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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Lawrence
Lawrence, one of the deacons of the Roman Church, was one of the victims of the persecution of Valerian in 258, like Pope Sixtus II and many other members of the Roman clergy.
Lawrence was burned to death on a grid-iron (De offic., xli).
Lawrence were composed, probably, early in the sixth century, and in these narratives a number of the martyrs of the Via Tiburtina and of the two Catacombs of St. Cyriaca in agro Verano and St. Hippolytius were connected in a romantic and wholly legendary fashion.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09089a.htm   (702 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Lawrence (Of Canterbury)
Bede, he was one of the original missionaries who left Rome with St. Augustine in 595 and finally landed in Thanet in 597.
From this it has been conjectured that he was a secular priest and not a monk; but this conclusion has been questioned by Benedictine writers such as Elmham in the Middle Ages and Mabillon in later times.
They departed, and he, discouraged by the undoing of St. Augustine's work, was preparing to follow them, when St. Peter appeared to him in a vision, blaming him for thinking of leaving his flock and inflicting stripes upon him.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09090a.htm   (503 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - St. Lawrence (river)
Lawrence Seaway, a system of canals, locks, and dredged channels built to allow the passage of oceangoing vessels, the St. Lawrence River serves as a major water route to the interior of the United States and Canada, linking the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.
The main tributaries of the St. Lawrence are the Ottawa, Saint-Maurice, and Saguenay rivers from the north, and the Richelieu, Saint-François, and Chaudière rivers from the south.
The St. Lawrence Valley is one of the most densely populated parts of Canada, containing about 25 percent of the nation's population.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761570826/St_Lawrence_(river).html   (766 words)

  
 St Lawrence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
St Lawrence was one of seven famous deacons of the early church.
As librarian and archivist, Lawrence was thought to have a list of all the members of the early church, and the locations of all the mythical hidden hoards of gold belonging to the Vatican.
The courage and dignity of St Lawrence and many of these other early Christians in facing their death did much to gain respect for their religion in Rome, and after the death of St Lawrence, there was widespread conversion to Christianity.
www.geocities.com /Athens/Forum/7905/lorenzo.html   (493 words)

  
 St. Lawrence -- Deacon and Martyr
The earliest extant document commemorating the martyrdom of St. Lawrence is found in the "Hymn in Honor of the Passion of the Blessed Martyr Lawrence" composed by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens and published in the year 405.
Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome who, along with Pope Sixtus II and other Roman deacons, suffered martyrdom in the year 258 during the persecution of Valerian.
Lawrence agreed to surrender the treasure and requested a short delay so that he could gather all the goods and estimate their total worth.
www.deacons.net /Deacons_before_us/lawrence.html   (882 words)

  
 St. Lawrence
Lawrence was youngest son to Maurice O'Tool, a rich and powerful prince in Leinster, whose ancestors for many ages had been princes of the territories of Hy-Murray and Hy-Mal, in the vicinity of Dublin.
Lawrence found the greatest part of his flock so blinded with the love of the world and enslaved to their passions that the zealous pains he took seemed lost upon them.
Lawrence repaired thither and was received by the monks at Christ Church with the honour due to his sanctity, and desired by them to sing high mass the next day.
www.ewtn.com /library/MARY/OTOOLE.htm   (1593 words)

  
 Great Lakes Areas of Concern: St. Clair River
The St. Lawrence River water currents in the Massena area are such that inplace and downstream pollutant deposition are the primary concerns.
The primary use impairment in the St. Lawrence River at Massena AOC is "restrictions on fish and wildlife consumption".
Implementation of the St. Lawrence River at Massena RAP is a dynamic process that incorporates plans and actions to provide periodic update reports as knowledge of the use impairments, location of sources and effectiveness of remedial action implementation advances.
www.epa.gov /glnpo/aoc/stlawrence.html   (6842 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Lawrence
On 10 August Lawrence was commanded to appear for his execution, and to bring along the treasure with which he had been entrusted by the pope.
Lawrence's care for the poor, the ill, the neglected have led to his patronage of them.
As you have often heard, Lawrence was a deacon of the Church at Rome.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintl02.htm   (909 words)

  
 St.Lawrence The Martyr
Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church is located on the beautiful south shore of Long Island in Sayville and serves about 3,850 families from the communities of Sayville and West Sayville, as well as parts of Bayport and Oakdale.
The parish was established in 1895 and is one of 134 parishes in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
The Parish campus is located at the corner of Handsome Avenue and Montauk Highway in Sayville, New York.
www.stlawrencesayville.org   (75 words)

  
 The St. Lawrence Seaway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The St. Lawrence Seaway generates around 40,000 jobs and 2 billion dollars of annual personal income, but its most significant contribution is related to the cargo it handles, supporting a vast array of industries (see the Port System section).
The St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes are thus mainly used to ship heavy raw materials and limited general cargo traffic occurs past Montreal (a major container port).
Willoughby, W. (1961) The St. Lawrence Waterway: A Study in Politics and Diplomacy, Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
collections.ic.gc.ca /stlauren/econ/ec_consslseaway.htm   (1792 words)

  
 Gulf Of St. Lawrence - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Impact of green crab (Carcinus maenas L.) predation on a population of soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria L.) in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Morphology and sediments of the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Bulletin of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, 182)
Life and sport on the north shore of the lower St. Lawrence and Gulf,: Containing chapters on salmon fishing, trapping, the folk-lore of the Montagnais...
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /gulf_of_st._lawrence.htm   (143 words)

  
 St Lawrence County History
Ten townships of 64,000 acres were laid out on the south side of the St. Lawrence, and every inducement made to encourage their settlement.
Lawrence County covers so great a territory that it has an infinite variety of surface ranging from the fertile bottom lands of the river to the timbered slopes of the Adirondacks.
A north and south line was projected in 1852 from the New York Central, at Rome, to Cape Vincent on the St. Lawrence, to which a branch to Ogdensburg was built in 1862.
www.hopefarm.com /stlawrny.htm   (915 words)

  
 Homepage - International Association of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Mayors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
It is no overstatement to say that the prosperity of the eight American States and the two Canadian Provinces bordering the shores of the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes is due in large part to the presence of these bodies of water.
First and foremost, to give a voice to the 40 million citizens of the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes region, through those in the best position to speak on their behalf.
The secretariat of the Mayors’ Association is under the responsability of the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES).
www.st-laurent.org /asso_mayors.htm   (672 words)

  
 NY ALHN, St. Lawrence
Lawrence river, which bounds it on the N., 66 miles; greatest breadth 64.
That portion of it bordering upon the St. Lawrence, and extending 30 or 40 miles into the country, is agreeably diversified, waving in gentle swells and broad valleys, with extensive tracts of champaign.
This county extends 75 miles along the St. Lawrence, The many large streams, with their branches, furnish some internal navigation, with superabundance of hydraulic power.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ny/county/stlawrence   (336 words)

  
 Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River / Wisconsin Sea Grant
At the northeastern tip of the lake, its waters empty into the St. Lawrence River for a 1,200-mile journey to the Atlantic Ocean.
Finally, 2,342 miles from Duluth -- where the St. Lawrence River is miles across -- the waters of the Great Lakes reach the Atlantic Ocean.
In total, the volume of water draining from the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence basins is so great that enough water flows out of the mouth of the St. Lawrence every 10 minutes to supply all people and industries of New York City for a entire day.
www.seagrant.wisc.edu /communications/greatlakes/GlacialGift/lake_ontario.html   (531 words)

  
 St. Lawrence River and Seaway
The St. Lawrence River and Seaway is of vital geographic and economic importance to the Great Lakes system, connecting the lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and providing navigation to deep-draft ocean vessels.
Approximately 800 miles (1,287 km) long, the St. Lawrence River can be divided into three broad sections: the freshwater river, which extends from Lake Ontario to just outside the city of Quebec; the St. Lawrence estuary, which extends from Quebec to Anticosti Island; and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which leads into the Atlantic Ocean.
To allow vessels to pass through the river and in and out of the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, a massive American-Canadian navigational project, was begun in 1954 and completed in 1959.
www.great-lakes.net /lakes/stlaw.html   (679 words)

  
 Saint Lawrence Seaway on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Construction of the project was authorized by Canada in 1951 and by the United States in 1954.
The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority was charged with construction and maintenance of required facilities in Canada; the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation was responsible for facilities in the United States.
Hydroelectric facilities were integrated with the project and developed and operated by the Power Authority of the State of New York and the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/StL1awrS1wy.asp   (449 words)

  
 Tourist Attractions in St. Lawrence County, New York State (NY) :: St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Saturday October 15, 2005 11:32 AM From the majestic Singer Castle to museums and wildlife refuges, there is more than enough attractions to make St. Lawrence County, NY a repeat destination.
Lawrence County has a variety of farming operations ranging from dairy and sheep to buffalo and ostrich.
While visitors are welcome at any time it is necessary to call ahead to make sure there is someone available to show you around.
www.northcountryguide.com /activities/agritours.html   (120 words)

  
 St. Lawrence Strings digs into fierce Shostakovich
The St. Lawrence String Quartet, which gave a wonderfully vigorous and impassioned recital at the Florence Gould Theatre on Monday night, is in the latter category.
That kind of compactness calls for matching intensity, which the St. Lawrence supplied while still leaving room for the score's emotional transparency to register.
In the eerie, mournful slow movement, the performance seemed to be holding its breath, but the outer movements -- all acerbity and sharp elbows -- moved ahead furiously.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/05/18/DDGK4CQER712.DTL   (540 words)

  
 St. Lawrence - Newman Main Page
Lawrence Catholic Church and Newman Center and the Paulist Fathers welcome all who are seeking the way, the truth and the light of Christ in their lives.
Located in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis, near the University of Minnesota, St. Lawrence - Newman is a diverse mix of students, young families, and long-time parishioners.
Whether you are a student, a life-long practicing Catholic, a Catholic who has been away from the Church, or a sojourner seeking the presence of Christ in your life, we invite you to come home to St. Lawrence - Newman.
www.stlawrencenewman.org   (239 words)

  
 Index of A. Cady's Online Genealogy Transcription Data
Chuck Morgan's St. Lawrence County Cemeteries Index - Chuck is also compiling inventories so if you don't find what you are looking for in my listings, be sure to check his.
Map of Cemeteries in St. Lawrence County from USGS GNIS - Click on Cemetery name then "Show Feature Location" to see map of where a cemetery is located.
Scans of maps from Beer's 1865 Atlas for St. Lawrence County (Courtesy of Mary Woodman)
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /%7Estlawgen/index.HTM   (627 words)

  
 North Country Guide to St. Lawrence County, New York State (NY) :: St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday August 14, 2007 10:13 PM St. Lawrence County is a rugged, wild, and yet cosmopolitan home to people from all over the globe.
Whether it is a stained glass masterpiece, or a major piece of fine furniture, the St. Lawrence County Chamber in partnership with Rural Opportunities, Inc. are proud to present the Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative.
North Country Guide is an initiative of the St.
www.northcountryguide.com   (192 words)

  
 St. Lawrence Cement - St. Lawrence Cement Inc.
Lawrence Cement is a leading producer and supplier of products and services to the construction industry, namely cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction.
Lawrence Cement Group annonces quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share More
Beauport class action: St. Lawrence Cement Group granted leave to appeal by the Supreme Court of Canada More
www.stlawrencecement.com   (114 words)

  
 Champlain St. Lawrence > We open the world to you
Champlain St. Lawrence > We open the world to you
Champlain Regional College is a public, English-language, post-secondary institution that provides pre-university and technical college-level education and training, primarily in English, to learners in both Regular Day and Continuing Education programs.
The College, through its unique multiregional structure, responds to the needs of diverse linguistic and cultural communities and contributes to the educational and socio-economic development of the regions of Quebec served by Champlain — Lennoxville, Champlain — St. Lambert and Champlain — St. Lawrence.
www.slc.qc.ca   (127 words)

  
 Welcome to St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center
The mission of St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center is to teach and advance the Catholic intellectual, spiritual, and moral tradition in higher education to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Kansas.
"Dancing with the Stars" has nothing on St. Lawrence!  Come dance or learn to dance!  Thursday nights in the social hall from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., following benediction.
1631 Crescent Road    Lawrence, Kansas 66044    (785) 843-0357    Directions
www.st-lawrence.org   (88 words)

  
 St. Lawrence Market Home Page
In the centre of the historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, close to the hub of today's downtown, sit three buildings that have served as Toronto's social centre, City Hall and market place throughout the City's history.
This website is designed to provide you with information about the Market Complex: its history, current activities and hours of operation; what's for sale at the Market and how to book the St. Lawrence Hall; special events coming up at the Market, and more.
It even tells you how to get here and where to park.
www.stlawrencemarket.com   (197 words)

  
 Québec St. Lawrence River - Tourist Guide of Quebec, The Portal of Quebec, Canada, Accommodation, Vehicules Virtual ...
Québec St. Lawrence River - Tourist Guide of Quebec, The Portal of Quebec, Canada, Accommodation, Vehicules Virtual Marketplace, Business Directory, Advertisers, Activities :: QuebecWeb :: Welcome!
Come take the pulse of each of its regions.
Currently, many efforts are being made by the Federal Governement(Canada) to reduce the pollution within its waters and thus save from extinction some threatened species such as the so very precious Beluga (or white whale; sea mammel living in arctic waters).
www.quebecweb.com /tourisme/fleuveang.html   (549 words)

  
 St.Lawrence Gap, Barbados - nightlife and recreation
While waiting for the music to heat up, nightclubbers can sample the local fare of food vendors that assemble in the Gap!
Only a stone’s throw away from St. Lawrence Gap is Club Xtreme which is located along Worthing Main Road.
The Club boasts the most state of the art lighting and sound systems in the Caribbean.
www.barbados.org /stlaw.htm   (460 words)

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