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Which society of laymen was founded by St. Philip Neri in 1548 to take care of the poor, the convalescent, and the pilgrims?

   Society of St. Vincent de Paul
   Poor Clares
   Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary
   Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity

Your answer was: Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary.


Answer: In 1548 Philip Neri founded a confraternity for poor laymen to meet for spiritual exercises and service of the poor, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity. The confraternity served the needs of poor pilgrims who came to Rome throughout the year and during jubilee years.

See also:
Constance T Hull, St. Philip Neri: The Humorous Side of Humility, catholicexchange.com


St Philip of Neri
Scott 995 (1995)


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