Religion and Spirituality

Zacconi, Ludovico Zacconi, Ludovico- Musical theorist. (1550-1623) Zacatecas Zacatecas- Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of Guadalajara. Zabarella, Francesco Zabarella, Francesco- Cardinal, celebrated canonist, born at Padua. (1360-1417) Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio- Theologian, historian, and writer. (1714-1795) Zamora Zamora- Diocese in Mexico. Zamboni, Giuseppe Zamboni, Giuseppe- Priest and physicist. (1776-1846) Zamboanga, Diocese of Zamboanga, Diocese of- Philippine Islands, including the islands of Basilan, Camiguin, Dinagat, Mindanao, Siargao, and the Sulu Archipelago. Zambesi Mission Zambesi Mission- Prefecture Apostolic of the Zambesi Mission. Zama Zama- Titular see of Numidia. Zama Major and Zama Minor. Zita, Saint Zita, Saint- Short biographical article on the domestic servant, who died in 1271. Zephyrinus, Pope Saint Zephyrinus, Pope Saint- Fairly long article on this pontiff, who died in 217. Zenobius, Saint Zenobius, Saint- Bishop of Florence, died probably in 417. Zosimus, Pope Saint Zosimus, Pope Saint- Account of his pontificate focuses on his entanglement with the Pelagian controversy. Zachary, Pope Saint Zachary, Pope Saint- Biography of this eighth-century pontiff, with special emphasis on his diplomacy and his relations with St. Boniface. Zeno, Saint Zeno, Saint- Bishop of Verona, d. 380. 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. Zabulon Zabulon- One of the twelve sons of Jacob and ancestor of the tribe of the same name. Zeno of Elea Zeno of Elea- Greek philosopher. (b. 490 B.C.) Zosimus Zosimus- Biographical article providing an overview of Zosimus' contributions to Roman history. Zurbaran, Francisco Zurbaran, Francisco- Artist born in the suburb of Fuente de Cantos in Estramadure, on the boundaries of Andalusia, Nov., 1598. Youghal Youghal- The Wardenship of Youghal, in the Diocese of Cloyne, was founded by Thomas, Eighth Earl of Desmond. 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… York, Ancient See of York, Ancient See of- The seat of metropolitan jurisdiction for the northern province. 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. 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. Yaqui Indians Yaqui Indians- A Cahita tribe, formerly dwelling near the Rio Yaqui. Yamasee Indians Yamasee Indians- A Muskhogean tribe, mentioned frequently in the history of South Carolina, residing formerly near the Savannah River and in Florida. 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. Yuracaré Indians Yuracaré Indians- A Bolivian tribe living between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba. Yun-nan Yun-nan- The Mission of Yun-nan includes the whole province, which is situated in the southwestern corner of China. Yukon, Prefecture Apostolic of Yukon, Prefecture Apostolic of- Occupies the extreme northwestern portion of the Dominion of Canada. Yucatán, Archdiocese of Yucatán, Archdiocese of- Located in the Republic of Mexico; Campeche and Tabasco are its suffragans. Ysambert, Nicolas Ysambert, Nicolas- French theologian. (1565-1642) Young Men's Institute Young Men's Institute- A Catholic fraternal organization, founded on 4 March, 1883, at San Francisco, California. Xainctonge, Venerable Anne de Xainctonge, Venerable Anne de- Foundress of the Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula of the Blessed Virgin. 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… Ximenez de Cisneros, Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros, Francisco- Franciscan, cardinal, and Primate of Spain, born at Torrelaguna in New Castile. 1436-1517) Ximenes, Didacus Ximenes, Didacus- A Spanish Dominican of the sixteenth century; noted as a theologian, philosopher, and astronomer. 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. Wolff, George Dering Wolff, George Dering- American editor. (1822-1894) Wittman, George Michael Wittman, George Michael- Bishop-elect of Ratisbon. (1760-1833) World, Antiquity of the World, Antiquity of the- Various attempts have been made to establish the age of the world. Wounds, The Five Sacred Wounds, The Five Sacred- The revival of religious life and the zealous activity of St. Bernard and St. Francis in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, together with the enthusias… Wiseman, Nicholas Patrick Wiseman, Nicholas Patrick- Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster. (1802-1865) Winckelmann, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, Johann Joachim- Archaeologist and historian of ancient art. (1717-1768) Widow Widow- Canonical prescriptions concerning widows in the Old Testament refer mainly to the question of remarriage. Witness Witness- One who is present, bears testimony, furnishes evidence or proof. Wilmington, Diocese of Wilmington, Diocese of- Located in Delaware, U.S.A. Window, Rose Window, Rose- A circular window, with mullions and traceries generally radiating from the centre, and filled with stained glasses. Will and Testament of Clerics Will and Testament of Clerics- Roman law allowed clerics to dispose of their property by will or otherwise.