Catholicism
Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:
Paul IV letter to Philip II
Letter from Pope Paul IV to Philip II to maintain his positions about the refusal of the abdication of Charles V, Philip's father. Also discusses that the papal authority has been discussed too much and obedience of Catholic States is needed. Dated 1555.
Paul IV letter to Philip II
Letter from Pope Paul IV to Philip II regarding his intent to drive the Spaniards out of Naples. He tries to justify his will by stating that the Church has power over all kings. Dated 1557.
Philip II letter
Handwritten letter on velum. Philip II states that Henry IV of France is Catholic again because of Henry's intervention in the religious wars in France. Philip II stresses the importance of a Catholic France and Europe that can grow under the protective wing of the Church. The item is unclearly dated and addressed.
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Joseph Pulling journal
Contains the journal of Joseph Pulling. The journal includes Pulling's telling of the account of the birth of Jesus Christ and other moments throughout the life of the Savior from his experience reading the Bible. Also contains the geneology of the Joseph Pulling family. Materials are dated approximately 1830.
Registers of births in Normandy, France
Birth records written on parchment believed to be from an old church in Normandy, France.
Retraite sur les beatitudes et les dons du Saint Esprit
Bound carbon copy of a typed document in French. This consists of sermons on the nature of God, gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Beatitudes, and the practical issues of monks living in harmony with Catholic teachings. These were given to Benedictine monks on retreat.
Miguel Sanchez letters
Handwritten and signed letters in Spanish dated May 9, 1794 and May 23, 1795. The items are witnessed and signed by Jose Maria Verdugo. Sanchez writes about the marriage problems of parishoners at the San Gabriel Mission in California.
Sermons for mass in Nimes, France
Bound book of sermons written by the bishop of Nimes, France from 1906 to 1907. These homilies were given at celebrations and Catholic masses. They contain moral lectures, explanations of Catholic Church doctrines, and presentations of liturgy. These sermons were written in French with some parts in Latin. They are meticulous and very descriptive. Some newspaper clippings in Latin can be found throughout the book.
Sfondrati family letters
Contains handwritten letters on paper, many of which are partially or entirely in code. The letters are written to Pope Gregory XIV and his brother, Paolo Sfondrati, and relate to the family's political and Catholic Church relationships in Italy and Spain.