Philosopher and theologian. (1692-1775)

A name of doubtful origin and meaning, used to designate an ancient people often mentioned in the Old Testament.

A titular see of Phrygia in Asia Minor, now known as Hergen Kaleh.

Former Benedictine abbey in Lower Franconia (Bavaria), founded in the early part of the eighth century by St. Pirmin.

A race closely allied to the Hebrews.

Divisions of the four Gospels.

One of the desert fathers. Lived with his wife for 18 years as brother and sister, after which he became a hermit in Nitria and she also became a monk. Fourth-century Egypt.

The supreme divinity of the Egyptian pantheon.

American naval officer and author (1820-1898)

A titular see of Pontus in Asia Minor.

Missionary to China. (1718-1793)

Comprises the department of Somme.

An Armenian Rite diocese located in Mesopotamia, Asiatic Turkey.

Theologian born at Cosenza, in Naples, 2 April, 1578.

Canon of Palermo, and ecclesiastical historian of Syracuse and Messina, (d. 1641).

A short linen cloth, square or oblong in shape and, like the other sacerdotal vestments, needing to be blessed before use.

English bishop. (1819-1883)

The Rev. Ignatius Victor Eyzaguirre went to Rome, in 1857, and proposed to the Pope the erection of a college for students from Latin American countries.

Owes its existence chiefly to Archbishop Hughes, of New York, and Archbishop Kenrick of Baltimore.

An institution for the education of priests founded in 1857.

Offers details of early exploration.

Consists of three main divisions: North America, Central America, and South America.

Humanist and convert from Lutheranism to the Catholic Church. (1503-1557)