteristic doctrine and practice regarding baptism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02278a.htm
Bologna
The principal city in the province of the same name, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02639b.htm
Burse
A receptacle in which, for reasons of convenience xnd reverence, the folded corporal is carried to and from the altar.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03084b.htm
Bagnorea
A diocese situated in the district of Viterbo, Italy, and immediately subject to the Holy See.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203c.htm
Bollig, Johann
Orientalist, born near Düren in Rhenish Prusia 23 August, 1821; died at Rome in 1895.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02639a.htm
Bothrys
A titular see situated in Phoenicia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02708a.htm
Burckmair, Hans
Painter of the Swabian school. (1473-1531)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03064c.htm
Blenkinsop
Details of four people with this name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02597a.htm
Bobbio, Abbey and Diocese of
Suffragan to the Archiepiscopal See of Genoa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02605b.htm
Biella
The city of Biella, the see of the diocese of that name, is an important industrial centre (anciently called Bugelia) of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Novara.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02559b.htm
Bertrand, Pierre
Article covers a French Cardinal, theologian, and canonist, b. 1280 at Annonay in Vivarais, and a French cardinal, nephew of the foregoing, whose name he adopted, b. in 1279, at Colombier in Vivarais.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02523b.htm
Baptistines
I. Hermits of St. John the Baptist. II. Missionaries of St. John the Baptist. III. Sisterhood of St. John the Baptist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02277a.htm
Berthier, Guillaume-François
A Jesuit professor and writer, born at Issoudun, 1704; died at Bourges, 1782.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02519b.htm
Berissa
A titular see of Pontus Polemoniacus, in Asia Minor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02491c.htm
Beaton, David
Cardinal, Archbishop of St. Andrews, b. 1494; d. 29 May, 1546.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02372a.htm
Ballerini, Girolamo and Pietro
Celebrated theologians and canonists, the sons of a distinguished surgeon of Verona.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02223b.htm
Burlington
Diocese established 14 July, 1853; comprises the whole State of Vermont, U.S.A.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03081b.htm
Baltimore, Plenary Councils of
Provides details of three councils held in 1852, 1866, and 1884.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02235a.htm
St. Baithen of Iona
Also called Baithen Mor ("Baithen the Great"), Irish monk, immediate successor of St. Columba as abbot of Iona. Baithen Mor died sometime between 598 and 600.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02209b.htm
Bayer, Adèle
Eldest daughter of Andrew Parmentier, b. in Belgium, 4 July, 1814, and d. in Brooklyn, New York, 22 January, 1892.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02357b.htm
Benno II
Bishop of Osnabrück.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02481c.htm
Baader, Franz Xaver von
German philosopher, born at Munich, 1765; died 23 May, 1841.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02173a.htm
Bokenham, Osbern
English Augustinian friar and poet, b. 1393, d. probably in 1447.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02625c.htm
Boyle Abbey
Irish Cistercian house.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02726a.htm
Bonagratia of Bergamo
Friar Minor, theologian, and canonist, date of birth unknown; d. at Munich, 1343.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02646a.htm
Basins, Ecclesiastical Use of
Extensively used in the Jewish Ritual and were in early use in Christian churches for ablutions and to receive lamp-drippings.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02334a.htm
Brewer, Heinrich
German historian, born at Puffendorf in Germany, 6 September, 1640; died at the same place about 1713.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02778a.htm
Barcelona, University of
An outgrowth of the ecclesiastical schools founded in the eleventh century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02290a.htm
Biology
The science on life and living organisms.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02572a.htm
Burgos
Since the tenth century an episcopal see of Spain, to which in the eleventh century the ancient Sees of Oca and Valpuesta were transferred.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03065c.htm
Banns of Marriage
In general the ecclesiastical announcement of the names of persons contemplating marriage.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02255a.htm
St. Barnabas
Originally called Joseph, missionary, called an Apostle.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02300a.htm
Brookes, James
Last Catholic Bishop of Gloucester, England. (1512-1560)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02798c.htm
Brunner, Sebastian
A versatile and voluminous writer. (1814-1893)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03013a.htm
Bonfrère, Jacques
Biblical scholar, born at Dinant, Belgium, 12 April, 1573; died at Tournai, 9 May, 1642.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02655c.htm
Walter Burleigh
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia, by Stephen M. Donovan. Considers the intellectual context of this scholar's "moderate realism."
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03081a.htm
Beguines & Beghards
Article in the Catholic Encyclopedia, which makes it clear that the Beguines were not regarded as heretics as such.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02389c.htm
Bautista, Fray Juan
Franciscan, who taught theology and metaphysics at the convent of St. Francis of Mexico.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02353b.htm
Boniface II, Pope
Elected 17 September, 530; died October, 532.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02660a.htm
Beirut
In Phoenicia, a titular Latin see, and the residential see of several prelates of Oriental rites.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02392a.htm
Benedict I, Pope
A Roman and the son of Boniface, and was called Bonosus by the Greeks.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02427c.htm
Bagot, Jean
Theologian, born at Rennes, in France, 9 July, 1591, died at Paris, 23 August, 1664.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203d.htm
St. Brieuc
Celtic monk and priest, companion of St. Iltud. Brieuc died in about 502.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02784a.htm
Bommel, Cornelius Richard Anton van
Bishop of Liège, born at Leyden, in Holland on 5 April, 1790; died 7 April 1852.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02645a.htm
Bayeu y Subias, Francisco
Born at Saragossa, 9 March, 1734; died Madrid, 4 August, 1795, a distinguished religious and historical painter.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02358a.htm
Bigamy (in Civil Law)
In civil jurisprudence, and especially in criminal law, is a "formal entering into of a marriage while a former one remains un-dissolved".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02564a.htm
Butler, Alban
Seventeenth-century English Catholic.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03090a.htm
Bordeaux, University of
Founded during the English domination, under King Henry VI, in 1441.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02684a.htm
Brogny, Jean-Allarmet de
French Cardinal. (1342-1426)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02797a.htm
Berault-Bercastel, Antoine Henri de
A writer of church history, b. 22 November, 1720, at Briey, Lorraine; d. about 1794 at Noyon, France.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02486a.htm
Boecken, Placidus
A German Benedictine, canonist, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salzburg. (1690-1752)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02608a.htm
Biard, Pierre
Jesuit missionary, born at Grenoble, France, 1576; died at Avignon, 17 November, 1622.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02541d.htm
Bartholomew of Braga, Venerable
Born at Verdela, near Lisbon, May, 1514; died at Viana, 16 July, 1590.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02314b.htm
Bolsec, Jérôme-Hermès
A theologian and physician, b. probably at Paris, date unknown; d. at Lyons c. 1584.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02643a.htm
Buildings, Ecclesiastical
This term comprehends all constructions erected for the celebration of liturgical acts, whatever be the name given to them, church, chapel, oratory, and basilica.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03041a.htm
Jean Buridan
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03078a.htm
Bianchini, Francesco
A student of the natural sciences, and historian. (1662-1729)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02541a.htm
Bulstrode, Sir Richard
A soldier, diplomatist, and author, born 1610; died 1711.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03058a.htm
Basil, Liturgy of Saint
Several Oriental liturgies, or at least several anaphoras, have been attributed to the great St. Basil, Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia from 370 to 379.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02321a.htm
Benard, Laurent
Chief founder of the Maurist Congregation of the Benedictine Order, b. at Nevers, 1573; d. at Paris, 1620.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02426b.htm
Beatific Vision
The immediate knowledge of God which the angelic spirits and the souls of the just enjoy in Heaven.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02364a.htm
Byrne, Andrew
Bishop of Little Rock, Arkansas. (1802-1862)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03093a.htm
Benedict X
The bearer of this name was an antipope in the days of Nicholas II, 1056-61.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02429b.htm
Baglioni, Giovanni, Cavaliere
Known as the "Deaf Man of the Barozzo", a painter of distinction, b. in Rome, 1571; d. there 1644.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203b.htm
Birmingham
One of the thirteen dioceses erected by the Apostolic Letter of Pius IX, 27 September, 1850, which restored a hierarchy to the Catholic church in England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02578c.htm
Bartolommeo, Fra
Italian Dominican painter (1475-1517)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02318a.htm
Bucer, Martin
One of the leaders in the South German Reformation movement. (1491-1551)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03025d.htm
Bombay
The Archdiocese of Bombay comprises the Island of Bombay with several outlying churches in the neighbouring Island of Salsette.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02644a.htm
Brussels
Capital of the Kingdom of Belgium.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03021a.htm
Bausset, Louis-François de
A French cardinal, writers, and statesman. (1748-1824)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02352c.htm
Brindholm, Ven. Edmund
Martyr and parish priest of Our Lady's Church at Calais, accused of being concerned in a plot to betray Calais to the French.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02787d.htm
Barbalissos
A titular see of Mesopotamia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02284c.htm
Bustamante, Carlos María
Mexican statesman and historian. (1774-1848)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03088b.htm
Bartoli, Daniello
Historian and littérateur, born at Ferrara, 12 February, 1608; died in Rome, 12 January, 1685.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02317b.htm
Brumoy, Pierre
French Jesuit humanist. (1704-1742)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03008b.htm
Barnabites
The popular name of a religious order which is canonically known by the title, given to it by Pope Paul III in 1535, of Regular Clerics of St. Paul.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02302a.htm
Bigamy (in Canon Law)
Canonically viewed, bigamy denotes (a) the condition of a man married to two real or interpretative wives in succession, and as a consequence (b) his unfitness to receive, or exercise after reception, tonsure, minor and sacred orders.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02561a.htm
Benedict XIII, Pope
Reigned 1724-1730.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02431a.htm
Baltimore, Provincial Councils of
These councils have a unique importance for the Church in the United States, inasmuch as the earlier ones legislated for practically the whole territory of the Republic, and furnished moreover a norm for all the later provincial councils of the country.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02239a.htm
Boccaccio, Giovanni
Biography and overview of the author's major works.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02607a.htm
Book of Martyrs, Foxe's
Protestant martyrology, from Wyclif to Cranmer, illustrated with woodcuts. The author was a controversialist sympathetic to John Knox.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02681a.htm
Bernard Tolomeo, Saint
Italian hermit, monastic founder, d. 1348.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02504b.htm
Beelphegor
The Moabite divinity who ruled over Phogor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02388b.htm
Bianchi, Giovanni Antonio
Friar Minor and theologian. (1686-1768)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02540d.htm
Binterim, Anton Joseph
A theologian of repute and for fifty years parish priest of Bilk. (1779-1855)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02570c.htm
Benedict XI, Pope Blessed
Elected unanimously, author of Scriptural commentaries, d. 1304.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02429c.htm
Bohemian Brethren
The Unitas Fratrum were a group of the more extreme Hussites (known as "Taborites") who continued to meet. They later became known as the Moravian Brethren.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02616a.htm
Bernini, Giuseppe Maria
A Capuchin missionary and Orientalist, b. near Carignan in Piedmont; d. in Hindustan in 1753.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02511a.htm
Beugnot, Auguste-Arthur, Count
French historian and statesman. (1797-1865)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02539b.htm
Bersabee
A town on the southern extremity of Palestine.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02518a.htm
Bradley, Denis Mary
First Bishop of Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.A. (1846-1903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02727a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste, martyr, d. about 316. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, he is also called St. Blasius.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02592a.htm
Bernard, Saint
Soldier, monk, abbot, Archbishop of Vienne, d. 842.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02496a.htm
Berno
Apostle of the Obotrites, in the latter half of the twelfth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02512b.htm
Barron, Edward
Irish missionary. (1801-1854)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16007a.htm
Baal, Baalim
A word which belongs to the oldest stock of the Semite vocabulary and primarily means "lord", "owner".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02175a.htm
Brunellesco, Filippo
An architect and sculptor, born at Florence, 1377; died there 16 April, 1446.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03008c.htm
Boileau-Despréaux, Nicholas
French poet. (1636-1711)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02623a.htm
Bernardine of Feltre, Blessed
Italian Franciscan missionary, died 1494. Of little note as an author. Best remembered for his monti di pietà, a type of charitable lender similar to pawnbrokers.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02504c.htm
Blosius, François-Louis
A Benedictine abbot and spiritual writer, born at Donstienne, near Liège, Flanders, 1506; died at Liessies, 1566.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02604a.htm
Buffalo
Diocese established 23 April, 1847 in the state of New York.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03037a.htm
Bryant, John Delavau
Physician, poet, author, and editor. (1811-1877)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03025a.htm
Byrd, William
Article examining life, sacred and secular music, and related composers.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03092f.htm
Belem do Pará, Archdiocese of
In South America, formerly (after 4 March, 1719) a suffragan diocese of Bahia (San Salvador), but raised to metropolitan rank 3 May, 1906.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02394c.htm
Bourchier, Thomas
Cardinal, born 1406; died 1486.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02716b.htm
Bellecius, Aloysius
Jesuit ascetic author, born at Freiburg im Breisgau, 15 February, 1704; died at Augsburg, 27 April, 1757.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02414a.htm
Boulainvilliers, Henri, Count of
One of the first French historians to write the history of the institutions or fundamental laws of the nation. (1658-1722)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02713a.htm
Buss, Franz Joseph, Ritter von
Jurist, b. 23 March, 1803 at Zell in Baden; d. 31 January, 1878, at Freiburg im Breisgau.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03088a.htm
Bulgaria
A European kingdom in the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03046a.htm
Bova
Situated in the civil province of Reggio,in Calabria, Italy, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Reggio.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02724a.htm
Belleville
Diocese comprising part of southern Illinois.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02414c.htm
Benedict XII, Pope
Third of the Avignon popes. (1334-1342)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02430a.htm
Bapst, John
Jesuit missionary and educator. (1815-1887)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02258a.htm
Balmes, Jaime Luciano
Philosopher and publicist, b. at Vich, Spain, 28 August, 1810; d. there, 9 July, 1848.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02224b.htm
Bar-Kepha, Moses
Jacobite bishop and writer. (813-903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02296b.htm
Bovino
Diocese in the province of Foggia, Italy, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Benevento.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02724b.htm
Brinkley, Stephen
Confessor of the Faith, imprisoned and tortured as manager of a secret press for the publication of devotional and controversial works in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02788a.htm
Breton, Raymond
French missionary among the Caribbean Indians. (1609-1679)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02768a.htm
Barber Family, The
Daniel Barber, soldier of the Revolution, Episcopalian minister and convert. (1756-1834) Virgil Horace Barber, son of Daniel. (1782-1847)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02286b.htm
Balsam
Balsam is an oily, resinous, and odorous substance, which flows spontaneously or by incision from certain plants, and which the Church mixes with olive oil for use as chrism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02226a.htm
Belley
Coextensive with the civil department of Ain and a suffragan of the Archbishopric of Besançon.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02415a.htm
Pope St. Benedict II
A Roman, he was pope for a little less than eleven months, and died in 685. Account of his pontificate.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02427d.htm
Burchard of Basle
Belonged to the family of the counts of Neuenburg, or Neuchatel, was born towards the middle of the eleventh century, and died 12 April, 1107.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03063a.htm
Butler, Sir William Francis
Irish general and writer. (1838-1910)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16015a.htm
Bassianus
Bishop of Ephesus (444-448).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02345a.htm
Bautain, Louis-Eugène-Marie
Philosopher and theologian. (1796-1867)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02353a.htm
Burke, Thomas Nicholas
Dominican orator. (1830-1882)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03080a.htm
Burigny, Jean Lévesque de
Historian, b. at Reims, 1692; d. at Paris, 1785.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03079a.htm
Bethlehemites
Military and hospitaller orders.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02534b.htm
Blyth, Francis
English Carmelite, reviser of the Douay Bible, born c. 1705; d. in London, 11 December 1772.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02604c.htm
Bathurst
Diocese situated in New South Wales, Australia, in the ecclesiastical Province of Sydney.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02349a.htm
Barthel, Johann Caspar
A German canonist. (1697-1771)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02312c.htm
Basilides
The earliest of the Alexandrian Gnostics, a native of Alexandria and flourished under the Emperors Adrian and Antoninus Pius, about 120-140.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02326a.htm
Binet, Jacques-Philippe-Marie
French mathematician and astronomer. (1786-1856)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02570a.htm
Balanaea
A titular see of Syria.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02215a.htm
Benedict of Peterborough
Abbot and writer, place and date of birth unknown; d. 1193.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02472a.htm
Berti, Giovanni Lorenzo
Italian theologian, b. 28 May, 1696, at Sarravezza, Tuscany; d. 26 March, 1766, at Pisa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02522a.htm
Bohemians of the United States
Religious dissensions at the beginning of the seventeenth century induced many to leave their native country and cross the ocean.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02620a.htm
Bracken, Thomas
Poet, journalist, politician. (1843-1898)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02726b.htm
Biblia Pauperum
A collection of pictures representing scenes from Jesus' life with the corresponding prophetic types.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02547a.htm
Bidermann, James
Poet and theologian. (1578-1639)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02558c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
Bible
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02543a.htm
Becquerel, Antoine-César
French physicist, b. at Chatillon-sur-Loing (Loiret), 7 March, 1788; d. at Paris, 18 January, 1878.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02382c.htm
Bressani, Francesco Giuseppe
Italian missionary to the Indians. (1612-1672)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02766a.htm
Beverley Minster
A collegiate church at Beverley, capital of the East Riding of Yorkshire, served by a chapter of secular canons until the Reformation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02540b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bertulf
Converted to Christianity from paganism, entered the monastery of Luxeuil under the Rule of St. Columban, became abbot of Bobbio, was staunchly anti-Arian, d. 639 or 640. Feast day: 19 August.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02524a.htm
Bosio, Antonio
Known as "The Columbus of the Catacombs", b. in the island of Malta about the year 1576; d. 1629.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02693a.htm
Bentivoglio, Family of
Originally from the castle of that name in the neighbourhood of Bologna, Italy. They claimed descent from Enzio (c. 1224-72), King of Sardinia, a natural son of Frederick II.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02483a.htm
St. Birinus (Berin)
Confessor, first Bishop of Dorchester, Apostle of Wessex, d. 650. Article in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02578a.htm
Bragança-Miranda, Diocese of
Situated in the northeastern part of the Kingdom of Portugal, in the civil province of Tras-os-Montes.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02729b.htm
Berisford, Humphrey
Confessor c. 1588.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02491b.htm
Beja
Diocese in Portugal, suffragan of Evora.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02393a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Brigid of Ireland
Biography of Brigid, incorrectly known as Bridget. Monastic founder, abbess of a double monastery, friend of St. Patrick. St. Brigid died in 525.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02784b.htm
Baptismal Font
A basin or vase, serving as a receptacle for baptismal water in which the candidate for baptism is immersed, or over which he is washed, in the ceremony of Christian initiation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02274a.htm
Braille, Louis
French educator and inventorof the system of writing in raised or relief points for the blind. (1809-1852)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02735a.htm
Boeri, Petrus
A french benedictine canonist and bishop, b. during the first quarter of the fourteenth century at Laredorte.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02610a.htm
Barjesus
False prophet mentioned in the New Testament.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02296a.htm
Byrne, Richard
U.S. Civil War hero. (1832-1864)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03093b.htm
Beatitudes, Mount of
Name given to the place where the "Sermon on the Mount", was delivered.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02369a.htm
Beschefer, Theodore
Jesuit missionary in Canada. (1630-1711)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02526b.htm
Baltasar
The Greek and Latin name for Belshazzar, which is the Hebrew equivalent for Belsarrausur, i.e., "May Bel protect the king".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02226c.htm
Bourassé, Jean-Jacques
Archæologist and historian. (1813-1872)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02716a.htm
Boniface VII, Antipope
Roman and son of Ferrucius; was intruded into the Chair of St. Peter in 974; reinstalled 984; died July, 985.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02661c.htm
Beste, Henry Digby
Miscellaneous author. (1768-1836)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02529a.htm
Beaufort, Lady Margaret
Countess of Richmond and Derby, b. 1441; d. 1509, daughter and heiress of John Beaufort, first Duke of Somerset.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02376a.htm
Bread, Liturgical Use of
In the Christian liturgy bread is used principally as one of the elements of the Eucharistic sacrifice.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02749a.htm
Bonald, Louis-Gabriel-Ambroise, Vicompte de
French statesman, writer, and philosopher. (1754-1840)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02647a.htm
Belgrade and Smederevo
Titular (united) sees of Servia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02407a.htm
Bollandists, The
An association of ecclesiastical scholars engaged in editing the Acta Sanctorum.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02630a.htm
Biblical Antiquities
Details domestic, political, and sacred antiquities.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02548a.htm
Bernard of Pavia
Canonist and bishop. (d. 1213)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02504a.htm
Bonaparte, Charles-Lucien-Jules-Laurent
Prince of Canino and Musignano, and ornithologist. (1803-1857)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02648b.htm
Brück, Heinrich
Ecclesiastical historian and bishop, born at Bingen, 25 October, 1831; died 4 November, 1903.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03004a.htm
Boise
Diocese created by Leo XIII, 25 August, 1893.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02623b.htm
Bishop, William
The first superior in England in episcopal orders since the old hierarchy died out in the reign of Elizabeth, born c. 1553 at Brailes in Warwickshire, where his family continued to reside until recent times; d. 16 April, 1624.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02589a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope Benedict XIV
Article on the life, public policy, and liturgical reforms of this scholarly eighteenth-century pope. Also discusses his relations with the Eastern churches.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02432a.htm
Benavides, Fray Alonzo
Archbishop of Goa in the Portuguese Indies.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02427a.htm
Baden
The Grand Duchy of Baden is situated in the southwestern part of the German Empire.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02194a.htm
Bebian, Roch-Amboise-Auguste
Sent to France, committed to the care of his godfather, the Abbé Sicard, the well-known educator of the deaf and dumb.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02379a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bridget of Sweden
Also called Birgitta. Biography of the mother of 8, widow, visionary, founder of the Brigittines.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02782a.htm
Bassi, Matthew of
Founder of the Capuchins. (1495-1552)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02344b.htm
Busiris
A titular see taking its title from one of the many Egyptian cities of the same name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03087a.htm
St. Bathilde
Bathilde, or Batilde, was a runaway slave who became the wife of King Clovis II. Upon widowhood, she founded monasteries and proved herself a capable regent. She died in 680. Biographical article in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02348b.htm
Bageis
A titular see of Lydia in Asia Minor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203a.htm
Bangor Abbey
The name of two famous monastic establishments in Ireland and England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02250a.htm
Balearic Isles
A group in the western part of the Mediterranean belonging to Spain and consisting of four larger islands, Majorca, Minorca, Iviza, and Formentera, and eleven smaller islands of rocky formation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02221c.htm
Bossu, Jacques le
French theologian and Doctor of the Sorbonne, born at Paris 1546; died at Rome 1626.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02698a.htm
Bodone
A titular see of Albania.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02609b.htm
Baptismal Vows
The name popularly given to the renunciations required of an adult candidate for baptism just before the sacrament is conferred.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02275a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Breviary
Evolution of the book, or set of books, containing the texts and rubrics of the canonical hours.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02768b.htm
Borgognone, Ambrogio
Italian painter and architect, b. Milan, c. 1455, d. at Milan, 1523.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02685b.htm
Bohemia
Crown province of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, which until 1526 was an independent kingdom.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02612b.htm
Bessel, Johann Franz
Benedictine, abbot, and historian. (1672-1749)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02528a.htm
Benedictus, The (Canticle of Zachary)
One of the three great canticles in the opening chapters of this Gospel, the other two being the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02473a.htm
Bernold of Constance
Historian and theologian, b. in Swabia about 1054; d. at Schaffhausen, 16 September, 1100.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02512c.htm
Baron, Vincent
Dominican theologian and preacher. (1604-1674)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02304a.htm
Bancel, Louis
Born at Valence, 1628; died at Avignon, 1685.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02246b.htm
Beccaria, Giovanni Battista
Physicist. (1716-1781)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16009a.htm
Bianchini, Giuseppe
Italian Oratorian, Biblical, historical, and liturgical scholar. (1704-1764)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02541b.htm
Leonardo Bruni
Article by Edmund Burke from the Catholic Encyclopedia, summarizing Bruni's life and career.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03011b.htm
Bartolocci, Giulio
A Cistercian monk and learned Hebrew scholar, b. at Celleno in the old kingdom of Naples, 1 April, 1613; d. at Rome, 19 October, 1687.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02317c.htm
Balme, Henry
A Franciscan theologian, born at Genera, date uncertain; d. 23 February, 1439.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02224a.htm
Bellini
Giacomo (Jacopo) Bellini, father of Gentile and Giovanni Bellini. Teacher of his sons who were the chief founders of the Venetian school of painting.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02416b.htm
Blackfoot Indians
An important tribe of the Northern Plains, constituting the westernmost extension of the great Algonquian stock.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02590d.htm
Binius, Severin
Historian and critic. (1573-1641)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02570b.htm
Briçonnet
Includes three people with this name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02779a.htm
Berrettini, Pietro
Italian painter, architect, and writer, b. at Cortona, in Tuscany, 1 November, 1596; d. at Rome, 16 May, 1669.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02516a.htm
Bogotá
Capital of the republic of Colombia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02612a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Babylas
Bishop of Antioch, martyr in the Decian persecution, d. in prison. Feast day: 24 January in the West; 4 September in the Christian East.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02178c.htm
Benedict III, Pope
Date of birth unknown; d. 17 April, 858.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02427e.htm
Bar Hebræus
A Jacobite Syrian bishop, philosopher, poet, grammarian, physician, Biblical commentator, historian, and theologian. (1226-1286)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02294a.htm
Baraga, Frederic
First Bishop of Marquette, Michigan, U.S.A. (1797-1868)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02282b.htm
Bourdaloue, Louis
French Jesuit preacher. (1632-1704)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02717a.htm
Bridge-Building Brotherhood, The
During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, various religious associations were founded for the purpose of building bridges.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02781a.htm
Boston
Archdiocese; comprises Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties in the State of Massachusetts, U.S.A.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02703a.htm
Beseleel
Describes two people known by this name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02526d.htm
Burgoa, Francisco
Historical and geographical writer. Born at Oaxaca about 1600; d. at Teopozotlan in 1681.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03065b.htm
Bergier, Nicolas-Sylvestre
French theologian. (1715-1790)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02490a.htm
Baumgartner, Alexander
Swiss poet and writer. (1841-1910)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16008b.htm
Benedictine Order
Comprises monks living under the Rule of St. Benedict, and commonly known as "black monks".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02443a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede
Benedictine monk, priest, historian, Doctor of the Church, d. 735.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02384a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Boethius
Article with a focus on Boethius as a theologian, from this 1912 reference work.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02610b.htm
Benin
Vicariate Apostolic on the coast of Benin.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02480a.htm
Bartolozzi, Francesco
An engraver, etcher, and painter, b. at Florence, 1727; d. at Lisbon, 1815.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02319a.htm
Bremen
Formerly the seat of an archdiocese situated in the north-western part of the present German Empire.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02756a.htm
Bilocation
Latin bis, twice, and locatio, place.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02568a.htm
Bachelot, Alexis John Augustine
Prefect Apostolic of the Sandwich Islands. (1796-1837)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16006a.htm
Banim, John and Michael
Brothers and writers from Kilkenny, Ireland.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02251a.htm
Bartholomew of Edessa
Syrian apologist and polemical writer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02315c.htm
Bromyard, John
Theologian, d. about 1390.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02797b.htm
Bellenden, John
A Scotch poet, b. at Haddington or Berwick in the latter part of the fifteenth century; d. at Rome, c. 1587.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02414b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Benedict of Aniane
St. Benedict was a Goth, served in the Frankish court, then became a Benedictine monk. His monastery of Aniane was the model for monastic reform in France and the Empire. He died in 821.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02467a.htm
Bard, Henry
An English soldier and diplomat, b. 1604; d. 1660.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02292c.htm
Bibbiena
Bernardo Dovizi, an Italian Cardinal and comedy-writer, known best by the name of the town Bibbiena, where he was born 4 Aug., 1470; d. at Rome, 9 Nov., 1520.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02542a.htm
Bathe, William
Irishman, Jesuit, wrote educational books on music and language. He died in 1614.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02348a.htm
Bedini, Cajetan
Italian Cardinal and diplomat. (1806-1864)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02387a.htm
Boniface III, Pope
Roman elected to succeed Sabinian after an interregnum of nearly a year; he was consecrated 19 February, 607; d. 12 November of the same year.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02660b.htm
Bernardine of Siena, Saint
Biography of the Franciscan missionary, reformer, popular preacher, peacemaker, called "the Apostle of Italy," who died in 1380.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02505b.htm
Batavia
Vicariate Apostolic of Batavia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02346b.htm
Bye-Altar
An altar that is subordinate to the central or high altar.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03092d.htm
Belief
That state of the mind by which it assents to propositions, not by reason of their intrinsic evidence, but because of authority.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02408b.htm
Broughton, Richard
Catholic priest and antiquary, claiming descent from the Broughtons of Lancashire.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02803a.htm
Bastiat, Claude-Frédéric
A French economist, b. at Mugron, a small city in the Department of Landes, 29 June, 1801; d. at Rome, 24 December, 1850.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02345b.htm
Backer, Augustin de
Bibliographer, born at Antwerp, Belgium, 18 July, 1809; died at Liège, 1 December, 1873.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190c.htm
Borrus, Christopher
Missionary, mathematician, and astronomer. (1583-1632)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02689a.htm
Barradas, Sebastião
A Portuguese exegete and preacher, born at Lisbon in 1543; died at Coimbra in 1615.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02307b.htm
Brancaccio
An ancient and illustrious Neapolitan family, from which the "Brancas" of France were descended.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02737a.htm
Bembo, Pietro
Italian scholar and Cardinal, b. of a noble family at Venice, 20 May, 1470; d. at Rome, 18 January, 1547.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02425e.htm
Brixen
Includes history and statistics.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02793d.htm
Boniface Association
The object of the association is to maintain what the Catholic church possesses in those regions where Catholics are few in number, to found and support missions and schools, and to erect churches, parish-houses, and schools for Catholics in the Protestant parts of Germany.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02671a.htm
Bayeux
Coextensive with the Department of Calvados, is suffragan to the Archbishopric of Rouen.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02358b.htm
Bonvicino, Alessandro
Italian painter of the sixteenth century, born at Brescia about 1498; died at the same place, 1555.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02678b.htm
Brenan, Michael John
Irish Church historian. (1780-1847)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02758b.htm
Blanchet, Augustin Magloire
Brother of François Norbert Blanchet, first Bishop of Walla Walla-Nesqually, State of Washington, U.S.A. (1797-1887)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02593b.htm
Bril, Paulus
Flemish painter and engraver, born at Antwerp, 1556; died in Rome, 7 October, 1626.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02787b.htm
Bellasius, Edward
Serjeant-at-Law, b. 14 October, 1800; d. 24 January, 1873.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02413a.htm
Baker City, Diocese of
Comprises Wasco, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Morrow, Grant, Union, Crook, Umatilla, Wallowa, Baker, Harney, and Malheur counties in the State of Oregon, U.S.A.
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