Hosius, Stanislaus
Cardinal and Prince-Bishop of Ermland; born of German parents at Cracow, 5 May, 1504; died at Capranica, near Rome, S August, 1579.
Hospital Sisters of the Mercy of Jesus
These sisters are established in religion under the Rule of St. Augustine (q. v.), the institute being dependent on the pope represented by the bishop.
Hospitality
In the religious orders the duty of hospitality was insisted upon from the beginning both in East and West.
Hospitallers
During the Middle Ages, among the hospitals established throughout, religious of both sexes lived under one roof, following the Rule of St. Augustine.
Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem
The most important of all the military orders, both for the extent of its area and for its duration.
Hossche, Sidron de
Poet and priest; born at Mercken, West Flanders, in 1596; died at Tongres in 1653.
Host, Johann
One of the seven Dominicans, who distinguished themselves in the struggle against Luther in Cologne.
Hottentots
One of three tribes of South Africa which may be divided Bantus, Hottentots, and Bushmen.
Houbigant, Charles François
Oratorian, one of the ablest Biblical scholars of his time. Born in Paris, 1686; died there 31 October, 1783.
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Born at Versailles, 1741; died 16 July, 1828; the most distinguished sculptor of France during the latter half of the eighteenth century.
Houdry, Vincent
Preacher and writer on ascetics; b. 23 January, 1631, at Tours; d. 21 March, 1729, at Paris.
Houghton, William
Archbishop of Dublin, date and place of birth unknown; died at Dijon, 1298.
Hours, Canonical
Essay on the practice of reciting the Divine Office according to set hours.
Hove, Peter van
Friar Minor, lector in theology and exegete; b. at Rethy, in Campine (Belgium); d. at Antwerp, in 1793.
Howard, Mary, of the Holy Cross
Poor Clare, born 28 December, 1653; died at Rouen, 21 Mary's 1735.
Howard, Philip Thomas
Dominican and cardinal, commonly called the "Cardinal of Norfolk"; born at Arundel House, London, 21 September, 1629; died at Rome, 17 June, 1694.
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