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Vincent De Paul And The Reform Of The Clergy, John E. Rybolt
Vincent De Paul And The Reform Of The Clergy, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
A presentation of the reforming activities of Vincent de Paul, in the context of the period following the Council of Trent. This focused on the moral lives of priests, the finances of the Church, and the appointment of bishops.
“According To Our Institute.” The Charter Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
“According To Our Institute.” The Charter Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
St. Vincent often referred to the "Institute." The term is inherently ambiguous, but its meaning as "charter" is explained here. Two versions of the "charter" are compared. Its importance lies in its continuing existence as the nucleus of the identity of the Congregation of the Mission as established by the Church.