A monthly journal founded, 1864, by Cardinal Cullen, with Doctor Conroy and Doctor Moran as editors. As its motto "Ut Christiani, ita et Romani sitis" (As Christians, so also Romans), implies, it was established as a link between Rome and Ireland. Both editors having been appointed bishops, 1871, it passed to other hands and in 1876 was allowed to lapse; publication was resumed, 1880, from Maynooth College where it is still published under episcopal supervision. Among its contributors have been some of the most prominent authorities on Catholic history and doctrine. Irish Montbly, a Jesuit publication, founded, 1873, having the longest continuous existence of any Irish Catholic magazine. Its success was largely due to Reverend Matthew Russell, S.J. who filled the editorial chair for 38 years. It contains articles on subjects of current interest, short pieces of fiction and poetry; it is credited with the discovery of Oscar Wilde, "M. E. Francis," Hilaire Belloc, and other prominent writers.
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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