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For your convenience, following are new links:
Youth Day—Sydney (July 15-20, 2008): official site for information, registration, media, pilgrims & events
May, Month of Mary (CatholicCulture.org): Act of Consecration, Devotionals, Mysteries of the Rosary, documents and articles.
Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
• One Nation Under God: information to make informed decisions when choosing candidates for public office who best reflect Catholic values.Church Documents & Scholarly Resources:
Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
Biblia Clerus: Reading the Word of God with the Church. Sacred Scripture, in light of Sacred Tradition & teachings of Magisterium
Biblical Theology Index: OT & NT resources on the Web
Catholic Church Documents: McGill University
Catholic Liturgical Library: historical & current information about liturgies of the Latin (Roman) rite of Catholic Church.
Chiesa: Directory of links to Churches & religions, from the Vatican to Mount Athos, from the Bible to the Koran.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
The Internet Classics Archive: Bringing the wisdom of the classics to the Internet since 1994.
Congregation for the Clergy - Vatican: Library and Teleconferences
Documents of the Roman Catholic Church
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
Guide to Early Church Documents
Humbul Humanities Hub: Religion & Theology
Internet Theology Libraries
Liturgy - Church Documents: Roman Catholic. Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL)
Readings in Faith & Science: Institute for Theological Encounter with Science & Technology
Roman Catholic Religion Resource
Social Doctrine of the Church: Cardinal Van Thuân Int’l Observatory to promote social doctrine of the Church.
• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: Reading the Bible from the heart of the Church
The STOQ Project -- for science, theology and the ontological quest -- directed by the Pontifical Council for Culture
Summa Theologica: New Advent
Theology Library: Sections include: Church, Revelation, Liturgy, Peace & Justice, Theology, Morality, Spirituality, Evangelization.
Vatican Resource Library: includes The Bible, Catechism with Compendium, Code of Canon Law, II Vatican Council Documents.Religiosorum Institutio: Instruction on Careful Selection & Training of Candidates for the States Of Perfection & Sacred Orders -
Sacred Congregation For Religious (Feb. 2, 1961)
Program of Priestly Formation, 5th edition: USCCB
Church History: IndexAmerican Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
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 Monasticism: Desert Fathers, Eastern, Irish, Benedictine, Cistercians & Trappists
Orthodox Monasteries & MonasticismPapal Issues: Index
List of Popes - Catholic Encyclopedia
Papal Encyclicals: Papal & other official documents of the Catholic Church
Pontificate of Benedict XVI
• 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:
• "The Acting Person" by Karol Wojtyla
• 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
Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
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.
Ethics & Life Issues: IndexCapital Punishment–Death Penalty (CatholicCulture): Catechism of the Catholic Church and "culture of life."
Ethics and Genetics: Faith and Science at FaithStreams Network
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
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.
Stem Cell Research: Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
Catholic Living Will: Google search links
• EWTN: End-of-Life Decisions
• Catholic Living Will: Florida Catholic Conference & Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
• Nutrition and Hydration: Moral Considerations
Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
One Nation Under God: information to make informed decisions when choosing candidates for public office who best reflect Catholic values.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
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.
Latin-English Dictionary & Grammar Aid: University of Notre Dame
Latin links: resources for learning Latin
Jewish Encyclopedia: complete 12-volume (1905 edition)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.
Basic Catholic Prayers: EWTN - prayers, novenas & litanies
Catholic Passion Outreach: resources, study guide & Small Group Handbook & Leader’s Manual.
Catholic Prayers - abundance of prayers, blessings, consecrations, etc.
The Chapel: reflecting on meditation based on Scripture from today's Mass
Classic Texts of Catholic Spirituality & Prayer
Creighton University: Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer
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
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).
Hermitary: resources and reflections on hermits and solitude.
Ancient Art of Lectio Divina: Accepting the Embrace of God
• "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
• 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 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
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
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.
• 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
• Pray the Rosary: Our Sunday Visitor
• The Holy Rosary
• The Anglican Rosary
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: IndexBusted Halo.com: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
De Sales Spirituality Center: practical path to holiness drawing upon St. Francis de Sales & St. Jane de Chantal.
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
"The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas ŕ 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
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
The Virtue-Driven Life by Mark Lowery, Ph.D. The four cardinal moral virtues: prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude.
Ethics of the Fathers: Timeless wisdom from the Jewish sages of old.CatholicCulture: click on Calendar + Current Season + Month + Today
Catholic Online: Patron Saints, Feast Days & Angels
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
Lives of the Saints: CatholicRadioDramas.com - 500 sermons & letters of 167 Saints
New Advent–Saints: click on letter of alphabet at top of page & scroll down
Patron Saints Index: Calendar of saints, image gallery, name day patrons, diseases malady and healing related
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
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. 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
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 (Univ. of Dayton, OH) - world's largest collection
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 MagazineThanksgiving Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
Advent Calendar (EWTN): Daily inspirational reading and prayer during the season of Advent.
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.
Christmas Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
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 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.
• 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.
• Reflections for Lent: Different reflection & scripture reading through Lent.
• 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
• Holy Week 2008 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
• Questions on the Paschal Triduum: USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
• Preparations for the Sacred Triduum (Catholic Culture): Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday
• The Easter Triduum (EWTN): Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter
• Way of the Cross Meditations (The Vatican): Meditations prepared by various Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Ratzinger and others.
Easter Links and Resources: Ask.com and Google
• Resources for Easter (USCCB Committee on Divine Worship): Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy–Easter.
• The Easter Season (Catholic Culture): Easter overview, prayers and hymns, activities and customs, 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—Second Sunday of Easter: Internet resources and links.
• Divine Mercy Sunday (EWTN_
Festivals & Seasons of the Church Year: BBC-Religion & Ethics
Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions.Bible Study, Catechetics, Q/A, Education: Index
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 - 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
• Classical Monastic Practice of Lectio Divina by Fr. Thomas Keating.
• How to Practice Lectio Divina: step-by-step guide to praying the Scriptures
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
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
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
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: Reading the Bible from the heart of the Church
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).
World Wide Study Bible
Catechetics: IndexCatechism 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
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.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
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
National Catholic Educational Association: Excellence In Catholic Education & Catechesis
Resources for Catholic Educators
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
What You Need to Know (CatholicCulture): articles & essays on areas of Catholic faith, traditions & teachings.Church News: Index
Vatican Radio: The Voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the World.
Vatican Press Office
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
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
International Fides Service: sponsored by the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of the Faith
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
ReligionLink: resource for journalists when they encounter religion in stories in areas of public life.
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 CatholicMinistry 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.
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.
Catholic Network of Volunteer Services
Catholic Therapists: Professionals who integrate the truths of the faith in the therapeutic process.
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.
Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
One Nation Under God: information to make informed decisions when choosing candidates for public office who best reflect Catholic values.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care
Program of Priestly Formation, 5th edition: USCCB
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
Respect Life - 2006-2007: USCCB program packet
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
5th World Meeting of Families: What the Magisterium of the Church teaches about human sexuality, love, marriage and the family.
American Family Association: traditional family values, focusing on the influence of media on society.
Character Education: Parents guide to character building for teenagers and young adults.
Contraception: Why It's Wrong by Dr. Jeff Mirus - Catholic Culture
Homefaith.com: Teach your children the faith & answers to your child's faith questions
Marriage: Faith and Values
Family, Marriage & de facto unions: Pontifical Council for the Family
Institute for Marital Healing: to strengthen Catholic marriages and families by educating 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.Youth, Teens, Young Adults: Index
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.
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.Dads.org: online resources for Christian Fatherhood. St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers
• What the Catechism Says About Pornography (Dads.org)
The National Fellowship of Catholic Men: resources for training and formation for men’s ministry and evangelization.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 TheologyWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18–25, 2007): Resources for throughout the year.
Ecumenical & InterReligious Affairs: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Resources on Islamic-Catholic Relations: USCCB Department of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Church and Racism, The: Pontifical Council for Justice & Peace
Immigration: Catholic Thought on Social Issues - Catholic Culture
Pastoral Letter on Racism, 1979: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Pastoral Letter on Evangelization, 1984: Black Bishops of the United States
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers: Social Justice - Transformation - ReconciliationPontifical 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 has been instituted to promote the social doctrine of the Church.
Justice and Peace Resources: Theology Library
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)
Sojourners Magazine: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politicsInternet 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.
What the Catechism Says About Pornography (Dads.org)
Resources in Combating Pornography (Dads.org)
Resources for the Pure Life (Catholic Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph)
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.
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.Faith-Work-Politics: 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.
Workplace Wisdom Interactive: Bringing the Wisdom of God into the Workplace!Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
Participation of Catholics in Political Life: Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
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.Liturgy & Music Resources: Index
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.
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.
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
Index of Liturgy Readings
Liturgical Scriptural Readings for Funerals
Liturgy of the Hours: Office of Readings, Morning, Evening & Night Prayer
Liturgical Bible Readings: Catholic Community Forum
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).
Magnificat: (subscription) daily Mass and spiritual readings, and prayers.
Mass Times: A free ministry to traveling Catholics that lists Eucharistic celebrations nationwide
PaxBooks - authorized Internet distributor for Vatican Publishing House
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
Word of God: to help you prepare for Sunday's readings.Music in Catholic Worship–"The Theology of Celebration": Committee on the Liturgy—USCCB
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.
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.
Liturgical Publications, Inc: Resources for bulletins
Mueller Kaiser Plating Co.: Restoration & refinishing of Sacred Vessels & religious metalware.Sermon Resources, Scripture Reflections & Illustrations: Index
The Roman Catholic Lectionary: scripture readings from Latin & English editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
"Lectio Divina" with Scripture meditations, Sunday and daily, of the liturgical year, Cycles A-B-C
• Holy Day Homilies
• Franciscan Saints Calendar - alphabetical
ePriest: Includes "Homily Packs" for effective preaching; "Priest Resources" for clergy formation.
