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Trissino, Giangiorgio Italian poet and scholar. (1478-1550) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15061a.htm Thomas Johnson, Blessed The last of nine London Carthusians to die of starvation in prison in 1537. He died 20 September, after nearly 5 months of barbaric treatment. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14689b.htm Thundering Legion The story of an expedition against the Quadi led by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14711b.htm Talbot, James Fourth son of George Talbot and brother of the fourteenth Earl of Shrewsbury. Chiefly known for having been the last priest to be indicted in the public courts for saying Mass. (1726-1790) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14432a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia St. Trudo, also known as St. Tron, Trond, Trudon, Trutjen, or Truyen. Late seventh century priest and monastic founder. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15069b.htm Thonissen, Jean-Joseph Professor of law at the University of Louvain, minister in the Belgian Government. (1817-1891) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14705a.htm Truce of God A temporary suspension of hostilities, as distinct from the Peace of God which is perpetual. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15068a.htm Trondhjem, Ancient See of In 997 Olaf Trygvesson founded at the mouth of the River Nid the city of Nidaros, afterwards called Trondhjem. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15064a.htm Talon, Jean First intendant in exercise of New France. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14438a.htm Thomas Bullaker, Blessed Hagiography of the English Franciscan priest, martyred in 1642. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03048b.htm Thompson, Francis Poet. (1859-1907) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14703b.htm Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de French botanist. (1656-1708) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14799a.htm Thun-Hohenstein, Count Leo Austrian statesman. (1811-1888) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14711c.htm Tudela Diocese in Spain. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15085b.htm Tacana Indians The collective designation for a group of tribes constituting the Tacanan linguistic stock in different dialects, occupying the upper valleys of the Beni and Madre de Dios Rivers, on the eastern slope of the Andes, Department of Beni, north-western Bolivia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14427a.htm Trivet, Nicholas Author of a large number of theological and historical works and commentaries on the classics, more especially the works of Seneca. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15063b.htm Theodosius Florentini Born at Münster, in the Grisons, Switzerland, 23 May, 1808; died at Heiden, in Appenzell, 15 Feb., 1865. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14578a.htm Tichborne, Ven. Thomas Born at Hartley, Hampshire, 1567; martyred at Tyburn, London, 20 April, 1602. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14721c.htm Takkali The hybrid name by which the Carrier Indians of the northern interior of British Columbia were originally made known by the fur traders. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14431b.htm Tavium A titular see in Galatia Prima, suffragan of Ancyra. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14467a.htm Traducianism In general the doctrine that, in the process of generation, the human spiritual soul is transmitted to the offspring by the parents. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15014a.htm Tootell, Hugh Historian commonly known as Charles Dodd. Died 1743. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14779b.htm Tibaldi, Pellegrino Known also as Pellegrino da Bologna and as Pellegrino Pellegrini, decorator, mural painter, and architect. 1527-1592) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14715a.htm Tübingen, University of Located in Würtemberg; founded by Count Eberhard im Bart on 3 July, 1477. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15083a.htm Thomas of Dover Martyr. (d. 1295) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14694b.htm Temple The Latin form, templum, from which the English temple is derived, originally signified an uncovered area marked off by boundaries; especially the place marked off by the augurs to be excepted from all profane uses. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14495a.htm Tlaxcala A former diocese of the colony of New Spain. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14747c.htm Tynemouth Priory Located on the east coast of Northumberland, England, occupied the site of an earlier Saxon church built first in wood, then in stone, in the seventh century, and famous as the burial-place of St. Oswin, king and martyr. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15106d.htm Tassoni, Alessandro Italian poet. (1565-1635) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14464a.htm Tyrannicide The killing of a tyrant, and usually is taken to mean the killing of a tyrant by a private person for the common good. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15108a.htm Thorney Abbey For some three centuries the seat of Saxon hermits, or of anchorites living in community, before it was refounded in 972 for Benedictine monks by Ethelwold, Bishop of Winchester, with the aid of King Edgar. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14706a.htm Third Orders Lay members of religious orders, i.e. men and women who do not necessarily live in community and yet can claim to wear the habit and participate in the good works of some great order. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14637b.htm Tassin, René-Prosper French historian, belonging to the Benedictine Congregation of Saint-Maur. (1697-1777) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14463c.htm Tingis A titular see of Mauretania Tingitana (the official list of the Roman Curia places it in Mauretania Caesarea). http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14736a.htm Toleration, History of Explores the attitude of the Church towards religious toleration. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14761a.htm Thomas Woodhouse, Blessed Martyr who suffered at Tyburn 19 June, 1573. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14698a.htm The Knights Templars Their beginning, growth, and tragic end. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14493a.htm Temperance One of the four cardinal virtues. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14481a.htm Tournély, Honoré Theologian. (1658-1729) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14800a.htm Tostado, Alonso Exegete, born at Madrigal, Castile, about 1400; died at Bonilla de la Sierra, near Avila, 3 Sept., 1455. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14788b.htm Tennessee Includes geography, history, and demographics. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14508a.htm Trokelowe, John de A Benedictine monk of St. Albans and monastic chronicler still living in 1330, but the dates of whose birth and death are unknown. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15063e.htm Tiraspol Diocese in Southern Russia suffragan of Mohilev. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14739a.htm Thyatira A titular suffragan see of Sardes in Lydia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14713c.htm Thébaud, Augustus Jesuit educator and publicist. (1807-1885) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14562a.htm Three Chapters (1) the person and writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia; (2) certain writings of Theodoret of Cyrus; (3) the letter of Ibas to Maris. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14707b.htm Thimelby, Richard Missionary priest. (1614-1672) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14637a.htm Tiberiopolis Titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14717a.htm Truchsess von Waldburg, Otto Cardinal-Bishop of Augsburg. (1514-1573) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15069a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Tertullian Long article on this ecclesiastical writer. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14520c.htm Theodoric the Great King of the Ostrogoths. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14576a.htm Tortosa Located in Spain, suffragan of Tarragona. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14785a.htm Theodicy Term was introduced into philosophy by Leibniz. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14569a.htm Tarkin, Saint Eighth-century Scottish bishop. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14458a.htm Transept A rectangular space inserted between the apse and nave in the early Christian basilica. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15018a.htm Triesnecker, Francis a Paula Astronomer. (1745-1817) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15044a.htm Theatines A religious order of men, founded by Gaetano dei Conti di Tiene, Paolo Consiglieri, Bonifacio da Colle, and Giovanni Pietro Carafa, afterwards Pope Paul IV. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14557a.htm Tongiorgi, Salvator Italian philosopher. (1820-1865) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14776b.htm Tonica Indians A small tribe living, when first known to the French, in small villages on the lower Yazoo River, Mississippi. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14777a.htm Thijm, Joseph Albert Alberdingk Dutch poet of the nineteenth century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14636b.htm Thasos A titular see in Macedonia, suffragan of Thessalonica. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14556b.htm Thebaid The valley of the Nile, under Roman domination, was divided into four provinces: Lower and Upper Egypt, Lower and Upper Thebaid. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14561a.htm Tipasa A titular see of Numidia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14738a.htm Tegernsee Benedictine abbey of Bavaria. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14471b.htm Tritheists Heretics who divide the Substance of the Blessed Trinity. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15061b.htm Turkestan Details of Chinese Turkestan and Russian Turkestan. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15095a.htm Tintoretto, Il Italian painter, b. at Venice, 1518; d. there 1594. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14737a.htm Timothy and Titus, Epistles to Disciples of St. Paul. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14727b.htm Titopolis Titular see, suffragan of Seleucia Trachaea in Isauria. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14745a.htm Tradition and Living Magisterium The word tradition refers sometimes to the thing (doctrine, account, or custom) transmitted from one generation to another sometimes to the organ or mode of the transmission. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15006b.htm Thanksgiving Before and After Meals The word grace, which, as applied to prayer over food, always in pre-Elizabethan English took the plural form graces, means nothing but thanksgiving. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14554c.htm Tunstall, Cuthbert Bishop of London, later of Durham. (1474-1559) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15091a.htm Three Rivers Formed from the Archdiocese of Quebec, to which it is suffragan. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14708a.htm Trustee System In the exercise of inherent rights of administering property, the Church often appoints deputies. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15071b.htm Trinity Sunday The first Sunday after Pentecost, instituted to honour the Most Holy Trinity. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15058a.htm Tolomei, John Baptist Jesuit theologian and cardinal. (1653-1726) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14773a.htm Tantum Ergo The opening words of the penultimate stanza of the Vesper hymn of Corpus Christi. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14445b.htm Thomas Atkinson, Blessed Priest martyred at York in 1616. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02051b.htm Thacia Montana A titular see in Africa Proconsularis, suffragan of Carthage. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14552b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas Christians Discussion includes the Syro-Malabars. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14678a.htm Telese A small town in the Province of Benevento, Southern Italy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14476a.htm Tacapæ Titular see of Tripolitana in northern Africa. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14427b.htm Terrasson, André A French preacher, born at Lyons in 1669; died at Paris, 25 April, 1723. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14518d.htm Turgot, Anne-Robert-Jacques Baron de L'Aulne, French minister. (1727-1781) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15092c.htm Teuchira A titular see in Libyan Pentapolis. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14541a.htm Tiberias, Sea of So called in John 21:1 (cf. 6:1), otherwise known as "the sea of Galilee". http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14716b.htm St. Theodore of Studium Biography of this monk, priest, and abbot. He was a champion of the independence of the Church, and of the veneration of icons. St. Theodore died in 826. From the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14574a.htm Tanis A titular see, suffragan of Pelusium in Augustamnica Prima, capital of the fourteenth district of Lower Egypt. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14443b.htm Teresa of Avila, Saint Carmelite reformer and founder, mystic, author, d. 1582. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14515b.htm Targum The distinctive designation of the Aramaic translations or paraphrases of the Old Testament. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14454b.htm Themiscyra A titular see, suffragan of Amasea in the Hellespont. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14566b.htm Thennesus A titular suffragan see of Pelusium in Augustamnica Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14567a.htm Torrubia, José A linguist, scientist, collector of fossils and of books, writer on historical, political, and religious subjects. Born towards the end of the seventeenth century at Granada, Spain; died in 1768. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14784b.htm Tabbora A titular see in Africa Proconsularis, suffragan of Carthage. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14423d.htm Thomas of Beckington Bishop of Bath and Wells, born at Beckington, Somerset, about 1390; died at Wells, 14 January, 1465. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14693a.htm Tehuantepec Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of Oaxaca. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14473a.htm Trani and Barletta Diocese in Italy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15016d.htm Termoli Located on the Italian coast of the Adriatic, having a small harbour near the mouth of the Petraglione. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14518a.htm Torah Signifies first "direction, instruction", as, for instance, the instruction of parents, or of the wise. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14779c.htm Tarisel, Pierre Master-mason to the king, b. about 1442; d. in August, 1510. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14457a.htm Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna According to legend, Tiburtius was the godson of St. Sebastian, and was executed in 286. Feast day: 11 August. Article in the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14720a.htm Treason, Accusations of A common misrepresentation concerning the Elizabethan persecution of English and Irish Catholics from 1570 onwards is the statement that the victims devoted to imprisonment, torture, and death suffered not for their religious belief but for treason against the queen and her government. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15026b.htm Thierry of Freburg A philosopher and physician of the Middle Ages, and a member of the Order of Saint Dominic. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14635a.htm Theft The secret taking of another's property against the reasonable will of that other. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14564b.htm Thomas Ford, Blessed English priest, martyred at Tyburn in 1582. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14689a.htm Toronto Located in the Province of Ontario, Canada. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14781d.htm Toledo, Francisco Philosopher, theologian, and exegete, son of an actuary. (1532-1596) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14760a.htm Theiner, Augustin Theologian and historian. (1804-1874) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14565b.htm Thomas Maxfield, Blessed Real name, Thomas Macclesfield. Short biographical article on the priest, martyred at Tyburn in 1616. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10074a.htm Taché, Etienne-Pascal Statesman, b. at St. Thomas (Montmagny, Province of Quebec), 5 Sept., 1795, son of Charles, and Geneviève Michon; d. 30 July, 1865. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14428a.htm Tripolis A Maronite and Melchite diocese, in Syria. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15060a.htm Thibaut de Champagne Thibaut IV, count of Champagne and King of Navarre, and French poet. (1201-1253) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14634c.htm Trusts and Bequests Defined as the right enforceable solely in equity to the beneficial enjoyment of property of which the legal title is in another. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15072a.htm Timbrias A titular see in Pisidia, suffragan of Antioch. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14725a.htm Tucumán Suffragan to Buenos Aires, erected from the Diocese of Salta on 15 February, 1897. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15085a.htm Thorns, Feast of the Crown of First instituted at Paris in 1239. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14706b.htm Tonsure A sacred rite instituted by the Church by which a baptized and confirmed Christian is received into the clerical order. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14779a.htm Thagora Titular see in Numidia, mentioned by the "Rabula Peutingeriana", which calls it Thacora. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14553c.htm Tibet Includes information on geography, history, and missions. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14718a.htm Testem Benevolentiae An Apostolic Letter of Leo XIII addressed to Cardinal Gibbons, 22 January, 1899. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14537a.htm Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Short biographical article by Edith Donovan. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/17721a.htm Trebizond An Armenian Catholic diocese. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15028a.htm Thomas Pormort, Blessed English priest twice imprisoned. The second time he was tortured, and finally martyred in 1592. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12282a.htm Tamassus A titular see in Cyprus, suffragan of Salamis. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14440b.htm Thomas Whitbread, Blessed A native of Essex and Jesuit provincial, refused Titus Oates admission to the Society of Jesus. And the rest, as they say, is history. Whitbread died a martyr in 1679. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15609b.htm Titulus In pagan times titulus signified an inscription on stone, and later the stone which marked the confines of property. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14745b.htm Thomas of Cantimpré Medieval writer, preacher, and theologian. (1201-1272) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14693c.htm Tanucci, Bernardo Marchese, Italian statesman, born at Stia in Tuscany, of poor family, in 1698 died at Naples, 29 April, 1793. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14446a.htm Theotocopuli, Domenico (El Greco) Spanish artist. Born in Crete, between 1545 and 1550; died at Toledo, 7 April, 1614. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14628a.htm Tarnow Diocese in western Galicia, Austria. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14458b.htm Thagaste A titular see in Numidia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14553b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Terce Essay on the office of Terce, the earliest of the "little hours" in the day. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14514c.htm Trenton Diocese created 15 July, 1881, suffragan of New York. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15037a.htm Tepic A diocese of the Mexican Republic, suffragan of the Archbishopric of Guadalajara. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14513b.htm Toledo (Spain) Primatial see of Spain, whose archbishop, raised almost always to the dignity of cardinal, occupies the first place in the ranks of the higher Spanish clergy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14755a.htm Theatre, The All forms of the drama were banned by the Fathers of both East and West indiscriminately and in terms of the severest reprobation. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14559a.htm Trope A collective name which, since about the close of the Middle Ages or a little later, has been applied to texts of great variety (in both poetry and prose) written for the purpose of amplifying and embellishing an independently complete liturgical text. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15065a.htm Right Honourable Sir John Sparrow David Thompson Article focussing on Thompson as Canada's first Catholic Prime Minister. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14704a.htm Tarbes The Diocese of Tarbes comprises the Department of the Hautes-Pyrenees (ancient territory of Bigorre). http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14453a.htm Turin The chief town of a civil province in Piedmont and was formerly the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and of the Kingdom of Sardinia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15092d.htm Toribio Alfonso Mogrovejo, Saint Pioneering missionary archbishop of Lima, founded first seminary in the Americas, d. 1606. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14781a.htm Twiketal of Croyland English abbot. (d. 975) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15106a.htm Taparelli, Aloysius Philosopher and writer on sociological subjects. (1793-1862) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14449a.htm Tartini, Giuseppe Provides biography and background on his becoming a musician against his parents' wishes. Includes noted works and evaluation of his technical and theoretical brilliance. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14462a.htm Thermae Basilicae A titular see in Cappadocia Prima, suffragan of Caesarea. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14629b.htm Telepathy A term introduced by F.W.H. Myers in 1882 to denote "the ability of one mind to impress or to be impressed by another mind otherwise than through the recognized channels of sense". http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14475a.htm Theodore II, Pope Son of Photius. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14570b.htm Theology, Moral Limited to those doctrines which discuss the relations of man and his free actions to God and his supernatural end, and propose the means instituted by God for the attainment of that end. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14601a.htm Tuam The Archdiocese of Tuam, the metropolitan see of Connacht, extends, roughly speaking, from the Shannon westwards to the sea, and comprises half of County Galway, and nearly half of Mayo, with a small portion of south Roscommon. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15079d.htm Thomas Pickering, Blessed Benedictine lay brother, martyred in 1679. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12075b.htm Tuguegarao Diocese in the Philippines. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15085c.htm Thessalonians, Epistles to the Two of the canonical Epistles of St. Paul. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14629d.htm Theology, History of Dogmatic Detailed article broken into time periods. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14588a.htm Thiers, Louis-Adolphe French statesman and historian, first president of the Third French Republic. (1797-1877) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14635b.htm Trujillo Diocese comprising the Departments of Lambayeque, Libertad, Pinra, and the Province of Tumbes, in North-west Peru, formed by Gregory XIII. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15070b.htm Thomas of Villanova, Saint Spanish Augustinian, d. 1555. Educator, diligent in almsgiving, Archbishop of Valencia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14696a.htm St. Theodore of Amasea Soldier saint, martyred in 306. After refusing a court order to sacrifice to the gods, St. Theodore was released for a time of reflection--and burnt a pagan temple. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14573a.htm Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary Explores the question where Mary died and was buried, either Jerusalem or Ephesus. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14774a.htm Trajanopolis Titular metropolitan see of Rhodope. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15016a.htm Tiara The papal crown, ornamented with precious stones and pearls, which is shaped like a bee-hive, has a small cross at its highest point. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14714c.htm Thijm, Peter Paul Maria Alberdingk President of the Association Tijd en Vlijt and of Constantius Buter, also a member of the Flemish Academy, and for a time, its president. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14636c.htm Theodard, Saint Archbishop of Narbonne, died 893. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14568b.htm Trinity, The Blessed The term employed to signify the central doctrine of the Christian religion, the truth that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, these three persons being truly distinct one from another. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15047a.htm Tebaldeo, Antonio Italian poet, born at Ferrara, in 1463; died. in 1537. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14468b.htm Théophane Vénard, Saint French missionary to West Tonkin, martyred in 1861. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14623c.htm Tunis French protectorate on the northern coast of Africa. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15088a.htm Tralles A titular see, suffragan of Ephesus in Asia Minor. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15016c.htm Thomas a Kempis Author of the "Imitation of Christ", born at Kempen in the Diocese of Cologne, in 1379 or 1380; died 25 July, 1471. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14661a.htm Theveste Titular see of Numidia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14634a.htm Toleration, Religious The magnanimous indulgence one shows towards a religion other than his own, accompanied by the moral determination to leave it and its adherents unmolested in private and public, although internally one views it with complete disapproval as a "false faith". http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14763a.htm Thyräus, Hermann German Jesuit. (1532-1591) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14714b.htm Trajan Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia about the Emperor Trajan. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15015a.htm Talbot, Thomas Joseph Brother of the fourteenth Earl of Shrewsbury, and of Bishop James Talbot. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14434a.htm Tenedos A titular see, suffragan of Rhodes in the Cyclades. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14506b.htm Tamburini, Michelangelo Fourteenth General of the Society of Jesus. (1648-1730) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14440d.htm Thomas of Bradwardine Theologian known as the Doctor Profundus. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14693b.htm Theocracy A form of civil government in which God Himself is recognized as the head. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14568a.htm Thomas Holland, Blessed Short biography of the English priest and martyr, who died in 1642. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07393a.htm Todi Diocese in Central Italy; immediately dependent on the Holy See. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14754a.htm Tanner, Conrad Abbot of Einsiedeln, born at Arth in the Canton of Schwyz, 28 Dec., 1752; died 7 April, 1825. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14444b.htm Thuburbo Minus A titular see in Africa Proconsularis, suffragan of Carthage. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14709b.htm Turnebus, Adrian Philologist. (1512-1565) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15102a.htm Tametsi The first word of Chapter 1, Session 24, of the Council of Trent. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14441b.htm Theobald Archbishop of Canterbury. (d. 1161) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14567c.htm Tanner, Edmund Bishop of Cork and Cloyne, Ireland, 1574-1579; born about 1526; died 1579. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14444c.htm Tabor, Mount Distinguished among the mountains of Palestine for its picturesque site, its graceful outline, the remarkable vegetation which covers its sides of calcareous rock, and the splendour of the view from its summit. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14551a.htm Tertiaries Known as "Third Orders", those persons who live according to the Third Rule of religious orders, either outside of a monastery in the world, or in a religious community. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14520b.htm Tissot, James French draughtsman and painter. (1836-1902) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14741a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia Brief history and current demographics for the diocese of Tamaulipas. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14440c.htm Talbot, Peter Archbishop of Dublin, 1669-1680; b. at Malahide, Dublin, in 1620. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14432c.htm Tewdrig Brief introduction to the Welsh martyr. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14542a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Teilo Welsh, late sixth century. Also known as St. Eliau, Eilliau, Teliarus, or Télo. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14473b.htm Thomas Whitaker, Blessed Brief biography of this Lancashire priest, martyred in 1646. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15609a.htm Temptation An incitement to sin whether by persuasion or by the offer of some good or pleasure. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14504a.htm Trithemius, John Scholar and Benedictine abbot. (1462-1516) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15062a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia New Testament http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14530a.htm Teniers, David The name of two eminent Flemish landscape painters; the elder, born at Antwerp in 1582; died there in 1649; the younger; born at Antwerp in 1610; died at Brussels in 1694. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14507b.htm Tunja Diocese established in 1880 as a suffragan of Bogotá, in the Republic of Colombia, South America. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15090a.htm Tilly, Johannes Tserclæs, Count of Born at Brabant in 1559; died at Ingolstadt in April, 1632. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14724c.htm Touttée, Antoine-Augustin French Benedictine of the Maurist Congregation. (1677-1718) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15005a.htm Tricassin, Charles Joseph Theologian of the Capuchin Order, b. at Troyes; d. in 1681. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15040b.htm Thomas Percy, Blessed Earl of Northumberland, martyr, born in 1528; died at York, 22 August, 1572. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14697a.htm Trueba, Antonio de Spanish poet and folklorist. (1821-1889) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15070a.htm Trapezopolis A titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan to Laodicea. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15023b.htm Tobias Name of various persons and a book in the Bible. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14749c.htm Tuy Suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Santiago. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15105a.htm Taranto Diocese in southern Italy, on a bay in the Gulf of Taranto. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14450d.htm Tricarico, Diocese of Located in the Province of Potenza in the Basilicata (Southern Italy), near the River Perrola. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15040a.htm Teruel A suffragan of Saragossa. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14525a.htm Thomas Garnet, Saint Biography of the English priest and martyr, who died in 1608. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06388a.htm Tabernacle Society Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14426b.htm Theodosius I Roman Emperor (also known as Flavius Theodosius), born in Spain, about 346; died at Milan, 17 January, 395. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14577d.htm Thera (Santorin) Diocese in the Cyclades. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14629a.htm Tracy, Alexandre de Prouville, Marquis de Viceroy of New France, born in France, 1603, of noble parents; died there in 1670. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15006a.htm Tychicus Disciple and companion of St. Paul. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15106c.htm Terracina, Sezze, and Piperno Located in the Province of Rome. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14518c.htm Pope St. Telesphorus Martyr, died c. 136. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14477b.htm Talbot, John English Catholic layman. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14432b.htm Tapis, Esteban Entered the Franciscan Order at Gerona, 27 Jan., 1778, and joined the missionary College of San Fernando, Mexico, in 1786. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14450a.htm Timucua Indians A principal group or confederacy of ancient Florida. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14733a.htm Tulasne, Louis-René Botanist. (1815-1885) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15086b.htm Thebes A metropolitan titular see of Achaia Secunda. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14562b.htm Treviso Diocese in Venetia (Northern Italy). http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15038a.htm Teleology From Greek telos, end, and logos, science. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14474a.htm Thessalonica Titular metropolis in Macedonia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14633a.htm Temperance Movements Covers the history in Europe, the United States, and Canada. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14482a.htm Thomas Sprott, Blessed Also called Thomas Spratt. English priest and martyr. Article also has information on his companion in martyrdom the Bl. Thomas Hunt. The two died in 1600. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14238a.htm Tribe, Jewish The earlier Hebrew term rendered in English versions by the word "tribe" is shebet, while the term matteh, prevails in the post-exilic writings. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15039a.htm Temnus A titular see in Asia, a suffragan of Ephesus. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14479c.htm Talleyrand-Perigord, Charles-Maurice de Prince of Benevento, Bishop of Autun, French minister and ambassador. (1754-1838) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14434b.htm Thmuis A titular see in Augustamnica Prima, suffragan of Pelusium. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14658a.htm Trinità di Cava dei Tirrenti, Abbey of Located in the Province of Salerno. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15045c.htm Temiskaming The Vicariate Apostolic of Temiskaming, suffragan of Ottawa, Canada. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14479b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Thecla The most famous of several saints named Thecla is Thecla of Iconium. Other saints of this name include a martyr from Gaza, an African martyr, one or two Roman martyrs, one who is purely legendary (Boniface and Thecla), and one St. Thecla of whom almost nothing is known. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14564a.htm Triduum Three days. Frequently chosen for prayer or for other devout practices. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15041c.htm Thebes Titular see of Thebais Secunda, suffragan of Ptolemais, and the seat of a Coptic Catholic diocese. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14562c.htm Trebnitz A former abbey of Cistercian nuns, situated north of Breslau in Silesia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15029a.htm Tisio da Garofalo, Benvenuto An Italian painter of the Ferrarese school. (1481-1559) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14739b.htm Tournai Diocese in Belgium. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14798a.htm Tanner, Matthias Taught humanities, philosophy, theology, and Scripture, was made rector of the imperial university, and guided for six years the Bohemian province of his order. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14445a.htm Turkish Empire Created in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries on the ruins of the Byzantine Empire, from the caliphate of Baghdad and independent Turkish principalities. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15097a.htm Theodulf Bishop of Orléans, a writer skilled in poetic forms and a learned theologian, born in Spain about 760; died at Angers, France, 18 December, 821. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14579b.htm Thangmar Historian. (d. 1022) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14554b.htm Thomas á Jesu Discalced Carmelite, writer on mystical theology. (1564-1627) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14660a.htm Tasso, Torquato Italian poet. (1544-1595) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14463d.htm Touron, Antoine Dominican biographer and historian. (1686-1775) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15001b.htm Terrien, Jean-Baptiste Dogmatic theologian. (1832-1903) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14520a.htm Tiraboschi, Girolamo Italian scholar. (1731-1794) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14738b.htm St. Thomas the Apostle Article on Thomas in Scripture and in legend. From the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14658b.htm Thompson, Edward Healy and Harriet Diana English converts. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14703a.htm Tempel, Wilhelm German astronomer. (1821-1889) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14479d.htm Tius Titular see, suffragan of Claudiopolis in Honorias. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14747a.htm Trinitarians, Order of Towards the end of the twelfth century the order had 250 houses throughout Christendom, where its benevolent work was manifested by the return of liberated captives. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15045d.htm Tabernacle Vessel holding the Blessed Sacrament. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14424a.htm Throne The seat the bishop uses when not engaged at the altar. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14709a.htm Tichborne, Ven. Nicholas Martyr, born at Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire; suffered at Tyburn, London, 24 Aug., 1601. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14721b.htm Thomas of Hereford Bishop of Hereford. (1218-1282) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14694c.htm Tabb, John Bannister American poet and educator. (1845-1909) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14423c.htm Titus Biography of the emperor from the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14746b.htm Trumpets, Feast of The first day of Tishri (October), the seventh month of the Hebrew year. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15070c.htm Toledo (Ohio) A diocese in Ohio, U.S.A., formed out of the Diocese of Cleveland and erected into a separate jurisdiction, 15 April, 1910. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14759a.htm Toaldo, Giuseppe Priest and physicist. (1719-1797) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14749a.htm Toba Indians Tribe of the great Chaco wilderness of South America. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14749b.htm Taoism Religion derived from the philosophical doctrines of Lao-tze. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14446b.htm Taubaté Diocese in Brazil, South America, established on 29 April, 1908, as a suffragan of Sãn Paulo. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14465b.htm Thénard, Louis-Jacques, Baron Chemist. (1777-1857) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14566d.htm Traditionalism A philosophical system which makes tradition the supreme criterion and rule of certitude. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15013a.htm Temple of Jerusalem In the Bible the sanctuary of Jerusalem bears the Hebrew name of Bet Yehovah (house of Jehovah). http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14499a.htm Themisonium A titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan of Laodicea. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14566c.htm Tucson Suffragan of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15084b.htm Tabasco Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of the Archbishopric of Yucatán. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14423b.htm Taxster, John de Sometimes erroneously called Taxter or Taxston. A thirteenth-century chronicler, of whose life nothing is known except that he was professed as a Benedictine at Bury St. Edmund's 20 Nov., 1244. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14467c.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas Becket Biography of this martyr, also known as St. Thomas of Canterbury, where he was archbishop and where he was murdered in 1170. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14676a.htm Trapani Diocese in Sicily, suffragan of Palermo. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15023a.htm Torone A titular see in Macedonia, suffragan of Thessalonica. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14781c.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Pastoral Theology Defines pastoral theology as the science of the care of souls, including preaching and teaching. Article may appear somewhat dated now, as it speaks of priests only. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14611a.htm Taché, Alexandre-Antonin First Archbishop of St. Boniface, Manitoba, missionary, prelate, statesman, and writer of Western Canada. (1823-1894) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14427c.htm Troy, John Thomas Archbishop of Dublin. (1739-1823) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15066b.htm Tarquini, Camillus Cardinal, Jesuit canonist and archaeologist. (1810-1874) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14458c.htm Tieffentaller, Joseph Jesuit missionary and noted geographer in Hindustan. 1710-1785) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14722a.htm Troyes Diocese comprising the Department of Aube. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15067a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Theobald Hermit, joined the Camaldolese late in life, died in 1066. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14567b.htm Thalhofer, Valentin German theologian. (1825-1891) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14554a.htm Turin, University of Founded in 1404, when the lectures at Piacenza and Pavia were interrupted by the wars of Lombardy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15094a.htm Theophilus Patriarch of Alexandria. (385-412) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14625b.htm Thomas Thwing, Blessed Priest, missionary to his native England, convicted of plotting to murder the king on the same evidence by which the other accused had been acquitted, martyred in 1680. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14713b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Tatwin Or Tatuini. Monk, Archbishop of Canterbury, d. 734. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14465a.htm John Tauler Article on the life and teachings of this 14th-century German Dominican mystic and author. From the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14465c.htm Texas Includes geography, history, demographic, and government information. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14543a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Tarsicius Roman martyr of the third or early fourth century. St. Tarsicius was carrying the Blessed Sacrament on his person, and refused to surrender it when beset by a pagan mob. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14461a.htm Tamisier, Marie-Marthe-Baptistine Initiator of international Eucharistic congresses, born at Tours, 1 Nov., 1834; died there 20 June, 1910. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14441c.htm Terill, Anthony English theologian. (1623-1676) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14517b.htm Tarabotti, Helena Nun and authoress, b. at Venice, 1605; d. there 1652. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14450b.htm Taverner, John English composer. (1475-1535) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14466b.htm Tincker, Mary Agnes Novelist. (1833-1907) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14735a.htm Tellier, Michel Le Commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin to organize the royal army. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14478b.htm Transylvania Diocese in Hungary, suffragan of Kalocsa Bács. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15022a.htm Ticelia Titular see, suffragan of Cyrene, in the Libya Pentapolis. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14721a.htm Tenebræ The name given to the service of Matins and Lauds belonging to the last three days of Holy Week. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14506a.htm Te Lucis Ante Terminum The hymn at Compline in the Roman Breviary. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14479a.htm Thomas Abel, Blessed Biography of the priest and martyr, chaplain to Catherine of Aragon. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14659b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Ternan Brief biography of this sixth-century bishop of the Picts. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14518b.htm Trichur Vicariate Apostolic in India, one of the three vicariates of the Syro-Malabar Rite. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15041a.htm Titus, Bishop of Bostra Born about 362-371. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14746a.htm Tocqueville, Charles-Alexis-Henri-Maurice-Clerel de Writer and statesman. (1805-1859) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14753a.htm Thynias A titular see, suffragan of Nicomedia, in Bithynia Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14714a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia Old Testament http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14526a.htm Turpin Archbishop of Reims. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15103a.htm Thomas Cottam, Blessed A convert to Catholicism, entered the Jesuit novitiate, was ordained a priest. Imprisoned and tortured for a year and a half, he died a martyr in 1582. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14688a.htm Types in Scripture Offers several definitions. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15107a.htm Thomas Palasor, Blessed English priest and martyr. Article also has some details on the his companions in martyrdom the Bl. John Norton and John Talbot. Died in 1600. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11415a.htm Truth Defines ontological, logical, and moral truth. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15073a.htm Tabernacle Societies The Association of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and of work for poor churches was founded at Brussels in 1848 by Anne de Meeûs. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14426a.htm Tosti, Luigi Benedictine historian. (1811-1897) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14788c.htm Tubunae A titular see in Mauretania Caesariensis. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15084a.htm Torres, Francisco Hellenist and polemicist. (1509-1584) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14783b.htm Taunton, Ethelred Writer, born at Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, 17 Oct., 1857; died in London, 9 May, 1907. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14466a.htm Tapestry A fabric in which the two processes of weaving and embroidering are combined. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14449b.htm Tierney, Mark Aloysius Wrote "The History and Antiquities of the Castle of Arundel" (London, 1834) and several controversial pamphlets. Also acted as editor of the "Dublin Review", succeeding Quin, the first editor. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14723b.htm Tomb A memorial for the dead at the place of burial, customary, especially for distinguished persons. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14773b.htm Theodorus Lector A lector attached to the Church of St. Sophia of Constantinople in the early part of the sixth century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14577b.htm Trent Diocese; suffragan of Salzburg. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15035a.htm Theology of Christ (Christology) Christology is that part of theology which deals with Our Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14597a.htm Thompson River Indians Also known as Knife Indians. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14704b.htm Transfiguration Culminating point of Christ's public life, as His Baptism is its starting point, and His Ascension its end. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15019a.htm Thayer, John New England convert and priest. (1755-1815) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14556d.htm Catholic Encyclopedia Also known as St. Trasilla or Tharsilla. An aunt of Pope St. Gregory I, dedicated to virginity, d. 24 December. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15026a.htm Thibaris Titular see in Byzacena. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14634b.htm Taney, Roger Brooke Fifth chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14442c.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha St. Tryphon was a Phrygian gooseherd who was martyred in about 250, in the Decian persecution. His feast is 10 November in the West, 1 February in the East. A legend committed to writing in about 1005 names a certain Respicius as Tryphon's companion in martyrdom. Their relics were found together with those of St. Nympha, a virgin martyr from Palermo. Some believe that there were two saints named Nympha, one from the early fourth century, and the other of the sixth century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15079a.htm Ticuna Indians A tribe along the north bank of the upper Amazon. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14721e.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Telesio, Bernardino Short article on the life and teachings of this 16th-century scholar, by William Turner. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14477a.htm Thelepte A titular see in Byzacene. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14566a.htm Council of Trent Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15030c.htm Trocmades Titular see of Galatia Secunda, suffragan of Pessinus. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15063d.htm Tredway, Lettice Mary Abbess of the Convent of Notre-Dame-de-Sion. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15029b.htm Tenney, William Jewett An author, editor, born at Newport, Rhode Island, 1814; died at Newark, New Jersey, 20 Sept., 1883. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14512a.htm Tschupick, John Nepomuk A celebrated preacher, b. at Vienna, 7 or 12 April, 1729; d. there, 20 July, 1784. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15079c.htm Thurston Hunt, Blessed When Robert Middleton was arrested, Hunt tried to rescue him but was captured. The two priests were martyred at Lancaster in 1601. Efforts by the government to bring the condemned men into public disrepute were failures. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07563a.htm Tiberius Provides a brief biography of the second Roman emperor. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14717b.htm Tyre Melchite archdiocese and Maronite diocese. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15109a.htm Thalberg, Sigismond Life, musical highlights, comparisons with Liszt, and comments on his better and worse works. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14553e.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Trappists A history of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance with a somewhat outdated account of the Order's organization and practices (published 1912). http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15024a.htm Tamanac Indians A tribe of Cariban linguistic stock occupying the territory about the Cuchivero River, a tributary of the lower Orinoco, Venezuela. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14440a.htm Tallagaht, Monastery of Situated in the barony of Uppercross. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16077b.htm Trinity College An institution for the higher education of Catholic women, located at Washington, D.C. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15057a.htm Theodore of Gaza A 15th-century Aristotelian thinker. A biography from the Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14573b.htm Triest-Capo d'Istria Suffragan diocese of Görz-Gradiska. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15045a.htm Thomas of Celano Franciscan poet and writer. (1200-1255) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14694a.htm Touchet, George Anselm Born at Stalbridge, Dorset; died about 1689. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14795a.htm Thignica A titular see in Numidia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14636a.htm Taos Pueblo Town of the Pueblo group, inhabited by Indians speaking the Tigua language of Shoshonean linguistic stock. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14448a.htm Tallis, Thomas Focusing especially on his contributions to Catholic liturgics and hymnody, even after the English Reformation. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14435a.htm Taensa Indians A Muskhogean tribe living when first known on the west bank of the Mississippi, within the present limits of Tensas parish, Louisiana. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14429c.htm Tillemont, Louis-Sébastien Le Nain de French historian and priest. (1637-1698) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14724b.htm Thomas More, Saint Biographical article on the Lord Chancellor of England, and martyr. Beheaded 1535. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14689c.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thais Also known as St. Thaisis or Thaisia. Fourth-century Egyptian penitent. Brief biography. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14553d.htm Tartaglia, Nicolò Italian mathematician. (1500-1557) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14461c.htm Tarapacá Situated in Chile, bounded on the north by the canon of the Camarones and on the south by the Loa River. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14451a.htm Thomas Belson, Blessed Brief profile of the English martyr, who was executed with George Nicols and Richard Yaxley in 1589. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02425b.htm Tongues, Gift of A supernatural gift of the class gratiae gratis datae, designed to aid in the outer development of the primitive Church. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14776c.htm Tentyris Seat of a titular suffragan see of Ptolemais in Thebaid Secunda. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14512b.htm Tenure, Ecclesiastical System of feudal tenure was not always restricted to lands, as church revenues and tithes were often farmed out to secular persons as a species of ecclesiastical fief. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14512c.htm Theodosiopolis A titular metropolitan see of Thracia Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14577c.htm Tornielli, Girolamo Francesco Italian Jesuit, preacher and writer. (1693-1752) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14781b.htm Theodore, Bishop of Mopsuestia Bishop in Cilicia and ecclesiastical writer. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14571b.htm Theodore, Archbishop of Canterbury Seventh Archbishop of Canterbury. (602-690) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14571a.htm Tarentaise Comprises the arrondissement of Moutiers in the Department of Savoie; it is also sometimes called the Diocese of Moutiers en Tarentaise, and is suffragan of Chambéry. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14454a.htm Theodore I, Pope Reigned from 642 to 649. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14570a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia SS. Theodorus and Theophanes, blood brothers, monks, defenders of the holy icons during the second Iconoclastic controversy. They are called "Grapti" or "Graptoi" ("written upon") because a dozen lines of verse were carved into their skin as punishment by the Iconoclasts. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14577a.htm Terenuthis Titular see, suffragan of Antinoë in Thebais Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14515a.htm Talon, Nicolas French Jesuit, historian, and ascetical writer. (1605-1691) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14439a.htm Tremithus Titular see, suffragan of Salamis in Cyprus. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15030b.htm Trichinopoly, Diocese of Located in India, suffragan of Bombay. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15040d.htm Test-Oath, Missouri The terms of the oath required the affiant to deny, not only that he had ever been in armed hostility to the United States, or to the lawful authorities thereof, but that he had ever "by act or word", manifested his adherence to the cause of the enemies of the United States. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14538a.htm Tyrie, James Scottish theologian. (1543-1597) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15112a.htm Teresian Martyrs of Compiègne, The Sixteen Blessed Guillotined at the Place du Trône Renversé (now called Place de la Nation), Paris, 17 July, 1794. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14517a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia St. Trudpert, seventh-century monk and missionary in Germany. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15069c.htm Tarragona Its suffragans are Barcelona, Lérida, Gerona, Urgel, Vich, Tortosa, and Solsona. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14459a.htm Tencin, Pierre-Guérin de French statesman and cardinal. (1680-1758) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14505a.htm Thabraca A titular see of Numidia near the sea, between the Armua and the Tusca. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14552a.htm Taenarum A titular see in Greece, suffragan of Corinth. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14429b.htm Torres Naharro, Bartolemé de Spanish poet and dramatist, born at Torres, near Badajoz, towards the end of the fifteenth century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14783c.htm Transcendentalism The terms transcendent and transcendental have antithetical reference to experience or the empirical order. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15017a.htm Teutonic Order A medieval military order modeled on the Hospitallers of St. John. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14541b.htm Thapsus Titular see in Macedonia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14556a.htm Tlos A titular see in Lycia, suffragan of Myra. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14748a.htm Tinin Located in Dalmatia; suffragan to Kalocsa-Bacs. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14736b.htm Thomism In a broad sense, the name given to the system which follows the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas in philosophical and theological questions. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14698b.htm Trincomalee Located in Ceylon, suffragan of Colombo. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15045b.htm Thugga Titular see of Numidia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14710a.htm Thomas Sherwood, Blessed Was imprisoned, tortured, and finally martyred (in 1578) for denying the royal supremacy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14697b.htm Toustain, Charles-François French Benedictine, and member of the Congregation of St-Maur. (1700-1754) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15004a.htm Teramo Diocese in southern Italy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14514b.htm Thomas of Strasburg A fourteenth-century scholastic of the Augustinian Order. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14695c.htm Tait Indians A collective term for those members of the Cowichan tribe, occupying the Lower Fraser River, Yale District, British Columbia (Canada), between Nicomen and Yale. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14431a.htm Tintern Abbey In Monmouthshire, England, founded in 1131 by Walter de Clare for Cistercian monks. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14736d.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Trumwin Also known as Triumwini or Trumuini. Seventh-century missionary bishop among the Picts. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15071a.htm Tunkers A Protestant sect thus named from its distinctive baptismal rite. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15090b.htm Tricca Titular see, suffragan of Larissa in Thessaly. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15040c.htm Ticonius An African Donatist writer of the fourth century who appears to have had some influence on St. Augustine. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14721d.htm Tadama A titular see in Mauretania Cæsariensis. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14429a.htm Temple, Sisters of the Established in London for educational purposes at the time of the Crusades. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14498a.htm Tanagra A titular see in Hellas, suffragan of Corinth. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14442a.htm Tours Archdiocese in France. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15002a.htm Talon, Pierre A French-Canadian explorer, born at Quebec, 1676. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14439b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia St. Timotheus, from Antioch, martyr at Rome, beheaded in 311. Feast is 22 August. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14727a.htm Tokio Archdiocese comprising 21 provinces or 15 departments. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14754b.htm Téllez, Gabriel Spanish priest and poet, better known by his pseudonym of Tirso de Molina. (1571-1648) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14478a.htm Titian Biography of the artist, with bibliography. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14742a.htm Troas A suffragan of Cyzicus in the Hellespont. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15063c.htm Theology, Dogmatic That part of theology which treats of the theoretical truths of faith concerning God and His works. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14580a.htm Tarazona The Diocese of Tarazona comprises the Spanish provinces of Saragossa, Soria, Navarre, and Logroño. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14452a.htm Te Deum, The An abbreviated title commonly given a hymn in rhythmical prose, of which the opening words, Te Deum Laudamus, formed its earliest known title. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14468c.htm Tivoli Diocese in the Province of Rome. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14747b.htm Terrestrial Paradise The name popularly given in Christian tradition to the scriptural Garden of Eden. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14519a.htm Tosephta Hebrew, addition, supplement. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14788a.htm Tiepolo Article on Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) Tiepolo and his son Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14723a.htm Thomas, Charles L.A. French composer. (1811-1896) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14659a.htm Tunic A vestment shaped like a sack, which has in the closed upper part only a slit for putting the garment over the head, and, on the sides, either sleeves or slits through which the arms can be passed. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15087a.htm Taxa Innocentiana A Decree issued by Innocent XI, 1 Oct., 1678, regulating the fees that may be demanded or accepted by episcopal chancery offices for various acts, instruments, or writings. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14467b.htm Tonkawa Indians A tribal group formerly ranging about the middle Trinity and Colorado Rivers, in Eastern Texas. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14778a.htm Thomas Alfield, Blessed Priest, twice imprisoned, twice converted, died a martyr in 1585. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14663a.htm Truth Societies, Catholic Covers their establishment in various countries. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15077a.htm Theophilus (Bishop of Antioch) Second-century Bishop of Antioch. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14625a.htm Tarsus A metropolitan see of Cilicia Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14461b.htm Tomi A titular metropolitan see in the Province of Scythia, on the Black Sea. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14775a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: Mystical Theology Mysticism and mystical prayer or contemplation considered from a Catholic perspective, along with a bibliography of famous Christian mystics. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14621a.htm Transfiguration of Christ, Feast of the Observed on August 6 to commemorate the manifestation of the Divine glory recorded by St. Matthew (Chapter 17). http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15019b.htm Theodoric (Thierry) of Chartes A Platonist philosopher of the twelfth century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14575a.htm Thanksgiving Day The custom originated in 1621, when Governor Bradford of the Plymouth colony appointed a day for public praise and prayer after the first harvest. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14555a.htm Trivento Diocese in southern Italy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15063a.htm Tatian A second-century apologist about whose antecedents and early history nothing can be affirmed with certainty except that he was born in Assyria and that he was trained in Greek philosophy. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14464b.htm Thermopylae A titular see and suffragan of Athens in Achaia Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14629c.htm Trajanopolis A titular see of Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan of Laodicea. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15016b.htm Theophilanthropists A deistic sect formed in France during the latter part of the French Revolution. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14624a.htm St. Theodotus of Ancyra Married man, innkeeper, martyr. Early fourth century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14579a.htm St. Tassach Irish, bishop of Raholp, administered viaticum to St. Patrick. Tassach died in about 497. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14463a.htm Talmud A post-Biblical substantive formation of Pi'el ("to teach"), and originally signified "doctrine" or "study". http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14435b.htm Thaumaci Titular see in Thessaly. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14556c.htm Tasse, Joseph Writer and journalist. (1848-1895) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14463b.htm Taylor, Frances Margaret Superior General, and foundress of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God. (1832-1900) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14467d.htm Tell el-Amarna Tablets, The A collection of some 350 clay tablets found in 1887 amid the ruins of the ancient Egyptian city of Akhetaton. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14477d.htm Tanner, Adam Controversialist, born at Innsbruck in 1571; died at Unken, 25 May, 1632. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14444a.htm Triple-Candlestick A name given along with several others to a church ornament used only in the office of Holy Saturday. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15058b.htm Trier Diocese; suffragan of Cologne. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15042a.htm Theosophy A term used in general to designate the knowledge of God supposed to be obtained by the direct intuition of the Divine essence. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14626a.htm Tinos and Mykonos A Latin diocese of the Cyclades. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14736c.htm Theology, Ascetical Briefly defined as the scientific exposition of Christian asceticism. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14613a.htm Temptation of Christ From the Catholic Encyclopedia, an article analyzing the meaning of the temptation of Christ as reported in the Bible. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14504b.htm Transvaal Vicariate apostolic. Portion of south Africa. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15020a.htm Tournon, Charles-Thomas Maillard de Papal legate to India and China, cardinal, born of a noble Savoyard family at Turin, 21 December, 1668; died in confinement at Macao, 8 June, 1710. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15001a.htm Thou, Nicolas de Bishop of Chartres, uncle of the historian Jacques-Auguste de Thou. (1528-1598) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14707a.htm Tower of Babel Information on the history, site, and construction of the tower. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15005b.htm Time Article explores two questions, What are the notes, or elements, contained in the subjective representation of time? and To what external reality does this representation correspond? http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14726a.htm Thomas of Jorz English theologian and cardinal. (d. 1310) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14695b.htm Teos Titular see; suffragan of Ephesus in Asia Minor. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14513a.htm Torbido, Francesco Veronese painter and engraver. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14780a.htm Tamburini, Thomas Moral theologian. (1591-1675) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14441a.htm Tunsted, Simon English Minorite. (d. 1369) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15092b.htm Thugut, Johann Amadeus Franz de Paula Austrian statesman, born at Linz, 31 March, 1736; died at Vienna, 28 May, 1818. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14710b.htm Torricelli, Evangelista Italian mathematician and physicist, born at Faenza, 15 October, 1608; died at Florence, 25 October, 1647. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14784a.htm St. Thecla Short biography of the eighth-century Benedictine abbess of Kitzingen and Ochsenfurt. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14563a.htm Telmessus Titular see in Lycia, suffragan of Myra. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14478c.htm Tahiti, Vicariate Apostolic of Located in the Society Islands, has an area of 600 square miles. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14430a.htm Tulancingo Diocese in the Mexican Republic, suffragan of Mexico. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15086a.htm Theophanes Kerameus Twelfth-century archbishop and writer. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14623b.htm Tongerloo, Abbey of Founded in 1128 near Antwerp, Belgium. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14776a.htm Tabæ Titular see in Caria, suffragan of Stauropolis. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14423a.htm Tabernacles, Feast of One of the three great feasts of the Hebrew liturgical calendar. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14425a.htm Teneriffe Suffragan of Seville, formerly called Nivariensis from Nivaria, the ancient name of the island. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14507a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Tarasius A layman who became Patriarch of Constantinople by acclamation, called for the Second Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, champion of Church unity and of the veneration of the holy ikons. Died 806. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14451b.htm Tricomia Titular see, suffragan of Caesarea in Palaestina Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15041b.htm Theonas Bishop of Alexandria from about 283 to 301. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14622a.htm Tuscany A division of central Italy, includes the provinces of Arezzo, Florence, Grosseto, Livorno, Massa and Carrara, Pisa, and Siena. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15103b.htm Tuam, School of Founded by St. Jarlath, it rivalled Clonmacnoise as a center of Celtic art in the eleventh century. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15082a.htm Tiberias Titular see, suffragan of Scythopolis, in Palaestina Secunda. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14716a.htm Thomas of Jesus Reformer and preacher. (1529-1582) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14695a.htm Torquemada, Tomás de Grand Inquisitor of Spain. (1420-1498) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14783a.htm Totemism Constitutes the group of superstitions and customs of which the totem is the center. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14789a.htm Thænæ A titular see in Africa Byzacena. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14553a.htm Tyana Titular see of Cappadocia Prima. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15106b.htm Tregian, Francis Confessor, born in Cornwall, 1548; died at Lisbon, 25 Sept., 1608. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15030a.htm St. Theophanes 758-817 or 818. St. Theophanes and his wife both entered monastic life. He signed the decrees of Nicaea II. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14623a.htm Thou, Jacques-Auguste de French historian. (1553-1617) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14706d.htm Tulle Diocese comprising the Department of Corrèze. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15086c.htm Tepl A Premonstratensian abbey in the western part of Bohemia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14514a.htm Taschereau, Elzéar-Alexandre Archbishop of Quebec and first Canadian cardinal. (1820-1898) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14462b.htm Tabernacle Old Testament precursor to the Temple. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14424b.htm