Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1611 by Miguel de Benavides, O.P. Confirmed as a pontifical university in 1645, and a royal university in 1680. Faculties of theology, law, philosophy, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, education, liberal arts; central preparatory and major seminary. Conducted by the Dominicans. They maintain a web site.
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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