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Congregationalism Congregationalism
Congregationalism- The successful establishment of the New England colonies was an event of the utmost importance in the development of Congregationalism, a term preferred by the American Puritans to Independency and gra ...
Cluny, Congregation of Cluny, Congregation of
Cluny, Congregation of- The earliest reform, which became practically a distinct order, within the Benedictine family. ...
Counter-Reformation, The Counter-Reformation, The
Counter-Reformation, The- Denotes the period of Catholic revival from the pontificate of Pope Pius IV in 1560 to the close of the Thirty Years' War, 1648. ...
Councils, General Councils, General
Councils, General- Article looking at the definition, place in church governance and short historical sketches of each council until Vatican I. ...
Constance, Council of Constance, Council of
Constance, Council of- A (partly) ecumenical council held at Constance, now in the Grand Duchy of Baden, from 5 Nov., 1414, to 22 April, 1418. ...
Concordat of 1801, The French Concordat of 1801, The French
Concordat of 1801, The French- This name is given to the convention of the 26th Messidor, year IX (July 16, 1802), whereby Pope Pius VII and Bonaparte, First Consul, re-established the Catholic Church in France. ...
Charles Joseph Eugene de Mazenod, Saint Charles Joseph Eugene de Mazenod, Saint
Charles Joseph Eugene de Mazenod, Saint- Short biography of the bishop of Marseilles and founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. ...
Christopher Bales, Blessed Christopher Bales, Blessed
Christopher Bales, Blessed- English priest, who was tortured and martyred less than three years after ordination. Also mentions fellow martyrs Nicholas Horner and Alexander Blake. ...
Catherine of Genoa, Saint Catherine of Genoa, Saint
Catherine of Genoa, Saint- Biography of the mystic and author, who died in 1510. ...
Crispin of Viterbo, Saint Crispin of Viterbo, Saint
Crispin of Viterbo, Saint- Capuchin lay brother, d. 1750. ...
Colette, Saint Colette, Saint
Colette, Saint- Founder of the Colettine Poor Clares (Clarisses), d. 1447. ...
Conrad of Ascoli, Blessed Conrad of Ascoli, Blessed
Conrad of Ascoli, Blessed- Italian-born Franciscan missionary to Africa, d. 1289. ...
Cajetan, Saint Cajetan, Saint
Cajetan, Saint- Also known as St. Gaetano. Biography of the founder of the Theatines. ...
Colomba of Rieti, Blessed Colomba of Rieti, Blessed
Colomba of Rieti, Blessed- Third Order Dominican, intensely devoted to the Eucharist, d. 1501. ...
Clare of Rimini, Blessed Clare of Rimini, Blessed
Clare of Rimini, Blessed- Widow, penitent, Poor Clare, superior of the convent at Rimini, contemplative, d. 1346. ...
Conrad of Offida, Blessed Conrad of Offida, Blessed
Conrad of Offida, Blessed- Italian Franciscan, trusted by Brother Leo, on good terms with the Spiritual Franciscans, founded the Celestines but returned to the main branch of the Franciscans when a later pope suppressed ...
Columba (of Spain), Saint Columba (of Spain), Saint
Columba (of Spain), Saint- A nun beheaded by the Muslims in 853. ...
Clare of Montefalco, Saint Clare of Montefalco, Saint
Clare of Montefalco, Saint- Abbess, claimed by both the Franciscans and the Augustinians, d. 1308. ...
Conrad of Piacenza, Saint Conrad of Piacenza, Saint
Conrad of Piacenza, Saint- Married man, penitent, Third Order Franciscan hermit, d. 1351. ...
Casimir, Saint Casimir, Saint
Casimir, Saint- Prince of Poland, remained unmarried by choice, d. in 1484 at the age of 25. ...
Colman, Saint Colman, Saint
Colman, Saint- Irishman martyred while on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, near Vienna in 1012. ...
Charles Borromeo, Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint
Charles Borromeo, Saint- Biographical article on the Archbishop of Milan, Cardinal, a leading light of the Catholic Reformation. ...
Christopher Robinson, Blessed Christopher Robinson, Blessed
Christopher Robinson, Blessed- Wrote an account of the martyrdom of St. John Boste. Was himself martyred for being a priest, in 1598. ...
Charles Mahony, Blessed Charles Mahony, Blessed
Charles Mahony, Blessed- Irish Franciscan priest who was executed at Ruthin in Wales in 1679. Short article includes a statement by the martyr. ...
Christopher Buxton, Blessed Christopher Buxton, Blessed
Christopher Buxton, Blessed- Priest who was martyred at Canterbury in 1588, together with Robert Wilcox and Edward Campion. ...
Catherine of Bologna, Saint Catherine of Bologna, Saint
Catherine of Bologna, Saint- Short biography of this Poor Clare, mystic, and writer, who died in 1463. ...
Chrodegang, Saint Chrodegang, Saint
Chrodegang, Saint- Bishop of Metz, d. 766. ...
Christopher Wharton, Blessed Christopher Wharton, Blessed
Christopher Wharton, Blessed- Biography of the English priest and martyr, who died in 1600. ...
Canute IV, Saint Canute IV, Saint
Canute IV, Saint- King of Denmark, martyr, d. 1086. ...
Camillus de Lellis, Saint Camillus de Lellis, Saint
Camillus de Lellis, Saint- Biographical article on founder of a religious order devoted to care of the sick and dying. ...
Christine of Stommeln, Blessed Christine of Stommeln, Blessed
Christine of Stommeln, Blessed- A visionary at a very early age, became a Beguine, d. 1312. ...
Catherine de' Ricci, Saint Catherine de' Ricci, Saint
Catherine de' Ricci, Saint- Biography of the cloistered Third Order Dominican nun, mystic, who died in 1590. ...
Charles Garnier, Saint Charles Garnier, Saint
Charles Garnier, Saint- Short biography of the Jesuit missionary and martyr. ...
Clement of Ireland, Saint Clement of Ireland, Saint
Clement of Ireland, Saint- Also known as Clemens Scotus. Famed scholar and teacher of youth, died no earlier than 818. ...
César de Bus, Blessed César de Bus, Blessed
César de Bus, Blessed- Priest, founder of two religious congregations dedicated to teaching Christian doctrine, died 1607. ...
Claude de la Colombière, Saint Claude de la Colombière, Saint
Claude de la Colombière, Saint- Jesuit missionary, ascetical writer, spiritual director to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. He died in 1682. ...
Catherine of Sweden, Saint Catherine of Sweden, Saint
Catherine of Sweden, Saint- Daughter of St. Bridget of Sweden. Widow, pilgrim, superior of the Brigittine motherhouse, d. 1381. Biographical article. ...
Clement Mary Hofbauer, Blessed Clement Mary Hofbauer, Blessed
Clement Mary Hofbauer, Blessed- Second founder of the Redemptorists, called "the Apostle of Vienna," d. 1821. ...
Cyril of Constantinople, Saint Cyril of Constantinople, Saint
Cyril of Constantinople, Saint- Father General of the Carmelites, had a reputation for prophecy, d. about 1235. ...
Cuthbert Mayne, Saint Cuthbert Mayne, Saint
Cuthbert Mayne, Saint- Englishman, Protestant minister, converted to Catholicism, died a martyr in 1577. Biographical article. ...
Ceslaus, Saint Ceslaus, Saint
Ceslaus, Saint- Polish Dominican, d. about 1242. ...
Clerks Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca Clerks Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca
Clerks Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca- A congregation founded by St. Giovanni Leonardi. ...
Cunegundes, Saint Cunegundes, Saint
Cunegundes, Saint- A niece of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Cunegundes married Boleslaus, Duke of Cracow, later King of Poland. Once widowed, she became a Poor Clare. She died in 1292. ...
Celestine V, Pope Saint Celestine V, Pope Saint
Celestine V, Pope Saint- Benedictine priest and hermit, d. 1296. ...
Confirmation Confirmation
Confirmation- Describes its origin from Biblical texts and how it has been handed down through the ages. The rite is briefly described, and the minister, matter, form, recipient, effects, necessity and sponsors are detai ...
Canon of the New Testament Canon of the New Testament
Canon of the New Testament- The idea of a complete and clear-cut canon of the New Testament existing from the beginning, that is from Apostolic times, has no foundation in history. ...
Canon of the Old Testament Canon of the Old Testament
Canon of the Old Testament- Signifies the authoritative list or closed number of the writings composed under Divine inspiration, and destined for the well-being of the Church. ...
Crown, Franciscan Crown, Franciscan
Crown, Franciscan- Also known as the Seraphic Rosary. Brief history, general description of how one prays this chaplet. ...
Cornely, Karl Josef Rudolph Cornely, Karl Josef Rudolph
Cornely, Karl Josef Rudolph- German biblical scholar and Jesuit, b. 19 April, 1830, at Breyell in Germany; d. at Treves, 3 March, 1908. ...
Creed, Liturgical Use of Creed, Liturgical Use of
Creed, Liturgical Use of- The public use of creeds began in connection with baptism, in the Traditio and Redditio symboli, as a preparation for that sacrament, and in the preliminary interrogations. ...

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