Bells, undated

Sub-Series — Box: 43, Item: 3

Scope and Contents

A set of handbells for use during Mass.

Dates

Creation: undated

Creator

From the Collection: Leonard, William J. (1908-2000) (Compiler, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French, German, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovenian, and Spanish.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Definition and use

In Catholicism, bells are used as a call to prayer, at particular points during Mass, or to announce the death of an individual. Bells used for Mass should be blessed by a bishop, but can be made of any metal. They are often decorated, but can also be unadorned.

Source:

Thurston, Herbert. "Bells." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1907. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02418b.htm.