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Church History
History of the Church Eusebius of Cæsarea , Father of the Church. New Advent (A,A,A)
History of the Church CatholicSource (A,A,A) Many useful links for the study and research of the History of the Church
A History of the Church - To the Eve of the Reformation by Msgr. Phillip Hughes
A Church in Crisis: History of the General Councils: 325-1870 A.D. by Msgr. Phillip Hughes
Dates and Events in Catholic History, 1st Century to 10th Century The Catholic Almanac. Our Sunday Visitor
Chronology of Christianity (1AD-Present) Et Cum Spirtu Tuo (B,B,A-)
*Chronology of the Church -- Old Testament By Fr. Claudio J. Urbano
Connected Through the Ages A timeline EWTN
Historical event database . by Dr. Warren H. Carroll, Petersnet, searchable historical event database.
The United States Catholic Historical Society
Church History and Historical Theology
numerous links The Internet Padre (A,A,A+)
Instruction on the Historical Truth of the Gospels Pontifical Biblical Commission, Vatican, April 21, 1964
Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library & Rennaissance Culture Library of Congress series on great libraries of the world
Tidbits of Church History in America St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, DC (A,A,A)
Effects of the French Revolution St. Joseph Messenger (A,C,A+)
Anti Catholicism and the Know-Nothings St. Joseph Messenger (A,C,A+)
Church History EWTN Document Library
The Church: Its Beginning, Success, Failures St. Charles Borromeo (A,A,A)
Timeline of Church History
Illustration of the History of the Catholic Church (& the denominations that broke away) St. Charles Borromeo (A,A,A)
The 21 Eastern Catholic Churches & their Rites St. Charles Borromeo (A,A,A) Adobe acrobat format (wait 4 load) GIF
Vatican Exhibit
Scrolls from the Dead Sea The Ancient Library of Qumran and Modern Scholarship. Library of Congress (not Catholic - nc)
Dead Sea Scrolls University of Pennsylvania course. texts, class notes etc. (nc)
Qumran links (nc)
Biography of Jewish historian, Flavius Josephus The Catholic Encyclopedia
Works by Josephus From the Perseus Project M.I.T.
Links in re: Josephus (not a Catholic site)
Papyrological info links non-Catholic
Eastern Christian Churches (B,A,A+) (Not a Catholic site) Info & history on Catholic & non-Catholic eastern Churches
The Christian Catacombs of Rome
The Other Shroud of Christ the Sudarium, the face cloth used in the burial of Christ, & its relationship to the Shroud of Turin
Shroud of Turin website (A,A,A) An examination of the evidence for the purported burial cloth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ
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Church websites (official & semi-official)
The Vatican
The Vatican Observatory
National Conference of Catholic Bishops/USCC (A,B,A) Publications, film reviews, news etc.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
U.S. Dioceses NCCB/USCC list
Catholic Church in North America (A,A,A) Current & historical info about the bishops & dioceses of North America +
Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Its goals are to witness spiritual values in public affairs and serve the statewide community
St. Louis Archdiocese Prayer & Faith Resources (A,B,A)
Lincoln Nebraska Diocese
Catholic Melkite Church
Franciscan Friars of Mary Immaculate
About The Roman Curia Catholic-pages.com (not an "official") the Congregations and Dicasteries set up as his "Ministries"
The Pope's Team The Vatican's Secretariat of State By Father J. Michael Miller, C.S.B. Peter's Net
The Holy See EWTN (A,A,A) Addresses, descriptions etc. for Congregations, Tribunals, Institutions, etc.
Catholic-USA.com (B,A,A) Links to official &/or endorsed U.S. Catholic Websites (5,930 active links)
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Converts & Reverts
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Q&A - RCIA and Holy Saturday National Conference of Catholic Bishops
RCIA The process by which adults become Catholic Diocese of Oakland, CA
The R.C.I.A. Journey St. John RCIA
Why be Catholic & How to join the Church Nazareth Resource Library (A,A,A) James Akin.
Answering the Call of Jesus Christ Real video. Archdiocese of St. Louis. or call for free video &/or info 888-758-5859
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Converts & Converting Kim's Catholic Links
Association for Catechumenal Ministry (RCIA) an organization of Catholic clergy and lay people ... providing a communications, resource and education network for diocesan and parish personnel involved in the preparation of catechumens for initiation into the Catholic Church, of baptized Christians into the full communion of the Catholic Church, and of uncatechized Catholics for reception of Confirmation and First Eucharist. The Association s resources and work reflect its focus on the complementarity and indispensability of the various components (liturgical, pastoral, catechetical) of a comprehensive Christian Initiation process
RCIA a brief intro to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Coming Home Network
Remnant of Israel Mark Drogin, Executive Director phone: 1-888-352-7153 fax: (270) 325-3091 roi@scrtc.com
The Association of Hebrew Catholics
Friendly Hebrew Sons of St. Paul
At the Gate of Bliss Catholic Converts Information Page
The Journey Home Marcus Grodi and his special guests discuss their personal conversion stories.
--Upcoming guests --past shows
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-Converts
Coming Home Network (A,B,A) Helping those interested in becoming Catholic. A special outreach to ministers & families
... Stories from those who have converted What brought us to the Catholic Church?
Great Converts Una Fides
Conversion & Converts page Biblical Evidence for Catholicism (A,A,A)
Index of witnesses Icthus
Rabbi Israel Zolli, the Chief Rabbi of Rome during the Nazi Holocaust. Petersnet article
Saint Edith Stein
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, by Herb Bass
From Judaism to Catholicism by Sue Sims
Protestant Minister Becomes Catholic Dr. Scott Hahn
Kimberly Hahn's conversion story
Dr. Kenneth Howell former Presbyterian minister
"Teddy" Yew
Malcolm Muggeridge
Norma McCorvey Norma was "Roe" in the infamous "Roe vs Wade" case which legalized abortion
Dr Bernard Nathanson Co-founder of National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL).
The Ultimate Victory The Baptism Of An Abortionist Dr. Bernard Nathanson. by Chuck Colson. Breakpoint
Alex Jones Pastor and Flock Become Catholics This Easter National Catholic Register
Episcopal Priest Becomes Catholic Laywoman Linda Poindexter. (Admiral Poindexter's wife) National Catholic Register
Dave Armstrong (another version) Webmaster Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (AAA)
Kristine L. Franklin Kristine & her husband set out to win converts in Catholic Guatemala. Read their exciting story. (Envoy)
A Southern Baptist's Journey into the Catholic Church by John David Young
Recognizing the Church Thomas Howard
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-Reverts
Returning home
Prodigal daughter
Our Story. John & Jennifer Maloney Faith of Our Fathers (B,A,A)
-Why Catholic? What makes the Catholic Church so special... Faith of Our Fathers (B,A,A)
Ex-catholic Christian fundamentalist (very anti-catholic)
Rick Ricciardi Catholic, Southern Baptist, miscellaneous Baptist, Pentecostal and finally Catholic again.
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Discussion Forums/Chat rooms
Catholic Community Forum (A,A,A) Catholic discussion forum on Apologetics, the Bible, Traditional Catholicism, Mary, Pro-Life, Saints, Doctrine & Canon Law, The Church in the World, Liturgy & Music, Misc.
Your Catholic Message Board (A,C,B)
Defenders of the Faith (B,A,A+) Steve Ray's site
CCF Chat room
Catholic Q&A EWTN "Ask the Experts"
Catholic Information Network (CIN) maillists (Archives) & subscription info
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Dissent/Disobedience
"Open dissent is opposed to ecclesial communion and to a correct understanding of the heirachical constitution
of the People of God."- Pope John Paul II
It is sometimes claimed that dissent from the Magisterium is totally compatible with being a "good Catholic" and poses no obstacle to the reception of the sacraments. This is a grave error that challenges the teaching office of the bishops of the United States and elsewhere. - Pope John Paul II, Los Angeles, CA., Sept. 16, 1987
Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian (Donum veritatis) Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
On Reconciliation Within The Church Apostolic Exhortation Pope Paul VI
Magisterium Exercises Authority In Christ's Name Pope John Paul II Address to CDF, November 24, 1995
New Vatican Norms On Theological Dissent Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF)
Profession of Faith and the Oath of Fidelity on Assuming an Office to be Exercised in the Name of the Church (CDF)
Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio Fidei Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
- Summary of " " " " EWTN
Pope tightens Canon Law against dissent Catholic World News
Grave error The Pope: dissent is an impediment to the sacraments Clear Light (B,A,A-)
On Reconciliation Within the Church Pope Paul VI Apostolic Exhortation
Dissent Section Our Lady's Warriors (A,B,A)
Heresy Our Lady's Warriors
Heresy, Schism and Apostasy - Definitions Colin Donovan Catholic Q&A EWTN "Ask the Experts"
American Catholics at the crossroads By Fr. Regis Scanlon. Homelitcs and Pastoral Review July 1997
Heresy, Schism and Apostasy EWTN frequently asked questions in the expert forums
The Syllabus (of errors) Pope Pius IX 1864
Syllabus Condemning The Errors Of The Modernists Holy Roman & Universal Inquisition Under Pius X July 3, 1907
On the Doctrine of the Modernists (Pascendi Dominici Gregis) Pope Pius X September 8, 1907
Catholic ~ in name only... Missionaries Under the Sun (A,B,A)
Where Does Disagreement End and Disobedience Begin? Christifidelis, St. Joseph Foundation
Theological Liberalism and Modernism (and "Dead" and "Nominal" Catholics) Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (A,A,A)
Conscience, The Catholic Church's (& Newman's) View Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (A,A,A)
John Paul II and Newman on Conscience Lecture VIII: Introduction to Sexual Ethics Professor Janet E. Smith
The CTSA: A theological wasteland +Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Boston, June 18, 1997
Newspeak vs. TrueSpeak Icthus (A,A,B+)
Dissent Poisons Fr. John Corapi Les Femmes, The Women of Truth
NCCB report ... Concerning the Catholic Theological Society of America Report on ... the Ordination of Women
Ordinatio Sacerdotalis: an Exercise of Infallibility by Jeffrey Mirus
Natural Law and the ordination of women Lux Veritatis
Why Women Can Never Be Priests Fr. Bloom
*A Kingdom of Priests Faith of Our Fathers (B,A,A) John & Jennifer Maloney
*The Rebellion of Korah How not to deal with questions of authority Faith of Our Fathers (B,A,A). John & Jennifer Maloney
Addresses of Church leaders If all else fails, contacts to report serious problems & abuses
"How I Wrecked the IHM Nuns" Interview of Dr. William R. Coulson, The story of a repentant psychologist
Ex-Jesuit's book links dissident Theologians to Homosexual Movement By Paul Likoudis
Sister Hell The Church's dissenters countenance no dissent from their views.
Fr. Gruner and His Media Apostolates Colin B. Donovan, STL Catholic Q&A EWTN "Ask the Experts"
Should I obey? Catholics United for the Faith (A,A,A+)
Obedience School Presentation Ministries (A,A,A-)
Crisis - Conscience and Authority By Rev. Cormac Burke 1974. Catholic Truth Society
Crisis - Conscience and Truth By Rev. Cormac Burke 1974. Catholic Truth Society
Warning Regarding the Writing of Father Teilhard de Chardin Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office
The Theology of the late Pierre Teilhard de Chardin S.J. Frits Albers Ph.B Marian Academy of the Immaculate Conception
Traditional Catholic Reflections and Report (A,A,A)
Defenders of the Magisterium (A,B,A)
*So why are we Catholic? (because Scripture condemns denominationalism) John & Jennifer Maloney Faith of Our Fathers
See also: Traditionalist/Schismatic/Sedavacantist Groups
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Eastern Rites & Eastern Orthodoxy
The Eastern Rite Churches Knights of Columbus (A,A,A)
Eastern Orthodoxy Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (A,A,A) Numerous articles & links
Byzantines.net Your link to Byzantine Catholics on the net. Includes "A walk through the Divine Liturgy" & much else!
Byzantine Catholic Church in America
Eastern Orthodoxy Catholic Answers
Understanding the Eastern Christian Churches By John M. Samaha
Our Relations with the Orthodox Knights of Columbus (A,A,A)
Evangelicals Who Journey East Rev. Ray Ryland April 1995 issue of This Rock magazine
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Ecumenism & Evangelization
Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis Redintegratio) the Second Vatican Council
Ut Unum Sint (on Commitment to Ecumenism) Encyclical Letter of the Holy Father John Paul II 5-25-95
Ecumenism & Salvation outside the Church Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (A,A,A)
Dominus Iesus On the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church CDF
Sphaira A Catholic website devoted to ecumenism and Christian unity
Redemptoris Missio (On the Permanent Validity of the Church's Missionary Mandate) John Paul II
Directory for the Application of Principles & Norms on Ecumenism Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
Homily at St. Paul-Outside-the-Walls Pope John Paul II on ecumenism & evangelization
At the Beginning of the Third Millennium Novo Millennio Ineunte Pope John Paul II
Missionary Activity Pope John Paul II, May 10, 1995
Evangelization in the Modern World Evangelii Nuntiandi Pope Paul VI
On Reconciliation Within The Church Apostolic Exhortation Pope Paul VI
12 Painless Ways to Evangelize Catholic Answers
Evangelicals & Catholics Together First Things collection of articles
(Latin American) Lefebvre Catholics opt for full communion with Rome Fides, 1-18-02
Evangelizing in a "Post Pagan" Culture by Fr. Anthony Mastroeni Catholic Information Center (C,A,A)
Second Exodus Marty Barrack Evangelizing: Jews Catholics Protestants Muslims Atheists Freemasons Liberals New Age
... How Catholics See Jews Proselytize vs Evangelize
Jewish-Christian Relations Not a Catholic site
Suggesting Catholic books for your public library Tips & tricks
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Education & Home Schooling
"One of the greatest rights of the faithful is to receive the word of God in its purity and integrity as guaranteed by the Magisterium of the universal Church: the authentic Magisterium of the bishops of the Catholic Church teaching in union with the Pope & The Holy Spirit is active in enlightening the minds of his faithful with his truth and in inflaming their hearts with his love.But these insights of faith and this sensus fidelium are not independent of the Magisterium of the Church, which is an instrument of the same Holy Spirit and is assisted by him." John Paul II, "An address to the U.S. Bishops", 1979.

The rights and duties of parents (from the Catechism)
Outlines for sex education Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education
Ex Corde Ecclesiae (On Catholic Universities) Apostolic Constitution of the Supreme Pontiff, John Paul II (alt)
Declaration on Christian Education Second Vatican Council EWTN (A,A,A)
Encyclical on Christian Education His Holiness Pope Pius XI New Advent (A,A,A)
Immaculate Heart (A,A,A)
Ex Corde Ecclesiae: A Brief Look At Its Canonical Implications The Wanderer.
Ad Tuendam Fidem Pope John Paul II Profession of Faith for those teaching Catholic theology. New "teeth" in canon law
The Mandatum Debuts by Brian McGuire. National Catholic Register
Guidelines Concerning the Academic Mandatum in Catholic Universities (Canon 812) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Mandatum.org A lay group attempting to track which theologians have (or applied for) mandatums & those rejecting them
On-Line Resources to further enable the Continued Renewal of Catholic Higher Education Mandatum.org
Souls & Bodies Christendom College Commencement Address, May 14, 1989 Fr. George W. Rutler
Catholic Catechist a free online curriculum support service to help catechists find resources & ideas to use in lesson planning
Favorite resources for Catholic Homeschoolers (A,A,A) "an extensive informational website (over 100 searchable pages) ...written by and for Catholic homeschoolers. edited by a homeschooled-homeschooling mom.
Homeschooling Today
T.O.R.C.H. Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes A support group for Catholic homeschoolers
Homeschool Treasures (A,C,B)
Aquinas Homeschool Books (A,A,A) over 1,000 carefully chosen discounted books for Catholic homeschoolers (new/used)
Little Flower Homeschool (A,C,A-) Resources aimed primarily at pre-school age children.
Thank Evann Homeschool goodies (A,A,A)
Catholic Educators Resource Center (A,A,A) library of journal articles, essays, book excerpts, and other texts
Catholic Parents OnLine (A,A,A-) working with Catholic schools &... to ensure the authentic teaching of our Catholic Faith
Sex-ed in Catholic Schools Conservative Catholic (A,A,A-)
The Dewey Legend in American Education Fr John A Hardon, S.J. details problems associated with Dewey's system
Friendly Defenders Flash Cards 50 flash cards for teaching the faith for sale
Lord of History card game teaching Catholic history. for sale
National Catholic College Admission Association "Find the perfect Catholic College for you" Caution, a tendency to dissent
International Catholic University Free online courses & lectures! Theology & Philosophy courses for credit, also available
Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH
Christendom College (A,D,A+)
Thomas Aquinas College (A,C,A+)
Catholic Distance University (A,D,A-)
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas "Angelicum" Rome (A,D,A)
Focus University campus ministry - featuring Bible studies, discipleship, leadership, fellowship.
Recommended Catholic Colleges Catholics United for the Faith (A,A,A+)
Catholic Home School Network of America (A,C,A-)
Seton Home Study School (A,B,B+) "the largest, most comprehensive Catholic home schooling organization in the US"
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Entertainment & Multimedia
EWTN audio & video -- live & archived
Radix presents the Catholic faith in a clear and enthusiastic manner, using means such as drama, music, comedy and history.
The St. Philomena Foundation a Roman-Catholic, not-for-profit apostolate, dedicated to providing people all across the United States and Canada, the best Catholic music recordings available and doing so absolutely FREE. Free Music by Simonetta
Nick Alexander A Time to Laugh Thoroughly orthodox musical parody. Excellent for entertainment or evangelization
Dana
Catholic Jukebox EWTN Listen to quality Christian songs
Catholic Hymns Midi Jukebox Catholic Community Forum
Joyful Noise - Catholic Jukebox
Catholic Music Network
OmegaRock pop-rock Christian music with an evangelization of Catholicism through faith and moral scenarios
Christian MIDI Archive Zeitun-eg.org
Christian Radio Station and Tuner Zeitun-eg.org
Catholic Radio Access:
St. Joseph Radio (A,B,B) S/W, AM/FM , listen live or to archived programs Excellent! Catologue of books & tapes
Catholic Answers Live
Movie reviews United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
"The Fifty Best Catholic Movies of All Time" Boeing Catholics
Catholic Film Review (A,A,A+)
Free Real Player (for listening over the internet)
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Fathers of the Church
Fathers of the Church (alphabetical) New Advent
Fathers of the Church (organized by doctrine) Corunum Apologetic Website, by Joe Gallegos (A,A,A)
-» A Primer on the Church Fathers ibid. (Joe Gallegos)
Church Fathers Congregation for the Clergy, Holy See
St. Polycarp & St. Iraneaus in re: the Catholic Church as the only true "Bible Church."
Download The Complete Early Church Fathers 37-volume Collection in WinHelp Format. - the first 800 years of the Church
Download The Complete Early Church Fathers 37-volume Collection in HTML Help Format by Graham Ranson 58.3MB
Early Church Fathers Collection Selected writings of the early Church Fathers (The Holy Bible Web site -Zeitun.org)
Writings of the Early Church Fathers Crosswalk.com (Not a Catholic site)
Early Church Fathers Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Not Catholic)
*Writings of the Church Fathers/Doctors/Saints
Patrologia Latina Database from Tertullian in 200 AD to the death of Pope Innocent III in 1216. by subscription or trial
What the Fathers Say: The Primacy of Peter James Akin. This Rock
Church Fathers on Divorce and the Indissolubility of Marriage Australian Catholic University
Unanimous Consent of The Fathers Steve Ray Defenders of the Catholic Faith (B,A,A+)
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Home Study
Catholic Home Study Service (Free) Courses:

1). We Believe... A survey of the Catholic Faith,
2). A Catholic Guide to the Bible
3). The Privilege of Being Catholic
4). The Catechism Handbook
5). Christ's Mother and Ours
6). Surprised by Truth

International Catholic University Free online courses & lectures! Theology & Philosophy courses for credit, also available
Jacques Maritain Center University of Notre Dame Ralph McInerny founder
At Home with the Word Free Bible Study, by Dr. Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Mark Shea, & Gayle Somers
Scripture Study, online Roman Theological Forum (A,A,A)
The Catholic Bible Study Steve Ray Defenders of the Catholic Faith (B,A,A+)
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Liturgy, Art & Architecture
Inaestimabile Donum Instruction Concerning Worship Of The Eucharistic Mystery Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship
Sacrosanctum Concilium Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Second Vatican Council
Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani 2,000 The "new" General Instruction of the Roman Missal (Latin Text) NCCB/USCC
GIRM (General Instruction on the Roman Missal) EWTN Library
GIRM (Holy Thursday, 2000 revision) National Conference of Catholic Bishops/USCC
Function of the Deacon - GIRM Deacons Net
Liturgical Laws - Why They Matter frequently asked questions. EWTN Answered by Colin B. Donovan, STL
Liturgy, Discipline and Governance: Is There Private Interpretation? FAQ EWTN answered by Colin B. Donovan, STL
Liturgiam Authenticam: On the Use of Vernacular Languages in the Publication of the Books of the Roman Liturgy
Father Stravinskas: New Liturgy Document Vindicates Critics National Catholic Register
Lost in Translation: How the New Mass Translation Will Affect You by John Burger
NCCB/USCC (A,B,A) US Bishop's Committee on the Liturgy
-- Download Liturgical Calendar" " " " " " " " "
The Catholic Liturgical Library (A,A,A+) features almost 50 of the most important liturgical documents, 150 reference articles, samples of polyphony and chant, a comprehensive section concerning Church liturgical law, Timeline of Liturgical Development and a site search engine.
Adoremus (A,A,A) promotes authentic reforms of the liturgy of the Roman Rite according to the intention of the Second Vatican Council as expressed in its decree on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Credo An organization of Catholic priests dedicated to the faithful translation of the liturgy.
Society of Saint John Cantius a Catholic religious community of men dedicated to a restoration of the sacred ...
The online Revised Common Lectionary
Approved Biblical Translations for Mass Readings Catholics United for the Faith (A,A,A+)
The St. Joseph Foundation
Canadian Catholics Information Network Articles & Documents
Liturgical Environs (Resources)
On The Power, Misuse & Neglect Of Liturgical Symbolism New Oxford Review. Noel J. Augustyn addresses the problems arising from the desire to make the Catholic Church relevant to the modern world
Paths to Rome: Washing of Feet on Holy Thursday Fr. Jerry Pokorsky. Adoremus March 1997
The New Liturgical Movement A Catholic Page for Lovers (A,A,B+) Articles & links by Gerard Serafin
Liturgical Studies and Liturgical Music College of St. Benedict + St. John's University
Coalition in support of Ecclesia Dei Source of information concerning the implementation of the Latin Mass
Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest info on a community of priests dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass
Latin Liturgy Association promotes the use of Latin in the liturgy of the Church
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter A community of priests dedicated to the Latin Mass
-- What does it mean to be a priest? " " "
An Interlinear Translation for the Tridentine Latin Mass Rick Kephart (English words underneath their Latin counterparts)
The Traditional Latin Mass
Liturgica.com History, development, books, & music about liturgical worship
Thesaurus Precum Latinarum (Treasury of Latin Prayers) (A,A,A) Latin prayers, English translations, brief commentaries
Vatican related art, tours Christopher Wong page
Patron of the Arts Vatican
Vatican Art (A,A,A+)
Catholic Webatorium (A,A,A) Nice site with a lot of sacred art Mary, Stations of the Cross, Way of the Cross, O.T., N.T
The Renovation Manipulation by Michael Rose (A,A,A) Book description, resources for fighting destructive renovations
Architecture, What Makes it Gothic? St. Joseph Messenger (A,C,A+)
Icons downloadable for personal use only
Online tour of the Sistene Chapel (D,A,B) Christus Rex
Vatican Museums (D,A,B) Christus Rex
Holy Mass and Liturgy Frequently asked Questions in the EWTN Experts Forum
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Marriage and the Family Annulments, cohabitation, contraception vs NFP (& infertility), homosexuality, secular sites
See also: Sacraments: Holy Matrimony
John Paul II's Theology of the Body Christopher West. Catholic Educator's Resource Center
Outlines for sex education Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education
The Nuptial Significance of the Body by Donald DeMarco, Ph.D.Familiaris Consortio (The Christian Family) Pope John Paul II On the Christian Family in the Modern World (mirror)
Charter of the Rights of the Family. Presented by the Holy See on October 22, 1983 mirror site (EWTN)
*Marriage in Theology and Canon Law Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH (Spring '00)
Women for Faith & Family (A,A,A+) Helen Hull Hitchcock
Canticle (A,A,A+) "The voice of today's Catholic woman" Excellent articles, Impressive list of writers (PN)
Dads.org Steve Woods
- Courtship resources
- Help for those struggling with pornography
- Help for hurting marriages
- Resources
CatholicMom.com
Apostolate for Family Consecration (A,C,A) Family Land Website
The Rock of Inspiration "A Catholic Ministry for Young Adults"
Christ and the Church: A Model for Marriage Dr. Scott Hahn. taped transcripts
The Holy Family: A Model for the Catholic Home Dr. Scott Hahn transcripts
The Living Sacrament: Marriage Mother Angelica , EWTN
Mixed Marriages the Application of Principles & Norms on Ecumenism Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
Psychologist Urges Disciplined Approach To Discipline Dr. Ray Guarendi (A,C,A+)
"The Doctor is In" Dr. Ray Guarendi Catholic Answers real audio
Catholic Psychology International Resource Network
Family Life Center International (A,A,A+)
Domestic-Church.Com (A,A,A) The on-line magazine for Catholic families seeking to bring the life of the Church into their
...homes and daily lives.
Working in Faith.org bringing you resources, support, & knowledge to help you live your faith more fully in the workplace
Kids links
St. Joseph Messenger (A,C,A+) A monthly reader designed to help young Catholics to understand the Catholic Church...
Virtual Unfaithfulness: Pornography use in a marriage
Fatal Addiction Serial killer, Ted Bundy's death row interview with Dr. James Dobson on the role of pornography in his life
Safe Surf Internet rating system capable of denying access to adult sites (violence, pornography)
The Couple to Couple League (A,A,A)
Think Chastity (A,A,A)
Chastity..... Abstinence .... and Dating!!! (A,B,A)
Pure Love Jason Everett. Catholic Answers
I Kissed Dating Goodby A summary of Josh Davis' book
Introduction to Sexual Ethics Janet E. Smith, professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas International Catholic Univ.
Natural Law and Sexual Ethics by Janet E. Smith " "
Children: the Supreme Gift of Marriage The dysfunctionality of modern thought. by Janet E. Smith
Catholic Parents OnLine (A,A,A-) working with Catholic schools &... to ensure the authentic teaching of our Catholic Faith
Parenting: A School of Virtue by Janet E. Smith
Love Matters.com provides great information for teens about love, dating, and relationships... all from a Catholic perspective
Courtship Talks (as differentiated from "dating") in Real Audio format
Catholic Youth Foundation (A,B,A-) A non-profit, Catholic lay apostolate providing free resources for youth ministry. (PN)
Teen STAR Program Sexuality Teaching in the context of Adult Responsibility
Catholic Kids net It helps kids (5-12) fulfill their baptismal commitment to Know Jesus, Love Jesus, and Share Jesus!
Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute (A,C,A) designed to serve the needs of UN delegates, NGOs etc
Cistercian Librarian's links for parents
A Biblical Study on divorce & remarriage (Not a Catholic site) Samuele Bacchiocchi, Ph. D., Andrews University
Non-Catholic Weddings, should I attend? Catholics United for the Faith (A,A,A+)
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
St. Raphael Catholic Singles Network (A,A,A+) Emphasis on being solidly Catholic, 8 monitored message forums, etc.
Single Catholics Online (A,D,A-) To provide a "meeting place" for Catholics who love their faith and the Church,
Ave Maria Single Catholics Online (A,B,A+) A forum for committed Catholics to meet and come to know one another
CatholicSingles.COM (A,B,A) The largest and the 1st such site, but it doesn't emphasize the "Catholicity" of a person (PN)
Infertile and Catholic
Shrine of the Holy Innocents in Memory of the Children Who have died Unborn. enroll children in the "book of life"
Christian Nanny.com A database for nannies & families looking for nannies. With valuable links, background checks etc.
Geneological Research Guide (A,A,A) Local Catholic Church & Family History
Mothering With Grace
Breastfeeding and the Catholic Faith by Carol Dombrovski
Papal Statement on Breastfeeding
101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child ProMom (not Catholic)
Breastfeeding Information La Leche League International
"Attachment Parenting" Dr. Sears (not Catholic?)
Love First: Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Jeff Jay & Debra Jay
Introduction to Sexual Ethics, Janet E. Smith International Catholic University
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- Annulments
The Catholic Teaching on Annulment Knights of Columbus (A,A,A) What is an annulment? reasons for one, procedures.
On Marriage and annulments
The annulment process Catholics United for the Faith (A,A,A+)
Annulment/Decree of Nullity Colin B. Donovan, STL; EWTN Frequently asked questions in the expert forums
Nullity of Marriage Frank Sheed
Determining Grounds of Nullity
Other Sacraments can also be Declared Null Rev Michael Smith Foster, J.C.D. Assoc Judicial Vicar Archdiocese of Boston
Not Even the Pope Can Undo A Marriage John Paul II Confirms Indissolubility in Face of "Divorce" Mentality. Zenit
Annulments in America by Edward Peters canon lawyer
Annulments in America: Rebutting a rebuttal By Robert H. Vasoli Homiletic & Pastoral Review April 1998 Issue, p.16-28
Marriage Annulment is not Privilege of Wealthy 80% of Roman Rota Sentences Have Been Free. Zenit
Dialogue - Annulment vs. Divorce by Dave Armstrong
Annulments and Divorce Biblical Evidence for Catholicism (A,A,A)
The end of the annulment explosion by Clarence J. Hettinger
"Creative" Avenues to Remarriage After Divorce by Clarence J. Hettinger EWTN (A,A,A)
Explaining an Annulment Fr. William Saunders May 16, 1996 issue of "The Arlington Catholic Herald."
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- Cohabitation
Family, Marriage and and De Facto Unions Pontifical Council for the Family. November 21, 2000
Marriage Preparation and Cohabiting Couples U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Cohabitation Before Marriage Kansas Bishops Origens 6-4-94
Pennsylvania Bishops Document on Cohabitation Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, September '99. Pennsylvania Bishops
A Pastoral Letter On Cohabitation Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. Our Sunday Visitor , Inc., November 2000
Parents And Their Cohabiting Children Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin. Our Sunday Visitor , Inc., November 2000
Cohabitation: Response Over Reaction By Barbara Markey, N.D. Our Sunday Visitor , Inc., November 2000
'Missing The Mark' On Cohabitation By John S. Bonnici Our Sunday Visitor , Inc., November 2000
Cohabitation Fails As A Test For Marriage Andrew R. Baker. Mirror site @ Homiletic and Pastoral Review . May, 2000
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- Contraception/Natural Family Planning (NFP)/Infertility
Humanae Vitae (On The Regulation Of Birth) Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI as Prophet Have Humanae Vitae's Bold Predictions Come True? by Professor Janet E. Smith
Humanae Vitae: A Generation Later by Professor Janet E Smith
Casti Connubii (On Christian Marriage) Pope Pius XI
Contraception: Fatal to the Faith Father John Hardon
Contraception: Why Not? Professor Janet E Smith
The Ex Cathedra Status of the Encyclical "Humanae Vitae" Brian W. Harrison, O.S.
The Sin of Onan Revisited by Brian W. Harrison. The Biblical case against artificial birth control
The History of Contraception Teachings Fr. William Saunders
Pope Paul VI Institute "An International Center for the Study of Morally & Professionally Acceptable Reproductive Health Services" utilizing the CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System & NaProTECHNOLOGY
The Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning The morally acceptable alternative to artificial birth control
World Organization Ovulation Method Billings (WOOMB)
American Academy of Natural Family Planning *An effective approach to infertility Links page
Natural Family Planning Outreach Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
*Natural Family Planning Page several methods for spacing, postponing, avoiding or enhancing possibilities of conception
Achieving Pregnancy: Ten Tips for Men by Matthew S Lief, MD
US funding of scandalous population control programs worldwide HLI Ireland
What Does The Church Teach About Birth Control? c 1981 The Couple to Couple League International Inc (A,A,A)
The Connection between Contraception and Abortion by Professor Janet E. Smith
"The Best Kept (ugly little) Secret in America" by David C. Reardon, Ph.D.
Barnyard Morality by Professor Janet E. Smith
*The Pill and Sex: Risks to Health and Fertility A Basic Guide for Parents and Teenagers
Contraception: from freedom to failure to fiasco
Contraceptive Pills Abortifacient HLI Ireland
Contraception The (Church) Fathers Know Best "This Rock" Magazine
The contraception/abortion breast cancer link Tim Drake
Contraception and Chastity by G. E. M. Anscombe 1977
Protestants against birth control Pro-Life Wisconsin
Silent Abortions From a pamphlet published by Lutherans for Life [Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod], Illinois-Indiana
The History of Planned Parenthood by Mike Perry
The Planned Parenthood Files
Planned Parenthood's Racism
Introduction to Eugenics by John Cavanaugh-O'Keefe
The X Files: Xenophobia
Eugenics Watch
The Repackaging of Margaret Sanger The Wall Street Journal, May 5, 1997
Who was Margaret Sanger? American Life League
Family planning: population control in drag by David Morrison
Overheated Population Activity in Japan Fr. Anthony Zimmerman's Books and Articles (A,A,A)
Breeding Better Citizens 20/20 report on forced sterilizations in the U.S.
The Depopulation Bomb Citizen Magazine. Focus on the Family. Poor people around the world are being pushed into sterilization and gruesome fertility experiments--and you're paying for it.
The Gift Foundation.org Tapes & information on chastity vs. contraception
Population Research Institute pregnancy vaccines
Baby-Killing Vaccine: is it Being Stealth Tested? by James A. Miller
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- Homosexuality
Homosexuality and Hope Statement of the Catholic Medical Association
NARTH National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality Clinical & ethical issues
Courage Vatican approved apostolate, ministering to those with homosexual tendencies & their families.
People Can Change! Men who have "come out" of homosexuality showing others the way.
Exodus International Interdenominational Christian organization ministering to those affected by homosexuality
Same Sex Attraction Morality League (A,C,A-) promotion of morality, chastity, respect, compassion, and sensitivity
Introduction to Sexual Ethics - Homosexuality, Janet E. Smith. International Catholic University
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Secular or non-Catholic sources:
Eagle Forum Phyllis Schlafly
Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson
Brio A Focus on the Family website for teenage girls (Non-Catholic)
Family Life Today Dennis Rainey
Concerned Women for America Beverly LaHaye
Break Point Chuck Colson Dealing with Pornography and Sexual Disorders
Crown Financial Ministries (was) Christian Financial Concepts. Larry Burkett
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Mary
EWTN (teaching frames) Mary, the Mother of Jesus,
Munificentissumus Deus Pope Pius XII (Defining "ex cathedra" the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin)
The Assumption of Mary: A Belief Since Apostolic Times Father Clifford Stevens
The Blessed Virgin Mary Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (A,A,A) , Dave Armstrong. numerous links
Mary in the writings of the early Church Fathers Joe Gallegos, Corunum
Mary as the Ark of the Covenant Dr. Scott Hahn . transcripts of a talk
The Mary Page (C,A,A) This site has much to offer about Our Lady however
...there appears to be a slight taint of radical feminism so we recommend caution. (PN)
Mary Immaculate
Perpetual Virginity of Mary by Br. Anthony Opisso, M.D. Nazareth Resource Library (A,A,A)
The Perpetual Virginity of Mary St. Jerome against Helvidius Download Congregation for the Clergy, Holy See
"Brethren of the Lord" Catholic Answers Mary & the Saints
The Protoevangelium of James The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God, and Very Glorious Mother of Jesus Christ
The Truth About Mary (summary of trilogy, Queenship)
Mary, Queen of Heaven The Evidence In Scripture
Jesus & Mary in re: Genesis 3:15 Nazareth Resource Library (A,A,A)
The Key to Understanding Mary by James Akin. Nazareth Resource Library
The Blessed Virgin Mary Joseph's Catholic Webatorium collection of religious art
Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Promised Woman Mother Angelica EWTN
Our Journey Home Larry & Joetta Lewis discuss how their understanding of Mary's role was so dramatically changed.
Say it with ros(ari)es Gerard Serafin's personal story which is an analogy of why devotion to Mary does not detract from, but rather magnifies devotion to Our Lord.
Mary, Holy Mother Dr. Scott Hahn transcripts
Mary According to the Scriptures (part 1) Tim Staples St. Joseph radio real audio
Mary According to the Scriptures (part 2) Tim Staples St. Joseph radio real audio
Mary Our Jewish Mother Rosalind Moss St. Joseph radio real audio
Mary and the Moslems The Mindszenty Report
Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici (A,B,B+) a lay organization seeking the papal definition of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Coredemptrix, Mediatrix of all graces and Advocate of the people of God.
Why Do Catholics Venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary? Fr. Kevin Beach. Leaflets of Faith
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Mass, The Holy
Explanation of the Mass
Celebration of the Mass description, "walk through", terms, liturgical objects, participants etc. St. Louis Archdiocese
Ordinary of the Tridentine Mass 1962 Edition English translation of the "old" Latin Mass Intra Text edition
Biblical origens of the Mass Tom Nash. Catholics United for the Faith (A,A,A+)
The Mass & the Book of Revelation (part 1) Scott Hahn Catholic Answers (real audio) (download)
The Mass & the Book of Revelation (part 2) Scott Hahn Catholic Answers (download)
Daily Catholic Mass (Scripture Readings and Homily) Real audio EWTN
Mass readings and Psalms National Conference of Catholic Bishops/U.S. Catholic Conference (NCCB/USCC)
The Word of God Hour developed by Fr. John Mole, O.M.I., to help you prepare for the coming Sunday's readings.
The Liturgical Calendar Saints & other feast days
Mass Times (A,A,A-) "Anyone who travels or wants to check on Mass times in the local area will benefit. 800-627-7846"
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Miscellaneous
The meaning of life The Baltimore Catechism
Catholicism 101 St.Patrick's Church "Basic information EVERY Catholic should memorize"
Abstinence from Meat on Fridays
Movie reviews NCCB/USCC
Catholic Film Review (A,A,A+)
*The Teachings of Jesus Christ (Father Corapi)
Fr. William G. Most Petersnet. A text-searchable database of over 230 theological works by the late Fr. William G. Most, one of the foremost theologians and Scripture scholars of our time.
Dr. Scott Hahn Links Protestant Minister Becomes Catholic
Fishers of Men Apostles of the Modern Age
The College of Cardinals Aquinas multi-media
Evolution Revisited By Jim Seghers Totus Tuus Ministries (A,B,A)
Creation, Creationism, and Empirical Theistic Arguments Biblical Evidence For Catholicism (A,A,A)
Masonry Clear Light
Objections to Christianity The Christian Think Tank (Not a Catholic site, but some interesting articles)
The Unforgivable Sin James Akin
How to Avoid Purgatory, Ch. 13 by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan
Suffering by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.
Reflections on Anxiety James Cardinal Hickey gives some excellent tips on how to reduce anxiety in today's stressful lifestyle.
The Church on the Cross Today A site devoted to exposing and halting the persecution of Christians.
The Cardinal Kung Foundation the persecution of the Church in Communist China and seeks to help
Shroud of Turin website (A,A,A) An examination of the evidence for the purported burial cloth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ
On the Christian Burial of the Dead Bishop Raymond Burke Peter's Net
Doctors of the Church The Complete list. (A,B,A) Our Lady's Warriors
Padre Pio (A,B,A) We highly recommend this site and in our opinion it is the best site on the Web about Padre Pio. The ......site is also available in Spanish, French, German and Italian. (Petersnet)
Padre Pio National Center for Padre Pio
Radio for the Catholic faithful Listing of Catholic radio stations nationwide
AM radio reception tips and links
Catholic Writers Association (A,A,A) Bringing Catholic writers, and those desiring their services together.
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