!!!Leo-Gesellschaft, Österreichische

Leo-Gesellschaft, Oesterreichische (Austrian Leo Society), founded in 
1892 by J. A.  Helfert in Vienna. Society for the promotion of 
Catholic ideas, named after Pope Leo XIII. Was divided into 13 
sections (theology, philosophy, history, natural sciences, and others) 
and comprised around 1,800 members. Pioneers of the Leo Society were 
F. M.  Schindler, H. Swoboda and H. Pernter. The Leo Society 
published numerous works, held courses, organised congresses, lectures 
and exhibitions; dissolved in 1938.

!Publications
Jahrbuch der Leo-Gesellschaft, 1892ff. (1924-37 Jahrbuch 
der oesterreichischen Leo-Gesellschaft) (annuals).


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