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For your convenience, following are new links:
New American Bible (NAB) online - USCCB. Complete Old and New Testaments for online reading.
Tips for Fruitful Reading of Scripture.
BibleReader 4: Reading & studying the Bible on iPhone, & iPad. Available for download: NAB, NIV, NRSV, NASB.
Catholics Come Home: Presenting the historical & miraculous aspects of the Catholic Church, & honest truth about even very difficult subjects.Church Documents & Scholarly Resources:
"Abuse of Minors. The Church's Response" - Vatican Resources gathered the pertinent documents on the Church's response to the sexual abuse crisis.
Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
Biblical Theology Index: OT & NT resources on the Web
Codex Sinaiticus - Oldest New Testament Bible. Online high resolution images of the Gospel of Mark, and notes on the work.
Catholic Church Documents: McGill University
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
The Internet Classics Archive: Bringing the wisdom of the classics to the Internet since 1994.
The Committee on Doctrine (USCCB): established in conformity with the Holy See to address doctrinal matters. Scroll down for publications.
Congregation for the Clergy - Vatican: Library and Teleconferences
Documents of II Vatican Council
Duke Divinity School Library: Internet Resources
Early Church Fathers
Fathers of the Church (CatholicCulture.org): Browse alphabetically by author or browse chronologically.
Fathers of the Church: New Advent
Germain Grisez - "The Way of the Lord Jesus": Three volume masterpiece of the prominent Catholic moral theologian
Guide to Early Church Documents
Humbul Humanities Hub: Religion & Theology
Internet Theology Libraries
Readings in Faith & Science: Institute for Theological Encounter with Science & Technology
Roman Catholic Religion Resource
The STOQ Project -- for science, theology and the ontological quest -- directed by the Pontifical Council for Culture
The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas. Second and Revised Edition, 1920. NewAdvent.org
Theology Library: Sections include: Church, Revelation, Liturgy, Peace & Justice, Theology, Morality, Spirituality, Evangelization.
Vatican Resource Archive: includes The NAB, Catechism & Compendium, Code of Canon Law, II Vatican Council Documents.
Church History: IndexAmerican Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
Our Sunday Visitor - "Heritage" series: articles focusing on American presidents and Catholicism.
Church History - Resources for Catholic Educators
Franciscan Archive: resources on St. Francis & Franciscanism
Catalogue of Seraphicum Library (Italian) - St. Bonaventure Pontifical Theological Faculty - Christology & Franciscan spirituality.
Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Church Councils, Church Fathers, Medieval Thought, Medieval Spiritual Thought
Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies
• Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies Encyclopedia: A Topical Index
• Online Textbooks - Full-Length Texts for Classroom Use: online texts that have been written by experienced medievalists
Medieval Institute Library - Hesburgh Libraries (University of Notre Dame)
Medieval Monasticism: Desert Fathers, Eastern, Irish, Benedictine, Cistercians & Trappists
Orthodox Monasteries & Monasticism
Theology Website: designed for ministerial theology students but also an invaluable resource for the lay person. Church History Study Helps.List of Popes - Catholic Encyclopedia
Papal Encyclicals: Papal & other official documents of the Catholic Church
Pontificate of Benedict XVI
• Links to Angelus/Regina Coeli messages, Apostolic Exhortations, Apostolic Letters, Encyclicals, Homilies, speeches, Motu Proprio
• Caritas in Veritate - Pope Benedict XVI's Encyclical (June 29, 2009). "On Integral Human Development In Charity and Truth."
• Benedict Everyday: Selected quotes of Pope Benedict XVI offered daily for prayer and reflection.
• EWTN: His Life-His Words: Election of Pope Benedict XVI
• Encyclicals of Pope Benedict XVI (MP3 audio download)
• Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Journey to the United States of America (April 15-21, 2008) – The Vatican
• Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Journey to the United States of America (April 15-21, 2008) – EWTN
• Apostolic Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States - April 15–20, 2008 (USCCB)
• Teaching Resource Guides for Teachers, Catechists and Youth Ministers. Catechetical Materials K-12 and RCIA
Pontificate of John Paul II:
• Encyclicals of Pope John Paul II with Study Guides
• "Theology of the Body" - Pope John Paul II: on-line resource
• Vatican: Joannes Paulus II — 1978 - 2005 "Be Not Afraid"
• Pontificate of Pope John Paul II: His life, his writings
• CNS Special: Pope John Paul II
• USCCB: Pope John Paul II
• Pope John Paul II: Life and Vision
• Pope John Paul II: A Lifetime of Service
College of Cardinals - pictures & bios
The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church: Current and historical information about its bishops and dioceses (not officially approved).
Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis: Vacancy of Apostolic See & Election of Roman Pontiff
• The Vacancy of the Holy See (Papal Interregnum)
• USCCB: Liturgical Resource Materials upon Death of a Pope
St Peter's Basilica: Providing information on St. Peter's Basilica and Square in the Vatican City.
• St. Peter's - 360 Virtual tour: stunning, floor-to-ceiling detail. A joint project of Villanova University & the Vatican.
• Sistine Chapel - 360 Virtual tour: stunning, floor-to-ceiling detail. A joint project of Villanova University & the Vatican.
• St. John Lateran, Roma - 360 Virtual Tour: select image, hold down left mouse button; slowly move cursor , zoom in/out.
• St. Paul's Outside the Walls - 360 Virtual Tour: stunning, floor-to-ceiling detail. A joint project of Villanova University & the Vatican.Bioethics & Life Issues: Index
Catholic Church’s Position on Stem Cell Research (USCCB): Church Documents and Teachings, Facts Sheets, Articles and Publications.
Dignitas Personae: Instruction from Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on ethical issues arising from biomedical research.
The Bioethics Research Library - Georgetown University: ethical issues related to biotechnology, biomedical research & healthcare
• Bioethics Syllabus Exchange Database - Bioethics Research Library. A clearinghouse for syllabi to promote the study of bioethics
NOVA - Life's Greatest Miracle: Tracks the human development from embryo to newborn.
Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
The Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty (USCCB)
• Capital Punishment–Death Penalty (CatholicCulture): Catechism of the Catholic Church and "culture of life."
• Catechism #2267: On the Death Penalty
• The Legitimacy of Capital Punishment by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
Culture of Life Foundation: to deepen public understanding of bioethics, marriage and family, human dignity and human solidarity.
• Stem Cells For Dummies (Culture of Life Foundation): E. Christian Brugger, Ph.D., Senior Fellow in Ethics.
Human Embryology and Church Teachings (CatholicCulture.org): Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D.
Human Life International: to promote & defend the sanctity of life according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• Pro-Life Library on Compact Disc ($24.95): Contains thousands of documents, all hypertexted for easy browsing.
National Catholic Bioethics Center: Devoted to defending sanctity of life
• Ethics of Stem Cell Research: Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., National Catholic Bioethics Center
Nuffield Council on Bioethics: examines ethical issues raised by new developments in biology and medicine.
"On Basic Care for Patients in the ‘Vegetative’ State" Cardinal Justin Rigali (CatholicCulture)
Oppose Destructive Stem-Cell Research (USCCB): urges users to contact Congress and NIH to express opposition to the draft guidelines.
Pontifical Academy for Life: Study interdisciplinary questions connected with human life, & foster a culture of life.
Pro-Life Activities Resource Page: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Research Institute for the Humanities: Christian resources for research and study
The Second Look Project (USCCB): Reconsider the scope of abortion law in the U.S.
The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics: "dedicated to interdisciplinary research and education in biomedical ethics…"
Stem Cell Information - Archdiocese of Detroit: Advocacy & Programming, Statements, News & Articles.
Stem Cell Research: Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
Stem Cell Research (Learn.Genetics): An introduction to stem cells, the building blocks of the body. Issues in stem cell research?
The Susan B. Anthony List: dedicated to advancing, mobilizing, and representing pro-life women in the political process.
Catholic Perspective on End of Life Care (Diocese of Sioux Falls): "Going Home to the Father"
• 5th Edition of Ethical and Religious Directives - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
• Catholic Advanced Healthcare Directives (Diocese of Portland): Create a Living Will/Advanced Directives consistent with Church teachings.
• Directives for Catholics Concerning Artificially Administered Nutrition and Hydration (Diocese of Phoenix)
• Ethical Principles on Caring for Those in a Vegetative State (ZENIT): Are Food and Water Extraordinary Measures?
• Nutrition and Hydration: Moral Considerations
• Living Wills and Health Care Proxies (Family Life/Respect Life Office - Archdiocese of New York)
• Catholic Teachings on End of Life Issues (Family Life/Respect Life Office - Archdiocese of New York)
• A Brief Ethical Primer on Medical Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatments in the Catholic Tradition - Diocese of St. Cloud
• EWTN: End-of-Life Decisions
• Father Tad Pacholzcyk on the Latest Bioethical Issues: Texas Catholic interview
• Catholic Living Will: Florida Catholic Conference & Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
• Catholic Living Will: Google search linksUSCCB Position on Health Care Reform: "truly universal health policy with respect for human life and dignity."
• USCCB - "Setting the Record Straight": Bishops' Position on Health Care Reform (May 21, 2010).
Cardinal George's Statement on Health Care - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
Catholic Medical Association – Open Letter to Catholic Organizations on Health Care Reform.
Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB): a faith-based leader in global healthcare.
"Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care Reform": Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann & Bishop Robert W. Finn
Search the Health Reform Bill: Updated - The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010.Catechism, Canon Law, Encyclopedia & Dictionaries: Index
The Baltimore Catechism
Vatican Resource Library: includes The Bible, Catechism with Compendium, Code of Canon Law, II Vatican Council Documents.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CatholicCulture.org): drill down into various sections
Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Ed. English Tran.), 1997
• Index Analyticus–Catechism of the Catholic Church (1997 English Tran.)
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
The Catholic Encyclopedia (1908 edition)
CatholicReference.net: Modern Catholic Dictionary (Fr. John A. Hardon). Type entry in Search box, or select a letter from alphabetical list.
New Catholic Dictionary Online: published in 1910, the dictionary is full of explanations of Catholic terms.
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
Canon Law Society of America
Code of Canon Law (1983)
• Code of Canon Law–Statistics: Overview | By frequency | By first letter | By last letter | By length.
CanonLaw.info: Created by Dr. Edward Peters, an American lay canon lawyer, as a resource center on Catholic Canon Law.
Vatican - CDF Guidelines on Sexual Abuse Allegations. Procedures of the CDF on sexual abuse allegations towards minors.
Latin-English Dictionary & Grammar Aid: University of Notre Dame
Latin links: resources for learning Latin
Jewish Encyclopedia: complete 12-volume (1905 edition)Faithful Citizenship - Political Responsibility: Index
Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
• Novena for Faithful Citizenship (USCCB): to help develop well-formed consciences for addressing political & social questions.
As Election Day Approaches "10 Things to Consider" - Sr. Mary Ann Walsh
The Catholic Association (TCA): a faithful Catholic voice in the public square and the public arena.
Catholic Citizenship: promote 'Faithful Citizenship' by becoming politically involved & informed.
CatholicVote.com: to form conscience properly - to understand the vital issues
"Great Expectations: Responsible, Competent, Catholic Leaders." This "generation's challenge to greatness as Catholic leaders."
"If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation" - Pope Benedict's 2010 World Day of Peace Message. USCCB resources and materials.
The Manhattan Declaration: Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christians united to defend the sanctity of human life, the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife, and the rights of conscience and religious liberty.
One Nation Under God: information to make informed decisions when choosing candidates for public office who best reflect Catholic values.
Participation of Catholics in Political Life: Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Political Responsibility Center - Priests for Life Voters’ Guide & a comparison of Democratic & Republican party platforms.
"A Simple Guide to Faith, Culture and Public Life" (Dr. Jeff Mirus): the role of religion in the formation of culture.
Pastoral Letters: Our Moral Responsibility as Catholic Citizens. Bishop Robert W. Finn, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
• Can a Catholic Vote in Support of Abortion? Bishop Robert W. Finn, Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, MO
• Joint Statement Forming Consciences. Bishop Kevin Farrell, Bishop of Dallas & Bishop Kevin Vann, Bishop of Fort Worth
• Joint Statement Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Murphy (USCCB) on forming Catholic voter's moral conscience.
• Over 75 U. S. bishops have spoken out on the priority of the life issues in the 2008 election. Links to their statements.
• "Renewing Our Public Life" - Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap. Denver Rotary Club (October 10, 2002).Prayer, Inspiration, Saints, Marian, Seasonal & Holiday: Index
Prayer:
Advent Reflections - EWTN: on-line Advent calendar for reflection & preparation.
• The Advent Workshop: History, Customs, Activities and Folklore of Advent
• Reflections for Christmas and Advent
• The Season of Advent - Anticipation and Hope
Lenten Calendar - EWTN: daily devotional meditations for each day of the Lent.
• USCCB Multimedia Online Resources For Lent 2008: begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6.
• The Lenten Workshop - CatholicCulture: Information about Lent, Lenten prayers hymns, Lenten activities, Stations of the Cross, Holy Week.
• Reflections for Lent: Different reflection & scripture reading through Lent.
• Lenten Radio Retreat–Year-A (USCCB). Listen to inspiring messages for Sunday Lenten reflection.
• Lent: Call to Conversion. Readings and reflections for season of Lent. (AmericanCatholic.org)
• Way of the Cross Meditations (The Vatican): Meditations prepared by various Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Ratzinger and others.
"Armed With The Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Military Personnel" (Knights of Columbus)
• Prayers for those who serve in the Military (USCCB). Prayers to bless the members of the armed forces.
Basic Catholic Prayers: EWTN - prayers, novenas & litanies
The Basics of Deep Prayer: an online book that outlines meditation fundamentals that are rooted in Catholic mysticism.
The Five First Principles of Prayer: Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
• The Ecclesial Context of Personal Prayer: Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
Benedictions and Prayers - Jeff’s Blog
Catholic Prayers - abundance of prayers, blessings, consecrations, etc.
Classic Texts of Catholic Spirituality & Prayer
Creighton University: Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer
Catholic Passion Outreach: resources, study guide & Small Group Handbook & Leader’s Manual.
Christian Prayer Request Board and online prayer support group
Contemplative Outreach & Centering Prayer: for a deeper relationship with God
Crossing the Meditation Divide: almost certainly a significant stage in spiritual growth
Daily with DeSales: An online retreat based on the book Every Day with St. Francis de Sales
The Chapel: reflecting on meditation based on Scripture from today's Mass
Daily Gospel: daily Gospel in your email
Daily Mass Readings: EWTN
• Daily Mass readings as downloadable podcasts from U.S. Bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).
Experience a 34 Week Online Retreat for Everyday Life: A Ministry of the Collaborative Ministry Office at Creighton University
"Gazing on the Beauty of the Lord" - Rev. Thomas Dubay. A brief examination of prayer explaining meditation and contemplation.
Hermitary: resources and reflections on hermits and solitude.
Ancient Art of Lectio Divina: Accepting the Embrace of God
• Classical Monastic Practice of Lectio Divina by Fr. Thomas Keating.
• How to Practice Lectio Divina: step-by-step guide to praying the Scriptures
• "Lectio Divina" with Scripture meditations, Sunday and daily, of the liturgical year, Cycles A-B-C
• Lectio Divina - Sacred Reading (Theory): union of mind & heart with God through Sacred Scriptures.
• Lectio Divina - Sacred Reading (Practice)
• Lectio Divina: a way of prayer
• Lectio Divina and Historical Critical Method - A Dialogue: Christopher Hayden
• Lectio Divina and the Practice of Teresian Prayer
• Lectio Divina: Spiritual Reflection Project for Discalced Carmelite Nuns
• Lectio Divina: suggested material of sacred reading as a way of prayer.
• The Process of Lectio Divina: Sisters of St. Clare
• What is the Lectio Divina?: Carmelite Spiritual Directory Project
• Lectio Divina: Lectionary Reflections & Resources (Anglican)
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — Feast Day, 2nd Friday after Pentecost
Litany of Humility: Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val
Liturgy of the Hours - Universalis: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer, Mass Readings
• Liturgy of the Hours: PDF formats that print as booklets, display on PCs & mobile devices
• Liturgy of the Hours: Office of Readings, Morning, Evening & Night Prayer
• Liturgy of the Hours (Ecumenical): committed to the increased use of the Liturgy of the Hours. Liturgy of the Hours resources.
Moments With God: multi-media devotional site
National Day of Prayer
USCCB: Old Testament Litany for Life
Paths of the Spirit
Prayer Ideas for Busy People: Poor Clares, Galway, Ireland
Prayers for College Students - Rider University Catholic Campus Ministry
Praying Each Day: De La Salle Brothers in Great Britain.
Resurrection Resources: daily reflections from the Sisters of the Resurrection
Rosary Army: evangelizing the faith through the Rosary prayer. Online instructions on how to make & pray the rosary.
• How to Pray the Rosary (USCCB): step-by-step instructions with all the prayers, plus Mysteries of the Rosary.
• The Rosary (Catholic Culture): Includes How to Pray the Rosary | The History of the Rosary | The Luminous Mysteries).
• The Rosary Foundation: Includes: History of the Rosary, How to Pray the Rosary, Rosary Q&A, Rosary Resources.
• Rosary Online: by Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay
• The Franciscan Crown: the Seraphic Rosary--"crown of the seven joys"
• Virtual Rosary: download for Windows95,98,NT,ME,2000 - Mac OS - Palm OS
• How to Pray the Rosary: New Advent
• How to Pray Your Rosary: step-by-step instructions with proper prayers
• Pray the Rosary: Our Sunday Visitor
• The Holy Rosary
• The Anglican Rosary
Sacred Heart of Jesus – § 166-73: A brief treatment of the biblical foundations and historical development of devotion to the Most Sacred Heart.
Sacred Space: on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day
Stations of the Cross - EWTN: on-line Stations of the Cross.
Taizé: Prayer and Song
• Taizé: To the Sources of Faith
Treasury of Latin Prayers: collection of Latin prayers & hymns with English translations
Vision 2000: Mark Link, SJ--Praying Scripture in a Contemporary Way
Inspiration: Index
De Sales Spirituality Center: practical path to holiness drawing upon St. Francis de Sales & St. Jane de Chantal.
Ethics of the Fathers: Timeless wisdom from the Jewish sages of old.
Faith & Values.TV - Hallmark Channel: quality programming that inspires, informs & entertains.
• Sowing Seeds: Inspirational Stories of Faith.
• America at Worship: Excellent preaching, inspirational music & insightful reflections.
• True North: An in-depth look at today's issues.
• World of Faith & Values
Find the Divine: through Spiritual & Religious Retreat Experience
Life in Focus: Focus on the moment and trust in God’s love. Includes the Wheel of Life with steps on how to "Focus" on all aspects of life.
Henri Nouwen Society: to foster the spirituality of solitude, community and compassion embodied in his life and teachings.
"The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis.
John Magee, Bishop of Cloyne - Franciscan University of Steubenville, Commencement Address, May 13, 2006
Life4Seekers: The joy of living, a sense of purpose & new direction in life
Magnificat: (subscription) daily Mass and spiritual readings, and prayers.
Messenger of Joy: Fr. John Catoir's articles, columns & joy-filled inspiration
Newman Reader - John Henry Cardinal Newman: His works, guides to his works, bio info, cause for sainthood & controversies
• "Meditations and Devotions" by John Henry Cardinal Newman
• The National Institute for Newman Studies: information to enhance the reach of John Henry Newman's life, thought, & spirituality.
Practice God’s Presence - Simply Living God’s Will and Way: Devoted to methods of 17th century Carmelite, Brother Lawrence.
Purpose Driven Life: to support you to live a purpose-driven life (free Daily Devotional).
• Purpose Driven Life Devotional Archives
Shroud of Turin: accurate data from scholarly research
Spiritbreak (FaithStreams.com): Reflections in 3 categories—Insights, Uplifting Moments and Spiritual Parenting
Spirituality for Today: dedicated to a variety of current themes and questions concerning the Christian faith in this postmodern age.
Thomas Merton Center for Catholic Spiritual Development: Develop a spirituality based on Christ's message of love, compassion & forgiveness.
The Virtue-Driven Life by Mark Lowery, Ph.D. The four cardinal moral virtues: prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude.
Words of Inspiration - Powered by God: Calming words of inspiration & encouragement for a fresh perspective on life & renewed hope.Butler's Lives of the Saints and Other Holy People (EWTN). Can be searched alphabetically or by calendar date.
New Advent–Saints: click on letter of alphabet at top of page & scroll down
CatholicCulture: click on Calendar + Current Season + Month + Today
Patron Saints Index: Calendar of saints, image gallery, name day patrons, diseases malady and healing related
Franciscan Saints Calendar - monthly
• Franciscan Saints Calendar - alphabetical
Roman Catholic Saints by Name
• Roman Catholic Saints' Feast Days Calendar
Christian Saints Notes - Olga's Gallery
"The Golden Legend" or Lives of the Saints compiled by Jacobus de Voragine, Archbishop of Genoa, 1275.
Lives of the Saints: CatholicRadioDramas.com - 500 sermons & letters of 167 Saints
Saints' Names & Their Meanings
Saints' Lives: Information about Saints
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Documents, articles, prayers & hymns - Aug. 15th
St. Albert the Great - November 15 - Internet Links
Augustine of Hippo: His life & works, texts & translations & research essays
St. Frances Xavier (Mother) Cabrini’s Life Story
Carmelite Saints: contains selected writings from
• St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila),
• St. John of the Cross,
• St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux) and
• St. Edith Stein (Theresa Benedicta of the Cross)
The Franciscan Archive: Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism. Click on "Saints" for a list of Franciscan Saints & Blesseds
• The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi - edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM: The Franciscan Archive
• St. Francis of Assisi–Patriarcha Seraphicus: Franciscan Sources, Writings, Biographies and more.
• St. Clare of Assisi–Matriarcha Seraphica: Sources for St. Clare, Writings, Biographies and more.
• St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 (CatholicCulture.org)
• St. Francis of Assisi - October 4: Patron saint of ecology & animals.
• St. Francis of Assisi: His life, writings, prayers, Rules.
• St. Francis of Assisi: National Shrine of St. Francis
Saint Joseph’s site: two-fold role as foster father of Jesus and spouse of Mary was the most sublime mission ever entrusted to a man.
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: information about the Lily of the Mohawks
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Center: Official site to promote & support authentic knowledge & devotion to Mother Teresa.
• Mother Teresa of Calcutta - EWTN: Her Beatification, The Early Years, A Vocation of Service, Her Words, Reflections.
• Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Official Site of the Cause of Canonization
• Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Vatican)
• Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Catholic Online)
• Tribute to Mother Teresa of Calcutta (AmericanCatholic)
Newman Reader: The life and writings of Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman
St. Nicholas Center: To educate people of faith, and the wider public, about the true St. Nicholas
Padre Pio Devotions: testimonials & spiritual maxims
The Confession of St. Patrick
Salesian Spirituality: index to writings concerned with St. Francis de Sales and papal documents devoted to him9 scroll down).
St. Therese of Lisieux: Society of the Little FlowerImage Gallery of the Saints
Franciscan Cards: award-winning religious E-cards--Franciscan themes, saints, feasts, seasonal
The World of Orthodox Art, Tradition and History: Bulgarian and Orthodox Icons
Marian: IndexAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Documents, articles, prayers & hymns - Aug. 15th
The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute (University of Dayton)
The "Mary of Nazareth" Project: International Marian Center presents a wealth of Christian Marian traditions.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of God - Marian Novenas, Prayers, Links
May, Month of Mary (CatholicCulture.org): Act of Consecration, Devotionals, Mysteries of the Rosary, documents and articles.
Mother of All Peoples: Weekly Marian MagazineBeliefnet - Holidays: Inspiration and guides to celebrate holidays – Advent | Hanukkah | Christmas | Kwanzaa | New Year.
Advent–Christmas Seasons: Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy--Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of Sacraments
Reflections for Christmas and Advent
The Season of Advent - Anticipation and Hope
Celebrating Advent–Christmas: Advent traditions and customs
Explore the Christmas Season from Catholic Culture
Christmas Carols: Lyrics and origins of the most popular Christmas carols.
Crèches International: nativity sets from around the world.
The St. Nicholas Center: to educate people of faith, and the wider public, about the true St. Nicholas
Lenten Links and Resources: Ask.com and Google
• Lent Season 2010 (USCCB): Ash Wednesday, February 17th. Includes Lenten resources for families and parishes.
• Lent with Benedict XVI: compilation of Holy Father's teachings & resources for celebrating the liturgical season.
• Lenten Calendar - EWTN: daily devotional meditations for each day of the Lent.
• Praying Lent - 2010
• Fast-Pray-Give: Busted Halo's Lenten plan
• USCCB Multimedia Online Resources For Lent 2008: begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6.
• The Lenten Workshop - CatholicCulture: Information about Lent, Lenten prayers hymns, Lenten activities, Stations of the Cross, Holy Week.
• Ash Wednesday (CatholicCulture): includes the rules for fasting and abstinence.
• Operation Rice Bowl (CRS): Pray, Fast, Learn and Give with Operation Rice Bowl.
• Lent: Call to Conversion. Readings and reflections for season of Lent. (AmericanCatholic.org)
• Season of Lent: ecumenically broad and historically deep.
Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum
• 2010 Way of the Cross - Good Friday Meditations and Prayers by Cardinal Camillo Ruini
• Holy Week 2010 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
• Holy Week 2009 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
• Holy Week: Easter Triduum - Mass of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday's Passion of the Lord, Holy Saturday, & its summit in the Easter Vigil.
• Questions on the Paschal Triduum: USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
• Way of the Cross Meditations: Vatican archive of Good Friday Meditations and prayers.
Easter Links and Resources:
• Resources for Easter (USCCB Committee on Divine Worship): Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy–Easter.
• Easter Workshop (Catholic Culture): Easter overview, prayers & hymns, activities & customs, Divine Mercy Sunday.
• Easter in CyberSpace–A Christian Perspective: Includes 'Easter History,' 'Lent & Holy Week,' 'Drama & Poetry,' 'Images & Graphics'
• Easter Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
• Divine Mercy Sunday (EWTN)
• Divine Mercy Sunday—Second Sunday of Easter: Internet resources and links.
Thanksgiving Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
Festivals & Seasons of the Church Year: BBC-Religion & Ethics
Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions.Bible Study, Catechetics, Q/A, Education: Index
New American Bible (NAB) online - USCCB. Complete Old and New Testaments for online reading.
BibleReader 4: Reading & studying the Bible on iPhone, & iPad. Available for download: NAB, NIV, NRSV, NASB.
Biblia Clerus: Reading the Word of God with the Church. Sacred Scripture, in light of Sacred Tradition & teachings of Magisterium
Catholic Church Documents related to Biblical Studies
Catholic Bible Search Engine (Catholic.net): to "help the faithful in their Biblical studies and to facilitate Scripture sharing."
Electronic New Testament Educational Resources
Catholic Scripture Study
All-in-One Biblical Resources
Biblica: Pontifical Biblical Institute (partial edition)
Bible Gateway
The New Testament Gateway: directory of internet resources on the New Testament.
BibleKeeper.com: free online Bible study resource, Bibles in 28 different languages
Bibles for the World: online Bible Study in 29 translations
The Bible on One Page: New American Standard (NAS).
Biblical Studies Foundation: Home of NET Bible
Bible Studies on the Web
Bible Study Tools - CrossWalk: Online Study Bible, Commentaries, Concordances, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Lexicons.
The Bible Tutor
Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations: Meditations for the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Parables of Jesus.
Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible (English): St Jerome translated original Greek & Hebrew texts into Latin.
• The Biblia Sacra Vulgata (Latin Vulgate)
Jubilee Apostolic Church Bible Study: 13 mini Bible lessons that can be taken by email.
Network of Biblical Storytellers: telling the sacred stories of the biblical tradition.
Orthodox Bible Study Links
Research Institute for the Humanities: Biblical resources for research and study
Scripture Catholic: OT & NT Scripture that give evidence for teachings of Catholic Church
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: Institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition
StudyLight: sure help resources for detailed study of the Bible
"The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church": Synod of Bishops - XII Ordinary General Assembly (Oct. 5-26, 2008).
Vatican Synod on the Bible - October 6–25, 2008 (USCCB): The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.
• Catechetical Resources for the Synod on the Bible.
World Wide Study Bible
Catechetics: Index2009 Catechetical Sunday Materials Online (USCCB): September 20. Theme is "Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word."
Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) seeks to foster the full implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation
• RCIA Blog: devoted to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; thoroughly faithful to the teachings of the Church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Ed. English Tran.), 1997
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CatholicCulture.org): drill down into various sections
Office for the Catechism: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Catechism of the Catholic Church Internet Study Group
Catechetics Online: Religious Education in the Catholic Church. Includes Resources for Catechetics, Apologetics, Spirituality.
• The Catechism in Examples: compendium of Catholic teaching told by stories, both fictional & stories from the saints.
Catholic Answers: Apologetics & Evangelization
CatholicReference.net: Modern Catholic Dictionary (Fr. John A. Hardon). Type entry in Search box, or select a letter from alphabetical list.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
Instruction on Infant Baptism: Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1980
• Sacraments of Christian Initiation – Sacrament of Baptism (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
• Baptism in the Catholic Church: Resources for Catholic Educators
Guide to the Sacrament of Penance: Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops
Guide for Examination of Conscience: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• "Examination of Conscience" - Google search results
• "Examination of Conscience" - Ask.com search results
Glossary of Church Terms (USCCB): Arranged in three categories: Celebration of Mass, Ministers, Liturgical Objects.
The Holy Grail: Fact or Fiction? Is the legendary cup in the Cathedral of Valencia?
• The Grail of the Last Supper: History, Description, Photo Gallery
Irreconcilability between Christian faith and Freemasonry: (Vatican) - Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Fr. William Saunders (EWTN)
What the Church Teaches: Catholic Church teachings on troubling & complex events & topics.
Jesus Decoded - USCCB (CCC): accurate information on Jesus, Catholic teaching, & topics explored in The Da Vinci Code.
St. Augustine - "On Lying": Considers in detail both the definition of lying and the arguments that lying is always wrong.
• "Is It Ever Right to Lie?" by Jeff Mirus.
The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) - UDayton: adult religious education and faith formation via the internet.American Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
Catholic Distance University, The: Life Long Learning in Faith through Distance Education
Catholic Educator's Resource Center
CatholicHistory: Catholics & Catholic Church in history of the United States of America.
Catholic Religious Education Webzine
Catholic Resources on Ecumenism
Catholic Theology & Philosophy Resources: Fr. Michael McGivney Catholic Academy
The Center for the Advancement of Catholic Higher Education (CACHE), a division of The Cardinal Newman Society
College of Athanasius: on-line, distance-education, Catholic course work.
EWTN- Teachings of the Catholic Church in an easy-to-use format
Satellite Theological Education Program (STEP) at the University of Notre Dame
Finding God in CyberSpace: Guide to Religious Studies Resources on the Internet
Homefaith.com: Teach your children the faith & answers to your child's faith questions
Internet Padre: Roman Catholic Resources on the Web. Also, Student Resources, useful to home-schooling families.
National Catholic Educational Association: Excellence In Catholic Education & Catechesis
Resources for Catholic Educators
Roman Catholic Church Colleges & Schools - American School Search. Lists all 270 colleges in the USA
Spirit of the Season: for teachers, catechists involved in worship with children
The STOQ Project -- for science, theology and the ontological quest -- directed by the Pontifical Council for Culture
"Teaching the Ethics of Communications in a Catholic University": Msgr. Paul Tighe, at Minuto de Dios University, Columbia, Oct. 8, 2009.
What You Need to Know (CatholicCulture): articles & essays on areas of Catholic faith, traditions & teachings.Church News: Index
The Vatican/YouTube: Channel offers news coverage of Pope Benedict XVI & of relevant Vatican events.
Vatican Radio: The Voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the World.
Vatican Information Service (VIS): News in Spanish, English, French & Italian. Also access to the Vatican's Twitter & YouTube portal.
Your Good News Source: multimedia information service sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
America: Catholic weekly magazine. Analysis & opinions on issues facing the church & the world.
AsiaNews: in-depth analyses about the politics, economics, cultures, & religions of Asia
Catholic.net: access Catholic magazines & newspapers, Church documents
Catholic Messages USA: Messages from Mother of God, Spiritual & Political Commentaries
CathNewsUSA, a service of Paulist Press: digests global Catholic news. Free email subscription available (right column).
Catholic News Agency (CNA): provides up-to-the-minute news affecting the Catholic Church, the Holy Father and Holy See.
Catholic News Service: Communication Department - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Catholic Online News Updates
CatholicTube.com - Broadcasting Christ and His Church to the World.
Catholic World News
Chiesa.com News Links: Newspapers, radio, and TV from all over the world
Crux News: Chronicling the Cultural Wars & Clash of Civilizations
EWTN - Global Catholic Network
Franciscan Radio: an electronic ministry of St Anthony Messenger Press. Features: Sunday Soundbites | Saint of the Day.
H2onews.org: a Catholic news service that creates and distributes multimedia news, every day, in nine languages.
International Fides Service: sponsored by the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Get Religion: blog that analyses media coverage of religion, on the premise that the secular media does not 'get religion'.
The Leaven: newspaper of Archdiocese of Kansas City
LifeNews: reporting news that affects the pro-life community.
LifeSiteNews: dedicated to issues of culture, life, & family.
MyCatholic.com: the first Catholic portal that let's you customize your content.
National Catholic Register: On-line Web Edition
National Catholic Reporter: online web edition
National Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCC
Pewsitter - Voice of the Catholic Lay Faithful
The Pittsburgh Catholic: official newspaper of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
ReligionLink: resource for journalists when they encounter religion in stories in areas of public life.
Religion Newswriters Association: Helping journalists cover religion with balance, accuracy and insight.
• Religion Newswriters’ Religion Stylebook: an easy-to-use authoritative guide created for religion journalists.
SIGNIS - World Catholic Assoc. for Communication: brings together radio, television, cinema, video, Internet, new media technology
Spirit Daily: Daily spiritual news from around the world
The Tablet: The Church in the World
The Catholic New World: official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The Florida Catholic
USCCB: Q/A Regarding the Canonical Process for the Resolution of Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests and DeaconsMinistry Resources: Index
10 Commandments for the Scrupulous: Rev. Thomas M. Santa, C.SS.R.
• Scrupulous Anonymous Newsletter Archives: Liguori Publications
• Scrupulous Anonymous: ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity…Archives
"Blessed Are The Pure In Heart" - Pastoral Letter on Pornography: Bishop Robert Finn (Kansas City–St. Joseph)
Birthright International: helping women with pregnancy dilemmas (1-800-550-4900).
Busted Halo.com: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
Cardinal Newman Society: dedicated to renewal of Catholic identity at Catholic colleges & universities in USA.
CASE: The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation in England and Wales
Catherine Of Siena Institute: equipping parishes
Catholic Agency to Support Evangelization (CASE): resources & information about faith-sharing
The Catholic Association (TCA): a faithful Catholic voice in the public square and the public arena.
Catholic Charities USA: provides vital social services to people in need.
Catholics Come Home: a welcoming ministry for anyone who has left the Catholic Church, for whatever reasons.
• Questions About Catholic Teachings and Practices | Overview of Basic Catholic Teachings | Catholic Resources to Guide You.
Catholic Conservation Center: ecology, environmental stewardship in light of Scripture & Catholic Tradition.
Catholic Leadership Institute: mission is to build Catholic leaders for today and tomorrow.
• National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association: Advocates full integration of young adults into the life of the Catholic faith community
Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB): a faith-based leader in global healthcare.
CatholicMil.org: to "spiritually edify" military families, while also promoting vocations to Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS): organization of 200 domestic & international volunteer & lay mission programs.
Catholic Therapists: Professionals who integrate the truths of the faith in the therapeutic process.
Chiesa: Directory of links to Churches & religions, from the Vatican to Mount Athos, from the Bible to the Koran.
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry (full text, PDF).
Creighton University Campus Ministry
• Creighton University Online Ministries: Daily Reflections, Online Retreat, Stations of the Cross
The Christian Defense: a discussion board and forum about Christianity
ChristLife: Evangelization, Renewal & Christian Unity, Alpha for Catholics
Christian Resources for Preventing Divorce: Christian resources to healed troubled marriages.
Communication: An Essential Dimension of the Church - Bishop Joseph A. Galante, Pontifical Council for Social Communications
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
Congregation for the Clergy
Dumb Ox Productions: dedicated to bringing the message of Christ & His Church to young people.
ePriest: Includes "Best Practices" of parish programs; "Homily Packs" for effective preaching; "Priest Resources" for clergy formation.
"Evangelization—Grace and Vocation": Bishop Serratelli (Diocese of Paterson), Pastoral Letter
Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges and Bitterness - Katherine Piderman, Ph.D., staff chaplain at Mayo Clinic
Guide to the Sacrament of Penance: Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops
Guide for Examination of Conscience: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
The Final-Age: Portal for ideas on contemporary ways of seeking God, esp. New Age.
Human Life International: to promote & defend the sanctity of life according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• Pro-Life Library on Compact Disc ($24.95): Contains thousands of documents, all hypertexted for easy browsing.
In Character, A Journal of Everyday Virtues - John Templeton Foundation
Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions.
International Forgiveness Institute: helping people gain knowledge about forgiveness for personal, group, & societal renewal.
Leadership and Team-Based Ministry: New Life Ministries - online resources and publications.
Life Athletes: athletes committed to living lives of virtue, abstinence, & respect for life.
Military Ordinariate (Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA) provides Catholic pastoral & spiritual services for military personnel & families.
• "Armed With The Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Military Personnel" (Knights of Columbus)
• Catholics in the Military
• CatholicMil.com | Resources for Catholics in the Military: books, videos & resources of special interest to those who serve in the military.
• Prayers for those who serve in the Military (USCCB). Prayers to bless the members of the armed forces.
Mission to Seafarers - Prayers and Worship Resources
• Blessing of the Fleet
National Silent No More Awareness Campaign: to make the public aware of the devastation abortion.
NextWave Faithful: Family Life Center Int'l outreach to encourage and equip the next generation to answer the call of Christ.
Online Sympathy & Condolence Resources: Examples to help you write your condolences in cards or letters of sympathy.
• ObituariesHelp.org: Resources for obituaries, words of condolences sympathy, planning funeral, eulogy samples and genealogy search.
Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care
Rachel's Vineyard: renew, rebuild & redeem hearts broken by abortion.
Renewal Ministries: Catholic Renewal & Evangelization
Resources for Christian Living: Resources for RCIA, Parish, Children & Catechetics
Resources for Women's Celebrations: Prayers & Prayer Services (USCCB)
Resource Publications, Inc. - Resources for Ministry, Worship & Education
Resources for the Year of St. Paul: June 2008 – June 2009 in celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the apostle’s birth.
• Bishop Michael Saltarelli of Wilmington: Pastoral Letter Celebrating the Year of Saint Paul
• Life of St. Paul (New Advent): Apostle to the Gentiles
• Papal Basilica - Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls
• Year of St. Paul (Catholic Culture): Includes Documents | Prayers | Bible Resources | Pictures | Websites
• Year of St. Paul (OSV)
• Year of St. Paul News (St. Anthony Messenger)
• Year of St Paul: Liturgy Office of England and Wales
• Jubilee Year of St. Paul: CASE: The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation
• The Year of St. Paul: Catholic Information Service (KofC)
Respect Life - 2006-2007: USCCB program packet
Scrupulous Anonymous: ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity…Archives
Shineout - New Evangelization Through Music
St. Lawrence Catholic Resources: Liturgy, Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Diaconate, Bible
U.S. Catholic Mission Association
VIRTUS® Online - The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc
World Congress of Catholic Television Stations - October Oct. 10-12, 2006: Pontifical Council for Social CommunicationsFamily & Marriage Resources: Index
Pontifical Council for the Family: Documents and Addresses concerning the Family.
• Family, Marriage & de facto unions: Pontifical Council for the Family
• Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage - Pontifical Council for the Family (1996)
Catholic Church Teaching & Guidance on Marriage & Family Life (USCCB)
• Married Love and the Gift of Life (USCCB)
Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
Encyclical on Christian Marriage (Casti Connubii). Pope Pius XI (December 31, 1930).
Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World (Familiaris Consortio). Pope John Paul II (November 22, 1981).
5th World Meeting of Families: What the Magisterium of the Church teaches about human sexuality, love, marriage and the family.
About Catholic Marriage (USCCB): What the Catholic Church believes about marriage & major church documents on marriage-related topics.
• 10 Things to Consider for Planning the Celebration of Marriage (in the Catholic Church)
American Family Association: traditional family values, focusing on the influence of media on society.
CatholicMom.com: we celebrate all things Faith, Family, and Fun from a Catholic perspective.
Catholic Parents OnLine (CPO) - a network of faithful parents committed to address issues that undermine our Catholic Faith and Morals.
Character Education: Parents guide to character building for teenagers and young adults.
Contraception: Why It's Wrong by Dr. Jeff Mirus - Catholic Culture
Family First: Here is your portal for resources on parenting, marriage, family life and family health.
Fathers for Good - Knights of Columbus. Includes sections on Common Challenges of Fatherhood & A Father’s Spirituality, & more.
"Forgiveness: Part of Healing" by Elaine Walton ("Marriage and Families," April 2001)
Homefaith.com: Teach your children the faith & answers to your child's faith questions
Institute for Marital Healing: to strengthen Catholic marriages and families by educating spouses, marital therapists and clergy…
Marriage: Faith and Values
"A Catholic Physician Talks to Engaged Couples": marriage-preparation by William White, MD
Institute for Marital Healing: educating Catholic marriages & families about common causes of conflicts in marital self-giving.
National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage( USCCB): the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society.
For Your Marriage: Resources for Living Happily Ever after.
Theology of the Body Institute: Christopher West on the divine meaning of the human body and human sexuality.Youth, Teens, Young Adults: Index
April - National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Diocesan & parish resources by The Secretariat of Child & Youth Protection (USCCB)
The Cardinal Virtues: A Course of Addresses to Young Men by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (University of Notre Dame).
Christian Teens: ministry resources at about.com
COMPASS...uniting Catholic students across the country
DisciplesNow: youth-focused on the traditions, life, and mission of the Catholic faith community.
Magnanimity - In Search of the Lost Virtue: "a reaching out of the soul to great things…"
Stewardship and Teenagers: The Challenge of Being a Disciple (USCCB)
Busted Halo.com: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
True Love Waits: supports teenagers & college students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage.
WYDChallenge.com: forum for World Youth Day pilgrims to stay connected by way of service projects.Dads.org: online resources for Christian Fatherhood. St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers
• What the Catechism Says About Pornography (Dads.org)
"A Father's Pledge" by J.L Edwards (Happy Father's Day).
"Advice for Fathers" by James B. Stenson. Happy Father’s Day! Excerpt from Father, the Family Protector
The National Fellowship of Catholic Men: resources for training and formation for men’s ministry and evangelization.
The Cardinal Virtues: A Course of Addresses to Young Men by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (University of Notre Dame).Internet Accountability & Parental Control: Index
Pastoral Letter on the Dignity of the Human Person and the Dangers of Pornography: "Blessed Are The Pure In Heart."
Bishop Robert W. Finn, Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph. Print-ready format for download or hand-out.
Pastoral Letter: "Bought With a Price – Pornography and the Attack on the Living Temple of God." Bishop Paul S. Loverde,
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
"We Need to Stop Pornography, Now." Archbishop Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Denver, Denver Catholic Register,
Archbishop’s Column, 3/21/2007
Pastoral letter "Internet Safety" (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference), 2008.
Internet Pornography - most damaging to marriages, families and children (Institute for Marital Healing)
What the Catechism Says About Pornography (Dads.org)
Effects of Pornography on Individuals, Marriage, Family & Community - Family Research Council (FRC). Download the full report.
Resources in Combating Pornography (Dads.org)
Resources for the Pure Life (Catholic Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph)
Social Media Guidelines - (USCCB). Use of social media to encourage respect, dialogue, and honest relationships…
5 Tips for Creating a Cybersafe Home (InternetSafety.com)
Safety Tips for Parents (LearntheNet.com): Protect children from online exploitation.
• Parents's Guide to the Information Superhighway
FilterReview.com: designed to help you find the Internet safety solution that will best suit your needs!
Porn-free.org: helps people discover the truth about pornography and "sexual" addictions.
Freedomeveryday.org: sponsored by L.I.F.E. Ministries (Living in Freedom Everyday).
Internet Keep Safe Coalition: tools for parents & educators to teach children the safe use of technology & the Internet.Cyber Sentinel 3.0 Family Edition: Real-time monitoring of Internet, E-mail and attachments. Unlimited home computer license
• CSWEB™: Filters out sexually explicit and pornographic content, monitor online activity, developed with Cyber Crime law enforcement.
K9 Web Protection - Blue Coat®: free Internet filtering and control solution for the home.
Google's SafeSearch: blocks web pages containing explicit sexual content from appearing in search results.
Covenant Eyes: Standard for Internet integrity with accountability through monitoring. Safeguard the dangers & risks of Internet pornography.
X3Watch: accountability software program helping with online integrity. Free version for Windows and Mac.
Safe Eyes™: developed by InternetSafety.com provides online protection for PCs and Macs in homes, businesses and schools.
Bsafe Online (American Family Association): Ultimate Online Family Protection. Filters unwanted online adult content, monitors & logs chat rooms.
CYBERsitter 9.0: a full-featured content management product that keeps kids safe. 5-time winner of PC Magazines Editors Choice award.
Net Nanny: powerful parental control solution that helps parents protect their children and monitor their Internet use.
CyberPatrol Internet Security Software - Protecting an Online Generation
Netmop: Total Family Protection: total solution for web, chat, email, news, keywords in search engines, and file sharing. Not Just Pornography…
4Safe - Family Safe Internet. Blocking pornography and adult sexual content
WebWatcher Computer Monitoring Software keeps kids safe online.
True Vine Online: Family friendly web site filtering and blocking. Protecting Christian families since 1999.
WiredSafety.org - Information and education on Internet safety & cyberabuse - cyberstalking, child safety, MySpace & cyberbullying.Program of Priestly Formation, 5th edition: USCCB
Congregation for the Clergy: The Holy See
The Vatican: Year for Priests (2009–2010). Messages from Pope Benedict XVI
• The Year for Priests (Annus Sacerdotalis) Congregation for the Clergy: Teachings of the Fathers of the Church, Magisterium.
• International Year of the Priest (USCCB)
• "The Year of the Priest" (CatholicCulture): Includes Overview, Priest Saints, Prayers, Websites, Documents, and Books.
Justice for Priests and Deacons: referral program for priests & deacons about their rights under Canon Law & to process appeals.
Religiosorum Institutio: Instruction on Careful Selection & Training of Candidates for the States Of Perfection & Sacred Orders -
Sacred Congregation For Religious (Feb. 2, 1961)
Spiritual Formation of the Priest - 12 Conferences by Rev. Raphael Simon, OCSO, MD, St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, MA.Brief History of the Diaconate
The Permanent Diaconate: Identity, Functions, & Prospects
General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church - Pope Paul VI
Basic Norms For Formation Of Permanent Deacons: Congregation For Catholic Education - Congregation For The Clergy
Committee for the Diaconate - USCCB
The Permanent Diaconate Today: commissioned by the USCCB Committee on the Diaconate
Deacon’s Place: to discuss the experience of being a deacon & the vocation of ordained ministry.
"The Deacon at Mass": Committee on the Liturgy—USCCB
Music in Catholic Worship–"The Theology of Celebration": Committee on the Liturgy—USCCB
International Diaconate Center
National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education
Office of Diaconate - Diocese of Columbus, OH
Office of Diaconate - Diocese of Lexington, KY
Office of Diaconate - Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada
Permanent Deaconate Vocations - Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
Permanent Deacon Program: St. Meinrad's School of TheologyEcumenism - Interreligious Dialogue: Index
Vatican - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18-25) throughout the year 2010. Theme: "You are witnesses of these things."
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 (Jan. 18-25). Theme: You Are Witnesses of These Things. Left column includes resources & guides
Ecumenical & InterReligious Affairs: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Resources on Islamic-Catholic Relations: USCCB Department of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
"Meeting God in Friend and Stranger" (Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales): teaching document on interreligious dialogue.
Pastoral Letter on Evangelization, 1984: Black Bishops of the United States
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian UnityPontifical Council for Justice and Peace
• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
Social Doctrine of the Church: Cardinal Van Thuân Int’l Observatory to promote social doctrine of the Church.
Catholic Teaching on Economic Life: (USCCB). Statements on economic life from U.S. bishops, Pope Benedict XVI & the Holy See.
Social Doctrine of the Church: Cardinal Van Thuân Int’l Observatory has been instituted to promote the social doctrine of the Church.
"Catholic Social Doctrine and Human Rights" - The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. XV Plenary Session - 1-5 May 2009.
Church and Racism, The: Pontifical Council for Justice & Peace
The Catholic Labor Network: Church's teachings on labor issues, & economic justice. Excellent source of Catholic Social Teachings.
Catholic Social Justice - Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
• Catholic Social Teachings - Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
Education for Justice: resources to promote Catholic Social Teachings
Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
Immigration: Catholic Thought on Social Issues - Catholic Culture
Justice and Peace Resources: Theology Library
Pastoral Letter on Racism, 1979: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers: Social Justice - Transformation - Reconciliation
Sojourners Magazine: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politicsFaith-Work: Index
Avodah Institute: Integrating Faith and Work
The High Calling of Our Daily Work connects people with the faith that sustains all aspects and activities of daily life.
Life@Work Journal
Marketplace Network: challenges and equips Christians to integrate faith work.
Shrinking the Camel - Confessions of Faith from the Corner Office: For Christians With Ambition, Bradley J. Moore
Workplace Wisdom Interactive: Bringing the Wisdom of God into the Workplace!Liturgy & Music Resources: Index
Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
3rd Edition - The Roman Missal (Committee on Divine Worship - USCCB). Educates about Mass changes that are coming with the new Roman missal.
• Revised Roman Missal - 3rd Edition (Liturgy Training Publications): news update concerning the third edition of the Roman Missal.
Roman Missal Formational Materials (USCCB - Committee on Divine Worship) Materials for catechesis and preparation.
Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy–Principles and Guidelines.
• The Liturgical Year and Popular Piety.
Theology of the Mass: A Seven-Week Florida Catholic Online Series by Father Tom Margevicius
Adoremus: Society for the Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy
• Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship. © 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Roman Catholic Lectionary: scripture readings from Latin & English editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
Vatican II on the Liturgy - Introduction: commentary by Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
• Vatican II on the Liturgy - Overview & General Norms
• Vatican II on the Liturgy - Particular Norms & the Eucharist
• Vatican II on the Liturgy - Related Concerns
• Liturgy - Church Documents: Roman Catholic. Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL)
CatholicCulture - The Liturgical Year: Overview of the liturgical year--season, saints, holidays
Catholic Liturgical Library: historical & current information about liturgies of the Latin (Roman) rite of the Catholic Church.
Catholic Resources for Bible, Liturgy, and More: variety of materials, mostly related to biblical & liturgical studies, for teachers, students, pastors.
Church Documents - Liturgy: Roman Catholic. Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL)
• Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL): Dedicated to Liturgical Research and Pastoral Liturgy.
Committee on the Liturgy - Secretariat for the Liturgy: (US Catholic Bishops) Liturgy Documents; Questions & Answers
Committee on the Liturgy - Documents: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Daily Mass readings as downloadable podcasts from U.S. Bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).
Directory on Popular Piety & Liturgy: Principles & Guidelines. Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of the Sacraments
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) © 2002. Includes adaptations for the Dioceses of USA.
Glossary of Church Terms (USCCB): Arranged in three categories: Celebration of Mass, Ministers, Liturgical Objects.
Promoting Authentic Eucharistic Adoration - Pope Benedict XVI
Renewing the Celebration of the Eucharist: Considerations in Light of the Revised GIRM
"The Deacon at Mass": Committee on the Liturgy—USCCB
Learn Byzantine Chant
Liturgical Planning: basic liturgical information (readings, themes); suggestions for music & hymns
Liturgical & Prayer Resources: Church of England & Wales
Liturgy: Liturgy and spirituality reflections & worship resources from an Anglican/contemplative tradition. Includes a "virtual chapel"
Index of Liturgy Readings
Liturgical Scriptural Readings for Funerals
Liturgical Bible Readings: Catholic Community Forum
Magnificat: (subscription) daily Mass and spiritual readings, and prayers.
Mass Times: A Ministry to traveling Catholics to find a nearby church with a schedule of religious services in the USA & International.
• Catholic Mass Times Church Directory for the iPhone (UPDATED), and is free.
PaxBooks - authorized Internet distributor for Vatican Publishing House
Roman Catholic Funeral Readings. pre-selected Biblical passages which are appropriate for the occasion of a Catholic funeral Mass.
SanctaMissa.org: tutorial for priests and altar servers learning to celebrate the Tridentine Latin Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal.
USCCB: Liturgical Resource Materials upon Death of a Pope
Low-gluten altar hosts: Congregation of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Altar Breads Dept, 31970 State Highway P,
Clyde, Missouri 64432 (Phone:1-800-223-2772).Music in Catholic Worship–"The Theology of Celebration": Committee on the Liturgy—USCCB
Musica Sacra: website of the Church Music Association of America. Offers huge range of classical church music resources of all genres.
CanticaNOVA Publications: Traditional music for the Contemporary Church
Cyber Hymnal: 4,800 Christian hymns & Gospel songs from many denominations.
Learn Byzantine Chant
Shineout - New Evangelization Through Music
Songs of Praise: a unique source of original songs and plays for your church.
An Online Christmas Songbook: hymns & carols to play & sing.
Christmas Carols: Lyrics and origins of the most popular Christmas carols.
Christmas Music Resource
Songs of Praise: Christmas music"Art is Servant" – The Art of David Myers: A passion for religious, specifically Catholic-Christian works of art.
Catholic Book Publishing Corp.: quality Catholic resources - including Bibles, Missals & Liturgical Books
Century Art Glass Co.: Highest spiritual, artistic & craftsmanship in stained glass arts.
High Cross Monument Co. Celtic Memorial Crosses & Markers reflecting Irish & Celtic heritage.
The House of Hansen (Chicago, IL): custom clerical garments, church supplies, & religious articles.
ICHTHYSdesigns: Vestments & altar appointments, custom designed - a unique approach since 1989 by Lynn Ronkainen.
Liturgical Publications, Inc: Resources for bulletins
Mueller Kaiser Plating Co.: Restoration & refinishing of Sacred Vessels & religious metalware.
Sermon Resources, Scripture Reflections Index
The Roman Catholic Lectionary: scripture readings from Latin & English editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
Butler's Lives of the Saints and Other Holy People (EWTN). Can be searched alphabetically or by calendar date.
Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations: Meditations for the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Parables of Jesus.
Holy Day Homilies
The Center for Liturgy - St. Louis University: pray, peruse & understand the readings of the coming Sunday’s Mass.
Creighton University Reflections on Sunday & Daily Mass Readings
Emmaus Journey: Reflecting on Sunday's Reading
"Lectio Divina" with Scripture meditations, Sunday and daily, of the liturgical year, Cycles A-B-C
Easter Sermons: St. John Chrysostom, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, John Paul II, Patriarch of Constantinople, Martin Luther
Divine Mercy Sunday—Second Sunday of Easter: Internet resources and links.
Academy of Homiletics: preaching links
America–Word: Archive of past columns on the readings for Sundays and holy days.
Bible Studies based on Liturgical Calendar
Catholic Coalition on Preaching
Catholic Sunday Homilies: Catholic Doors Ministry
Catholic Homilies and Sermons: Sunday & Daily; Scripture Studies, Catholic newspapers
Catholic Homilies -- Homilías Católicas: English and Spanish
The Center for Liturgy - St. Louis University: pray, peruse & understand the readings of the coming Sunday’s Mass.
Creighton University Reflections on Sunday & Daily Mass Readings
Christian Sermons, Holidays, & Articles Archive: Joyful Heart Ministries
Christian Stories and Poems
Fr. Andrew Greeley Homilies
Fr. Munachi’s Sunday Sermons: African Christian Inspiration
Funeral Poems and Poems for the Eulogy
Google Directory on Homilies
Homily Resources - St. Michael’s College (VT)
Homilies Alive
Homilies & Selected Sermons
Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Thanksgiving: Short Stories and Articles
• Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Christmas: Short Stories and Articles:
• Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy
• Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Easter: Short Stories and Articles
Krysallis: Free English & Spanish homilies for upcoming Sunday!
Lectionary Sermons - Lectionary.org. One of the truly great collections of lectionary-based sermons on the web.
More Homiletics Links
Pastoral Preaching: Sponsored by the Athenaeum of Ohio
Preacher's Illustration Service: Sermon Illustrations of the month
Preaching the Lectionary: Roland McGregor page
Preaching Magazine: Sample Sermons
Preaching Resources on the Internet: Dominican Preaching Conference
Preaching the Truth of Christ: Correlates Catechism with Lectionary Readings - Cycle B: Lenten and Easter
Pulpit Helps: For Preaching and Living God's Truth
Resurrection Resources: daily reflections from the Sisters of the Resurrection
Sacred Space: on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day
September 11, 2001: Preaching, Prayer and Liturgical Responses
Sermon Search: a database containing over 14,000 sermons. A valuable research tool to stimulate new ideas.
Sermons - Lectionary Resources
Servicios Koinonia: Sunday commentaries in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese
Sundays Salesian offers a Salesian perspective on the Sunday Readings.
The Text This Week: Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Word of God: to help you prepare for Sunday's readings.Sermon Illustrations & Stories: Index
MoreIllustrations.com: Over 20,000 illustrations, anecdotes, stories, jokes, sayings, maxims, and quotations…
Sermon Illustrations from e-sermons.com
StoryBin: an Internet Collection of Positive Thinking. Features a Quotation Database to find just the right saying.
Sermon Illustrations- CrossWalk: Covering thousands of topics. Find illustrations by topic or a Bible reference.
Sermon Illustrations: Topic Search
Sermon Illustrations - Elbourne.org: Search by subject, title, full text, or any combination
After Hours Inspirational Stories
10,000 Illustrations: Bible Studies Foundation
Jewish Stories: More than 500 Jewish stories from the sages, the chassidic masters, and contemporary Jewish storytellersFranciscan Resources: Index
St. Francis of Assisi - October 4: Patron saint of ecology & animals.
Saint Francis of Assisi: primary & secondary sources, writing, biographies, visual arts, Web links
The Franciscan Archive: Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism. Click on "Saints" for a list of Franciscan Saints & Blesseds
• The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi - edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM: The Franciscan Archive
• St. Francis of Assisi–Patriarcha Seraphicus: Franciscan Sources, Writings, Biographies and more.
• St. Clare of Assisi–Matriarcha Seraphica: Sources for St. Clare, Writings, Biographies and more.
• St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 (CatholicCulture.org)
"Francis - Model of Authentic Church Reform": Archbishop Charles Chaput - Franciscan University of Steubenville, April 2, 2003.
The Franciscan Experience
Franciscan Radio: an electronic ministry of St Anthony Messenger Press. Features: Sunday Soundbites | Saint of the Day.
Franciscan Spirituality Index
Franciscan Studies Corner (Franciscan Friars Minor - Malta): Franciscan theology, spirituality, history and culture.
Franciscan Saints Calendar - monthly
Franciscan Saints Calendar - alphabetical
Franciscan Wikipedia: information about Sts. Francis & Clare of Assisi & an overview of the Franciscan Family. Directory of all pages.
Franciscans International: Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations
Rule and Life: Third Order Regular of Saint Francis – TORAssisi Online: General information, Transport to & from, Lodgings, Art & Religion, Museums & Galleries, Where to Eat, Tourist attractions
The Basilica of St Francis and the Sacro Convento (Assisi Online)
Virtual Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi: Explore Upper Church of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi ($49.95).
Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi: History | Upper Basilica | Lower Basilica | Crypt | Friary of St. Francis | References | Gallery
The Sanctuary of La Verna: Holy mountain of St. Francis of Assisi and where St. Francis received the Stigmata in 1224.
Franciscan Renewal Center: Casa de Paz y Bien
Franciscan California Missions: history of each California mission, photographs, Mission music.
California Missions: religious outposts created by the Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order.Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - International Headquarters, Rome
Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Immaculate Conception Province
Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Sacred Heart Province
Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, T.O.R.
Poor Clares, Galway, IrelandGeneral Constitutions of Secular Franciscan Order - SFO
National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order - USA
Secular Franciscan Order: Five Franciscan Martyrs Region (Florida, South Georgia, and Lower Alabama).The Confraternity of Penitents: Brothers & Sisters of Penance live St. Francis of Assisi’s 1221 Rule of Life in their own homes.
The Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion: (an Anglican Religious Order)
• The Daily Offices as Prayed by the Brothers and Sisters
Little Brothers of Francis (Anglican): a Franciscan religious order in the contemplative tradition.
Order of Ecumenical Franciscans: interfaith Christians with a devotion to Sts. Francis & Clare and their interpretation of the Gospel.Franciscan Art & Images: Index
Franciscan e-Cards: award-winning religious E-cards--Franciscan themes, saints, feasts, seasonal
St. Francis in Art
Images of St. Francis
St. Francis - Ecole Initiative Index of Images (scroll down to St. Francis)
Franciscan Web Clipart
Giotto frescoes
Basilica of St. Francis: Frescoes of Giotto in the upper basilica
Frescoes in Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi by Giotto
Frescoes in Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi by Cimabue
For Your Vocation: resources for men & women discerning & promoting a vocation culture. Por Tu Vocación en español.
Comprehensive Catholic Vocation Resource.
National Vocation Awareness Week 2010: January 10-16. USCCB information and resources for promoting vocations.
The Service of Authority and Obedience: Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life & Societies of Apostolic Life
Paths of Love - Catholic Vocation Discernment: Includes books, articles, & documents on the vocations of marriage, religious & the priesthood.
Promoting Vocations:
Totally Catholic Links - Vocations
National Religious Vocation Conference
Religious Formation Conference
Religious Orders: a comprehensive & ecumenical list of male and female religious orders, congregations & communities.Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - International Headquarters, Rome
Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Immaculate Conception Province
Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Sacred Heart Province
Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, T.O.R.
Poor Clares, Galway, Ireland
Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan, OFM)
Benedictines International: Order of Saint Benedict
Order of Carmelites: The Index of Carmelite Information on the Web
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Carmelite Nuns - Eldridge Iowa
CatholicMil.org: to "spiritually edify" military families, while also promoting vocations to Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM)
Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious ( CMSWR)
FAMVIN - International Vincentian Family
Jesuits–California Province of Society of Jesus.
Nashville Dominicans: Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation
Sisters of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ
Hermitary: resources and reflections on hermits and solitude.
U.S. Association of Consecrated VirginsThe Confraternity of Penitents: Brothers & Sisters of Penance live according to St. Francis of Assisi’s 1221 Rule of Life in their own homes.
Family Missions Company: lay apostolate called to missionary evangelism
United States Conference of Secular InstitutesTaizé: an international, ecumenical community founded by Brother Roger
St. Charles Borromeo - Picayune, MS
St. Irene Roman Catholic Church - Carlisle, MA
St John Bosco Catholic Church - Woodstock, VA
St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Community - Clifton, NJ
Archdiocese of Boston, MA
Archdiocese of Cincinnati, OH
Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS
Archdiocese of Kansas City, MO
Archdiocese of Washington, DC
Catholic Diocese of Columbus, OH
Catholic Diocese of Paterson, NJ
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA
Catholic Diocese of Steubenville, OH
Catholic Diocese of Venice, FL
Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV
St Peter's Basilica: Providing information on St. Peter's Basilica and Square in the Vatican City.
360 Virtual Tour of St. John Lateran, Roma: Instructions: Select an image, hold down the left mouse button, move cursor around, zoom in/out.
Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada
Catholic Church in England & Wales
Catholic Dioceses of Ireland
Ireland's Early Christian Heritage: Clonmacnoise, Clonfert, St. Brendan's Voyage
Pilgrimages & Retreats: Index
Franciscan University
Pilgrimages: travel throughout the world to destinations to strengthen
your faith, encourage your spirit, & renew your soul.
Franciscan University of
Steubenville - Summer
Conferences
Franciscan Pilgrim
Programs: cross-cultural journeying together in the spirit of
Francis & Clare.The Foundation for Sacred Arts: to encourage and inspire the production and promotion of sacred arts for the glory of God.
"Art is Servant" – The Art of David Myers: A passion for religious, specifically Catholic-Christian works of art.
Biblical and Religious Art and Music
Can Stock Photo: professional royalty free stock photography at prices you can afford. A large collection of religious images.
Christian Symbols: drawn by Rudolf Koch (1876-1934)
Foto Search Stock Photography: search engine for stock photo images, digital illustrations & artwork– Bible | Catholic | Christian.
Gustave Doré Bible Gallery
Orthodox Ministry: Digital Icon Gallery
Index of Catholic Pictures
Image Gallery of the Saints
Christian Graphics Gallery - CrossDaily.com
Jesus Christ in Art & Images
The World of Orthodox Art, Tradition and History: Bulgarian and Orthodox Icons
American Catholic: Resources for Your Spirit & St. Anthony Messenger
Beliefnet's Catholic Online Community
Caritas International: comprises 162 Catholic relief, development & social service organizations
Catholic Almanac online–OSV: information about Catholicism in the world today.
Catholic Canada Directory: Apologetics, Consecrated Life, Prayer, World Youth Day 2002
Catholic.net - News, Spiritual Living, Catholic Education
CatholicCareers: employment opportunities at Catholic institutions, businesses & ministries.
Catholic Charities USA: provides vital social services to people in need.
CatholiCity: New Media for New Evangelization
Catholic Colleges & Universities:
Catholic Community: World-Wide Catholic Search Engine
CatholicCulture.org: incorporates the Catholic World News service; a new and enlarged commentary section.
Catholic Doors Ministry: Evangelizing on the internet
Catholic Exchange: Good News of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church to the world.
Catholic Community Forum: Resources, Saints, Reflections
Catholic First - Information Center
Catholic Greetings: Free E-mail Catholic Christian Greeting Cards.
Catholic Information Network: Spirituality, Liturgy & Devotions, Vatican, NFP, Documents
Catholic Internet Resources: Extensive Directory of Links & Resources
Catholic Internet Yellow Pages: Link Heaven
Catholics on the Internet: Catholic Resources
Catholic Jobs Online: Free job searches for Catholics seeking employment.
CatholicLinks.com: Doctrine, Liturgy, Sacraments, Devotions, Apostolates, & more
Catholic Messages USA - Resources/News/Directory
Catholic Online: Center for Exchange of Information for Catholics & All People of God
Catholic-Pages.com - Daily Spiritual & Mass Readings, Rosary, Church World News
Catholic Resources on the Internet by Fr. Felix Just, SJ
Catholic Spot
Catholic Topical Index
CatholicWeb.com - Catholic Forums, Q & A, Prayer Intentions
Christus Rex: Catholic links & Resources
College of Athanasius: on-line, distance-education, Catholic course work.
CyberFaith: Catholic resources for people of faith
DCL Online: a bi-weekly newsletter for Catholic professionals.
Digital @ Leadership Network: about how to use technology for ministry.
ChurchCrunch.com: Exploring the intersection of technology and the church.
Election 2008 - Catholic News Service: Conventions News, The Platforms, More Election 2008 Stories.
Esglesia.org: Internet search engine of Catholic sites (RIIAL)
E3mil.com - Catholic Portal Providing Education and Information
Everything Catholic: Faith, Education, Shrines, Organizations, Resources
G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture
Good News Ministries: A New Evangelization for a New Millennium
Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
Internet Padre: Roman Catholic Resources on the Web. Also, Student Resources, useful to home-schooling families.
Knights of Columbus: promoting Catholic faith & life
Legal Resource Center for Religious
LifeLine News: Examine all teaching in the light of God's Word
MISNA: Missionary Service News Agency
New Advent: Catholic Reference Works, Resources & News
Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
Prayer Warriors of the Holy Souls: pray, offer Masses, & do works of mercy for the intentions of the holy souls
ProLifeSearch.com: "Web's First Pro-Life Search Engine." RCNet: Catholic Network to Strengthen the Catholic Community on the Internet
RealCatholicTV.com: catechesis and evangelization about the truth of the Christian faith.
Reasons for Hope
The Reid Group: organizational/leadership development for faith-based, non-profit groups.
Roman Catholic Resources: Graduate Theological Union
Salt & Light Catholic Media Foundation: 100% Catholic content through a diverse range of multi-media tools
Social Media Guidelines - (USCCB). Use of social media to encourage respect, dialogue, and honest relationships…
Totally Catholic Link Directory - Your Source for Catholic Links
University of Notre Dame Archives
Vatican City State: Webcams, General Info, History, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Vatican Gardens, & Photo Galleries.
Worship & Sing: praise and contemplate our great God with Chuck Stevens.
Catholic Blogs: Index
Catholic: Under the Hood.
Catholic history & theology from a Franciscan perspective, including
podcasts by Fr. Seraphim Beshoner,
TOR
The SaintCast:
information about saints honored by the Catholic Church
Whispers in the Loggia: outstanding blog covering the Catholic
Church
ACTA Publishing: materials to live out the Christian faith in daily life.
AmenTees: Christian T-shirts and clothing
Aquinas and More Catholic Goods: Catholic Bibles & books, jewelry/gifts/rosaries, art & statues, Christian apparel, church supplies.
• Catholic Church Supply: Liturgical Books, Altar/Sacramental/Communion Supplies, Sanctuary Appointments, Vestments/Clergy Apparel.
Ave Maria Rosaries: wide selection of Catholic rosaries and other devotional items
CardsDirect - Religious Christmas Cards: Internet's best selection of premium quality Religious Christmas Cards.
Cards for Causes: 20% of every card purchase is donated to the nonprofit cause of the customer's choice.
Catholic Book Publishers Association
Catholic Book Publishing Corp.: quality Catholic resources - including Bibles, Missals & Liturgical Books
Catholic Books and Gifts: Catholic Books in English & Spanish, Rosaries, Medals, Crucifixes. Free Shipping on orders of $20.00 or more.
The Catholic Company: Resources to better understand the Roman Catholic Church.
Catholic Family Education: Catholic materials to families for a lifetime of learning!
The Catholic Store - Catholic Source for Religious Goods
Catholic Supply - St. Louis
Christianbook.com - Christian books, music, and more for less!
Christian Books Bibles: Christian resources from leading publishers such as Zondervan, Tyndale, Navpress, Thomas Nelson, Baker House, CSS.
CM Almy: church supplies, Catholic vestments, clergy apparel & liturgical supplies since 1892.
Crosscards: unique messages of God's love, inspiration, encouragement and fun!
• Crosscards Wallpapers: free inspirational themes.
Crown of Thorns: Unique Christian products from the Holy Land
Daughters of St. Paul - Pauline Books & Media
Forest of Peace Books: Suppliers for the Spiritual Pilgrim
God4Me Christian Books: Offers a variety of Christian Books, Music, Bibles at wholesale prices.
Halo Greetings and Stationery: Christian/Catholic greeting cards for every occasion.
IHS Press: Social Teachings of the Catholic Church
In His Image: Jesus cross necklaces, pendants, jewelry
LifeWork Press: promotes discovery of God’s call to a personal vocation & mission
Liguori Publications
Liturgical Publications Inc. (LPI)
Liturgical Publications of St. Louis, Inc.
Made by Religious: products from monasteries, religious communities
Mary's Prayers: Catholic Devotions, Rosary beads, Christian Jewelry
Meyer • Vogelpohl Church Goods: leader in quality church goods, vestments, religious art
Monastery Greetings - only products from monasteries, religious communities & hermitages
Mother Mary's Gemstone Rosaries: Handcrafted Gemstone Rosaries, Rosary Necklaces, Rosary Bracelets
My Religious Goods: distinctive Holy Land Christian gifts & Christmas ornaments & olive wood religious items
Nelson Fine Art & Gifts: Committed to providing the best Catholic products on the market-period.
• Catholic to the Max by Nelson's Woodcraft: Catholic art, posters, Vatican Library prints; Crosses
OliveTreeOnline: Catholic Books and Christian Gifts
Papal Blessed Rosaries: handmade Italian rosaries blessed after purchase at Pope Benedict XVI’s morning audience.
Paulist Press: Catholic book publishing house.
PaxBooks - authorized Internet distributor for Vatican Publishing House
Pinecombe Studios: Catholic sacramental greeting cards, prints and stationery products.
Planet Icthus: Christian gifts, jewelry, crosses, rings, and more.
St. Jude Church Goods - world's most complete religious and church goods store
Thomas More Publishing
Traditional Catholic Collectibles: Creed rosaries, patron saint medals, religious art, jewelry
Via Rosa - Beads of Inspiration: Creation of unique rosaries & prayer chaplet
American Catholic: Resources for Your Spirit
Catholic.net: access Catholic magazines & newspapers, Church documents
Catholic Digest: Heaven's Transit Map
Christophers News Notes
Columbia: Knights of Columbus on-line magazine
CRISIS Magazine: Catholic wisdom & tradition in dialogue with contemporary politics & culture
First Things: Journal of Religion & Public Life
Guideposts: Source of Inspiration & Positive Thinking
HeartLight: Resources to Live Victoriously for Jesus in Today's World
Inside The Vatican: most well-informed & comprehensive monthly magazine
Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions providing daily spiritual reflections.
Origins Online: Catholic News Service Documentary Service
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly - PBS: insightful coverage & analysis behind the news in the world of religion & ethics.
Second Spring: A Journal of Faith & Culture
Sojourners Magazine: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politics
Three Minutes A Day: The Christophers daily inspiration
U.S. Catholic Historical Society
Word Among Us: Catholic Devotional
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