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2011-10-19T06:12:00-06:00

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The Sister Servants of Mary (1892)

Last updated on: October 19, 2011 at 6:12 am By Pat McNamara

SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARYIntroduced into the United States, 1892 THIS branch, or offshoot, of the Servite Order originated in Florence, Italy, toward the close of the thirteenth century. Juliana Falconieri was born in answer to prayer, her virginity to God. In this resolve she was encouraged and sanctioned by her uncle and godfather, St. Alexis, whose keen foresight had long beheld in her the future Servant of Mary, the first of the long line of saintly women who would not... Read more

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2011-10-18T04:58:00-06:00

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This Week’s Column at Patheos

Last updated on: October 18, 2011 at 4:58 am By Pat McNamara

This week’s column at Patheos focuses on the work of the French Jesuit missionaries in seventeenth century Canada (tomorrow is the Feast of the North American Martyrs). To read the article please click here. Read more

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2011-10-17T05:38:00-06:00

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Civil War Veteran Becomes Priest

Last updated on: October 17, 2011 at 5:38 am By Pat McNamara

Rev. EDWARD A. TERRY, LL.D. Rev. Edward A. Terry, LL.D., was born in Ardmore, Ireland, August ], 1841. He came to this country in 1849, and went to live near Jackson, Mich,Having made his early studies at the local schools, he entered the Lazarist College, at Barrens, Mo., where he graduated with unusual distinction in 1861. At the outbreak of the war, he threw himself, with the ardor of his race, into the cause of the Union, and gave distinguished... Read more

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2011-10-16T06:56:00-06:00

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Catholic Poetry

Last updated on: October 16, 2011 at 6:56 am By Pat McNamara

JUBILEE OF AMERICAN FREEDOM.By Archbishop John Hughes (1797-1864) Great Lord of creation, we owe it to thee,That our country is kingless, our people are free! Oh, grant a like boon to that ill-fated IsleWhere the ruled are as brave as their rulers are vile;Where genius illumines, and minds are sincere; Where hearts beat in bosoms that never felt fear.Yes, children of freemen, your fathers could tell How the Irishman fought, till he conquered or fell;How the hero stood still when... Read more

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2011-10-15T09:32:00-06:00

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Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher, Galveston, Texas (1846-1918)

Last updated on: October 15, 2011 at 9:32 am By Pat McNamara

GALLAGHER, Nicholas Aloysius, third R.C. bishop of Galveston, Tex., was born at Temperanceville, Belmont co., O., Feb. 19, 1846, son of John and Mary Ann (Erinton) Gallagher. At the age of sixteen he entered Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary of the West at Cincinnati. O., where he was graduated in 1868. He was ordained priest on Dec. 25th of the same year, being appointed assistant pastor of St. Patrick’s Church, at Columbus, O., remained in this charge till 1871, attending at... Read more

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2011-10-14T05:26:00-06:00

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Catholic Authors: Anna Elizabeth Buchanan (1836-?)

Last updated on: October 14, 2011 at 5:26 am By Pat McNamara

ANNA ELIZABETH BUCHANAN is known as a writer of magazine articles and short stories of very considerable merit. She was born in British North America of pious Episcopalian parents, and her life was passed in England and Scotland under Protestant supervision. Her marriage in Scotland to a Buchanan of Glenny was but short-lived; she early became a widow with one son. In 1878, then a staunch member of the English Church Union and of the “Order of Reparation to the... Read more

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2011-10-13T05:50:00-06:00

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Father Honoratus Bourion, Menominee, Michigan (1840-1902)

Last updated on: October 13, 2011 at 5:50 am By Pat McNamara

The subject of this sketch was born in the diocese of St. Die, France, June 1, 1840. He finished his course of philosophy and part of that of theology in Paris. His uncle Rev. Sebastian Duroc, who was pastor at Waverille, diocese of Verdun, department de la Meuse, made the acquaintance of Bishop Baraga in 1853 and through his invitation came to America in 1856. Four years later his nephew followed him. Being accepted as student of the diocese, he... Read more

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2011-10-12T05:13:00-06:00

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A Monastery Grows in Brooklyn, 1890

Last updated on: October 12, 2011 at 5:13 am By Pat McNamara

CLOISTER LIFE. To Begin for the Sisters of the Precious Blood. Their New Convent Will Formally be Opened By Bishop Loughlin To-morrow.A Very Strict Religious Order Now First Established in the United States. The Brooklyn Eagle, April 29, 1890, 6. Another religious institution will be added tomorrow to the many Brooklyn already possesses. The new convent of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, on Sumpter street, near Rockaway avenue, will be formally opened by Bishop Loughlin. He will celebrate a... Read more

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2011-10-11T05:14:00-06:00

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This Week’s Column at Patheos

Last updated on: October 11, 2011 at 5:14 am By Pat McNamara

In honor of Columbus Day, this week’s Patheos column features the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father Michael J. McGivney (1852-1890). To reach the article please click here. Read more

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2011-10-10T16:02:00-06:00

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Columbus the Catholic, From a 1915 Catholic School Textbook

Last updated on: October 10, 2011 at 4:02 pm By Pat McNamara

Christopher Columbus It was a very cold evening in the month of February. Mr. Long and his happy family were seated around the fire. Baby Long had climbed upon her father’s knee. The oldest boy was wishing that his father would tell them a story. Just then one of the girls said: “Will you please tell us a story, papa?” “Why, children, I think I have told you every story I know. Hid I ever tell you about the great... Read more

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