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Biography: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton by Paul Schingle In the history of the Catholic Church in America, only ten Americans have been canonized, or named saints. Of these, only two were native to (born in) the United States. (Wikipedia) One of these was St. Elizabeth Ann (Bayley) Seton.... More> What was achieved at the Council of Trent? by Kathy Trower The Council of Trent is well known in the Catholic Church. This council enforced many of the Roman Catholic doctrines that were believed for many years. To understand the Council of Trent more fully is to realize the need for the calling of this mee... More>
	A brief history of the Knights of Columbus by Lenna Gonya Conceived by the 29-year-old Reverend M. J. McGivney to give Catholic men an alternative to other popular secret organizations, the Knights of Columbus was named for the Catholic explorer credited with the discovery of America. This Catholic fratern... More> The sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church by Jenna Pope A sacrament is a special sign that is given by Christ to the Church whereby divine grace is conferred. It is an outward sign of an inward grace instituted by Christ. The Catholic Church has seven sacraments: Baptism Confession (Penance/Reconci... More>
Biography: Pope Gregory XIII by Paul Schingle Pope Gregory XIII was an intellectual in the Jesuit tradition. He founded a number of colleges and placed great value on education and knowledge. All that stated, Pope Gregory XII is best known for one particular act, and this one partic... More> What was the Albigensian Crusade? by Effie Moore Salem The Crusade, known as Abigensian or Cathar Crusade, is not associated with the other Crusades but had religious connotations. It is, in essence, another one of past doings of the Catholic Church that comes forward now and then, to embarrass it... More>
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