Dictionary
A modern dictionary of Catholic terms, both common and obscure. Find accurate definitions of words and phrases.
IGNORANCE
lack of knowledge that should be present. Relative to imputability, the ignorance may be either culpable or inculpable, technically called vincible or invincible. (Etym. Latin ignorantia, ignorance, want of knowledge or information.)
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
Recent Catholic Commentary
The Smell of the Sheep May 16
Top Catholic News
Most Important Stories of the Last 30 Days