Archive for June, 2008
The Death of Simon Brute’ – June 26, 1839
On June 26, 1839, Servant of God, Simon Gabriel Brute de Remur breathed his last. After suffering the effects of Tuberculosis, the “Saintly Bishop” (as he was always referred to), died at about 1:30 A.M. The bishop had written a letter on June 18th, knowing that he was going to die soon. This letter was [...]
Posted: 26 June, 2008 in Postings.
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Apostle of the Alleghenies
Although not having to do specifically with Indiana, I noted a piece on St. Anthony Messenger Press’ podcast, American Catholic Radio about Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin, who was known as the Apostle of the Alleghenies. I mention him here because of the fact that he was the second priest ordained in the United States. [...]
Posted: 24 June, 2008 in Postings.
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Digital Indiana Catholic History
In 1898, Colonel Charles Blanchard published a two volume work entitled The Catholic Church In Indiana – Historical and Biographical. Volume two was a subscription book where prominent (at least prominent enough to purchase space) Catholics told others of their virtues and trials. That was the Biographical part. The first volume, however, was the Historical. [...]
Posted: 4 June, 2008 in Postings.
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