Good Friday
The Friday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Good Hope, Cape of (Western)
The Western vicariate and the Central prefecture, although different in name, are virtually one.
Good Hope, Eastern Vicariate of the Cape of
Established in 1847, when the Vicariate of the Cape of Good Hope was divided into Eastern and Western.
Good Samaritan, Sisters of the
A congregation of Tertiaries Regular of St. Benedict, established 2 February, 1857, at Sydney, Australia.
Good Shepherd, Our Lady of Charity of the
The aim of this institute is to provide a shelter for girls and women of dissolute habits, who wish to do penance for their iniquities and to lead a truly christian life.
Good, Highest, The
(1)Utilitarianism, when the highest good is identified with happiness; (2)Rational Deontologism, when the highest good is identified with virtue or duty; (3)Rational Eudæmonism, o…
Goodman, Ven. John
Priest and martyr; born in the Diocese of Bangor, Wales, 1590; died 1642.
Goossens, Pierre-Lambert
Cardinal, Archbishop of Michlin (Belgium), b. at Perck, near Vilvorde, 18 July, 1827; d. at Michlin, 25 January, 1906.
Gordianus and Epimachus, Saints
Roman martyrs under Julian the Apostate. Both died in 362. Although they did not die together, they are buried together, and the cemetery is named after them. Identifies two other …
Gordon Riots
This agitation, so called from the head and spirit of the movement, Lord George Gordon, convulsed the metropolis of England from 2 June till 9 June, 1780.
Gorgonius, Saint
Identifies six martyrs of this name. Article concentrates on an imperial official who suffered in the Diocletian persecution and whose feast is 9 September. His cult was strong in …
Gorkum, The Martyrs of
Their beatification took place on 14 Nov., 1675, and their canonization on 29 June, 1865.
Gorres, Guido
Historian, publicist, and poet; b. at Coblenz on 28 May, 1805; d. at Munich on 14 July, 1852.
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