Bible Dictionaries
Congregation of the Christian Retreat

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Congregation of the Ceremonies

Next Entry
Congregation of the Consistory

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Dictionaries
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
• Congregation of the Christian Retreat
• Christian Retreat, Congregation of the
Encyclopedias
The Catholic Encyclopedia
• Congregation of Christian Retreat

An order composed of two branches, the Fathers, and the Sisters, of the Christian Retreat, founded at Fontenelle, France, by Father Antoine Receveur, 1789. The Fathers of the Christian Retreat formerly directed colleges in France, and still hold the office of chaplains to the various houses of the congregation, whose purpose is the giving of spiritual retreats and the education of the young. The Sisters teach, and do fine needlework. The congregation has over 10 houses, including schools, in England, France, Switzerland, and Belgium. The government is under a mother-general. Total religious, upwards of 1,000.