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Hédelin, François: Grammarian, poet, preacher, archeologist, philologist. Born at ...
Hélinand: A celebrated medieval poet, chronicler, and ecclesiastical ...
Hélyot, Pierre: (Usually known as HIPPOLYTE, his name in religion ) Born ...
Hôpital, Guillaume-François-Antoine de L': Marquis de Sainte-Mesme and Comte d'Entremont, French ...
Höfler, Konstantin von: An historian; born at Memmingen, Bavaria, 26 March, 1811; died ...
Hübner, Count Alexander: An Austrian statesman, born 26 Nov., 1811; died 30 July, 1892. ...
Hüffer, Hermann: An historian and jurist; born 24 March, 1830, at Münster in ...
Hülshoff, Annette Elisabeth von: (DROSTE-HÜLSHOFF) A poetess; born at Schloss ...
Haüy, René-Just: Mineralogist; b. at Saint-Just (Oise), 28 Feb., 1743; d. at ...
Haüy, Valentin: Founder of the first school for the blind, and known under ...
Haarlem: DIOCESE OF HAARLEM (HARLEMENSIS). One of the suffragan ...
Habacuc: The eighth of the Minor Prophets, who probably flourished ...
Habakkuk: The eighth of the Minor Prophets, who probably flourished ...
Haberl, Francis Xavier: An historian of sacred music, editor, born at Oberellenbach, ...
Habington, William: Poet and historian; born at Hindlip, Worcestershire, 1605; died ...
Habit: Habit is an effect of repeated acts and an aptitude to reproduce ...
Habor River: [Hebrew habhor ; Septuagint 'A Bwr : 2 Kings 17:6 , 'A ...
Haceldama: Haceldama is the name given by the people to the potter's ...
Hadewych, Blessed: (HADEWIG, HEDWIG). Prioress of the Premonstratensian convent ...
Hadrian: Martyr, died about the year 306. The Christians of ...
Hadrian, Publius Ælius: Emperor of the Romans; born 24 January, A. D. 76 at Rome ; ...
Hadrumetum: (ADRUMETUM, also ADRUMETUS). A titular see of Byzacena. ...
Haeften, Benedict van: (Haeftenus). Benedictine writer, provost of the Monastery ...
Hagen, Gottfried: Gottfried Hagen, town clerk of Cologne, and author of the ...
Haggai: Name and personal life Aggeus, the tenth among the minor ...
Haggith: This is the ordinary form of the name in the English Bible ; ...
Hagiography: The name given to that branch of learning which has the saints ...
Hague, The: (French LA HAYE; Dutch 's GRAVENHAGE, "the Count's Park"; ...
Hahn-Hahn, Ida: Countess, convert and authoress, born 22 June, 1805; died 12 ...
Haid, Herenaus: Catechist, born in the Diocese of Ratisbon , 16 February, ...
Hail Holy Queen: The opening words (used as a title) of the most celebrated of ...
Hail Mary: The Hail Mary (sometimes called the "Angelical salutation", ...
Haimhausen, Karl von: (Corrupt form of Aymausen .) German missionary; b. at ...
Hair (in Christian Antiquity): The subject of this article is so extensive that there can be no ...
Hairshirt: (Latin cilicium ; French cilice ). A garment of rough ...
Haiti: ( Spanish Santo Domingo, Hispaniola .) An island of the ...
Haito: (HATTO). Bishop of Basle; b. in 763, of a noble family of ...
Hakodate: Situated between 138º and 157º E. long., and between ...
Hakon the Good: King of Norway, 935 (936) to 960 (961), youngest child of King ...
Halicarnassus: A titular see of Caria, suffragan of Stauropolis. It was a ...
Halifax: (HALIFAXIENSIS) This see takes its name from the city of ...
Hallahan, Margaret: Foundress of the Dominican Congregation of St. Catherine of ...
Haller, Karl Ludwig von: A professor of constitutional law, b. 1 August, 1768, at ...
Hallerstein, August: (Or Hallerstein). Jesuit missionary in China, born in ...
Halloween: [ The vigil of this feast is popularly called "Hallowe'en" or ...
Halloy, Jean-Baptiste-Julien D'Omalius: Belgian geologist, b. at Liège, Belgium, 16 February, ...
Halma, Nicholas: French mathematician; born at Sedan, 31 December, 1755; died ...
Ham, Hamites: I. CHAM ( A.V. Ham). Son of Noah and progenitor of one of ...
Hamar, Ancient See of: (HAMARCOPIA; HAMARENSIS). Hamar in Norway, embraced ...
Hamatha: (AMATHA). A titular see of Syria Secunda, suffragan of ...
Hambley, Ven. John: English martyr (suffered 1587), born and educated in ...
Hamburg: A city supposed to be identical with the Marionis of Ptolemy, ...
Hamilton, John: Archbishop of St. Andrews; b. 1511; d. at Stirling, 1571; a ...
Hamilton, Ontario, Diocese of: (Hamiltonensis). Located in Ontario, Canada ; a suffragan of ...
Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Baron von: A distinguished Austrian Orientalist ; b. at Graz, 9 June, ...
Hammurabi: ( Ha-am-mu-ra-bi ) The sixth king of the first Babylonian ...
Hamsted, Adrian: Founder of the sect of Adrianists; born at Dordrecht, 1524; ...
Haneberg, Daniel Bonifacius von: A distinguished German prelate and Orientalist of the ...
Hanover: The former Kingdom of Hanover has been a province of the ...
Hanse, Blessed Everald: Martyr ; b. in Northamptonshire; executed 31 July, 1581. He ...
Hansiz, Markus: Historian, b. at Volkermarkt, Carinthia, Austria, 25 April, ...
Hanthaler, Chrysostomus: (JOHANNES ADAM.) A Cistercian, historical investigator and ...
Hanxleden, Johann Ernest: Jesuit missionary in the East Indies: b. at Ostercappeln, near ...
Happiness: ( French bonheur ; German Glück ; Latin felicitas ; ...
Haraldson, Saint Olaf: Martyr and King of Norway (1015-30), b. 995; d. 29 July, ...
Harbor Grace: (Portus Gratiæ) Diocese in Newfoundland, erected in ...
Hardee, William J.: Soldier, convert, b. at Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A. 1817, d. ...
Hardey, Mary Aloysia: Of the Society of the Sacred Heart, who established all the ...
Harding, St. Stephen: Confessor, the third Abbot of Cîteaux, was born at ...
Harding, Thomas: Controversialist; b. at Combe Martin, Devon, 1516 d. at ...
Hardman, Mary Juliana: Known in religion as Sister Mary; b. 26 April, 1813; d. 24 ...
Hardouin, Jean: Jesuit, and historian; b. at Quimper, Brittany, 23 Dec., 1646, ...
Hardyng, John: An English chronicler; b. 1378; d. about 1460. He was of ...
Hare Indians: A Déné tribe which shares with the Loucheux the ...
Harland, Henry: Novelist, b. of New England parentage, at St. Petersburg, 1 ...
Harlay, Family of: An important family of parliamentarians and bishops, who ...
Harlez de Deulin, Charles-Joseph de: A Belgian Orientalist, domestic prelate, canon of the ...
Harmony: (Greek, harmonia ; Latin, harmonia ) A concord of ...
Harney: (1) William Selby Harney Soldier, convert ; b. near ...
Harold Bluetooth: (B LAATAND ) Born 911; died 1 November, 985 or 986. He was ...
Harold, Francis: Irish Franciscan and historical writer, d. at Rome, 18 March, ...
Harpasa: A titular see of Caria, suffragan of Stauropolis. Nothing ...
Harper, Thomas Morton: Priest, philosopher, theologian and preacher. Born in London ...
Harrington, Ven. William: English martyr ; b. 1566; d. 18 February, 1594. His father had ...
Harris, Joel Chandler: Folklorist, novelist, poet, journalist; born at Eatonton, ...
Harrisburg: (Harrisburgensis.) Established 1868, comprises the Counties ...
Harrison, James: Priest and martyr ; b. in the Diocese of Lichfield, ...
Harrison, William: Third and last archpriest of England, b. in Derbyshire in ...
Harrowing of Hell: This is the Old English and Middle English term for the ...
Hart, William: Born at Wells, 1558; suffered at York, 15 March, 1583. Elected ...
Hartford: Diocese of Hartford, established by Gregory XVI, 18 Sept., ...
Hartley, Ven. William: Martyr ; b. at Wyn, in Derbyshire, England, of a yeoman ...
Hartmann von Aue: A Middle High German epic poet and minnesinger; died between ...
Hartmann, Georg: Mechanician and physicist ; b. at Eckoltsheim, Bavaria, 9 ...
Hasak, Vincenz: Historian, b. at Neustadt, near Friedland, Bohemia, 18 July, ...
Haschka, Lorenz Leopold: A poet-author of the Austrian national anthem; b. at Vienna, ...
Haspinger, Johann Simon: A Tyrolese priest and patriot ; b. at Gries, Tyrol, 28 ...
Hassard, John Rose Greene: An editor, historian; b. in New York, U.S.A. 4 September, ...
Hasslacher, Peter: Preacher; b. at Coblenz, 14 August, 1810; d. at Paris, 5 July, ...
Hatred: Hatred in general is a vehement aversion entertained by one ...
Hatto: Archbishop of Mainz ; b. of a noble Swabian family, c. 850; ...
Hatton, Edward Anthony: Dominican, apologist ; b. in 1701; d. at Stourton Lodge, near ...
Hauara: A titular see of Palestina Tertia, suffragan of Petra. ...
Haudriettes: A religious congregation founded in Paris early in the ...
Haughery, Margaret: Margaret Haughery, "the mother of the orphans ", as she was ...
Hauréau, Jean-Barthélemy: Historian and publicist; b. at Paris, 1812; d. there, 1896. He ...
Hautecombe: (Altacomba, Altæcombæum) A Cistercian monastery ...
Hautefeuille, Jean de: French physicist, b. at Orléans, 20 March, 1647; d. ...
Hautefeuille, Jean de: French physicist, b. at Orléans, 20 March, 1647; d. ...
Hauteserre: (ALTESERRA). Antoine Dadin d'Hauteserre Born 1602, died 1682; ...
Hauzeur, Mathias: A Franciscan theologian, b. at Verviers, 1589; d. at ...
Havana: Diocese of Havana (San Cristóbal de la Habana) — ...
Havestadt, Bernhard: German Jesuit ; b. at Cologne, 27 February, 1714; died at ...
Hawarden, Edward: (HARDEN). Theologian and controversialist, b. in ...
Hawes, Stephen: Poet; b. in Suffolk about 1474; d. about 1523. Very little is ...
Hawker, Robert Stephen: Poet and antiquary; b. at Plymouth 3 December, 1803, d. there ...
Hawkins, Sir Henry: Raised to the peerage as Lord Brampton, eminent English lawyer ...
Hay, Edmund and John: (1) Edmund Hay Jesuit, and envoy to Mary Queen of Scots, b. ...
Hay, George: Bishop and writer, b. at Edinburgh, 24 Aug., 1729; d. at ...
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Born of staunch Catholic parents at Rohrau, Austria, 1 April, ...
Haydn, Johann Michael: A younger brother of Franz Joseph Haydn ; born at Rohrau, ...
Haydock, George Leo: Priest and Biblical scholar; b. 11 April, 1774, at Cottam, ...
Haydock, Venerable George: English martyr ; born 1556; executed at Tyburn, 12 February, ...
Haymo: ( Or Haimo). A Benedictine bishop of the ninth century; ...
Haymo of Faversham: English Franciscan and schoolman, b. at Faversham, Kent; d. at ...
Haynald, Lajos: Cardinal, Archbishop of Kalocsa-Bács in Hungary ; b. ...
Hazart, Cornelius: Controversialist, orator, and writer, b. 28 October, 1617, at ...
Healy, George Peter Alexander: An American portrait and historical painter, b. at Boston, 15 ...
Hearse, Tenebrae: The Tenebræ Hearse is the triangular candlestick used ...
Heart of Jesus, Devotion to the: The treatment of this subject is divided into two parts: I. ...
Heart of Mary, Congregations of: I. Sisters of the Holy Heart of Mary Founded in 1842 at Nancy, ...
Heart of Mary, Devotion to the: As in the article on Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus , ...
Heath, Ven. Henry: English Franciscan and martyr, son of John Heath; christened ...
Heaven: This subject will be treated under seven headings: I. Name and ...
Hebrew Bible: As compared with the Latin Vulgate , the Hebrew Bible includes ...
Hebrew Language and Literature: Hebrew was the language spoken by the ancient Israelites, and ...
Hebrews, Epistle to the: This will be considered under eight headings: (I) Argument; (II) ...
Hebrides, New: Vicariate Apostolic in Oceania; comprises the New Hebrides, ...
Hebron: ( hbrwn, chebrón ) An ancient royal city of ...
Hecker, Isaac Thomas: Missionary, author, founder of the Paulists ; b. in New York, ...
Hedonism: ( hedoné, pleasure). The name given to the group of ...
Hedwig, Saint: Duchess of Silesia, b. about 1174, at the castle of Andechs ...
Heeney, Cornelius: Merchant and philanthropist; b. in King's County, Ireland, ...
Heereman von Zuydwyk, Freiherr von: (Clemens Aug. Ant.). Catholic statesman and writer on art, ...
Heeswijk: A village in the diocese of Hertogenbosch (Bois-le-Duc), ...
Hefele, Karl Joseph von: Bishop of Rottenburg, b. at Unterkochen, Würtemberg, 15 ...
Hegelianism: (1) Life and Writings of Hegel Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel ...
Hegesippus, Saint: (Roman Martyrology, 7 April). A writer of the second ...
Hegesippus, The Pseudo-: A fourth-century translator of the "Jewish War" of Flavius ...
Hegius, Alexander: Humanist ; b. probably in 1433, at Heeck (Westphalia); d. 7 ...
Heidelberg, University of: Heidelberg, a city of 41,000 inhabitants, is situated in the ...
Heiligenkreuz: (SANCTA CRUX). An existing Cistercian monastery in the ...
Heilsbronn: (FONS SALUTIS). Formerly a Cistercian monastery in the ...
Heilsbronn, Monk of: This name indicates the unknown author of some small mystical ...
Heim, François Joseph: French historical painter, b. near Belfort, 1787, d. in Paris, ...
Heinrich der Glïchezäre: ( Glïchezäre , i.e. the hypocrite, in the sense of ...
Heinrich von Ahaus: (Hendrik van Ahuis) Founder of the Brethren of the Common ...
Heinrich von Laufenberg: A German poet of the fifteenth century, d. at Strasburg in ...
Heinrich von Meissen: Usually called "Frauenlob" (Woman's praise), a Middle High ...
Heinrich von Melk: German satirist of the twelfth century; of knightly birth and ...
Heinrich von Veldeke: A medieval German poet of knightly rank; b. near Maastricht ...
Heinz, Joseph: Swiss painter ; b. at Basle, 11 June, 1564; d. near Prague, ...
Heis, Eduard: German astronomer, b. at Cologne, 18 February, 1806; d. at ...
Heisterbach: (Vallis S. Petri). A former Cistercian monastery in the ...
Helen of Sköfde, Saint: Martyr in the first half of the twelfth century. Her feast ...
Helena (Montana): (Helenensis) Erected from the Vicariate of Montana, 7 ...
Helena, Saint: The mother of Constantine the Great , born about the middle of ...
Helenopolis: A titular see of Bithynia Prima, suffragan of Prusa. On the ...
Heli: Heli the Judge and High Priest Heli (Heb. ELI, Gr. HELI) was ...
Heliae, Paul: (POVL HELGESEN) A Carmelite, opponent of the Reformation ...
Heliand, The: ( German Heiland , Saviour) The oldest complete work of ...
Heliogabalus: (E LAGABAL ) The name adopted by Varius Avitus Bassianus, ...
Hell: This subject is treated under eight headings: (I) Name and Place ...
Hell, Maximilian: (Höll). Astronomer, b. at Schemnitz in Hungary, 15 ...
Hello, Ernest: French philosopher and essayist, b. at Lorient, Brittany, 4 ...
Helmold: A historian, born in the first half of the twelfth century; died ...
Helmont, Jan Baptista van: Born at Brussels, 1577; died near Vilvorde, 30 December, 1644. ...
Helpers of the Holy Souls, Society of the: ( Auxiliatrices des Ames du Purgatoire ) A religious ...
Helpidius, Flavius Rusticius: The name of several Latin writers. It appears in the manuscript ...
Hemmerlin, Felix: (MALLEOLUS) properly HEMERLI A provost at Solothurn, in ...
Henderson, Issac Austin: Born at Brooklyn, 1850; died in Rome, March, 1909. His family ...

Hendrick, Thomas Augustine: First American and the twenty-second Bishop of Cebú, ...
Hengler, Lawrence: Catholic priest and the inventor of the horizontal pendulum, ...
Hennepin, Louis: One of the most famous explorers in the wilds of North America ...
Henoch: (Greek Enoch ). The name of the son of Cain ( Genesis ...
Henoch, Book of: The antediluvian patriarch Henoch according to Genesis ...
Henoticon: The story of the Henoticon forms a chapter in that of the ...
Henríquez, Crisóstomo: A Cistercian religious of the Spanish Congregation; b. at ...
Henríquez, Enrique: Noted Jesuit theologian, b. at Oporto, 1536; d. at Tivoli, 28 ...
Henri de Saint-Ignace: A Carmelite theologian, b. in 1630, at Ath in Hainaut, Belgium ...
Henrion, Mathieu-Richard-Auguste: Baron, French magistrate, historian, and journalist; b. at Metz, ...
Henry Abbot: Layman, martyred at York, 4 July, 1597, pronounced Venerable ...
Henry II: King of England, born 1133; died 6 July, 1189; was in his ...
Henry II, Saint: German King and Holy Roman Emperor, son of Duke Henry II (the ...
Henry III: German King and Roman Emperor, son of Conrad II; b. 1017; d. at ...
Henry IV: King of France and Navarre, son of Jeanne d'Albret and ...
Henry IV: German King and Roman Emperor, son of Henry III and Agnes of ...
Henry of Friemar: (DE VRIMARIA) German theologian ; b. at Friemar, a small ...
Henry of Ghent: (HENRICUS DE GANDAVO, known as the DOCTOR SOLEMNIS) A notable ...
Henry of Herford: (Or HERWORDEN; HERVORDIA) Friar and chronicler; date of birth ...
Henry of Huntingdon: Historian; b. probably near Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, between ...
Henry of Kalkar: (Egher). Carthusian writer, b. at Kalkar in the Duchy of ...
Henry of Langenstein: (Henry of Hesse the Elder.) Theologian and mathematician; b. ...
Henry of Nördlingen: A Bavarian secular priest, of the fourteenth century, date of ...
Henry of Rebdorf: Alleged author of an imperial and papal chronicle of the ...
Henry of Segusio, Blessed: Usually called Hostiensis , an Italian canonist of the ...
Henry Suso, Blessed: (Also called Amandus , a name adopted in his writings). ...
Henry the Navigator, Prince: Born 4 March, 1394; died 13 November, 1460; he was the fourth ...
Henry V: German King and Roman Emperor, son of Henry IV ; b. in 1081; ...
Henry VI: German King and Roman Emperor, son of Frederick Barbarossa and ...
Henry VIII: King of England, born 28 June, 1491; died 28 January, 1547. ...
Henryson, Robert: Scottish poet, born probably 1420-1430; died about 1500. His ...
Henschen, Godfrey: (Or Henskens .) Jesuit, hagiographer ; b. at Venray ...
Hensel, Luise: Poetess and convert ; born at Linum, 30 March, 1798; died at ...
Henten, John: Biblical exegete, born 1499 at Nalinnes Belgium ; died 10 ...
Heortology: (From the Greek heorte , festival, and logos , knowledge, ...
Hephæstus: A titular see of Augustamnica Prima, mentioned by Hierocles ...
Heptarchy: (A NGLO -S AXON H EPTARCHY ) By the term heptarchy ...
Heraclas: Bishop of Alexandria from 231 or 232; to 247 or 248. Of his ...
Heraclea: A titular see of Thracia Prima. Heraclea is the name given ...
Heraldry, Ecclesiastical: Ecclesiastical heraldry naturally divides itself into various ...
Herbart and Herbartianism: The widespread and increasing influence of Herbart and his ...
Herbert of Bosham: A biographer of St. Thomas Becket , dates of birth and ...
Herbert of Derwentwater, Saint: (Hereberht). Date of birth unknown; d. 20 March, 687; an ...
Herbert of Lea, Lady Elizabeth: Authoress, and philanthropist, b. in 1822; d. in London 30 ...
Herbst, Johann Georg: Born at Rottweil, in Würtemberg, 13 January, 1787; died 31 ...
Herculano de Carvalho e Araujo, Alejandro: Born at Lisbon, 28 March, 1810; died near Santarem, 13 ...
Herder: The name of a German firm of publishers and booksellers. ...
Herdtrich, Christian Wolfgang: (According to Franco, Christianus Henriques ; Chinese, Ngen ...
Heredity: The offspring tends to resemble, sometimes with extraordinary ...
Hereford, Ancient Diocese of: (HEREFORDENSIS) Located in England. Though the name of ...
Hereswitha, Saint: (HAERESVID, HERESWYDE). Daughter of Hereric and Beorhtswith ...
Heresy: I. Connotation and DefinitionII. Distinctions III. Degrees of ...
Hergenröther, Joseph: Church historian and canonist, first Cardinal-Prefect of the ...
Heribert: (ARIBERT) Archbishop of Milan (1018-1045) An ambitious ...
Heribert, Saint: Archbishop of Cologne ; born at Worms, c. 970; died at ...
Heriger of Lobbes: A medieval theologian and historian; born about 925; died 31 ...
Herincx, William: A theologian, born at Helmond, North Brabant, 1621; died 17 ...
Hermann Contractus: (Herimanus Augiensis, Hermann von Reichenau ). Chronicler, ...
Hermann I: Landgrave of Thuringia (1190-1217), famous as a patron of ...
Hermann Joseph, Saint: Premonstratensian monk and mystic; b. at Cologne about 1150; ...
Hermann of Altach: (Niederaltaich). A medieval historian; b. 1200 or 1201; ...
Hermann of Fritzlar: With this name are connected two works on mysticism written in ...
Hermann of Minden: Provincial of the German province of Dominicans ; b. at or ...
Hermann of Salza: Fourth Grand Master of the Teutonic Order , descendant of the ...
Hermanos Penitentes, Los: (The Penitent Brothers), a society of flagellants existing ...
Hermas: (First or second century), author of the book called "The ...
Hermas, Saint: Martyr The Roman Martyrology sets down for 18 August (XV ...
Hermeneutics: Derived from a Greek word connected with the name of the god ...
Hermengild, Saint: Date of birth unknown; d. 13 April, 585. Leovigild, the Arian ...
Hermes, George: Philosopher and theologian, b. at Dreierwalde near Theine ...
Hermes, Saint: Martyr, Bishop of Salano (Spalato) in Dalmatia. Very little ...
Hermite, Charles: Born at Dieuze, Lorraine, 24 December, 1822; d. at Paris, 14 ...
Hermits: ( Eremites , "inhabitants of a desert ", from the Greek ...
Hermits of St. Augustine: (Generally called Augustinians and not to be confounded with ...
Hermon: [From the Hebrew meaning "sacred (mountain)"; Septuagint, ...
Hermopolis Magna: A titular see of Thebais Prima, suffragan of Antinoe, in ...
Hermopolis Parva: A titular see of Ægyptus Prima, suffragan of ...
Herod: (Greek Herodes , from Heros .) Herod was the name of ...
Herodias: Herodias, daughter of Aristobulus -- son of Herod the Great ...
Heroic Act of Charity: A decree of the Sacred Congregation of Indulgences dated 18 ...
Heroic Virtue: The notion of heroicity is derived from hero, originally a ...
Herp, Henry: (Or HARP, Latin CITHARŒDUS, or ERP as in the old ...
Herrad of Landsberg: (or LANDSPERG) A twelfth-century abbess, author of the ...
Herregouts: There were three artists of the name of Herregouts, father, son, ...
Herrera Barnuevo, Sebastiano de: A painter, architect, sculptor and etcher; born in Madrid, ...
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de: A Spanish historian; born at Cuellar, in the province of ...
Herrera, Fernando de: A Spanish lyric poet; born 1537; died 1597. The head of a ...
Herrera, Francisco: (1) Francisco Herrera (el Viejo, the Elder) A Spanish painter, ...
Herrgott, Marquard: A Benedictine historian and diplomat; born at Freiburg in ...
Hersfeld: An ancient imperial abbey of the Benedictine Order, situated ...
Hervás y Panduro, Lorenzo: Spanish Jesuit and famous philologist; b. at Horcajo, 1 May, ...
Hervetus, Gentian: French theologian and controversialist; b. at Olivet, near ...
Hesebon: (A.V. HESHBON; Greek Esebon, Esbous ; Latin Esbus). A ...
Hesse: (H ESSEN ). The name of a German tribe, and also a ...
Hessels, Jean: A distinguished theologian of Louvain ; born 1522; died 1566. ...
Hesychasm: (Greek hesychos , quiet). The story of the system of ...
Hesychius of Alexandria: Grammarian and lexicographer; of uncertain date, but assigned ...
Hesychius of Jerusalem: Presbyter and exegete, probably of the fifth century. Nothing ...
Hesychius of Sinai: A priest and monk of the Order of St. Basil in the ...
Hethites: (A.V. H ITTITES ) One of the many peoples of North-Western ...
Hettinger, Franz: A Catholic theologian ; born 13 January, 1819, at ...
Heude, Pierre: Missionary to China and zoologist; b. at Fougères in ...
Hewett, John: (Alias WELDON). English martyr ; son of William Hewett of ...
Hewit, Augustine Francis: Priest and second Superior General of the Institute of St. ...
Hexaemeron: Hexaemeron signifies a term of six days, or, technically, the ...
Hexapla: The name given to Origen's edition of the Old Testament in ...
Hexateuch: A name commonly used by the critics to designate the first six ...
Hexham and Newcastle: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle (Hagulstadensis et ...
Heynlin of Stein, Johann: (A LAPIDE) A theologian, born about 1425; died at Basle, ...
Heywood, Jasper and John: (1) Jasper Heywood A poet and translator; born 1535 in London ...
Hezekiah: Ezechias (Hebrew = "The Lord strengtheneth"; Septuagint ...
Hibernians, Ancient Order of: This organization grew up gradually among the Catholics of ...
Hickey, Antony: A theologian, born in the Barony of Islands, Co. Clare, ...
Hidalgo, Miguel: Born on the ranch of San Vicente in the district of Guanajuato, ...
Hierapolis: Titular Archdiocese, metropolis of the Province of Euphrates, ...
Hierapolis: A titular see of Phrygia Salutaris, suffragan of Synnada. It ...
Hierarchy: (Greek Hierarchia ; from hieros , sacred; archein , ...
Hierarchy of the Early Church: The word hierarchy is used here to denote the three grades of ...
Hierocæsarea: A titular see of Lydia, suffragan of Sardis. This town is ...
Hieronymites: In the fourth century, certain Roman ladies, following St. ...
Hierotheus: All attempts to establish as historical a personality ...
Higden, Ranulf: (HYDON, HYGDEN, HIKEDEN.) Benedictine chronicler; died ...
High Altar: (ALTARE SUMMUM or MAJUS.) The high altar is so called from ...
High Priest, The: The high-priest in the Old Testament is called by various ...
Higher Criticism: Overview Biblical criticism in its fullest comprehension is the ...
Hilarion, Saint: Founder of anchoritic life in Palestine; born at Tabatha, ...
Hilarius of Sexten: (In the world, CHRISTIAN GATTERER.) Moral theologian ; born ...
Hilarius, Pope Saint: [ Also spelled HILARIUS] Elected 461; the date of his ...
Hilarus, Pope Saint: [ Also spelled HILARIUS] Elected 461; the date of his ...
Hilary of Arles, Saint: Archbishop, b. about 401; d. 5 May, 449. The exact place of his ...
Hilary of Poitiers, Saint: Bishop, born in that city at the beginning of the fourth ...
Hilda, Saint: Abbess, born 614; died 680. Practically speaking, all our ...
Hildebert of Lavardin: Bishop of Le Mans, Archbishop of Tours, and celebrated ...
Hildegard, Saint: Born at Böckelheim on the Nahe, 1098; died on the ...
Hildesheim: Diocese of Hildesheim (Hildesheimensis). An exempt see, ...
Hilduin, Abbot of St-Denis: He died 22 November, 840. He was a scion of a prominent ...
Hill, Ven. Richard: English Martyr, executed at Durham, 27 May, 1590. Very ...
Hillel: A famous Jewish rabbi who lived about 70 B.C.-A.D. 10. Our ...
Hilton, Walter: Augustinian mystic, d. 24 March, 1396. Little is known of his ...
Himeria: A titular see in the province of Osrhoene, suffragan of ...
Himerius: (called also EUMERIUS and COMERIUS) An Archbishop of ...
Hincmar: An archbishop of Reims ; born in 806; died at Epernay on 21 ...
Hincmar: Bishop of Laon; died 879. In the beginning of 858 the younger ...
Hinderer, Roman: (Chinese TE). A German missionary in China, born at ...
Hinduism: Hinduism in its narrower sense, is the conglomeration of ...
Hingston, Sir William Hales: Canadian physician and surgeon, b. at Hinchinbrook near ...
Hippo Diarrhytus: (Or HIPPO ZARRHYTUS.) A titular see of Northern Africa, ...
Hippo Regius: A titular see of Numidia, now a part of the residential see ...
Hippolytus of Rome, Saint: Martyr, presbyter and antipope ; date of birth unknown; d. ...
Hippolytus, Saints: Besides the presbyter, St. Hippolytus of Rome, others of the ...
Hippos: Besides the presbyter, St. Hippolytus of Rome, others of the ...
Hirena: A titular see of southern Tunis. Nothing is known of the ...
Hirschau, Abbey of: A celebrated Benedictine monastery in Würtemberg, ...
Hirscher, Johann Baptist von: Born 20 January, 1788, at Alt-Ergarten, Ravensburg; died 4 ...
Historical Criticism: Historical criticism is the art of distinguishing the true ...
History, Ecclesiastical: I. NATURE AND OFFICE Ecclesiastical history is the scientific ...
Hittites: (A.V. H ITTITES ) One of the many peoples of North-Western ...
Hittorp, Melchior: A theologian and liturgical writer, born about 1525, at ...
Hladnik, Franz von Paula: Botanist and schoolmaster, b. 29 March, 1773, at Idria, ...
Hobart: (HOBARTENSIS) Hobart comprises Tasmania, Bruni Island, and ...
Hodgson, Sydney: A lawman and martyr ; date and place of birth unknown; d. at ...
Hofer, Andreas: A patriot and soldier, born at St. Leonhard in Passeyrthale, ...
Hogan, John Baptist: Better known, on account of his long sojourn in France, as ...
Hohenbaum van der Meer, Moritz: A Benedictine historian; born at Spörl near Belgrade, ...
Hohenburg: (ODILIENBERG; ALTITONA) A suppressed nunnery, situated on ...
Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, Alexander Leopold: A titular Bishop of Sardica, famous for his many supposedly ...
Holbein, Hans: (The Elder Holbein) A German painter ; b. at Augsburg ...
Holden, Henry: An English priest ; born 1596; died March, 1662. Henry Holden ...
Holiness: (A.S. hal , perfect, or whole). Sanctitas in the Vulgate ...
Holland, Ven. Thomas: An English martyr, b. 1600 at Sutton, Lancashire; martyred ...
Hollanders in the United States: The Hollanders played by no means an insignificant part in ...
Holmes, John: Catholic educator and priest ; born at Windsor, Vermont, in ...
Holocaust: As suggested by its Greek origin ( holos "whole", and kaustos ...
Holstenius, Lucas: (HOLSTE). German philologist, b. at Hamburg, 1596; d. at ...
Holtei, Karl von: German novelist, poet, and dramatist; b. at Breslau, 24 ...
Holy Agony, Archconfraternity of: An association for giving special honour to the mental ...
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Holy Child Jesus, Society of the: The Society was founded in England in 1840 by Mrs. ...
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Holy Communion: By Communion is meant the actual reception of the Sacrament of ...
Holy Cross Abbey: The picturesque ruins of this monastery are situated on the ...
Holy Cross, Congregation of: A body of priests and lay brothers constituted in the ...
Holy Cross, Sisters Marianites of: The congregation of the Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross was ...
Holy Cross, Sisters of the: (Mother House, St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception, Notre ...
Holy Faith, Sisters of the: Founded at Dublin, in 1857, by Margaret Aylward, under the ...
Holy Family, Archconfraternity of the: This archconfraternity owes its origin to Henri Belletable, ...
Holy Family, Congregations of the: I. ASSOCIATION OF THE HOLY FAMILY Founded in 1820 by the ...
Holy Ghost: I. SYNOPSIS OF THE DOGMA The doctrine of the Catholic Church ...
Holy Ghost, Orders of the: The Hospital of the Holy Ghost at Rome was the cradle of an ...
Holy Ghost, Religious Congregations of the: I. THE CONGREGATION OF THE HOLY GHOST AND OF THE IMMACULATE ...
Holy Grail, The: The name of a legendary sacred vessel , variously identified ...
Holy House of Loreto: (The Holy House of Loreto). Since the fifteenth century, and ...
Holy Humility of Mary, Sisters of the: Founded at Dommartin-sous-Amance, France, in 1855, by John ...
Holy Infancy, Brothers of the: Founded in 1853 by the Right Rev. John Timon, the first Bishop ...
Holy Innocents: The children mentioned in St. Matthew 2:16-18 : Herod ...
Holy Name of Jesus: We give honour to the Name of Jesus, not because we believe ...
Holy Name, Feast of the: This feast is celebrated on the second Sunday after ...
Holy Name, Litany of the: An old and popular form of prayer in honour of the Name of ...
Holy Name, Society of the: (Confraternity of the Most Holy Name of God and Jesus). An ...
Holy Oils: (OLEA SACRA). Liturgical Benediction Oil is a product of ...
Holy Oils, Vessels for: In Christian antiquity there existed an important category ...
Holy Orders: Order is the appropriate disposition of things equal and ...
Holy Saturday: In the primitive Church Holy Saturday was known as Great, or ...
Holy See: (From the Latin Sancta Sedes , Holy Chair). A term ...
Holy Sepulchre: Holy Sepulchre refers to the tomb in which the Body of Jesus ...
Holy Sepulchre, Canonesses Regular of the: Concerning the foundation there is only a tradition connecting ...
Holy Sepulchre, Fathers of the: (Guardians) The Fathers of the Holy Sepulchre are the six or ...
Holy Sepulchre, Knights of the: Neither the name of a founder nor a date of foundation can be ...
Holy Spirit: I. SYNOPSIS OF THE DOGMA The doctrine of the Catholic Church ...
Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta): Consisting of twenty-eight white marble steps, at Rome, near ...
Holy Synod: In its full form M OST H OLY D IRECTING S YNOD , the ...
Holy Thursday: The feast of Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates ...
Holy Water: The use of holy water in the earliest days of the Christian ...
Holy Water Fonts: Vessels intended for the use of holy water are of very ancient ...
Holy Week: Holy Week is the week which precedes the great festival of the ...
Holy Year of Jubilee: The ultimate derivation of the word jubilee is disputed, but ...
Holyrood Abbey: Located in Edinburgh, Scotland ; founded in 1128 by King ...
Holywell: A town in North Wales, situated on the declivity of a hill ...
Holywood, Christopher: ( Latinized , A Sacrobosco.) Jesuit ; b. At Artane, ...
Holywood, John: (John Holywood), a monk of English origin, lived in the first ...
Holzhauser, Bartholomew: Parish priest, ecclesiastical writer, and founder of a ...
Homes: This term, when used in an eleemosynary sense, covers all ...
Homicide: ( Latin homo , man; and caedere , to slay) Homicide ...
Homiletics: Homiletics is the science that treats of the composition and ...
Homiliarium: A collection of homilies, or familiar explanations of the ...
Homily: The word homily is derived from the Greek word homilia ...
Homoousion: (Gr. homoousion - from homos , same, and ousia , ...
Honduras: VICARIATE APOSTOLIC OF BRITISH HONDURAS. The territory of ...
Hong-Kong: The island of Hong-Kong was ceded by the Chinese Government to ...
Honoratus a Sancta Maria: A Discalced Carmelite ; born at Limoges, 4 July, 1651 ; died ...
Honoratus, Saint: Archbishop of Arles; b. about 350; d. 6 (or, according to ...
Honorius I, Pope: Pope (625-12 October, 638), a Campanian, consecrated 27 ...
Honorius II, Pope: (Lamberto Scannabecchi) Born of humble parents at Fagnano ...
Honorius III, Pope: (Cencio Savelli) Born at Rome, date of birth unknown; ...
Honorius IV, Pope: (Giacomo Savelli) Born at Rome about 1210; died at Rome, 3 ...
Honorius of Autun: (HONORIUS AUGUSTODUNENSIS) A theologian, philosopher, and ...
Honorius, Flavius: Roman Emperor, d. 25 August, 423. When his father, the Emperor ...
Honorius, Saint: Archbishop of Canterbury, fifth in succession from St. ...
Honour: Honour may be defined as the deferential recognition by word or ...
Hontheim, Johannes Nicolaus von: (FEBRONIUS) An auxiliary Bishop of Trier ; born at ...
Hood: A flexible, conical, brimless head-dress, covering the entire ...
Hoogstraten, Jacob van: (also HOCHSTRATEN) A theologian and controversialist, ...
Hooke, Luke Joseph: Born at Dublin in 1716; died at St. Cloud, Paris, 16 April, ...
Hope: Hope, in its widest acceptation, is described as the desire of ...
Hope-Scott, James Robert: (Originally H OPE ) Parliamentary barrister, Q.C.; b. 15 ...
Hopi Indians: (From Hopita, "peaceful ones" their own name; also frequently ...
Hopkins, Gerard Manley: Jesuit and poet, born at Stratford, near London, 28 July, ...
Hormisdas, Pope Saint: Date of birth unknown, elected to the Holy See, 514; d. at ...
Horner, Nicholas: Layman and martyr, born at Grantley, Yorkshire, England, date ...
Horns, Altar: On the Jewish altar there were four projections, one at each ...
Hornyold, John Joseph: A titular Bishop of Phiomelia, Vicar Apostolic of the ...
Hortulus Animæ: (L ITTLE G ARDEN OF THE S OUL ). A prayer book ...
Hosanna: "And the multitudes that went before and that followed, cried, ...
Hosea: NAME AND COUNTRY Osee (Hôsheá‘– ...
Hosius of Cordova: The foremost Western champion of orthodoxy in the early ...
Hosius, Stanislaus: (HOE, HOSZ) Cardinal and Prince- Bishop of Ermland ; born ...
Hospice: ( Latin hospitium , a guest house). During the early ...
Hospital Sisters of the Mercy of Jesus: These sisters are established in religion under the Rule of St. ...
Hospitality: The Council of Trent in its twenty-fifth session, cap. viii, ...
Hospitallers: During the Middle Ages, among the hospitals established ...
Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem: (Also known as K NIGHTS OF M ALTA ). The most important ...
Hospitals: (Latin hospes , a guest; hence hospitalis , hospitable; ...
Hospitius, Saint: (Sospis) Recluse, b. according to tradition in Egypt, ...
Hossche, Sidron de: ( Latin HOSSCHIUS) Sidron de Hossche, poet and priest ; ...
Host: Archaeological and Historical Aspects The bread destined to ...
Host, Johann: One of the seven Dominicans, who distinguished themselves in ...
Hottentots: The Hottentot is one of three tribes of South Africa which may ...
Houbigant, Charles François: Born in Paris, 1686; died there 31 October, 1783. He entered ...
Houdon, Jean-Antoine: Born at Versailles, 1741; died 16 July, 1828; the most ...
Houdry, Vincent: Preacher and writer on ascetics; b. 23 January, 1631, at Tours ...
Houghton, John, Blessed: Protomartyr of the persecution under Henry VIII, b. in Essex, ...
Houghton, William: (Variously called DE HOTUM, DE HOTHUM, DE HOZUM, BOTHUM, DE ...
Hours, Canonical: I. IDEA By canonical hour is understood all the fixed portion ...
Hours, Liturgy of the: ("Liturgy of the Hours" I. THE EXPRESSION "DIVINE OFFICE" ...
Hove, Peter van: Friar Minor, lector in theology and exegete ; b. at Rethy, in ...
Howard, Mary, of the Holy Cross: Poor Clare, born 28 December, 1653; died at Rouen, 21 Mary's ...
Howard, Philip Thomas: Dominican and cardinal, commonly called the "Cardinal of ...
Howard, Philip, Venerable: Martyr, Earl of Arundel; born at Arundel House, London, 28 June ...
Howard, Venerable William: Viscount Stafford, martyr ; born 30 November, 1614; beheaded ...
Hroswitha: A celebrated nun -poetess of the tenth century, whose name ...
Huánuco: (Huanucensis) Suffragan of Lima in Peru. The ...
Huajuápam de León: (Huajuapatamensis) Diocese in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, ...
Huaraz: Diocese of Huaraz (Huaraziensis) Suffragan of Lima. It ...
Huber, Alphons: An historian; born 14 October, 1834, at Fügen, Zillerthal ...
Hubert Walter: Archbishop of Canterbury (1193-1205); died 13 July, 1205; ...
Hubert, Jean-François: The ninth Bishop of Quebec, born at Quebec, 23 February, ...
Hubert, Saint: Confessor, thirty-first Bishop of Maastricht, first Bishop ...
Hubert, Saint, Military Orders of: I. The highest order of Bavaria, founded in 1444 or 1445 by ...
Huc, Evariste Régis: A French Lazarist missionary and traveller; born at Caylus ...
Hucbald of St-Amand: (HUGBALDUS, UBALDUS, UCHUBALDUS) A Benedictine monk ; born ...
Huddleston, John: Monk of the Order of St. Benedict; b. at Farington Hall, ...
Hudson, Blessed James: (Also known as James Hudson). Martyr, born in or near York; ...
Hueber, Fortunatus: A Franciscan historian and theologian, born at Neustadt on the ...
Huelgas de Burgos: The royal monastery of Las Huelgas de Burgos was founded by ...
Huesca: (OSCENSIS) Huesca embraces parts of the province of Huesca ...
Huet, Pierre-Daniel: A distinguished savant and celebrated French bishop ; born 8 ...
Hug, Johann Leonhard: A German Catholic exegete, b. at Constance, 1 June, 1765; d. ...
Hugh Capet: King of France, founder of the Capetian dynasty, b. about the ...
Hugh Faringdon, Blessed: ( Vere COOK). English martyr ; b. probably at Faringdon, ...
Hugh of Digne: Friar Minor andascetical writer; b. at Digne, south-east ...
Hugh of Flavigny: Benedictine monk and historian; b. about 1064, probably at ...
Hugh of Fleury: (Called also HUGO A SANTA MARIA, from the name of the church of ...
Hugh of Lincoln, Saint: Born about the year 1135 at the castle of Avalon, near ...
Hugh of Remiremont: Surnamed CANDIDUS or BLANCUS. Cardinal, born of a noble ...
Hugh of St-Cher: (Latin D E S ANCTO C ARO ; D E S ANCTO T HEODORICO ...
Hugh of St. Victor: Medieval philosopher, theologian, and mystical writer; b. ...
Hugh of Strasburg: Theologian, flourished during the latter half of the thirteenth ...
Hugh the Great, Saint: Abbot of Cluny, born at Semur (Brionnais in the Diocese of ...
Hugh, Saint: (Called LITTLE SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN.) St. Hugh was the son ...
Hughes, John: Fourth bishop and first Archbishop of New York, born at ...
Hugo, Charles-Hyacinthe: Born 20 Sept., 1667, at St. Mihiel (Department of Meuse, France ...
Huguccio: (HUGH OF PISA) Italian canonist, b. at Pisa, date ...
Huguenots: A name by which the French Protestants are often designated. ...
Hulst, Maurice Le Sage d'Hauteroche d': A prelate, writer, orator; born at Paris, 10 Oct., 1841; died ...
Human Acts: Acts are termed human when they are proper to man as man; ...
Humanism: Humanism is the name given to the intellectual, literary, and ...
Humbert of Romans: (DE ROMANIS). Fifth master general of the Dominican Order, ...
Humeral Veil: This is the name given to a cloth of rectangular shape about 8 ...
Humiliati: I. A penitential order dating back, according to some ...
Humility: The word humility signifies lowliness or submissiveness an ...
Humphrey Middlemore, Blessed: English Carthusian martyr, date of birth uncertain; d. at ...
Humphreys, Laurence: Layman and martyr, born in Hampshire, England, 1571; died at ...
Hungarian Catholics in America: The Kingdom of Hungary (Magyarország) comprises within ...
Hungarian Literature: The language which has prevailed in Hungary for nearly a ...
Hungary: GEOGRAPHY AND MATERIAL CONDITIONS The Kingdom of Hungary, or ...
Hunolt, Franz: The most popular German preacher of the early part of the ...
Hunt, Ven. Thurston: An English martyr (March, 1601), who belonged to the family ...
Hunter, Sylvester Joseph: English Jesuit priest and educator; b. at Bath, 13 Sept., 1829; ...
Hunting, Canons on: From early times, hunting, in one form or another has been ...
Huntington, Jedediah Vincent: Clergyman, novelist; born 20 January, 1815, in New York City; ...
Hunyady, János: (JOHN) Governor of Hungary, born about 1400; died 11 ...
Huron Indians: The main divisions of the subject are: I. THE HURONS BEFORE ...
Hurst, Richard: (Or HERST.) Layman and martyr, b. probably at Broughton, ...
Hurtado, Caspar: A Spanish Jesuit and theologian, b. at Mondejar, New Castle, ...
Hurter: (1) Friedrich Emmanuel Von Hurter Convert and historian, b. at ...
Hus, Jan: (Also spelled John ). Born at Husinetz in southern ...
Husenbeth, Frederick Charles: Born at Bristol, 30 May, 1796; died at Cossey, Norfolk, 31 ...
Hussey, Thomas: Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, b. at Ballybogan, Co. ...
Hussites: The followers of Jan Hus did not of themselves assume the ...
Hutton, Peter: Priest, b. at Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, 29 June, ...
Huysmans, Joris Karl: A French novelist; born in Paris, 5 February, 1848; died 12 ...
Hyacinth and Protus, Saints: Martyrs during the persecution of Valerian (257-9). The day ...
Hyacinth, Saint: Dominican, called the Apostle of the North, son of Eustachius ...
Hyacintha Mariscotti, Saint: A religious of the Third Order of St. Francis and foundress of ...
Hydatius of Lemica: ( Also IDATIUS; LEMICA is more correctly LIMICA.) A ...
Hyderabad-Deccan, Diocese of: Hyderabad, also called Bhagnagar, and Fakhunda Bunyad, capital ...
Hyginus, Pope Saint: Reigned about 138-142; succeeded Pope Telesphorus, who, ...
Hylozoism: (Greek hyle , matter + zoe , life ) The doctrine ...
Hymn: A derivative of the Latin hymnus , which comes from the ...
Hymnody and Hymnology: Hymnody, taken from the Greek ( hymnodia ), means exactly " ...
Hypæpa: Titular see of Asia Minor, suffragan of Ephesus; it was a ...
Hypnotism: (Greek hypnos , sleep) By Hypnotism , or Hypnosis , ...
Hypocrisy: (Greek hypo , under, and krinesthai , to contend — ...
Hypostatic Union: A theological term used with reference to the Incarnation ...
Hypsistarians: Hypsistarians or worshippers of the Hypsistos , i.e. of the ...
Hyrtl, Joseph: Austrian anatomist, b. at Eisenstadt in Hungary, December 7, ...
Hyssop: ( Septuagint hyssopos ). A plant which is referred to in a ...

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