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Verna, La
An isolated mountain hallowed by association with St. Francis of Assisi, situated in the centre of the Tuscan Appenines.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15358a.htm
Villani, Giovanni
Florentine historian, b. about 1276; d. of the plague in 1348.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15429b.htm
Virgin Birth of Christ
The dogma which teaches that the Blessed Mother of Jesus Christ was a virgin before, during, and after the conception and birth of her Divine Son.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15448a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Coptic Versions of the Bible
At least parts of Scripture were translated into all four dialects of the Coptic language, though there is some debate about which of the Coptic versions is oldest.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16078c.htm
Vaughan, Herbert
Cardinal, and third Archbishop of Westminster. (1832-1903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15311b.htm
Vivisection
Defined literally the word vivisection signifies the dissection of living creatures.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15494a.htm
Vargas y Mexia, Francisco de
Spanish diplomat and ecclesiastical writer, died 1566.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15273b.htm
Vaga
A titular see of Numidia, frequently mentioned by historians and ancient geographers.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15249a.htm
Valentinus and Valentinians
The best known and most influential of the Gnostic heretics, born on the coast of Egypt.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15256a.htm
Veni Sancte Spiritus Et Emitte Coelitus
Sung at Mass from Whitsunday until the following Saturday inclusively, and comprises ten stanzas.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15342a.htm
Vincent of Beauvais
Priest and encyclopedist. (1190-1264)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15439a.htm
Veto, The Royal
Lord Grenville presented a petition for the Catholics in the Lords, and, in moving for a committee, proposed an effective veto for the king on the appointment of bishops.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15392b.htm
Vizagapatam, Diocese of
Located in the east of India, suffragan to Madras.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15496a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Veronica
Veronica is a name popularly given to one of the women who accompanied Christ to Calvary. "Veronica" is an abbreviation of "vera icon" (true image), and the woman now called Veronica is said to have offered a towel to Christ, on which he left the imprint of his face.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15362a.htm
Victor Vitensis
An African bishop of the Province of Byzacena.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15415a.htm
Volta, Alessandro
Physicist. (1745-1827)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15503a.htm
Vatican as a Scientific Institution, The
Details of scientific activity in the Vatican.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15286a.htm
Verri, Count Pietro
Economist.(1728-1797)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15364c.htm
Virtue
According to its etymology the word virtue (Latin virtus) signifies manliness or courage.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15472a.htm
Veron, François
French controversialist, born at Paris about 1575; died at Charenton, 1625.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15359c.htm
Vering, Friedrich Heinrich
German canonist. (1833-1896)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15354a.htm
Virgin Mary, Devotion to the
Devotion to Our Blessed Lady in its ultimate analysis must be regarded as a practical application of the doctrine of the Communion of Saints.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15459a.htm
Virgin Mary, The
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the mother of God.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15464b.htm
Votive Offerings
The general name given to those things vowed or dedicated to God, or a saint, and in consequence looked upon as set apart by this act of consecration.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15509a.htm
Vierthaler, Franz Michael
Austrian pedagogue. (1758-1827)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15425a.htm
Vitalis of Savigny, Saint
Founder of the monastery and Congregation of Savigny. Died 1122.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15486c.htm
Amerigo Vespucci
A biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15384b.htm
Vicelinus, Saint
Biographical article on the Bishop of Oldenburg, who died in 1154.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15404a.htm
Verecundus
Bishop of Junca, in the African Province of Byzacena, in the middle of the sixth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15352a.htm
Valence, University of
Erected 26 July, 1452, by letters patent from the Dauphin Louis, afterwards Louis XI.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15251a.htm
Vich, Diocese of
Suffragan of Tarragona.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15405a.htm
Volksverein
Organization of German Catholics opposing heresies and revolutionary tendencies in the social world, and for the defence of Christian order in society.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15502a.htm
Van Beethoven, Ludwig
Composer. (1770-1827)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15265b.htm
Van de Velde, Peter
Spanish painter. (1503-1580)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15270a.htm
Veghe, Johannes
German preacher and religious writer, died 1504.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15320a.htm
Vargas, Luis de
Seville painter. (1502-1568)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15273a.htm
Valois, Henri
Philologist. (1603-1676)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15263a.htm
Villefranche, Jacques-Melchior
Publicist. (1829-1904)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15430a.htm
Vincent Mary Pallotti, Saint
Biography of the founder of the Pious Society of Missions, who are commonly known as the Pallottine Fathers. He died in 1850.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11429a.htm
Victor of Capua
A sixteenth-century bishop.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15414c.htm
Votive Mass
A Mass offered for a votum, a special intention.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15508b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Vespers
Historical article on Evening Prayer, one of the two principal canonical hours.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15381a.htm
Lucius Vitellius
Biography of the Roman Emperor Vitellius from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15486e.htm
Verona
Diocese in Venetia (Northern Italy).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15360a.htm
Van De Vyver, Augustine
Sixth Bishop of Richmond, Virginia. (1844-1911)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15270b.htm
Vesalius, Andreas
The reorganizer of the study of anatomy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15378c.htm
Vermont
One of the New England states.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15354b.htm
Verstegan, Richard
Publisher and antiquarian, born at London, about 1548.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15377a.htm
Veith, Johann Emanuel
Preacher. (1787-1876)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15322b.htm
Van Beneden, Pierre-Joseph
Professor of zoology and comparative anatomy in the Catholic University at Louvain. (1809-1831)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15266a.htm
Verreau, Hospice-Anthelme
French-Canadian priest, educator, and historian. (1828-1901)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15364b.htm
Veglia, Diocese of
In Austria, suffragan of Görz-Gradisca.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15321a.htm
Villanovanus, Arnaldus
Physician and alchemist. (1235-1312)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15429c.htm
Vizeu
Diocese in north central Portugal.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15496b.htm
Victor II, Pope
Reigned 1055-57.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15409a.htm
Venezuela
A republic formed out of the provinces which, under Spanish rule, constituted the captaincy general of the same name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15327a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan Luis Vives
Article on his life and works, by Paul Lejay.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15492a.htm
Veit, Philipp
Painter. (1793-1877)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15322a.htm
Verdun, Diocese of
Comprises the Department of the Meuse.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15350c.htm
Visits to the Blessed Sacrament
A devotional practice of relatively modern development, honoring the Real Presence of Christ.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15483b.htm
Vercelli
Archdiocese in the Province of Novara, Piedmont, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15348b.htm
Vancouver
Archdiocese; includes that part of the mainland of the Province of British Columbia south of 54 ° N. lat. and west of the Straits of Georgia, together with the Queen Charlotte Islands.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15267b.htm
Vrie, Theodoric
Fourteenth-century historian.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15515a.htm
Villalpandus, Juan Bautista
His fame rests mainly on a "Commentary on Ezechiel".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15429a.htm
Vaillant de Gueslis, François
Jesuit missionary. (1646-1718)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15249b.htm
Victorinus, Caius Marius
A fourth-century grammarian, rhetorician, philosopher, and theologian.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15414b.htm
Villeneuve-Barcement, Jean-Paul-Alban
Vicomte de, b. at Saint-Auban, Var, 8 Aug., 1784; d. at Paris, 8 June, 1850.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15431a.htm
Viaticum
Among the ancient Greeks the custom prevailed of giving a supper to those setting out on a journey.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15397c.htm
Valentinian I
Emperor of the West. (321-375)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15254c.htm
Vicente, Gil
Portuguese dramatist. (1470-1536)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15404b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: VISITATION ORDER
An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15481a.htm
Vicar Capitular
The administrator of a vacant diocese, elected by a cathedral chapter.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15401c.htm
Visitation, Canonical
The act of an ecclesiastical superior who in the discharge of his office visits persons or places with a view of maintaining faith and discipline, and of correcting abuses by the application of proper remedies.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15479a.htm
Validation of Marriage
May be effected by a simple renewal of consent when its nullity arises only from a defective consent in one or both parties.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15256c.htm
Virgin Mary, Name of
The Hebrew form of her name is Miryam.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15464a.htm
Vitoria
Diocese; suffragan of Burgos, in Spain.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15489a.htm
Volk, Wilhelm
Pseudonym, Ludwig Clarus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15501c.htm
Valliscaulian Order
Founded towards the end of the twelfth century by Viard, a lay brother of the Carthusian priory of Loubigny, in the Diocese of Langres.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15261c.htm
Vexilla Regis Prodeunt
Written by Venantius Fortunatus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15396a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Valentine
Three saints named Valentine are mentioned in early martyrologies. The third was an African martyr of whom we know almost nothing. The first two, St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni, are probably identical. One is called a priest, the other a bishop. Both were imprisoned, beaten, beheaded, and buried along the Flaminian Way in the second half of the second century. Article also includes a little history of St. Valentines's Day.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15254a.htm
Vallumbrosan Order
Founded by St. John Gualbert, son of the noble Florentine Gualbert Visdomini.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15262a.htm
Vanni, Andrea
Painter and statesman. (1320-1414)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15272a.htm
Vexiö, Ancient See of
In Sweden, comprised the County of Kronoberg and the hundreds of Ostra, Westra, Östbo, and Westbo in the County of Jönköping.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16081a.htm
Valladolid, Archdiocese of
Bounded on the north by Palencia, east by Burgos and Segovia, south by Avila and Salamanca, and west by Zamora.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15258a.htm
Vane, Thomas
Seventeenth-century convert from Anglicanism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15271a.htm
Virginia
One of the thirteen original states.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15451a.htm
Victoria Nyanza, Northern
Founded in 1878 by the White Fathers of Cardinal Lavigerie.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15413a.htm
Vestments
According to the rules of the Church or from ecclesiastical usage, are to be worn by the clergy in performing the ceremonies of the services of the Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15388a.htm
Veroli, Diocese of
Located in the Province of Rome.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15359b.htm
Vaast, Abbey of Saint
Situated at Arras, the ancient capital of Artois, Department of Pas-de-Calais, France; founded in 667.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15248a.htm
Pope St. Vitalian
He tried to win over the Monothelites who then held sway in Constantinople, and was the reigning pope at the time of the Synod of Whitby. He died in 672.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15484b.htm
Vondel, Joost van Den
Netherland poet and convert. (1587-1679)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15507b.htm
Vasari, Giorgio
Painter, architect, and writer. (1511-1574)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15274a.htm
Vrau, Philibert
"The holy man of Lille", organizer of numerous Catholic activities. (1829-1905)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15514a.htm
Verbum Supernum Prodiens
The first line of two hymns celebrating respectively the Nativity of Christ and the Institution of the Holy Eucharist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15348a.htm
Vatican Observatory
Gregory XIII ordered a tower to be erected in a convenient part of the Vatican buildings, and to be fitted out with the greatest and best instruments of the time.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15309a.htm
Victor III, Pope Blessed
Benedictine monk, peacemaker, abbot of Monte Cassino, elected to the papacy in 1086, d. 1087.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15410a.htm
Vasquez, Gabriel
Theologian. (1549-1604)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15275a.htm
Volterra, Daniele da
Italian painter. (1509-1566)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15504a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Vincent of Lérins
Essay on the fifth-century monk and ecclesiastical writer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15439b.htm
Vestibule (in Architecture)
A hall projecting in front of the façade of a church, found from the fifth century both in the East and the West.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15387a.htm
Valencia, University of
At the request of Jaime I the Conqueror, Innocent IV in 1246, authorized by a Bull the establishment of estudios generales in Valencia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15253a.htm
Vaux, Laurence
Martyr in prison. (1519-1585)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15315c.htm
Vinci, Leonardo di Ser Piero da
Florentine painter, sculptor, architect, engineer and scholar. (1452-1519)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15440a.htm
Valle, Pietro della
Italian traveller in the Orient. (1586-1652)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15260b.htm
Victoria
Diocese in southwestern British Columbia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15412b.htm
Vieta, François
Father of modern algebra.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15425b.htm
Viotti, Giovanni Battista
Founder of the modern school of violinist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15447a.htm
Vaux-de-Cernay
Cistercian abbey situated in the Diocese of Versailles, Seine-et-Oise, in what was called the "Isle-de-France".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15316a.htm
Vivarini
A family of Italian painters. Alvise, Antonio, and Bartolommeo (Bartolommeo da Murano).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15491b.htm
Virginity
Morally, virginity signifies the reverence for bodily integrity which is suggested by a virtuous motive.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15458a.htm
Verrazano, Giovanni da
Navigator, died 1527.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15364a.htm
Vilna
The capital of Lithuania, situated at the junction of the Rivers Vileika and Vilja.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15432a.htm
Vespasiano da Bisticci
Florentine humanist and librarian. (1421-1498)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15380a.htm
Victoria Nyanza, Southern
Vicariate apostolic erected from the mission of Nyanza.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15413b.htm
Vienna
The capital of Austria-Hungary, the residence of the emperor, and the seat of a Latin archbishopric.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15417a.htm
Vatable, François
Abbot of Bellozane, died 1547.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15276a.htm
Vatican, The
Detailed history and information.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15276b.htm
Vincent Kadlubek, Blessed
Bishop of Cracow, resigned his office and became the first Pole to join the Cistercians. He died in 1223.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15438a.htm
Vespers, Sicilian
The traditional name given to the insurrection which broke out at Palermo on Easter Tuesday, 31 March, 1282, against the domination of Charles of Anjou.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15384a.htm
Vocation, Ecclesiastical and Religious
The special gift of those who, in the Church of God, follow with a pure intention the ecclesiastical profession of the evangelical counsels.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15498a.htm
Vallgornera, Thomas de
Dominican theologian and ascetical writer. (1595-1665)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15261b.htm
Valentine, Pope
Reigned briefly in A.D. 827.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15254b.htm
Venosa
Diocese in Southern Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15342c.htm
Vitalini, Bonifazio
Jurist, died 1388.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15485a.htm
Verne, Jules
Novelist. (1828-1905)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15358c.htm
Van der Weyden, Rogier
Painter. (1399-1464)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15269c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Lorenzo Valla
Article by U. Benigni on the teachings of this Italian humanist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15257a.htm
Viel, Nicholas
Died 1625, the first victim of apostolic zeal on the shores of the St. Lawrence.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15416a.htm
Vicenza, Diocese of
The city is the capital of a province in Venetia (Northern Italy).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15404c.htm
Visitation Convent, Georgetown
Located in the District of Columbia, United States of America.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15483c.htm
Voluntarism
In the modern metaphysical sense is a theory which explains the universe as emanating ultimately from some form of will.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15505a.htm
Viterbo and Toscanella
The city of Viterbo in the Province of Rome stands at the foot of Monte Cimino, in Central Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15487a.htm
Vogüé, Eugène-Melchior, Vicomte de
Critic, novelist, and historian. (1848-1910)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15501b.htm
Vicar of Christ
A title of the pope implying his supreme and universal primacy, both of honour and of jurisdiction, over the Church of Christ.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15403b.htm
Vigilius
Bishop of Tapsus, in the African Province of Byzacena.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15427a.htm
St. Vergilius of Salzburg
Irish-born Abbot of St. Peter's monastery at Salzburg. He held that the earth was round, for which St. Boniface accused him of heresy. Vergilius freed himself of the charge, and went on to become a missionary, dying in 789.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15353d.htm
Vischer, Peter
Sculptor and metal founder. (1460-1529)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15475a.htm
Vicari, Hermann von
Archbishop of Freiburg in Baden. (1773-1868)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15403a.htm
Vauquelin, Louis-Nicolas
French chemist. (1763-1829)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15315b.htm
Vittorino da Feltre
Humanist educator. (1397-1446)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15490a.htm
Veil, Religious
The bride of Christ, as the vestal virgins had done, adopted the veil, which thus symbolized not so much the purity as the inviolable fidelity to Christ which was to be reverenced in her.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15321c.htm
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Article on the event and the feast, from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15480a.htm
Vigor, Simon
French bishop and controversialist. (1515-1575)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15428b.htm
Vecchietta, Lorenzo di Pietro
Artist. (1412-1480)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15317c.htm
Vicariate Apostolic (Updated List)
Recenty erected vicariates Apostolic as of 1913.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16082a.htm
Vergil, Polydore
Commissioned by Henry VII to write the history of England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15353c.htm
Vercellone, Carlo
Biblical scholar, born at Biella, Milan; died at Rome, 19 January, 1869.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15349a.htm
St. Virgilius
Essay on the monk, archbishop of Arles.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15447b.htm
Vallarsi, Dominic
Italian priest. (1702-1771)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15260a.htm
Veni Creator Spiritus
The most famous of hymns, assigned in the Roman Breviary to Vespers (I and II) and Terce of Pentecost and throughout the octave.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15341a.htm
Valladolid, University of
Alfonso XI was the patron of Valladolid.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15259a.htm
Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y
Artist's biography by Louis Gillet.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15323a.htm
Vegio, Maffeo
Humanist, poet, and educator. (1406-1458)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15320b.htm
Votive Offices
One not entered in the general calendar, but adopted with a view to satisfying a special devotion.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15510a.htm
Vergerio, Pier Paolo, the Elder
Humanist, statesman, and canonist. (b. 1370)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15353b.htm
Veszprém
Diocese in Hungary, suffragan of Gran, one of the sees founded about 1009 by King St. Stephen, or perhaps by Queen Gisela, his wife.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15392a.htm
St. Vincent
Essay on the deacon, a native of Saragossa, martyred in 304.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15434b.htm
Vega, Andreas de
Spanish theologian. (d. 1560)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15319a.htm
Vitelleschi, Muzio
Born at Rome 2 Dec., 1563; died there 9 Feb., 1645.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15486d.htm
Viator, Clerics of Saint
Lector of the cathedral at Lyons, France, in the fourth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15399a.htm
Vernazza, Tommasina
Entered the monastery of St. Maria delle Grazie, and became a canoness regular, taking the name of Battistina. (1497-1587)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15358b.htm
Visdelou, Claude de
One of the missionaries sent to China by Louis XIV in 1687.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15476a.htm
Villermé, Louis-René
French economist. (1782-1863)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15431b.htm
Vaison, Ancient Diocese of
Suppressed by the Concordat of 1801, its territory is now included in the Dioceses of Avignon.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16078b.htm
Vandal, Albert
French writer. (1853-1910)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15268a.htm
Sts. Vitalis and Agricola
This Vitalis was a slave, converted to Christianity by his master Agricola. Both were martyred at Bologna about 304.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15486b.htm
Valerian
Biography of the Roman ruler from the Catholic Encyclopedia focusing on his treatment of Christians.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15256b.htm
Veuillot, Louis
Journalist and writer. (1813-1883)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15394b.htm
Van Buren, William Home
American surgeon. (1819-1883)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15267a.htm
Vows
A promise made to God.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15511a.htm
Verapoly, Archdiocese of
Located on the Malabar Coast, India, having the Diocese of Quilon as suffragan.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15345a.htm
Violence
The stimulus or moving cause must come from without; no one can do violence to himself.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15446a.htm
Venusti, Raffaele
Italian controversialist. (d. 1543)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15344b.htm
Venturino of Bergamo
Preacher. (1304-1346)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15344a.htm
Victor
Bishop of Tunnunum in Northern Africa. (d. 569)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15412a.htm
Vernier, Pierre
Inventor of the instrument which bears his name. (1580-1637)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15359a.htm
Vincent de Paul, Saint
Biography of the French priest, founder of the Congregation of the Mission, who died in 1660.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15434c.htm
Vienne, Council of
Convened 1311-1312 dealing mainly with the Knights Templars.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15423a.htm
Vicar-General
The highest official of a diocese after the ordinary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15402a.htm
Veronica Giuliani, Saint
Short biographical article on this Capuchin, who died in 1727.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15363a.htm
Vice
Regarded as a habit inclining one to sin.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15403c.htm
Viger, Jacques
French-Canadian antiquarian and archaeologist. (1787-1858)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15426a.htm
Van der Sandt, Maximilian
Wrote works on philosophy and theology, including a notable controversial reply to the Batavian Calvinist Lawrence in defence of the moral teaching of the Jesuits. (1578-1656)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15269b.htm
Vineam Domini
An Apostolic Constitution issued by Clement XI against the Jansenists on 16 July, 1705.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15445b.htm
Victimae Paschali Laudes Immolent Christiani
First stanza of the Easter sequence.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15407a.htm
Vicar
In canon law, the representative of a person clothed with ordinary ecclesiastical jurisdiction.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15401a.htm
Victor IV
Cardinal Gregory Conti, elected in opposition to Innocent II.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15411a.htm
Vavasour, Thomas
English physician. (1536-1585)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15316b.htm
Valverde, Vincent de
First Bishop of Cuzco. (d. 1541)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15265a.htm
Voluspa
A wise woman.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15507a.htm
Vulgate, Revision of
In the spring of 1907 the public press announced that Pius X had determined to begin preparations for a critical revision of the Latin Bible.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15515b.htm
Verot, Augustin
Third Bishop of Savannah, first of St. Augustine. (1804-1876)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15363b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Versions of the Bible
Article on versions of the Bible in the original languages and in translation. Grouped by source.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15367a.htm
Vergani, Paolo
Italian political economist. (1753-1820)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15353a.htm
Vacancy
A term applied to an office or position devoid of an incumbent, as a vacant benefice, bishopric, or parish.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15248b.htm
St. Vladimir the Great
Biography of the grandson of St. Olga. Grand Duke of Kiev and All Russia, first ruler of Russia to convert to Christianity, d. 1015. From the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15497a.htm
Vertot, Réné-Aubert, Sieur de
French historian. (1655-1735)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15378a.htm
Vogler, George Joseph
Theorist, composer, organist. (1749-1814)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15501a.htm
Veruela
A Cistercian monastery and church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. It is situated five miles north-west of Borja, Saragossa, Spain.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15378b.htm
Visitors Apostolic
Officials whom canonists commonly class with papal legates.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15483a.htm
Viviers
Diocese; includes the Department of Ardèche, France.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15493a.htm
Valdés, Alfonso de
Spanish Humanist and chancellor of Emperor Charles V. (1500-1532)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15249c.htm
Vanni, Francesco
Siennese painter. (1565-1609)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15272b.htm
St. Victorinus
Biographical profile of the bishop of Pettau, an ecclesiastical writer, martyred in the Diocletian persecution.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15414a.htm
Valentinian III
Reigned 425-55, son of Constantius III and Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius, succeeded Emperor Honorius.(419-455)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15255b.htm
Vigevano
Diocese in Lombardy, Province of Pavia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15426b.htm
Valence, Diocese of
Comprises the Department of Drome.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15250a.htm
Vedas
Sacred books of ancient India.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15318a.htm
Versailles
Diocese includes the Department of Seine-et-Oise, France.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15366a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Vitalis
Martyr in about 171. Husband of St. Valeria (also a martyr), and father of SS. Gervasius and Protasius.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15486a.htm
Venice
The capital of a province in Northern Italy, is formed of a group of 117 small islands joined together by 378 bridges mostly built of stone.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15333a.htm
Verdi, Giuseppe
Italian composer. (1813-1901)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15350b.htm
Vezzosi, Antonio Francesco
Member of the Theatine Congregation and biographical writer. (1708-1783)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15397a.htm
Vienna, University of
The oldest university of the former Holy Roman Empire, next to the University of Prague.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15421a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Visions and Apparitions
This article discusses the three divisions of apparitions: corporeal, imaginative and intellectual.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15477a.htm
Volterra
Diocese in Tuscany.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15504b.htm
Vertin, John
Third Bishop of Marquette, U.S.A. (1844-1899)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15377b.htm
Valleyfield, Diocese of
Situated at the outlet of Lake St. Francis, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15261a.htm
St. Vincent
Also called Maldegarius, married to St. Waldetrude. Their four children are also among the saints. SS. Vincent and Waldetrude both entered monastic life, he founding the monasteries of Hautmont and Soignies. He died in 677.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15434a.htm
Visigoths
One of the two principal branches of the Goths.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15476b.htm
Valona
Titular see, suffragan of Dyrrachium, in Epirus Nova.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15264a.htm
Von Gagern, Max, Freiherr
Born at Weilburg (in Nassau), Germany, 25 March, 1810; died at Vienna, 17 October, 1889.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15508a.htm
Valencia
Located in Spain; comprises the civil Provinces of Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15251b.htm
Sts. Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia
Martyrs honored by the fifth century at the latest.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15490b.htm
Vida, Marco Girolamo
Italian Humanist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15415c.htm
Vincent Ferrer, Saint
Biography of this Spanish-born Dominican missionary, who died in 1419.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15437a.htm
Vignola, Giacomo Barozzi da
A theoretical and practical architect of the Transition Period between the Renaissance and Baroque styles. (1507-1573)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15428a.htm
Valentinian II
Emperor of the West. (371-392)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15255a.htm
Viva, Domenico
Writer. (1648-1726)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15491a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Music of Vespers
Applies especially to the cathedral Office, i.e., the Liturgy of the Hours in a parish setting.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15382a.htm
Valens, Flavius
Emperor of the East. (328-378)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15253b.htm
Vieira, Antonio
Missionary, diplomat, orator. (1608-1697)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15415d.htm
Vigilius, Pope
Reigned 537-55.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15427b.htm
Villers, Cistercian Abbey of
Situated on the confines of Villers and Tilly, Duchy of Brabant, present Diocese of Namur (Belgium), and first monastery of the order in this territory.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15431c.htm
Verdaguer, Jacinto
Spanish poet. (1845-1902)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15350a.htm
Vatican Council
The twentieth and up to 1912, the last ecumenical council, opened on 8 December, 1869, and adjourned on 20 October, 1870.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15303a.htm
St. Vindicianus
Biography of the bishop of Cambrai-Arras, born about 620. From the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15445a.htm
Vespasian
Biography of Vespasian from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15379a.htm
Vavasseur, François
Humanist and controversialist. (1605-1681)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15317a.htm
Vincenzo de Vit
Latinist. (1810-1892)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15484a.htm
Viader, José
Assistant at the Indian mission of Santa Clara.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15397b.htm
Ventimiglia
Italian diocese.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15343a.htm
Vaughan, Roger William
Second Archbishop of Sydney. (1834-1883)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15315a.htm
Valroger, Hyacinthe de
French oratorian, first studied medicine, and was later ordained priest. (1814-1876)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15264b.htm
Vetter, Conrad
Preacher and polemical writer. (1547-1622)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15394a.htm
Viborg, Ancient See of
Located in Denmark.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16081b.htm
Vallée-Poussin, Charles-Louis-Joseph-Xavier de la
Professor of geology and mineralogy at the Catholic University of Louvain. (1827-1903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15260c.htm
Viger, Denis-Benjamin
French-Canadian statesman and writer. (1774-1861)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15425c.htm
Vandals
A Germanic people belonging to the family of East Germans.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15268b.htm
Ventura di Raulica, Gioacchino
Italian orator, patriot, philosopher. (1792-1861)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15343b.htm
Verbiest, Ferdinand
Jesuit missionary and astronomer. (1623-1688)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15346a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Vigilius
Biographical essay on the Bishop of Trent, martyred 26 June, 405.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15426c.htm
Pope St. Victor I
Article on the late second-century pope, involved in the Quartodeciman controversy. From the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15408a.htm
Vicar Apostolic
In the early ages of the Church, the popes committed to some residentiary bishops the duty of watching over ecclesiastical matters in a certain region.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15401b.htm
Veni Sancte Spiritus Reple
A prose invocation of the Holy Ghost.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15342b.htm
Van den Broek, Theodore J.
Priest and missionary. (1783-1851)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15269a.htm
Vadstena, Abbey of
Founded in Sweden by St. Bridget in 1346.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15248c.htm
Verrocchio, Andrea del
Artist. (1435-1488)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15364d.htm
Villehardouin, Geoffroi de
Maréchal de Champagne, warrior, and first historian in the French language.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15430b.htm
Vico, Francescoe de
Astronomer. (1805-1848)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15406a.htm
Visit ad Limina
The obligation incumbent on certain members of the hierarchy of visiting, the "thresholds of the Apostles", Sts. Peter and Paul, and of presenting themselves before the pope to give an account of the state of their dioceses.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15478a.htm
Vaudreuil
Philippe de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil. Governor of Canada, died 1725.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15311a.htm
Voluntary
Wilful, proceeding from the will.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15506a.htm
Valva and Sulmona, Dioceses of
Located in Italy, Valva, a medieval castle belonging to the Bishop of Sulmona, Baron of Valva, is situated near the ancient Corfinium, chief town of the Peligni, a Samnite tribe.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15264c.htm
Vannes, Diocese of
Comprises the Department of Morbihan, and was re-established by the Concordat of 1802.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15271b.htm
Vera Cruz
Diocese of the Mexican Republic, suffragan of the Archbishopric of Mexico.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15344c.htm
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