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Spagni, Andrea Spagni, Andrea
Spagni, Andrea- Educator and author, born at Florence, 8 Aug., 1716; died at Rome, 16 Sept., 1788. ...
Subdeacon Subdeacon
Subdeacon- The subdiaconate is the lowest of the sacred or major orders in the Latin Church. It is defined as the power by which one ordained as a subdeacon may carry the chalice with wine to the altar, prepare the neces ...
Sovana and Pitigliano Sovana and Pitigliano
Sovana and Pitigliano- The two towns, Sovana and Pitigliano, are situated in the Province of Grosseto, Central Italy. ...
Semiarians and Semiarianism Semiarians and Semiarianism
Semiarians and Semiarianism- A name frequently given to the conservative majority in the East in the fourth century as opposed to the strict Arians. ...
Sloth Sloth
Sloth- One of the seven capital sins. In general it means disinclination to labour or exertion. ...
Sobieski, John Sobieski, John
Sobieski, John- Born at Olesko in 1629; died at Wilanow, 1696; son of James, Castellan of Cracow and descended by his mother from the heroic Zolkiewski, who died in battle at Cecora. ...
Slomsek, Anton Martin Slomsek, Anton Martin
Slomsek, Anton Martin- Slomšek, Anton Martin, Bishop of Lavant, in Maribor, Styria, Austria, noted Slovenian educator, born 1800; died 24 Sept., 1862. ...
Sodor and Man Sodor and Man
Sodor and Man- Ancient diocese. ...
Speyer Speyer
Speyer- Diocese in Bavaria. ...
Space Space
Space- The idea of space is one of the most important in the philosophy of the material world; for centuries it has preoccupied and puzzled philosophers and psychologists. ...
Siunia Siunia
Siunia- A titular see, suffragan of Sebastia in Armenia Prima. ...
Skoda, Josef Skoda, Josef
Skoda, Josef- Celebrated clinical lecturer and diagnostician and, with Rokitansky, founder of the modern medical school of Vienna, b. at Pilsen in Bohemia, 10 December, 1805; d. at Vienna, 13 June, 1881. ...
Solemnity Solemnity
Solemnity- The word solemnity is here used to denote the amount of intrinsic or extrinsic pomp with which a feast is celebrated. ...
Sweynheim, Konrad Sweynheim, Konrad
Sweynheim, Konrad- Printer, b. at Schwanheim, Frankfort, Germany; d. in Rome, 1477. ...
Sisters of the Little Company of Mary Sisters of the Little Company of Mary
Sisters of the Little Company of Mary- A congregation founded in 1877 in England to honour in a particular manner the maternal Heart of the Blessed Virgin, especially in the mystery of Calvary. ...
Sanhedrin Sanhedrin
Sanhedrin- The supreme council and court of justice among the Jews. ...
Spirito Santo Spirito Santo
Spirito Santo- Suffragan of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, established in 1896. ...
Squiers, Herbert Goldsmith Squiers, Herbert Goldsmith
Squiers, Herbert Goldsmith- Army officer and diplomatist; b. at Madoc, Canada, 20 April, 1859; d. at London, 19 Oct., 1911. ...
Slavs in America Slavs in America
Slavs in America- History of ethnic Slavs migrating to the U.S. ...
Squillace Squillace
Squillace- Suffragan diocese of Reggio, in Calabria, Southern Italy. ...
Spiritualism Spiritualism
Spiritualism- The term has been frequently used to denote the belief in the possibility of communication with disembodied spirits, and the various devices employed to realize this belief in practice. ...
State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive) State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive)
State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive)- Stages in the spiritual life. ...
Tigris, Saint Tigris, Saint
Tigris, Saint- Sister of St. Patrick. ...
Thais, Saint Thais, Saint
Thais, Saint- A penitent in Egypt in the fourth century. ...
Tewdrig, Saint Tewdrig, Saint
Tewdrig, Saint- Brief introduction to the Welsh martyr. ...
Stephen (IV) V, Pope Stephen (IV) V, Pope
Stephen (IV) V, Pope- Date of birth unknown; died 24 Jan., 817. ...
Suidas Suidas
Suidas- Author of, perhaps, the most important Greek lexicon or encyclopedia. ...
Spirit Spirit
Spirit- Used in several different but allied senses: (1) as signifying a living, intelligent, incorporeal being, such as the soul; (2) as the fiery essence or breath (the Stoic pneuma) which was supposed to be the univer ...
Stanislawow Stanislawow
Stanislawow- Diocese of the Greek-Ruthenian Rite, in Galicia, Austria, suffragan of Lemberg. ...
Sobaipura Indians Sobaipura Indians
Sobaipura Indians- Once an important tribe of the Piman branch of the great Shoshonean linguistic stock, occupying the territory of the Santa Cruz and San Pedro Rivers, in southeastern Arizona. ...
Stalls Stalls
Stalls- Seats in a choir, wholly or partly enclosed on the back and sides. ...
Sully, Maurice de Sully, Maurice de
Sully, Maurice de- Bishop of Paris, born of humble parents at Sully-sur-Loire (Soliacum), near Orléans, at the beginning of the twelfth century; died at Paris, 11 Sept., 1196. ...
Staupitz, Johann Von Staupitz, Johann Von
Staupitz, Johann Von- Abbot, born at Motterwitz near Leisnig (or Moderwitz near Meustadt an der Orla) about 1460; died at Salzburg, 28 Dec., 1524. ...
Squamish Indians Squamish Indians
Squamish Indians- A considerable tribe of Salishan linguistic stock, speaking a distinct language, holding the territory about Squamish River and Howe Sound, above Fraser River in South-western British Columbia. ...
Stabat Mater Stabat Mater
Stabat Mater- The opening words of two companion hymns, one of which (Stabat Mater Dolorosa) is in liturgical use, while the other (Stabat Mater Speciosa) is not. ...
Sanctuary Sanctuary
Sanctuary- A consecrated place of refuge. ...
Spallanzani Spallanzani
Spallanzani- A distinguished eighteenth-century scientist, b. at Scadiano in Modena, Italy, 10 January, 1729; d. at Pavia, 12 February, 1799. ...
Sitjar, Buenaventura Sitjar, Buenaventura
Sitjar, Buenaventura- Missionary, born at Porrera, Island of Majorca, 9 December, 1739; died at San Antonio, Cal., 3 Sept., 1808. ...
Shea, John Dawson Gilmary Shea, John Dawson Gilmary
Shea, John Dawson Gilmary- American historian (1824-1892). ...
Son of Man Son of Man
Son of Man- Several instances of its use are detailed. ...
Stedingers Stedingers
Stedingers- A tribe of Frisian peasants in Northern Germany who revolted against their lord, the Archbishop of Bremen, and had to be subdued by arms. ...
Stephen (II) III, Pope Stephen (II) III, Pope
Stephen (II) III, Pope- Unanimously elected in St. Mary Major's and consecrated on 26 March (or 3 April), 752; d. 26 April, 757. ...
Stephen II, Pope Stephen II, Pope
Stephen II, Pope- Reigned 752. ...
Stephen (IX) X, Pope Stephen (IX) X, Pope
Stephen (IX) X, Pope- Born probably about the beginning of the eleventh century; died at Florence, 29 March, 1058. ...
Stephen (VI) VII, Pope Stephen (VI) VII, Pope
Stephen (VI) VII, Pope- Date of birth unknown; died about August, 897. ...
Stephen (VII) VIII, Pope Stephen (VII) VIII, Pope
Stephen (VII) VIII, Pope- Date of birth unknown; died in February or March, 931. ...
Stephen (VIII) IX, Pope Stephen (VIII) IX, Pope
Stephen (VIII) IX, Pope- Date of birth unknown; he became pope about 14 July, 939, and died about the end of Oct., 942. ...
Stephen of Autun Stephen of Autun
Stephen of Autun- Bishop, liturgical writer, b. at Bangé (hence surnamed Blagiacus or de Balgiaco) in Anjou; d. at the abbey of Cluny, 1139 or early in 1140. ...
Stephen (V) VI, Pope Stephen (V) VI, Pope
Stephen (V) VI, Pope- Date of birth unknown; died in Sept., 891. ...
San Sepolcro, Piero da San Sepolcro, Piero da
San Sepolcro, Piero da- Painter, b. at Borgo San-Sepolcro, about 1420; d. there, 1492. ...

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