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Catholic Dictionary

Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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HANDBOOK OF INDULGENCES

The official declaration of the Church's teaching on indulgences and collection of the most important prayers and good works to which indulgences are attached. Authorized by Pope Paul VI in 1968.

See Also: RACCOLTA
Tue23 December
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December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He was distinguished for his piety and love of neighbor. We reach the culmination of the O Antiphons today. Today is the…

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