Phoenix Flashcards
(18 cards)
What was the impact of Russia’s share in the first partition of Poland on the Jesuits?
Two hundred Jesuits and all the colleges of the Polish and Lithuanian provinces found themselves within the realm of Empress Catherine the Great.
How did Empress Catherine the Great view the Jesuits?
She valued their contribution to the cultural life of her people despite not having much enthusiasm for their Roman religion.
What did Empress Catherine the Great declare regarding the Decree of Suppression?
She declared that the Decree of Suppression not be promulgated in her empire.
What was Empress Catherine’s intention regarding the Society of Jesus?
She intended to keep the Society of Jesus alive.
What threat did Empress Catherine the Great make regarding Catholics in White Russia?
She swore to force all Catholics to join the Orthodox Church unless the pope left ‘her’ Jesuits alone.
How did Pope Clement respond to Empress Catherine’s demands?
He relented, allowing the Jesuits to continue their work.
What developments occurred for the Jesuits after the suppression?
They built a house of studies and began to receive former Jesuits and new candidates from around the world.
Who was elected as the vicar-general of the Jesuits?
Stanislaw Czerniewicz, an old-time tightrope walker.
What major historical events occurred during the Jesuit suppression?
France experienced a revolution and the accession of Napoleon Bonaparte, while thirteen British colonies became the United States of America.
Who was John Carroll?
He was made the first bishop of the United States with his residence in Baltimore.
What were John Carroll’s goals as a former Jesuit?
To maintain a loose organization of ex-Jesuits, build a college for Catholic laymen at Georgetown, and maintain a connection between these former Jesuits and Rome.
What sentiment was expressed by a cardinal regarding the Jesuits?
He mentioned that there was a time when backing the Jesuits seemed a little on the fanatical side.
What did the church say about living without the Jesuits?
The church could not live without them, despite having lived without them for many centuries.
Who was the pope that approved the Society of Jesus in White Russia?
Pope Pius VII approved the Society in White Russia and requests from holding groups to reaffiliate with the Jesuits.
What was happening in Europe while the Jesuit general was reestablishing the Society of Jesus?
Napoleon was marching towards Moscow on his self-destructive path.
What significant event occurred on August 7, 1814?
Pope Pius VII published the bull Sollicitudo Omnium, reinstating the Society of Jesus throughout the world.
Who was Peter de Smet?
Peter de Smet was a friend of Sitting Bull and expressed discontent about the resurrection of the Jesuits.
What concern did Peter de Smet express regarding the Jesuits?
He was worried about the Jesuits having a general in Russia in correspondence with those in the United States.
