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Baader, Franz Xaver von
German philosopher, born at Munich, 1765; died 23 May, 1841.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02173a.htm
Baal, Baalim
A word which belongs to the oldest stock of the Semite vocabulary and primarily means "lord", "owner".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02175a.htm
Baalbek
Town in Syria; also called Heliopolis.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02177a.htm
Babel
The word is derived from the Babylonian bab-ilu, meaning "gate of God".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02177b.htm
Babel, Tower of
Information on the history, site, and construction of the tower.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15005b.htm
Babenstuber, Ludwig
German philosopher and theologian; vice-chancellor of the University of Salzburg; born 1660 at Teining in Bavaria; died 5 April, 1726, at the Benedictine monastery of Ettal.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02178a.htm
Babinet, Jacques
French physicist. (1794-1872)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02178b.htm
Babylas, Saint
Successor of Zebinus as Bishop of Antioch in the reign of the Emperor Gordianus (238-244), being the twelfth bishop of this Oriental metropolis.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02178c.htm
Babylon (Title)
The curial title of a Latin archbishopric, also of a Chaldean patriarchate, and of a Syrian archbishopric.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02179a.htm
Babylonia
Includes geography, history, and biblical references.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02179b.htm
Baccanceld
This meeting was rather a witenagemot, or Parliament, than an ecclesiastical synod, presided over by Wihtred, King of Kent.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02189a.htm
Bacchus and Sergius
Martyrs, died in the Diocletian persecution in Coele-Syria about 303.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13728a.htm
Bacchylus
Bishop of Corinth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02189b.htm
Bachelot, Alexis John Augustine
Prefect Apostolic of the Sandwich Islands. (1796-1837)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16006a.htm
Bachiarius
An early fifth-century writer, known only through two treatises which warrant the conjecture that he was a monk, possibly an abbot, and a Spaniard.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190a.htm
Bachmann, Paul
Catholic theological controversialist, born at Chemnitz, Saxony, about 1466.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190b.htm
Backer, Augustin de
Bibliographer, born at Antwerp, Belgium, 18 July, 1809; died at Liège, 1 December, 1873.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190c.htm
Backx, Peter Hubert Evermode
Ordained priest 17 March, 1832, considered the second founder of the Norbertine Abbey of Tongerloo.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02190d.htm
Bacon, David William
First Bishop of Portland, Maine. (1813-1874)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02191a.htm
Bacon, John
An English Carmelite and theologian, born towards the end of the thirteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02191b.htm
Bacon, Nathaniel
Better know under the assumed name of Southwell, a Jesuit priest and bibliographer, b. in the county of Norfolk, England, in 1598; d. at Rome, 2 Dec., 1676.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02191c.htm
Bacon, Roger
Philosopher, born at Ilchester, Somersetshire, about 1214; died at Oxford, perhaps 11 June, 1294.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13111b.htm
Baconian System of Philosophy, The
This system takes its name from its founder, Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Albans, statesman and philosopher, born 22 January, 1561; died 9 April, 1626.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02192a.htm
Badajoz
The Latin name Pax, or Civitas Pacensis, was given to this district because it was thought to be the Pax Julia or Pax Augusta of the Romans.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02193a.htm
Baden
The Grand Duchy of Baden is situated in the southwestern part of the German Empire.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02194a.htm
Badia, Tommaso
Cardinal, author, papal legate, born at Modena, 1483; died at Rome, 6 September, 1547.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02200a.htm
Badin, Stephen Theodore
Pioneer missionary priest of Kentucky. (1768-1853)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02200b.htm
Badius, Raphael
A Florentine Dominican of the seventeenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02201a.htm
Baegert, John Jacob
Missionary and ethnographer. (1717-1777)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02201b.htm
Baert, François
Bollandist, born at Ypres, 25 August, 1651; died at Antwerp, 27 October, 1719.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02201c.htm
Baeticus, Gregory
Bishop of Elvira, in the province of Baetica, Spain, from which he derived his surname; d. about 392.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07009a.htm
Baeumer, Suitbert
Historian of the Breviary and one of the most scholarly patrologists of the nineteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02202a.htm
Bagamoyo
Vicariate apostolic in German East Africa, separated by a pontifical Decree of 11 May, 1906, from the Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Zanzibar.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02202b.htm
Bagdad
Founded on the Tigris by the second Abbaside Caliph Abou Giafar al Mansur (762 or 764) and named by him Medinet es-Selam, or City of Salvation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02202c.htm
Bageis
A titular see of Lydia in Asia Minor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203a.htm
Baglioni, Giovanni, Cavaliere
Known as the "Deaf Man of the Barozzo", a painter of distinction, b. in Rome, 1571; d. there 1644.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203b.htm
Bagnorea
A diocese situated in the district of Viterbo, Italy, and immediately subject to the Holy See.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203c.htm
Bagot, Jean
Theologian, born at Rennes, in France, 9 July, 1591, died at Paris, 23 August, 1664.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203d.htm
Bagshaw, Christopher
Convert, priest, prisoner for the Faith, and a prominent figure in the controversies between Catholic priests and the reign of Elizabeth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02203e.htm
Bahama Islands, The
The most northerly group of the West Indies.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02204a.htm
Bailey, Thomas
Controversialist, died c. 1657.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02206a.htm
Baillargeon, Charles François
A French-Canadian bishop. (1798-1870)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02206b.htm
Baillet, Adrien
French author. (1649-1706)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02206c.htm
Bailloquet, Pierre
French missionary to Canadian Indians. (1612-1692)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02207a.htm
Baily, Thomas
A Catholic clergyman, b. in Yorkshire, England; d. at Douai, France, 7 October, 1591.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02207b.htm
Bainbridge, Christopher
Archbishop of York, and Cardinal. (1464-1514)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02207c.htm
Baines, Peter Augustine
Titular Bishop of Siga. (1787-1843)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02207d.htm
Baines, Ralph
Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, England, b. at Knowsthorp, Yorks, date of birth uncertain; d. 18 November, 1559.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02208a.htm
Baini, Abbate Giuseppe
Composer, born in Rome, 21 October, 1775; died there 21 May, 1844.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02209a.htm
Baithen of Iona, Saint
Irish monk and associate of St. Columba. (d. 600)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02209b.htm
Baius, Michel
Theologian and author of a system known as Baianism. (1513-1589)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02209c.htm
Baker City, Diocese of
Comprises Wasco, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Morrow, Grant, Union, Crook, Umatilla, Wallowa, Baker, Harney, and Malheur counties in the State of Oregon, U.S.A.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02213b.htm
Baker, David Augustine
Benedictine mystic and ascetic writer. (1575-1641)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02212b.htm
Baker, Francis Asbury
American priest and convert. (1820-1865)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02213a.htm
Baker, Venerable Charles
English Jesuit martyr. (1616-1679)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02212a.htm
Bakócz, Thomas
Cardinal and statesman, b. about 1442, in the village of Erdoed, county Szatmar, Northeastern Hungary; d. 15 June, 1521.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02214a.htm
Balaam
The derivation of the name is uncertain. Dr. Neubauer would connect it with the god Ammo or Ammi, as though Balaam belonged to a people whose god or lord was Ammo or Ammi.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02214b.htm
Balanaea
A titular see of Syria.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02215a.htm
Balbina, Saint
Memorials of a St. Balbina are to be found at Rome in three different spots which are connected with the early Christian antiquities of that city.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02216a.htm
Balbinus, Boleslaus
A Jesuit historian of Bohemia. (1621-1688)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02216b.htm
Balboa, Vasco Nuñez de
Explorer, discoverer of the Pacific Ocean from the west coast of Central America. (1475-1517)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02216c.htm
Balbuena, Bernardo de
A Spanish poet, born in Val de Peñas, 1568; died in Porto Rico, 1627.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02217a.htm
Balbus, Hieronymus
Humanist, poet, diplomatist, and Bishop of Gurk in Carinthia, b. about 1450 at Venice; d. there, probably 1535.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02217b.htm
Baldachium of the Altar
A dome-like canopy in wood, stone, or metal, erected over the high altar of larger churches, generally supported on four columns, though sometimes suspended by chains from the roof.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02217c.htm
Balde, Jacob
A German poet. (1604-1668)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02218a.htm
Balderic
Bishop of Dol, in France, chronicler, b. about 1050; d. 7 January, 1130.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02218c.htm
Balderic (Baudry)
A monk of Liège, a writer and teacher of the twelfth century, b. date unknown, at Florennes in Belgium; d. about 1157.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02218b.htm
Baldi, Bernardino
An Italian poet and savant, b. at Urbino, 5 June, 1553; d. at the same place, 10 October, 1617.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02219a.htm
Baldinucci, Blessed Anthony
Entered the Society of Jesus 21 April, 1681, and was ordained priest 28 October, 1695.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02219b.htm
Baldovinetti, Alesso
A notable Florentine painter, b. in Florence, 14 October, 1427; d. there, 29 August, 1499.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02219c.htm
Baldred, Saint
Includes two people by this name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02220a.htm
Baldung, Hans
Known as Grien or Grun, from his fondness for brilliant green, both in his own costume and in his pictures, a vigorous and distinguished painter, engraver, and draughtsman on wood, b. at Gmund, Swabia, about 1476; d. at Strasburg, 1545.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02220b.htm
Baldwin
Archbishop of Trier and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, born 1285; died 1354.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02220c.htm
Baldwin of Canterbury
Thirty-ninth Archbishop, a native of Exeter, date of birth unknown; d. 19 Nov., 1190.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02221b.htm
Baldwin, Francis
Jurist. (1520-1573)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02221a.htm
Balearic Isles
A group in the western part of the Mediterranean belonging to Spain and consisting of four larger islands, Majorca, Minorca, Iviza, and Formentera, and eleven smaller islands of rocky formation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02221c.htm
Bales, Christopher, Venerable
Priest and martyr, b. at Coniscliffe near Darlington, County Durham, England, about 1564; executed 4 March, 1590.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02222a.htm
Ball, Mother Frances Mary Teresa
Born in Dublin 9 January, 1794; died 19 May, 1861; foundress of the Irish Branch of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02222b.htm
Ballarat
One of the three suffragan dioceses of the ecclesiastical province of Melbourne, Australia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02223a.htm
Ballerini, Antonio
Jesuit theologian. (1805-1881)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16006b.htm
Ballerini, Girolamo and Pietro
Celebrated theologians and canonists, the sons of a distinguished surgeon of Verona.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02223b.htm
Balme, Henry
A Franciscan theologian, born at Genera, date uncertain; d. 23 February, 1439.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02224a.htm
Balmes, Jaime Luciano
Philosopher and publicist, b. at Vich, Spain, 28 August, 1810; d. there, 9 July, 1848.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02224b.htm
Balsam
Balsam is an oily, resinous, and odorous substance, which flows spontaneously or by incision from certain plants, and which the Church mixes with olive oil for use as chrism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02226a.htm
Balsamon, Theodore
A canonist of the Greek Church, born in the second half of the twelfth century at Constantinople; died there, after 1195.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02226b.htm
Baltasar
The Greek and Latin name for Belshazzar, which is the Hebrew equivalent for Bel­sarra­usur, i.e., "May Bel protect the king".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02226c.htm
Baltimore, Archdiocese of
History includes colonial and American periods.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02228a.htm
Baltimore, Plenary Councils of
Provides details of three councils held in 1852, 1866, and 1884.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02235a.htm
Baltimore, Provincial Councils of
These councils have a unique importance for the Church in the United States, inasmuch as the earlier ones legislated for practically the whole territory of the Republic, and furnished moreover a norm for all the later provincial councils of the count
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02239a.htm
Baltus, Jean François
Theologian, born at Metz, 8 June, 1667; died at Reims, 9 March, 1743.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02241a.htm
Balue, Jean
A French cardinal, b. probably c. 1421, in Poitou; d. 5 October, 1491, at Ripatransone.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02241b.htm
Baluze, Etienne
French scholar and historian. (1630-1718)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02242a.htm
Bamber, Ven. Edward
Priest and martyr, b. at the Moor, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire; executed at Lancaster 7 August, 1646.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02242b.htm
Bamberg
Includes history and statistics for the Archdiocese of Bamberg, in the kingdom of Bavaria.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02242c.htm
Banaias
The name of several men mentioned in the Bible.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02246a.htm
Bancel, Louis
Born at Valence, 1628; died at Avignon, 1685.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02246b.htm
Bandello, Matteo
Writer, born at Castelnuovo di Scrivia in Piedmont, Italy, in 1480; died Bishop of Agen, France, in 1565.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02246c.htm
Banduri, Anselmo
Archaeologist and numismatologist. (1671-1743)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02246d.htm
Banez, Domingo
Spanish Dominican theologian. (1528-1604)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02247a.htm
Bangor
Diocese; anciently known as Bangor Vawr, situated in Carnarvonshire on the Menai Straits.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02249b.htm
Bangor Abbey
The name of two famous monastic establishments in Ireland and England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02250a.htm
Bangor, Antiphonary of
The codex, found by Muratori in the Ambrosian Library at Milan.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02249a.htm
Banim, John and Michael
Brothers and writers from Kilkenny, Ireland.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02251a.htm
Banjaluka
The Diocese of Banjaluka in Western Bosnia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02252a.htm
Bankruptcy, Civil Aspect of
Earlier English terms, bankruptship, bankrupture.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02252b.htm
Bankruptcy, Moral Aspect of
Bankruptcy must be considered not only from the legal but also from the moral point of view; for sound morality prescribes that debts must be paid.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02254a.htm
Banns of Marriage
In general the ecclesiastical announcement of the names of persons contemplating marriage.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02255a.htm
Bapst, John
Jesuit missionary and educator. (1815-1887)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02258a.htm
Baptism
One of the Seven Sacraments of the Christian Church; frequently called the "first sacrament", the "door of the sacraments", and the "door of the Church".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02258b.htm
Baptismal Font
A basin or vase, serving as a receptacle for baptismal water in which the candidate for baptism is immersed, or over which he is washed, in the ceremony of Christian initiation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02274a.htm
Baptismal Vows
The name popularly given to the renunciations required of an adult candidate for baptism just before the sacrament is conferred.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02275a.htm
Baptista Mantuanus, Blessed
Carmelite and Renaissance poet, born at Mantua, 17 April, 1447, where he also died, 22 March, 1516.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02276a.htm
Baptista Varani, Blessed
Ascetical writer. (1458-1527)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16006c.htm
Baptistery
The separate building in which the Sacrament of Baptism was once solemnly administered, or that portion of the church-edifice later set apart for the same purpose.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02276b.htm
Baptistines
I. Hermits of St. John the Baptist. II. Missionaries of St. John the Baptist. III. Sisterhood of St. John the Baptist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02277a.htm
Baptists
A Protestant denomination which exists chiefly in English speaking countries and owes its name to its characteristic doctrine and practice regarding baptism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02278a.htm
Bar Hebræus
A Jacobite Syrian bishop, philosopher, poet, grammarian, physician, Biblical commentator, historian, and theologian. (1226-1286)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02294a.htm
Bar-Kepha, Moses
Jacobite bishop and writer. (813-903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02296b.htm
Barac
The deliverer of the Israelites from the power of the Chanaanites under the judgeship of Debbora.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02281a.htm
Baradæus, Jacob
A Syrian Monophysite bishop, born in Tella, towards the end of the fifth or the beginning of the sixth century, died in 578.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02282a.htm
Baraga, Frederic
First Bishop of Marquette, Michigan, U.S.A. (1797-1868)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02282b.htm
Barat, Nicolas
A French Orientalist, born at Bourges during the first quarter of the seventeenth century; died in 1706 at Paris.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02284a.htm
Barat, Saint Madeleine-Sophie
Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, born at Joigny, Burgundy, 12 December, 1779; died in Paris, 24 May, 1865.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02283a.htm
Barba, Alvaro Alonzo
A secular priest and writer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02284b.htm
Barbalissos
A titular see of Mesopotamia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02284c.htm
Barbara, Saint
Virgin and Martyr.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02284d.htm
Barbarigo, Giovanni Francesco
Italian Cardinal, nephew of Blessed Gregorio Barbarigo (1625-97), born in 1658 at Venice; died in 1730.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02285a.htm
Barbastro
Suffragan diocese of the Spanish province of Huesca.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02285b.htm
Barbelin, Felix-Joseph
Styled the "apostle of Philadelphia", b. at Luneville, Province of Alsace, France, 30 May, 1808; d. in Philadelphia, 8 June, 1869.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02286a.htm
Barber Family, The
Daniel Barber, soldier of the Revolution, Episcopalian minister and convert. (1756-1834) Virgil Horace Barber, son of Daniel. (1782-1847)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02286b.htm
Barbieri, Giovanni
A famous painter of religious subjects. (1591-1666)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02287a.htm
Barbosa, Agostino
A noted canonist, b. at Guimaraens, Portugal, in 1589; consecrated in Rome, 22 March, 1649, Bishop of Ugento in Otranto, Italy, died seven months later.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02287b.htm
Barbosa-Machado, Ignacio
A Portuguese historian, born at Lisbon in 1686; died in 1734.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02288a.htm
Barbour, John
Scottish ecclesiastic and author of "The Bruce", a historical poem in the early Scottish or Northern English dialect, b. about 1320; d. 1395.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02288b.htm
Barbus, Paulus
Italian philosopher and theologian, died at Cremona, 4 August, 1494.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02288c.htm
Barca
A titular see of Cyrenaica in Northern Africa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02288d.htm
Barcelona
One of the suffragan dioceses of the Archdiocese of Tarragona.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02288e.htm
Barcelona, University of
An outgrowth of the ecclesiastical schools founded in the eleventh century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02290a.htm
Barcena, Alonzo de
A Jesuit, native of Bacza in Andalusia, Spain. (1528-1598)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02291a.htm
Barclay, John
Author of the political novel "Argenis" and other Latin works in prose and verse. (1582-1621)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02291b.htm
Barclay, William
Scottish jurist, b. 1546; d. at Angers, France, 3 July, 1608.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02291c.htm
Barco Centenera, Martin del
A secular priest, in 1572 accompanied as chaplain, the expedition of Juan Ortiz de Zárate to the Rio de La Plata.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02292a.htm
Barcos, Martin de
French theologian of the Jansenist School. (1600-1678)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02292b.htm
Bard, Henry
An English soldier and diplomat, b. 1604; d. 1660.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02292c.htm
Bardesanes and Bardesanites
Syrian Gnostic or, more correctly, a Syrian poet, astrologist, and philosopher, d. 222, at Edessa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02293a.htm
Bari
An archdiocese situated in the province of the same name, in Apulia, Southern Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02295a.htm
Barjesus
False prophet mentioned in the New Testament.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02296a.htm
Barkworth, Ven. Mark
Priest and martyr, born about 1572 in Lincolnshire; executed at Tyburn 27 February, 1601.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02296c.htm
Barlaam and Josaphat
Principal characters of an ancient Christian legend.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02297a.htm
Barletta, Gabriel
Sometimes called Barlete, De Barolo, or Barolus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02297b.htm
Barlings, Abbey of
Founded in 1154 in honour of Our Lady by Ralph de Haye who had given some lands to the Abbot of Newhouse.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02298a.htm
Barlow, Ven. Edward Ambrose
Priest and martyr, b. at Barlow Hall, 1585; d. 10 September, 1641.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02298b.htm
Barlow, William Rudesind
Third son of Sir Alexander Barlow of Barlow Hall, date of birth uncertain; d. at Douai, 19 Sept., 1656.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02298c.htm
Barnabas of Terni
Friar Minor and missionary, d. 1474 or 1477.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02301a.htm
Barnabas, Saint
Originally Joseph, styled an Apostle in Holy Scripture, and, like St. Paul, ranked by the Church with the Twelve, though not one of them.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02300a.htm
Barnabas, The Epistle of
Contains no clue to its author nor to those for whom it was intended.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02299a.htm
Barnabites
The popular name of a religious order which is canonically known by the title, given to it by Pope Paul III in 1535, of Regular Clerics of St. Paul.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02302a.htm
Baroccio, Federigo
Italian painter and engraver. (1528-1612)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02303a.htm
Barocco Style
A debased application to architecture of Renaissance features.
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Baron, Bonaventura
Irish Franciscan theologian, philosopher, and writer of Latin prose and verse. (1610-1696)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02303c.htm
Baron, Vincent
Dominican theologian and preacher. (1604-1674)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02304a.htm
Baronius, Venerable Cesare
Cardinal and ecclesiastical historian. (1538-1607)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02304b.htm
Barquisimeto
Diocese in Venezuela, South America.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02307a.htm
Barradas, Sebastião
A Portuguese exegete and preacher, born at Lisbon in 1543; died at Coimbra in 1615.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02307b.htm
Barral, Louis-Mathias, Count de
Archbishop of Tours, France, born 26 April, 1746, at Grenoble; died 7 June, 1816, at Paris.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02307c.htm
Barrande, Joachim
French palæontologist. (1799-1883)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02307d.htm
Barrasa, Jacinto
Born at Lima, Peru, early in the seventeenth century; died there, 22 Nov., 1704.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02308a.htm
Barre, Antoine-Lefebvre, Sieur de la
Tenth French Governor-General of Canada, b. at Paris in 1622; d. in 1690.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02308b.htm