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Words (in Canon Law) Words (in Canon Law)
Words (in Canon Law)- Canonists give many rules for the exact acceptation of words, in order that decrees may be correctly understood and the extent of their obligation determined. ...
Ximenes, Didacus Ximenes, Didacus
Ximenes, Didacus- A Spanish Dominican of the sixteenth century; noted as a theologian, philosopher, and astronomer. ...
Ximenez de Cisneros, Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros, Francisco
Ximenez de Cisneros, Francisco- Franciscan, cardinal, and Primate of Spain, born at Torrelaguna in New Castile. 1436-1517) ...
Xaverian Brothers Xaverian Brothers
Xaverian Brothers- Congregation of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier. An institute of laymen, founded under episcopal approbation by Theodore James Ryken, in Belgium, in the year 1839. ...
Xainctonge, Venerable Anne de Xainctonge, Venerable Anne de
Xainctonge, Venerable Anne de- Foundress of the Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula of the Blessed Virgin. ...
Young Men's Institute Young Men's Institute
Young Men's Institute- A Catholic fraternal organization, founded on 4 March, 1883, at San Francisco, California. ...
Ysambert, Nicolas Ysambert, Nicolas
Ysambert, Nicolas- French theologian. (1565-1642) ...
Yucatán, Archdiocese of Yucatán, Archdiocese of
Yucatán, Archdiocese of- Located in the Republic of Mexico; Campeche and Tabasco are its suffragans. ...
Yukon, Prefecture Apostolic of Yukon, Prefecture Apostolic of
Yukon, Prefecture Apostolic of- Occupies the extreme northwestern portion of the Dominion of Canada. ...
Yun-nan Yun-nan
Yun-nan- The Mission of Yun-nan includes the whole province, which is situated in the southwestern corner of China. ...
Yuracaré Indians Yuracaré Indians
Yuracaré Indians- A Bolivian tribe living between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba. ...
Yakima Indians Yakima Indians
Yakima Indians- A Shahaptian tribe formerly dwelling on the banks of the Columbia, the Wénatchee, and northern branches of the Yakima Rivers, in the east of Washington. ...
Yamasee Indians Yamasee Indians
Yamasee Indians- A Muskhogean tribe, mentioned frequently in the history of South Carolina, residing formerly near the Savannah River and in Florida. ...
Yaqui Indians Yaqui Indians
Yaqui Indians- A Cahita tribe, formerly dwelling near the Rio Yaqui. ...
Yazoo Indians Yazoo Indians
Yazoo Indians- A small tribe formerly living on the lower course of Yazoo River, Mississippi, in close connection with several other tribes, including the Tonica. ...
Yellow Knives Yellow Knives
Yellow Knives- A sub-arctic Déné tribe, called the Copper Indians by Hearne and other early English writers, and Red Knives by Mackenzie and Franklin. ...
York, Ancient See of York, Ancient See of
York, Ancient See of- The seat of metropolitan jurisdiction for the northern province. ...
York, Use of York, Use of
York, Use of- Principle in medieval canon law that while as regards judicial matters, as regards the sacraments, and also the more solemn fasts, the custom of the Roman Church was to be adhered to. ...
Youghal Youghal
Youghal- The Wardenship of Youghal, in the Diocese of Cloyne, was founded by Thomas, Eighth Earl of Desmond. ...
Zurbaran, Francisco Zurbaran, Francisco
Zurbaran, Francisco- Artist born in the suburb of Fuente de Cantos in Estramadure, on the boundaries of Andalusia, Nov., 1598. ...
Zosimus Zosimus
Zosimus- Biographical article providing an overview of Zosimus' contributions to Roman history. ...
Zeno of Elea Zeno of Elea
Zeno of Elea- Greek philosopher. (b. 490 B.C.) ...
Zabulon Zabulon
Zabulon- One of the twelve sons of Jacob and ancestor of the tribe of the same name. ...
Zacharias Zacharias
Zacharias- The prophecy of Zacharias is one of the books admitted by both Jews and Christians into their canon of Sacred Writings, one of the Minor Prophets. ...
Zeno, Saint Zeno, Saint
Zeno, Saint- Bishop of Verona, d. 380. ...
Zachary, Pope Saint Zachary, Pope Saint
Zachary, Pope Saint- Biography of this eighth-century pontiff, with special emphasis on his diplomacy and his relations with St. Boniface. ...
Zosimus, Pope Saint Zosimus, Pope Saint
Zosimus, Pope Saint- Account of his pontificate focuses on his entanglement with the Pelagian controversy. ...
Zenobius, Saint Zenobius, Saint
Zenobius, Saint- Bishop of Florence, died probably in 417. ...
Zephyrinus, Pope Saint Zephyrinus, Pope Saint
Zephyrinus, Pope Saint- Fairly long article on this pontiff, who died in 217. ...
Zita, Saint Zita, Saint
Zita, Saint- Short biographical article on the domestic servant, who died in 1271. ...
Zama Zama
Zama- Titular see of Numidia. Zama Major and Zama Minor. ...
Zambesi Mission Zambesi Mission
Zambesi Mission- Prefecture Apostolic of the Zambesi Mission. ...
Zamboanga, Diocese of Zamboanga, Diocese of
Zamboanga, Diocese of- Philippine Islands, including the islands of Basilan, Camiguin, Dinagat, Mindanao, Siargao, and the Sulu Archipelago. ...
Zamboni, Giuseppe Zamboni, Giuseppe
Zamboni, Giuseppe- Priest and physicist. (1776-1846) ...
Zamora Zamora
Zamora- Diocese in Mexico. ...
Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio
Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio- Theologian, historian, and writer. (1714-1795) ...
Zabarella, Francesco Zabarella, Francesco
Zabarella, Francesco- Cardinal, celebrated canonist, born at Padua. (1360-1417) ...
Zacatecas Zacatecas
Zacatecas- Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of Guadalajara. ...
Zacconi, Ludovico Zacconi, Ludovico
Zacconi, Ludovico- Musical theorist. (1550-1623) ...
Zacharias Chrysopolitanus Zacharias Chrysopolitanus
Zacharias Chrysopolitanus- A famous exegete of the Premonstratensian Order; born at Chrysopolis (Besançon); died about 1155. ...
Zadori, Janos Zadori, Janos
Zadori, Janos- Ecclesiastical writer, born at Katloez, County of Neutra, Hungary. (1831-1887) ...
Zahle and Forzol Zahle and Forzol
Zahle and Forzol- Greco-Melchite diocese. ...
Zakho Zakho
Zakho- Diocese in Chaldea. ...
Zallinger zum Thurn, Jacob Anton Zallinger zum Thurn, Jacob Anton
Zallinger zum Thurn, Jacob Anton- Philosopher and canonist. (1735-1813) ...
Zallwein, Gregor Zallwein, Gregor
Zallwein, Gregor- Austrian canonist. (1712-1766) ...
Zalvidea, José Maria de Zalvidea, José Maria de
Zalvidea, José Maria de- Spanish Franciscan, born at Bilbao, Vizeaya, Spain. (1780-1846) ...
Zamora Zamora
Zamora- Diocese in Spain. ...
Zamora Zamora
Zamora- Vicariate Apostolic in Ecuador. ...
Zangerle, Roman Sebastian Zangerle, Roman Sebastian
Zangerle, Roman Sebastian- Prince-Bishop of Seckau. (1771-1848) ...
Zante Zante
Zante- Diocese in Greece. ...

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