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Society of Saint-Sulpice

Roman Catholic order
Also known as: Sulpician
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The Society of Priests of St. Sulpice, commonly known as the Sulpicians, is a Roman Catholic order founded in Paris, France, in 1642 by Jean-Jacques Olier. The primary mission of the Sulpicians is the education and training of candidates for the priesthood. Olier, who was ordained a priest in 1633, established the first seminary for this purpose, which eventually became known as Saint-Sulpice Seminary. The French government officially approved the Society of Saint-Sulpice in 1645. The writings of Jean-Jacques Olier focus on the spiritual guidance of priests.12

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