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De Rossi, Giovanni Battista De Rossi, Giovanni Battista
De Rossi, Giovanni Battista- Christian archaeologist, best known for his work in connection with the Roman catacombs. (1822-1894) ...
Diocese Diocese
Diocese- The territory or churches subject to the jurisdiction of a bishop. ...
Desservants Desservants
Desservants- The name of a class of French parish priests. ...
Durandus, William Durandus, William
Durandus, William- Canonist and writer. (1237-1296) ...
Diaconicum Diaconicum
Diaconicum- In the Greek Church, the liturgical book specifying the functions of the deacon. ...
Diekamp, Wilhelm Diekamp, Wilhelm
Diekamp, Wilhelm- Historian, b. at Geldern, 13 May, 1854; d. at Rome, 25 Dec., 1885. ...
Digby, Sir Everard Digby, Sir Everard
Digby, Sir Everard- Born 16 May, 1578, died 30 Jan., 1606. Succeeded in his fourteenth year to large properties in the Counties of Lincoln, Leicester, and Rutland. ...
Desains, Paul-Quentin Desains, Paul-Quentin
Desains, Paul-Quentin- Physicist, b. at St-Quentin, France, 12 July, 1817; d. at Paris, 3 May, 1885. ...
Divine Savior, Society of the Divine Savior, Society of the
Divine Savior, Society of the- Founded at Rome, 8 Dec., 1881, by Johann Baptist Jordan (b. 1848 at Gartweil im Breisgau), elected superior general as Father Francis Mary of the Cross. ...
Diocesan Chancery Diocesan Chancery
Diocesan Chancery- That branch of administration which handles all written documents used in the official government of a diocese. ...
Denifle, Heinrich Seuse Denifle, Heinrich Seuse
Denifle, Heinrich Seuse- Paleographer and historian. (1844-1905) ...
Divine Providence, Sisters of Divine Providence, Sisters of
Divine Providence, Sisters of- Includes several orders by this name. ...
Divine Charity, Daughters of Divine Charity, Daughters of
Divine Charity, Daughters of- Founded at Vienna, 21 November, 1868, by Franziska Lechner (d. 1894) on the Rule of St. Augustine, and approved by the Holy See in 1884 and definitively confirmed 22 July, 1891. ...
Diodorus of Tarsus Diodorus of Tarsus
Diodorus of Tarsus- Date of birth uncertain; d. about A.D. 392. He was of noble family, probably of Antioch. St. Basil calls him a "nursling" of Silvanus, Bishop of Tarsus, but whether this discipleship was at Antioch or ...
Dioclea Dioclea
Dioclea- A titular see of Phyrgia in Asia Minor. ...
Deutinger, Martin Deutinger, Martin
Deutinger, Martin- Philosopher and religious writer, b. in Langenpreising, Bavaria, 24 March, 1815; d. at Pfäfers, Switzerland, 9 Sept., 1864. ...
Diognetus, Epistle to Diognetus, Epistle to
Diognetus, Epistle to- An apology for Christianity cited by no ancient or medieval writer, and came from a single manuscript which perished in the siege of Strasburg (1870). ...
Dillon, Arthur-Richard Dillon, Arthur-Richard
Dillon, Arthur-Richard- A French prelate, b. at St-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, 1721; d. in London, 1806. ...
Diaspora Diaspora
Diaspora- The name given to the countries (outside of Palestine) through which the Jews were dispersed, and secondarily to the Jews living in those countries. ...
Duprat, Antoine & Guillaume Duprat, Antoine & Guillaume
Duprat, Antoine & Guillaume- Antoine, chancellor of France and Cardinal, b. at Issoire in Auvergne, 17 January, 1463; d. 1535. Guillaume, son of the foregoing, b. at Issoire, 1507; d. at Beauregard, 1560. Appointed Bisho ...
Dumetz, Francisco Dumetz, Francisco
Dumetz, Francisco- Date of birth unknown; died 14 Jan., 1811. He was a native of Mallorca (Majorca), Spain, where he entered the Franciscan Order. ...
Daguesseau, Henri-François Daguesseau, Henri-François
Daguesseau, Henri-François- Chancellor of France, born at Limoges, 27 November, 1668; died at Paris, 5 February, 1751. ...
Dillingen, University of Dillingen, University of
Dillingen, University of- Located in Swabia, a district of Bavaria. Its founder was Cardinal Otto Truchsess von Waldburg, Prince-Bishop of Augsburg (1543-1573). ...
Discernment of Spirits Discernment of Spirits
Discernment of Spirits- In the restricted sense, spirits indicate the various spiritual agents which, by their suggestions and movements, may influence the moral value of our acts. ...
Doctors, Surnames of Famous Doctors, Surnames of Famous
Doctors, Surnames of Famous- Lists the principal surnames with the dates of death. ...
Dietenberger, Johann Dietenberger, Johann
Dietenberger, Johann- Theologian, b. about 1475 at Frankfort-on-the-Main, d. 4 Sept., 1537, at Mainz. ...
Didon, Henri Didon, Henri
Didon, Henri- Preacher, writer, and educator, b. 17 March, 1840, at Touvet (Isère), France; d. 13 March, 1900, at Toulouse. ...
Discipline, Ecclesiastical Discipline, Ecclesiastical
Discipline, Ecclesiastical- Various meanings discussed. ...
Disparity of Cult Disparity of Cult
Disparity of Cult- A diriment impediment introduced by the Church to safeguard the sanctity of the Sacrament of Marriage. ...
Dimissorial Letters Dimissorial Letters
Dimissorial Letters- Letters given by an ecclesiastical superior to his subjects to have effect in territory outside his jurisdiction. ...
Diocaesarea Diocaesarea
Diocaesarea- Information on several places by this name. ...
Digby, George Digby, George
Digby, George- Second Earl of Bristol, b. at Madrid, Spam, where his father, the first earl, was ambassador, l612; d. at Chelsea, England, 1677. ...
Diptych Diptych
Diptych- A sort of notebook, formed by the union of two tablets, placed one upon the other and united by rings or by a hinge. ...
Digne Digne
Digne- Diocese comprising the entire department of the Basses Alpes; suffragan of the Archbishopric of Aix. ...
Domitiopolis Domitiopolis
Domitiopolis- A titular see of Isauria in Asia Minor. ...
Douglas, Gavin Douglas, Gavin
Douglas, Gavin- Scottish prelate and poet, born about 1474; died 1522. ...
Eucherius, Saint Eucherius, Saint
Eucherius, Saint- Bishop of Lyons, theologian, d. about 449. ...
Dionysius Exiguus Dionysius Exiguus
Dionysius Exiguus- According to his friend and fellow-student, Cassiodorus, though by birth a Scythian, he was in character a true Roman and thorough Catholic, most learned in both tongues i.e., Greek and Latin, and an a ...
Dispersion of the Apostles Dispersion of the Apostles
Dispersion of the Apostles- A feast in commemoration of the missionary work of the Twelve Apostles. ...
Divine Charity, Society of Divine Charity, Society of
Divine Charity, Society of- Founded at Maria-Martental near Kaisersesch, in 1903 by Josepth Tallmanns. ...
Divorce (in Moral Theology) Divorce (in Moral Theology)
Divorce (in Moral Theology)- The subject is treated here under two distinct heads: First, divorce in moral theology; second, divorce in civil jurisprudence. ...
Divine Word, Society of the Divine Word, Society of the
Divine Word, Society of the- The first German Catholic missionary society established. It was founded in 1875 during the period of the Kulturkampf at Steyl, near Tegelen, Holland, by a priest, Rev. Arnold Janssen (d. 15 ...
Duquesnoy, François Duquesnoy, François
Duquesnoy, François- Sculptor. (1594-1646) ...
Dioceses (Supplemental List) Dioceses (Supplemental List)
Dioceses (Supplemental List)- Brief details of dioceses that were too new to have articles about them in 1914. ...
Dupuytren, Baron Guillaume Dupuytren, Baron Guillaume
Dupuytren, Baron Guillaume- French anatomist and surgeon. (1777-1835) ...
Divine Charity, Sisters of Divine Charity, Sisters of
Divine Charity, Sisters of- Founded at Besançon, in 1799, by a Vincentian Sister, and modelled on the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul. ...
Dreams, Interpretation of Dreams, Interpretation of
Dreams, Interpretation of- Theologians continue to admit the possibility of dreams supernatural in their origin, and consequently the possibility of dream-interpretation depending on supernatural communications. ...
Dominis, Marco Antonio de Dominis, Marco Antonio de
Dominis, Marco Antonio de- Dalmatian ecclesiastic, apostate, and man of science, b. on the island of Arbe, off the coast of Dalmatia, in 1566; d. in the Castle of Sant' Angelo, Rome, September, 1624. ...
Dignitary, Ecclesiastical Dignitary, Ecclesiastical
Dignitary, Ecclesiastical- A member of a chapter, cathedral or collegiate, possessed not only of a foremost place, but also of a certain jurisdiction. ...
Diplomatics, Papal Diplomatics, Papal
Diplomatics, Papal- The word diplomatics denotes in English the science of ancient official documents, more especially of those emanating from the chanceries of popes, kings, emperors, and other authorities possessing a ...

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