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- noun The
monastic role or position ofsuperior .
Etymologies
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The holy founder died in 1256, seven years after having resigned his superiorship; he was succeeded by Guillaume Le Bas.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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In 1536 he resigned the superiorship to Father Morigia and later went to Vicenza at the request of Cardinal Ridolfi.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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On the final defection of Félicité, however, the Bishop of Rennes transferred to Jean-Marie the superiorship of the congregation, the members of which left La
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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After the usual years of training and teaching the classics, he became professor of sacred scripture and then of moral theology at Milan; thereafter began his long life of superiorship.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Providence, Ruillé-sur-Loire, in 1823, received the religious habit and, by dispensation, made profession of vows, 8 September, 1824, being appointed the same day to the superiorship of the convent at
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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The disciples of the founder's younger brother, Félicité, in 1829 withdrew with him into the solitude of La Chênaie, forming the famous Society of St. Peter, with which the elder community at its own request was united, under the superiorship of Félicité.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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On laying down the burdens of her superiorship, Mother Angela was chosen mistress of novices at
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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Mother Bourgeoys asked repeatedly to be discharged from the superiorship, but not until 1693 did the bishop accede to her petition.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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Fulda was the mother-house of a number of smaller monasteries, which were later administered by provosts under the superiorship of the abbot.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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During Tamburini's superiorship, the apostolic activity of the Society was at its best; but, at the same time, could be seen signs of the storm which was, half a century later, to annihilate it.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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