Nabor and Felix, Saints
Martyrs in the Diocletian persecution.
Nabuchodonosor
Commentary on the two Babylonian kings of that name, especially the second, who is mentioned in Scripture.
Nahum
Essay on the Old Testament prophet and the book which bears his name.
Name of Jesus, Religious Communities of the
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Names of Jesus and Mary, Sisters of the Holy
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Napper, Blessed George
Biography of the English priest and martyr.
Nathan
Identifies six men of that name mentioned in the Old Testament.
National Union, Catholic Young Men's
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast of the
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Nazarius and Celsus, Saints
St. Ambrose discovered the bodies of these martyrs.
Nazarius, Saint, and Companions
Roman martyrs of the Diocletian persecution.
Nemrod
An examination of this Old Testament figure, mentioned in Genesis as "a mighty hunter before the Lord" and king of Babylon.
Neo-Platonism
Article by William Turner covering this movement's principal figures and later influence.
Nephtali
A look at the son of Jacob and the tribe of Nephtali.
Nereus and Achilleus, Domitilla and Pancratius, Sa
Roman martyrs who shared a feast day on 12 May.
Neri, Saint Philip Romolo
Biographical article on the Apostle of Rome, who died in 1595.
Nestorius and Nestorianism
Biography of the Patriarch of Constantinople, and examination of the unacceptable implications of his doctrine.
New Pomerania, Vicariate Apostolic of
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Newman, John Henry
Lengthy and admiring biography of Newman as a thinker, author, leader, and illustrious convert to Catholicism.
Nicephorus, Saint
Long article on the stormy career of the Patriarch of Constantinople, who died in 829.
Nicholas I, Pope Saint
Biography of this pope, d. 867, who upheld the authority of the papacy and the inviolability of marriage.
Nicholas Justiniani, Blessed
Benedictine monk, dispensed from his vows, never formally beatified.
Nicholas of Cusa
Lengthy article on the life and writings of the fifteenth-century canon lawyer, diplomat, and philosopher.
Nicholas of Flüe, Saint
Soldier, husband and father, became a hermit and was known as Brother Klaus.
Nicholas of Lyra
Exegete, author of postillae, insisted that the literal sense of Scripture is the foundation for any spiritual interpretation.
Nicholas of Myra, Saint
Fourth-century bishop in Asia Minor. Also called St. Nicholas of Bari because his relics were translated there in the eleventh century.
Nicholas Pieck, Saint
Franciscan, studied at Louvain, was ordained a priest. He was martyred in 1572.
Nicomedes, Saint
Roman martyr venerated since at least the fifth century.
Nicosia (Titular Archdiocese in Cyprus)
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Nilus the Younger, Saint
Calabrian monk, hermit, founder, d. 1005.
Ninian, Saint
British by birth, St. Ninian evangelized the southern Picts in Scotland.
None
Essay on the daytime canonical hour recited in mid-afternoon.
Norbert, Saint
Biography of the founder of the Premonstratensians.
Notburga, Saint
Cook noted for generosity in feeding the poor.
Notitia Provinciarum et Civitatum Africae
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Notre Dame de Montreal, Congregation of
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Notre Dame, Sisters of (of Cleveland, Ohio)
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Notre-Dame de Sion, Congregation of
(Catholic Encyclopedia)
Novatus, Saint
Son of St. Pudens and brother of SS. Praxedes and Pudentia.
Novena
Article on the different kinds of novenas and their place in the spiritual life of the Church.
Nubia
A detailed history of Nubia, with emphasis on the religious aspects (primarily Christian and Catholic) of its culture.