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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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NICHE

A recessed space or hollow in a wall usually to hold a statue, affording it protection. With Gothic builders who introduced sculpture, incorporating it sa part of the building, the canopy niche appeared, often a fine composition of light and shade, later elaborately decorated. The wall was sometimes deeply recessed and a pedestal added to elevate the statue.

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Tuesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. André Bessette, Religious (US); Epiphany (in some dioceses)

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In the USA the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saint André Bessette (1845-1937) was born near Quebec, and entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross as a Brother. He performed humble tasks for over forty years and entrusted all of the poor and sick who flocked to his cell to the care of St.…

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