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People & terms 6.08
Second Semester people to know
Word | Description |
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Crusades | Religious wars to win back Holy Land from the Muslims |
Catherine of Siena | 14th century woman who convinced pope to return from France; doctor of the Church |
Martin Luther | German monk who began the Reformation |
Thomas More | lawyer, husband and father who defied Henry VIII and died for his beliefs |
John Fisher | bishop of Rochester, England who defied Henry VIII and died for his beliefs |
Henry VIII | English king who broke away from catholicism when pope wouldn't approve his divorce |
Ignatius Loyola | founded Jesuits who run McQuaid |
Catherine McAuley | woman who started the Sisters of Mercy in 19th century Ireland; these sisters run Mercy High |
Mother Teresa | founded Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta India; work with sick, poor and dying |
Elizabeth Ann Seton | founded first US order of sisters, Sisters of Charity |
Franz Jaggerstatter | World War II Austrian pacifist martyred for his beliefs |
Immaculee Ilibagiza | survivor of Rwandan genocide; apostle of forgiveness |