This seminal study explores the origins and of 'Pietism' in the Australian and New Zealand Catholic Churches. Catholic piety has always been a feature of Catholic life but 'Catholic Pietism' has elements in common with 'Pietism' which first arose in Lutheran and Protestant Churches in the seventeen century. These characteristics are a dependence on God, a personal piety and the religious renewal of each individual. 'Catholic Pietism' differs in that its focus is on the Christian mystery of redemption with the Mass as the key element, plus a range of popular devotions which connect the individual to God, whereas in 'Pietism' the focus is on the devotional practices, with simplicity and less theology. / 'Catholic Pietism' surfaced in Catholic spirituality in the latter part of the seventeenth century emanating out of the French Oratory, a religious congregation founded by Cardinal de Berulle. This study illustrates the development and expansion of this historical movement and its influence on the Catholic Church in Australia and New Zealand. / The Council of Trent decreed the establishment of seminaries and outlined the regulations and syllabus. These Catholic seminaries, established after the Council of Trent, are pivotal in the spread of 'Catholic Pietism'. The seminaries trained young men for the priesthood and inculturated them in the practice of piety and virtue. It was in these 'nurseries' the 'Catholic Pietism' prospered. Priestly graduates from these seminaries, permeated with the spirit of 'Catholic Pietism', dispersed across Europe and thence to England and Ireland. / Irish priests who came to Australia and New Zealand introduced and fostered 'Catholic Pietism'. These priests were educated in seminaries, such as All Hallows Missionary College Ireland, and influenced by the pastoral leadership of Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin. The Irish bishop and priests in Australia and New Zealand promoted a range of devotions that are at the heart of 'Catholic Pietism'. Cardinal Cullen is a key figure in the devotional revolution in Ireland that underpins 'Catholic Pietism'. / Popes, such as Pius IX, Leo XIII, Pius X and Pius XII, in some of their encyclicals and speeches encouraged devotions central to 'Catholic Pietism'. / 'Catholic Pietism' was successfully enculturated by, in the main, the Irish clergy in Australia and New Zealand prior to Vatican II. / Finally, this study is but an introduction and a backdrop to 'Catholic Pietism' and suggests the possibility of further research. Some further indications of the direction for this research are in an appendix. / Thesis (MArts(ReligionStudies))--University of South Australia, 2003.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/267648 |
| Creators | O'Neill, Sally-Anne. |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | copyright under review |
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