Saint Charles Borromeo: A Sketch of the Reforming Cardinal

Louise M. Stacpoole-Kenny (1885 - 1933)

Charles Borromeo was the cardinal archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milan from 1564 to 1584. He was a leading figure during the Counter-Reformation and was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding of seminaries for the education of priests. He is honoured as a saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is November 4. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Christianity - Biographies

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - The Brightness of God Maria Therese
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Play 02 02 - The Key of Italy Maria Therese
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Play 03 03 - Election of Pius IV - 'Vatican Nights' Maria Therese
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Play 04 04 - Death of Count Frederick Maria Therese
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Play 05 05 - The Council of Trent Maria Therese
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Play 06 06 - The Church at Peace - The Apostle of Rome Maria Therese
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Play 07 07 - The City of the Plains Maria Therese
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Play 08 08 - A Nest of Saints Maria Therese
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Play 09 09 - The Mission of Charles Borromeo Maria Therese
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Play 10 10 - A School for Saints Maria Therese
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Play 11 11 - The Stone of the Founder, The Cross of the Saint Maria Therese
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Play 12 12 - The Commencement of the Struggle Maria Therese
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Play 13 13 - The Humble Ones Maria Therese
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Play 14 14 - The Famine of Milan - The Battle of Lepanto Maria Therese
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Play 15 15 - Death of St. Pius V. - Election of Gregory XIII Maria Therese
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Play 16 16 - Church Versus State Maria Therese
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Play 17 17 - 'Another Ambrose' Maria Therese
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Play 18 18 - The Most Christian King - The Christian Doctrine Maria Therese
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Play 19 19 - The Jubilee of 1575 Maria Therese
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Play 20 20 - 'Tales Ambio Defensores' Maria Therese
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Play 21 21 - 'The Plague of St. Charles' Maria Therese
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Play 22 22 - 'The Greater of These' Maria Therese
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Play 23 23 - 'Not Peace, But the Sword' Maria Therese
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Play 24 24 - The Holy Winding-Sheet Maria Therese
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Play 25 25 - The Oblates of St. Ambrose Maria Therese
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Play 26 26 - The Reforming Cardinal Maria Therese
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Play 27 27 - The Minister of Charles Borromeo Maria Therese
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Play 28 28 - Apostolic Visitations - The Brigands Maria Therese
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Play 29 29 - Passing Clouds Maria Therese
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Play 30 30 - The Cardinal of Santa Prassede Maria Therese
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Play 31 31 - The Only Way Maria Therese
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Play 32 32 - 'What Went You Out to See?' Maria Therese
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Play 33 33 - His House in Order Maria Therese
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Play 34 34 - 'Ecce Venio' Maria Therese
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