Established at Philadelphia, 1876, by Reverend James A. Corcoran, Reverend James O'Connor, and George Dering Wolff. The first issue appeared in January with Father Corcoran as editor-in-chief. The editorial policy of the review, as inscribed on the first page of each issue, permits complete freedom of expression outside of the domain of defined doctrines. The "Review" has had a strong influence in behalf of Catholic apologetics, and notably in the discussions which led to the foundation of the Catholic University of America.
This dictionary contains not only definitions and explanations of every subject in Religion, Scripture, tradition, doctrine, morals, sacraments, rites, customs, devotions and symbolism, but also accounts of the Church in every continent, country, diocese; missions, notable Catholic centers, cities, and places with religious names; religious orders, church societies, sects and false religions. It has brief articles also on historical events and personages, on the Old Testament and New, and on popes, prelates, priests, men and women of distinction, showing what the Church has done for civilization and correcting many errors which have hitherto passed for history.Wikipedia
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