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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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LITANY OF THE DYING

A series of invocations of the saints that is part of the liturgy of anointing for persons in danger of death. Also called the "commendation of a soul departing," it petitions for God's mercy on the soul that is soon to appear before him.

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Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop

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The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), bishop. Charles was a member of a noble family and a nephew of Pope Pius IV. He was made a Cardinal at the age of 23 and assisted the Pope in administering the affairs of the Holy See and in governing the Church. Soon thereafter he was…

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