History of the Jesuits: Their origin, progress, doctrines, and designs

CHAPTER V.

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1547-1631.

THE FEMALE JESUITS.

Their origin—Donna Isabella—Rosello—Trouble which they gave to Ignatius—He refuses to take charge of them—Attempts of some Women to establish the Order of Female Jesuits—They are Suppressed in 1631—They Revive as the Sisters of the Holy Heart, 71