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Catholic Encyclopedia: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
This is a biography of a Mohawk Indian woman who converted to Catholicism. She is recognized by the Church as a saint. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Paulus Orosius
A profile of Paulus Orosius, a Christian apologist living the 4th century C.E. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Catherine of Siena
This biography of Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) includes links to information about many significant people or terms. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Roger Bacon
Sophisticated biography of Bacon that discuses his life and his works, from the now dated but once classic Catholic reference work of the first half of the twentieth century, "The Catholic Encyclopedia."
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Idealism
This scholarly encyclopedia defines idealism and describes key elements of idealistic thought. Included are Platonism, nominalism, agnosticism, and Kantian philosophy. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Individualism
This scholarly encyclopedia provides a definition of individualism and describes fundamental concepts associated with ethical and political individualism. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Confirmation
An encyclopedia entry for the sacrament of confirmation that describes confirmation from a pre-Vatican II perspective. The entry is transcribed from an edition of the "Catholic Encyclopedia" published in 1908 and, consequently, does not...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Stained Glass
This article from The New Advent is not illustrated, but covers all the major topics in stained glass windows. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Sacraments
This site gives a description of the seven Sacraments (or Mysteries) of the Orthodox Church: The Eucharist, Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Society of Jesus
A lengthy English encyclopedia article about the Jesuits. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1912.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Maundy (Holy) Thursday
History and significance of this day during Holy Week. The site also looks at the traditional liturgy of that day. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholic Missions
This is a valuable resource from The New Advent for background information and statistics on Catholic missionary activity in general. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
This site provides information about the Catholic Indian Missions Bureau including its history and the work done by the bureau. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Japanese Martyrs
This site provide information about the martyrs in Japan, who died for there faith. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Francis Xavier
This article from The New Advent contains biographical information on the Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier, thought to be the first to bring Christianity to Japan. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Francois Malherbe (1555 1628)
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides biographical information on 16th century French poet, Francois Malherbe. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Jacques Benigne Bossuet
Fairly detailed English biographical encyclopedia on this famous 17th-century French preacher. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1907.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Alexander Pope
This site provides a biography of Alexander Pope including detailed information about Pope's life and literary career. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Brazil
This is an overview from The New Advent of the Catholic Church's involvement in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Chile
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Cuba
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecuador
This site from The New Advent contains information on the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Peru
This site from The New Advent gives information on the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...