Chardon, Jean-Baptiste
Indian missionary in Canada, and in the Louisiana territory, born at Bordeaux, France, 27 April, 1672; died at Quebec, 11 April, 1743.
Chardon, Mathias
A learned French Benedictine of the Congregation of the Saint-Vannes, b. at Yvoi-Varignan in the present department of Ardennes, France, 22 September, 1695; d. at the monastery of …
Charismata
The spiritual graces and qualifications granted to every Christian to perform his task in the Church.
Charitable Bequests, Civil Law Concerning
A charity, in the legal sense of the term, may be defined as a gift to be applied consistently with existing laws, for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons, either by bri…
Charity and Charities
In its widest and highest sense, charity includes love of God as well as love of man.
Charity, Congregation of the Brothers of
Founded in Belgium, the rule and constitutions were approved and confirmed by Pope Leo XIII, 4 July, 1899.
Charity, Sisters of, (St. John, New Brunswick)
Founded in 1854 by Bishop, subsequently Archbishop, Connolly.
Charity, Sisters of, of Jesus and Mary
A congregation founded in 1803 by Canon Triest, who was known as "the St. Vincent de Paul of Belgium", for he was the founder as well of the Brothers of St. John of God, and the Si…
Charity, Sisters of, of Our Lady Mother of Mercy
A congregation founded in Holland in 1832 by the Rev. John Zwijsen, pastor of Tilburg, aided by Mary M. Leijsen, for the instruction of children and the betterment of a people depr…
Charity, Sisters of, of Providence
More accurately, Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor, founded in Montreal, Canada, by Bishop Bourget and Madame Jean Baptiste Gamelin (Marie Emélie Eugénie Tavernier), 25 …
Charity, Sisters of, of St. Elizabeth
A community founded at Newark, in 1859, by Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan, who for twelve years previously had been a member of the Sisters of Charity, of St. Vincent de Paul in New Yo…
Charity, Sisters of, of St. Louis
Founded at Vannes in Brittany, in 1803, by Madame Molé, née de Lamoignan, for the education of poor girls, at the suggestion of Bishop de Pancemont, of Vannes, who was her direct…
Charity, Sisters of, of St. Paul
These sisters who now add "Of Chartres" to their title to distinguish them from another congregation of the same name, were founded at Chartres in 1704 by Monsignor Maréchaut, a t…
Charity, Sisters of, of St. Vincent de Paul
A congregation of women with simple vows, founded in 1633 and devoted to corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Charity, Sisters of, of St. Vincent de Paul (New York)
Motherhouse at Mt. St. Vincent-on Hudson, New York; not to be confused with the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul founded earlier.
Charity, Sisters of, of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A congregation begun by five young women in Dublin, Ireland, 8 December, 1831, with the purpose of devoting themselves to the service of God in the education of children.
Charlemagne
Biography of the emperor covering his political, military, and religious entanglements.
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