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Diocese of Columbus Sites Catholic News Services And Information Catholic Resources Prayer And Spirituality Resources Bibles Books Online Indexes Liturgy Media Meditations Music Vatican Young Adults Charities Culture Education Fun Sites Spirituality Research Respect For Life Religious Life and Stewardship Church Q and A Politics Saints and Marian Family Life Blogs Diocese of Columbus Sites Catholic Diocese of Columbus http://www.colsdioc.org/ Catholic Times http://www.ctonline.org/ The electronic edition of Catholic Times. Includes most of the stories, columns and features of the print edition. Also includes an archive of exact copies of current and past Catholic Times print issues since August 2007. St. Gabriel Radio http://www.stgabrielradio.com/ St. Gabriel Radio is the culmination of the prayers, hopes and aspirations of a group of parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in Mount Gilead Ohio to bring Catholic Radio to the Diocese of Columbus. The St. Gabriel team has grown since its inception in 1998 to include volunteers from other parishes in the diocese. The power and guidance of The Holy Spirit along with hard work and persistence has paid off as our flagship station 1270 AM WUCO began broadcasting the Eternal Word Global Catholic Network (EWTN) on 8/1/2005. Pontifical College Josephinum http://www.pcj.edu Ohio Dominican University http://www.ohiodominican.edu Founded in 1911, Ohio Dominican is a Catholic, liberal arts college offering more than 30 undergraduate majors to students of all ages. Their web page provides information about admissions, academics and student life. University of Dayton http://www.udayton.edu A Catholic, Marianist University Located in Dayton, Ohio. Their web page provides information about UD's academics, admissions, athletics and more. Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association http://www.ocsaa.org/ The Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. Information about the state's Catholic elementary and secondary schools and thier accreditation standards. Catholic Schools main Website http://www.cdeducation.org/ St. Francis DeSales http://www.stfrancisdesaleshs.org/ St. Charles Preparatory High School http://www.cdeducation.org/schools/sc Bishop Watterson High School http://www.cdeducation.org/schools/bw The Ohio Knights of Columbus Home Page http://www.kofcohio.org The Ohio State Council of the Knights of Columbus. How the knights assist the church statewide, with links to local councils. The Vatican Home Page http://www.vatican.va Since its inauguration on Christmas Day 1995, this Web Site has received over 4 million "hits" (the online term for "visits") from curious people all over the globe. Of special interest to readers in the United States is the Vatican News Service in English, which may be read daily at: http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press/vis/vis_en.html and the latest church documents in English can be found at http://www.vatican.va/latest_en.htm The NCCB/USCC Home Page http://www.nccbuscc.org The National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference. The main directories include: Communications (Catholic Communication Campaign, Catholic News Service , the NCCB Calendar, The Office for Film and Broadcasting, and a section for current and archived news releases). The Diaconate. Education (Catechetics, Hispanic Catechetics Committee, Higher Education and Campus Ministry, and The Office for Catholic School Parent Associations). Evangelization and Missions. Family, Laity, Women, and Youth (Includes Committee on Marriage and Family , Committee on Laity , Young Adult Ministry). St. Stephen Community House http://www.saintstephensch.org Web site for St. Stephen Community House, which provides a wide range of services in the inner city areas of Columbus. St. Vincent Family Center http://www.svfc.org St. Vincent Family Center, a local resource for high quality, specialized services to children with behavioral health needs. ~ Return To Index ~ Catholic News Services And Information Parishes Online http://www.parishesonline.com/ Online U.S. directory of the Catholic Church The Catholic News Service http://www.catholicnews.com Launched in 1997, the Catholic News Service web site offers visitors a limited selection of CNS stories, CNS information, and even the ability to download articles. For a small fee, visitors may download selected articles from Origins, the CNS documentary service. Catholic Online http://www.catholic.org Catholic Online grew from a popular CompuServe forum in 1995 to a fully interactive Catholic web hosting company in 1996. Catholic Online provides the complete text of Papal Encyclicals, church documents, Church media and press resources (Catholic Press International), as well as over 20 file and message libraries. Q and A about the Catholic Faith http://www.catholic.com A popular site for questions and answers about the faith and articles from the magazine This Rock. Catholic Information Network (CIN) http://www.cin.org The first worldwide Catholic BBS network offered the first extensive Catholic electronic library (papal encyclicals, apologetics tracts, spiritual readings, theological texts and basic information). The National Catholic Education Association http://www.ncea.org The National Catholic Education Association has been providing leadership and service to Catholic education since 1904. The largest professional association in the world, its 200,000 members serve over 7.6 million students in preschools, elementary and secondary schools, parish catechetical/religious education programs, diocesan offices, colleges, universities and seminaries. ~ Return To Index ~ Catholic Resources The New American Bible http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/ This text of the bible, published on the site of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, lists all of the books in the Catholic bible in alphabetical order for easy reference. The footnotes are published along with the text. Catechism of the Catholic Church http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/ Documents of Vatican II http://www.stjosef.at/council/ The documents with a search engine from the Society of St. Joseph (Gemeinschaft vom heiligen Josef) in Austria. U.S. Conferance of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org The site of the U.S. Conferance of Catholic Bishops, including their documents, the Catechism, movie reviews, and an online version of the New American Bible. Catholic Hierarchy http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org Information about current and past bishops of dioceses worldwide. John Paul II's papacy http://www.catholicway.org A site dedicated to the major themes of John Paul II's papacy, such as the culture of life, the universal call to holiness, and family life as a domestic church. The Knights of Columbus http://www.kofc.org The Knights of Columbus, the world's largest organization of catholic men. Canon Law http://www.canonlaw.info A resource center featuring Dr. Edward Peters, a lay canon lawyer from Detroit, who says church laws work to preserve the freedom of the holy spirit. Catholic Shrines http://www.catholicshrines.net A list of all Catholic shrines in the United States, including 12 in Ohio. Catholic Foundation http://www.catholic-foundation.com For people interested in providing a lasting legacy to the church in the diocese through its foundation, which administers endowment funds. Catholic Social Services http://www.colscss.org Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Columbus, providing essential services to the poor and needy of all faiths in the diocese's 23 county area. Church Documents On The Vatican Site http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/ The Dominican Sisters of St Mary http://www.columbusdominicans.org The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs. Information about activities of the sisters, programs at the martin dePorres Center, Shepher'd Corner, Dominican Learning Center and more. Ohio Catholic Conferance http://www.ohiocathconf.org Site for the Catholic Conferance of Ohio, the Church's official representative on public matters affecting the general welfare of Ohio citizens Columbus Catholic Men http://www.columbuscatholicmen.com Information on the Catholic Men's Retreat League and the Catholic Men's Luncheon Club of the diocese. The Catholic Record Society http://www.catholicrecordsociety.org The Catholic Record Society, which preserves diocesan history. Documents Of The Council Of Trent http://history.hanover.edu/early/trent.htm The texts of the council of Trent in English. ~ Return To Index ~ Prayer And Spirituality Resources Daily Prayer http://www.sacredspace.ie/ The Irish Jesuits run this daily prayer site. It provides meditation in the Ignatian style, which can be very instructive in the art of prayer. Prayer Resources http://www2.bc.edu/%7Eanderso/sr/sr.html Some resources on prayer and living a spiritual life are available here through the philosophy department of Boston College. St. Paul Center http://www.salvationhistory.com Resources from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville, founded by well-known Catholic bible study teacher Scott Hahn. Perpetual Adoration http://www.stjosephmonastery.com The Poor Clares of Pepetual Adoration at St. Joseph Monastery in Portsmouth, offering prayers throught the day. Children of Mary http://www.childrenofmary.net The Children of Mary, one of the Church's newest orders of religious, based in licking county and praying daily for people's needs. Catholic Doors http://www.catholicdoors.com A site containing about 3,000 Catholic prayers and 180 novenas related to a multitude of topics. Liturgy of the hours http://www.universalis.com A source for praying the Liurgy of the hours, the church's universal prayer. Includes the office of readings, a short biography of the saint whose feast day is being celebrated, and the entire calendar for the liturgical year. Electronic Breviary http://www.ebreviary.com An Electronic version of the Breviary used for praying the Liturgy of the hours. Over 2,000 Scripture citations http://www.scripturecatholic.com Provides more than 2,000 Scripture citations that explain and defend the teachings of the church. Daily Meditation http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Minute/default.asp St. Anthony Messenger Press provides this daily, minute meditation on the day's readings at Mass. Saint of the Day http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/default.asp St. Anthony Messenger Press provides a biography and spiritual significance of the saints' feast days. ~ Return To Index ~ Bibles Catholic Home Study Service http://www.amm.org/chss.htm Seven free courses, faithful to the teachings of the Church, are available. When you request a course, you will receive a textbook and a workbook with study questions. After reading a section of the book, you can send your workbook answers to us either over the internet or by postal mail. We will make whatever corrections are necessary and answer any questions you want to ask. All who complete the course receive a graduation certificate. There is no charge for the course, and no one will call on you. You may take the course alone or with friends or family members. New American Bible http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm The National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB). New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms © 1991, 1986, 1970. No search engine, but they do include the daily readings from the Lectionary. Bible Study Tools http://www.biblestudytools.net/ Includes the NAB from The New American Bible With Revised New Testament, copyright 1986. 20 Online translations with many online Bible Study tools. Bible Gateway http://www.biblegateway.com/ The best on-line Bible with a very nice search engine. Several Versions. It does not include the deuterocanonical books {Wisdom, Tobit, Judith, Baruch, Sirach, and 1 and 2 Maccabees} {No NAB}. Bible and Theology Software http://www.bibletheology.com/ Good collections all on CD. Bibles, Lectionary, Anchor Bible Dictionary, Logos Scholar's Library (with the Fathers), Word Biblical Commentary, Summa, Catechism, much more. BSW - Biblical Studies on the WEB http://www.bsw.org/ A comprehensive listing of libraries, university departments, journals, and other useful tools for biblical research," * including Biblicia [on-line!] * published since 1920 by the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. Navigating the Bible http://bible.ort.org/ "Journey into the world of the Jewish Bible. Study the portions, Hear the melodies, follow the themes." Atlas, Pentateuch, Torah, Hafarot, Glossary, Blessings, Genealogy, Divrei Torah. Explore as history, literature, religion." ~ Return To Index ~ Books Online Christian Classics Etheral Library http://ccel.org/ Classic Christian books in electronic format, selected for your edification. There is enough good reading material here to last you a lifetime, if you give each work the time it deserves! All of the books on this server are believed to be in the public domain in the United States unless otherwise specified. Copy them freely for any purpose. Outside of the US, check your local copyright laws. ~ Return To Index ~ Indexes Catholic Goldmine http://www.catholicgoldmine.com/ 53 categories with hundreds of links. Maintained by Christopher J. Miller, formerly a student at St Ambrose University. Catholic Information Center on Internet http://www.catholic.net/ CICI is a central directory and repository of all data on Internet that reflect the Magisterium or authoritative teaching of the Catholic Church. Links to dozens of Catholic Periodicals and Newspapers. Catholic Information Network (CIN) http://www.cin.org/ A lot of information here. Excellent resource for Church Documents, Eastern Catholicism and dozens of related documents. Annotated links to Catholic web sites. Supported by St. Gabriel Gift & Book Nook. Catholic Online http://www.catholic.org/ The Mission of "Catholic Online" is to Serve as a Center for the Exchange of Information for Catholics. Free Webmail. ChurchGuides.com http://www.churchguides.com/ Purchase religious goods and many other items form this site. Church Sites and Daily religious news also included. Ecclesia Web Service http://www.catholic-church.org/ Free Catholic websites. This division of The Fabian Corporation is devoted to providing quality web sites to Catholic Organizations and promoting Catholic research & networking on the internet. New Advent http://www.newadvent.org/ Includes Articles from the The Catholic Encyclopedia published in 1913. Also features St. Thomas' Summa Theologica, the Church Fathers, and more. Newman Centers/Catholic Chaplaincies http://www.its.caltech.edu/~nmcenter/OtherNC.html Links for Newman Centers around the world. Maintained by the Newman Center at Caltech. RCNet http://www.rc.net/ Primarily a service to the Catholic Church. RCNet hopes that easy access to more Christian resources and modern communication will strengthen Catholic parishes and communities. RCNet hosts home pages free of charge to Catholic parishes and schools. Links to more Catholic Resources http://www.internetpadre.com/ A directory of links to Catholic resources. Catholic link on a spirituality and religion site http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Christianity/Catholic/index.aspx The "Catholic" segment of a larger site devoted to religion and spirtuality. ~ Return To Index ~ Liturgy Masstimes.org http://masstimes.org/ Mass Times all over the USA. A free ministry to traveling Catholics, in partnership between the Catholic Communication Campaign of the U.S. Catholic Conference and 1-800 Mass Times Trust. Or call 1-800-MassTimes(1-800-627-7846). Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy http://www.nccbuscc.org/liturgy/ A standing committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) which has the responsibility in the bishops` conference for all matters relating to the liturgy, Daily Mass readings from the Approved NAB Lectionary. --Purchase and subscribe to NCCB documents. Classic Catholic Readings http://www.catholicfirst.com A center for classic Catholic reading, Prayers, and information. Favorite spirtual Books http://www.catholictreasury.info/ A summery of the faith in the form of a simple catechism and an online library of favorite spiritual books. Catholic Homilies http://www.catholichomilies.com/ Excellent Source for weekday and Sunday Homilies along with dozens of links for Catholic Homiletic sites. Also has links for Lectionary based Scripture study and Homiletic preparation. Liturgy, OSB. Gen. Topics http://www.osb.org/liturgy/ Excellent site for all things liturgical. An index maintained by The Order of Saint Benedict with vast and varied resources. The Liturgy of the Hours http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/-600/USA/index.htm From Universalis Publishing Ltd. The Mass http://www.themass.com/ From The Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Ann. Ministry & Liturgy http://www.rpinet.com/ml/ A professional magazine for members of the parish ministry team. It is dedicated to exploring the connection between liturgy and life, unpacking the treasures of the Roman liturgy, and helping ministers use the visual, musical, lively, poetic, and environmental arts to shape liturgies to their local culture. Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy http://liturgy.nd.edu/ Exists to promote the implementation of the liturgical reform launched by the Second Vatican Council and to foster the renewal of the human spirit through worship. ~ Return To Index ~ Media Alba House http://www.albahouse.org/ Publishing arm of the Society of St. Paul --books, tapes, publications, much more. American Catholic Online http://www.americancatholic.org/ A service of St. Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. Our Sunday Visitor http://www.osv.com/ Our Sunday Visitor, founded in 1912, the oldest of the three large national Catholic weekly newspapers. First Things Magazine http://www.firstthings.com/ The Web site of First Things Magazine, a very scholarly monthly journal on religion, culture and public life edited by Father Richard John Neuhaus. National Catholic Registar http://www.ncregister.com/ The National Catholic Registar, another national Catholic weekly, with news, information and archives. National Catholic Reporter http://www.ncronline.org/ The National Catholic Reporter, an independent Catholic Weekly that has covered events related to the world since 1964. U.S. Catholic Magazine http://www.uscatholic.org/ U.S. Catholic Magazine, a monthly general interest magazine for catholics sponsored by the Claretian Fathers. American Magazine by the Jesuits http://www.americanmagazine.org/ American Magazine, a weekly published by the jesuits, with emphasis on current affairs. Catholic review http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/ A Catholic Review of religion, politics and culture, with a more scholarly tone then most other magazines, published every two weeks. Catholic Answers http://www.catholic.com/ Catholic Answers is the largest Catholic apologetics and evangelization organization in North America with lots of material from Karl Keating, etc. Catholic News Service http://www.catholicnews.com/ Catholic News Service, providing the latest news and background about the church, with links to many other publications. Catholic News Agency http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/ An international news service of items of Catholic interest. Along with text and photos, it also provides video, audio, podcasts and other media services. Catholic Digest http://www.catholicdigest.org/ Catholic Digest is a 60-year-old national magazine published by the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Catholic Information Center on Internet http://www.catholic.net/ Browse through our list of over 16 Different magazines and 40 Diocesan Newspapers. EWTN http://www.ewtn.com/ Global Catholic Network Featuring a huge library of articles and Church documents with thousands of radio and television shows presented in RealAudio. Catholic Information Network http://www.cin.org/ Catholic Information Network. Promotes Catholic electronic evangelization, with eclectic list of links to related sites and blogs. Catholic Academy http://www.catholicacademy.org/ The Catholic Academy for Communications Arts Professionals, a nationwide group of Catholic film, TV and radio producers. Catholic World News http://www.cwnews.com/ Catholic World News, providing daily Catholic news and updates, with what the site describes as "clutter-cutter comentary." Head Line Bistro http://www.headlinebistro.com/ A site recently started by the knights of Columbus to provide a quick daily digest of news of interest to active Catholics. Catholic Exchange http://www.catholicexchange.com/ A site whose goal is to provide faithful Catholic commentary on the passing cultural scene that educates and inspires the public. Real Catholic TV http://www.realcatholictv.com/ Real Catholic TV, the nation's first internet-only catholic television station, which started Sept. 1, providing free and subscription-only content. Ignatius Press http://www.ignatius.com/ Offers works of Catholic theology, scriptural commentary, spirituality, lives of the saints for adults and children as well as topical works on issues of social and spiritual importance. Videos suitable for family viewing are also offered, as well as books recorded on audiocassette. Liguori Publications http://www.liguori.org/ Faithful to the charism of Saint Alphonsus, is an Apostolate within the mission of the Denver Province of Redemptorists. Orbis Books http://www.orbisbooks.com/ The publishing arm of the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers. Orbis-from the Latin word for "world" -was founded in 1970 to provide a global perspective on matters of faith, to amplify the voices of the poor of the earth, and to foster dialogue among people of different faiths. Trinity Communications http://www.trincomm.org/ A Catholic search and documentary service. ~ Return To Index ~ Meditations Sacred Space http://www.jesuit.ie/prayer/ From the Irish Jesuits: "We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and Scripture chosen specially every day." Catholic Exchange http://www.catholicexchange.com/ Saint Paul's Portal Page. Encouragement for the Day, Daily Lectionary Readings, Saint of the Day, Homily of the Day, Bishop's Talk for the Day, Daily Catholic News, Catholic Scripture Study, etc. The Lectio Divina Page http://www.clubi.ie/shalom/lectio/Welcome.html Method of Bible Reflection --The prayers proposed on this website are the fruit of lectio divina, a method of meditative bible reading which goes back to the early centuries of our Church, and continues to be a source of deep spiritual growth for many people throughout the world. Daily Meditations http://www.rc.net/wcc/readings/index.html Based upon the Lectionary with some excellent commentaries and practical resources. This site also features a beautiful and interesting "Virtual Tour" of the Holy Land. Creighton University http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html This Jesuit University page features: Daily Meditations, Special Seasonal Section, Online Retreat, Stations of the Cross, Tips for Prayer in Everyday Life, Spirituality Links. Word Sunday http://www.word-sunday.com/ Word Sunday is an excellent Catholic Resource for Studying the Sunday Scripture. Lectionary based with good application of Scripture to life. Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen http://www.crossmarks.com/brian/ Another excellent resource for Lectionary Based Sunday Scripture Study. This one has quite a bit more to offer for those wishing to study the Scripture more in-depth. Clippings http://montreal.anglican.org/comments/ Clippings offers in-depth and interesting study notes on the Sunday Scripture based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Catholic Homilies http://www.catholichomilies.com/ Follow the link under "Weekday Homilies" for some daily meditations and under "Sunday Homilies" for Sunday Meditations, etc. ~ Return To Index ~ Music Nick Alexander http://www.saintjohnsunbury.org/webmusic/ Music throughout this web site is provided courtesy of Nick Alexander. GIA Publications http://www.giamusic.com/sacred_music/index.cfm GIA Publications is a major publisher of sacred choral music, hymnals, etc. including "Gather" and "Worship." Gregorian Chant http://www.schuyesmans.be/gregoriaans/index.htm Extensive resource: Listen to Plainchant with RealAudio: The Music: The Roots: Chant Today: Discography: Bibliography: The Liturgy (Roman Catholic rite): The Liturgical Year: Dozens of Chant links. Maintained by Willy Schuyesmans, Netherlands. Oregon Catholic Press http://www.ocp.org/en/ Oregon Catholic Press is a publisher of a wide variety of music and worship materials including "Breaking Bread", and "Glory and Praise." Liturgical Music http://cantemusdomino.net A place for people who like to listen to and talk about liturgical music. ~ Return To Index ~ Vatican Catacombs of Rome http://www.catacombe.roma.it/ History, symbols, & descriptions of the Christian Catacombs of Rome --incredible images. Holy See http://www.vatican.va/ The official site of the Holy See. The Holy Father, The Curia, News Services, Vatican Museum, Archives. John Paul II's encyclicals are here with hundreds of documents available in six languages. L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO http://www.vatican.va/news_services/or/home_eng.html The official newspaper of the Vatican. Vatican Observatory http://clavius.as.arizona.edu/vo/R1024/VO.html Beautiful images, fascinating history --one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world, has its headquarters at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, outside Rome. Its dependent research center, the Vatican Observatory Research Group (VORG), is hosted by Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA. Vatican Radio http://www.vaticanradio.org/inglese/enindex.html Actually listen to Vatican Radio, Vatican news, and more in many languages.. ZENIT http://www.zenit.org/english/ The World Seen From Rome. ZENIT is an International News Agency based in Rome. Its mission is to provide objective and professional coverage of events, documents and issues emanating from or concerning the Catholic Church for a worldwide audience, especially the media. ~ Return To Index ~ Young Adults Catholic Singles http://www.catholicsingles.com/ Safe, Secure, and All Catholic! If you`re looking for other singles who share your Catholic beliefs and values, then you`ve come to the right place! The LARGEST Catholic singles site of its kind, CatholicSingles.COM has been the internet meeting place for Catholic singles since 1998. So far thousands of Catholics who might not have been able to meet, have joined us, so what are you waiting for?!? Busted Halo http://www.bustedhalo.com/ An online magazine sponsored by the Paulist Fathers, written by young adults for young adults. Ave Maria Single Catholics Online http://www.avemariascol.com/ We hope to be an instrument that God can use to help single Catholics meet and marry. We are ultimately a response to Pope John Paul II`s continuous cry for strong, holy, Catholic families to be a light to the world and a sign of Christ`s presence. Ave Maria Single Catholics Online believes this is accomplished primarily by the marriage of two strong Catholics. Diocesan Office of Vocations http://www.seekholiness.com/ A site dedicated by the diocesan office of vocations to telling some of the stories behind the priests, seminarians, and religious of the diocese JUVENTUTEM http://www.juventutem.free.fr/accueil-eng.php In response to the invitation of the Pope John-Paul II, a delegation of young attached to the tridentine liturgy (Mass of Saint Pius V) officially organizes a festival within the World Youth Days from August 10 to 21, 2005. OMEGA ROCK http://www.omegarock.com/ Your Catholic Source for Cool Tunes and Serious Talk. Meeting the needs of College and High School Youth Worldwide. For college and high school students broadcasting pop-rock Christian music, faith and moral scenarios, and talks that will move your mind and soul. Disciples now http://www.disciplesnow.com/ A place for young people to ask questions, get answers, and talk with other youths about being Catholic. Catholic Youth http://www.catholicyouth.freeservers.com/ Prayers, stories of the saints, church teachings, and even "heavenly exam helpers" for you people. Cafe Theology http://www.cafetheology.com/ A faith sharing Web site providing an online community and a publin square for young Catholic adults. Real Faith TV http://www.realfaithtv.com/ View our shows right here on the web or catch them on cable. E-mail prayer requests to our prayer team. Got a question about faith or life? Ask us and we'll get back to you with a solid answer just as soon as we can!! Proud 2 B Catholic http://www.proud2bcatholic.com/ Check out this site dedicated to the church and the Eucharist, and see true interpretations about the sometimes confusing teachings of the catholic church...whew. We will give 4 FREE tickets to our contemporary Christian concert to see several catholic artists performing. Also check out our concert items and general products. Disciples Now http://www.disciplesnow.com/ DisciplesNow.com is a web-based ministry for youth focused on the traditions, life, and mission of the Catholic faith community. Catholic Youth World Network http://www.cywn.net/ Young people working together for a common goal, belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, People sharing a personal and selfless relationship who believe what you do --the ones you know you can always count on. Real Love Productions http://www.reallove.net/ Real Love Productions exists to support teens, young adults and parents in their quest for a true understanding of what it means to love and be loved. Mary Beth Bonacci shares with her listeners a dynamic, positive, practical view of life issues young people face every day with keen insight into the times in which we live. The Catholic Jukebox http://www.catholicjukebox.com/ Contemporary Catholic Music for all Christians. Choose you favorite Catholic Artist and listen. ~ Return To Index ~ Charities Catholic Charities http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ Catholic Charities, the Largest private network of social service organizations in the united states. Catholic Relief Services http://www.crs.org/ Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Catholic community's offical worlwide humanitarian agency, helping ease suffering around the world. The Catholic Network of Volunteer http://www.cnvs.org/ The Catholic Network of Volunteer Service, offering faith-based volunteer opportunities for men and women with varying skills. St. Vincent de Paul Society http://www.svdpusa.org/ The national site for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, celebrating its 175th anniversary of meeting people's needs on a one-on-one basis. Franciscan Foundation http://www.ffhl.org/ Fransican Foundation for the Holy Land. The central Catholic organization safeguarding the Christian presence in the Holy Land by providing education, housing and employment opportunities for native Christians. ~ Return To Index ~ Culture Catholic Community Forum http://www.catholic-forum.com/ The Catholic Community Forum, offering an opportunity for widespread disussion and debate of catholic questions and answers. Catholic Culture http://www.catholicculture.org/ A site from the producers of Catholic World News on how to build a Catholic culture at home, at work, and in all aspects of everyday life. ~ Return To Index ~ Education Catholic Education http://www.catholiceducation.org/ The Catholic Education Resource Center, a libary of articles, essays, book excerpts, and other texts related to Catholic faith and culture. Cathechetical resources http://www.catecheticalresources.com/ An online community where religious education directors, teachers and parents can exchange thoughts and information. Catholic Homeschoolers http://www.love2learn.net/ A group of popular resources for Catholic homeschoolers. Seton Home http://www.setonhome.org The Seton Home Study school of Front Royal, VA, the nation's largest Catholic Home schooling program. Association of Catholic Colleges http://www.accunet.org The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, an organization representing the nation's catholic institutes of higher education. Newman Society http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org An Organization dedicated to strengthening the Catholic identity of Catholic colleges. ~ Return To Index ~ Fun Sites Catholic greeting cards http://www.catholicgreetings.org A way to send greetings with a Catholic theme to relatives, friends and thier pets. Pope Benedict XVI Fan Club http://www.popebenedictxvifanclub.com Who says a pope can't have groupies? Fish Eaters http://www.fisheaters.com/funstuff.html "A jesuit, a Dominican, and a Trappist monk were marooned on a deser island..." Clean Catholic jokes. American Catholic High Schools http://oripter.com American's Catholic High Schools. Great nostalgia site. Photos and stories of the old days in Catholic schools. Pictures of schools,students, sisters. Yearbooks. Lots of fun stuff. ~ Return To Index ~ spirituality 10 minute daily prayer http://www.sacredspace.ie Take a 10-minute daily prayer and scripture break, courtesy of a group of irish jesuits. Online Jukebox http://www.spiritandsong.com An online jukebox filled with music from contemporary Catholic musicans. Lithurgical Calendars http://www.churchyear.net Liturgical Calandars, prayers for all seasons, tables of moveable feasts, hymns, essays on church year topics. ~ Return To Index ~ Research Papal Encyclicals http://www.papalencyclicals.net Papal encyclicals and other documents written by popes from as far back as 1226. Catholic studies http://www.stthomas.edu/cathstudies/cst/default.html Links to two institutes at the University of St. Thomas which conduct research on catholic studies and Catholic social thought. Catholic Encyclopedia http://www.newadvent.org/cathen The complete text of the 15-volume Catholic Encyclopedia published in 1917. A good site for Church history. Holy See's Congregation http://www.clerus.org Documents from the Holy See's Congregation for the Clergy. Particularly useful for priest, deacons, and catechists. Latin-rite Liturgy http://www.catholicliturgy.com A site devoted to providing accurate historical and current information about the church's Latin-rite liturgy. Code of Canon Law http://www.intratext.com/x/eng0017.htm The Church's entire Code of Canon Law. History of Catholicism http://www.catholichistory.net Dedicated to the history of Catholicism in the United States. Catholic Biblical Association of America http://cba.cua.edu/ The Catholic Biblical Association of America, a group dedicated to scripture scholarship, based at the Catholic University of America in Washington. ~ Return To Index ~ Respect For Life National Right to Life http://www.nrlc.org/ The National Right to Life Committee, representing 3,000 chapters dedicated to pro-life causes since 1973. Americans United for Life http://www.aul.org/ Americans United for Life, the oldest national pro-life organization in the United States. Human Life International http://www.hli.org/ Human Life International, pro-life missionaries to the world, with 99 office in 80 nations. Couple to Couple League http://www.ccli.org/ The Couple to Couple League, with information related to natural family planning. Pure Love Club http://www.pureloveclub.com/ The Pure Love Club, dedicated to promoting sexual abstinence before marriage. ~ Return To Index ~ Religious life and Stewardship Office of Vocations http://www.seekholiness.com A site dedicated by the diocesan Pffice of Vocations to telling some of the stories behind the priests, seminarians, and Religious of the diocese. Considering life of service http://www.catholicsoncall.com For young men and women considering a life of service to the church, from the Bernardin Center of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Institute on religious Life http://www.religiouslife.com Resources from the Institute on Religious Life in Libertyville, Ill dedicated to supporting and promoting the gift of consecrated life. Catholic Stewardship Council http://www.catholicstewardship.org International Catholic Stewardship Council. Promotes Catholic Christian stewardship with a wealth of information and resources. Foundations and Donors http://www.fadica.org Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities. Information and research for indivduals and foundations who need specifics on Catholic concerns. Diaconate Directors http://www.nadd.org The National Association of Diaconate Directors, providing deacons with a common ground to learn, to share, and to explore new directions in ministry. National Diaconate Institute http://www.ndice.org The National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Rducation, providing additional information about the diaconate and educational opportunities for deacons. Catholic Jobs http://www.catholicjobs.com A list of job postings for Catholic organizations nationwide, as well as job searches and career tools for anyone. ~ Return To Index ~ Church Q and A Ask a Catholic http://www.askacatholic.com Questions and answers designed to provide "a spiritual oasis for sincere seeking protestants and confused Catholics". Questions you have Answers you need http://www.catholicqanda.com A site created by a group of California laypeople, featuring "the questions you have and the answers you need." More strictly a "Q-and-A" site then Ask a Catholic. Church Beginers Guide http://www.beginningcatholic.com Boston catechist Mike Stapp, a catholic for nine years, with a beginner's guide to a life of faith. ~ Return To Index ~ Politics Bishop site on Political and Cival life http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org The U.S. bishops' site dedicated to responsible participation in political and civic life. Religious and Civil Rights http://www.catholicleague.org The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, a watchdog group which has fought anti-catholic bias since 1973. Faith into the voting booth http://www.onenationundergod.org Dedicated to "bringing faith into the voting booth" by examining politicians' records in light of church teachings. ~ Return To Index ~ Saints and Marian Index of Patron Saints http://www.saints.sqpn.com/indexsnt.htm An index of patron saints, particularly useful when looking for possible names for a child or confirmation names. Saints Biographies http://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php Biographies of many of the saints. Divine Mercey Sunday http://www.divinemercysundayusa.com A site based in Columbus, with information about the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and complete issues of the Divine Mercy Messenger newspaper edited by local layman Tim McAndrew. Marian shrine at Lourdes http://www.lourdes-france.org The official site of the Marian shrine at Lourdes. Click on the British Flag for the English version. Our Lady of Guadalupe http://www.sancta.org A site filled with information about Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Americas, and St. Juan Diego, to whom she appeared. The Mary Page http://www.udayton.edu/mary The Mary Page from the Marian Library of the University of Dayton, which holds the world's largest collection of printed materials on the blessed Virgin. ~ Return To Index ~ Family Life Bishops' site on marriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org The U.S. bishops' site on marriage from a Catholic perpective. Includes looks at a variety of marriage-related issues, stories from couples who have "been there," quizzes, book reviews, resource lists, and other tools. Family Life http://www.familylife.colsdioc.org Includes information on programs of the Office of Marriage and Family Life and an extensive archive of seasonal handouts designed to help individuals, couples, and familes discover the sacredness in their everyday lives. Family Life Center http://www.familylifecenter.net Articals and Resources on Faith and Family life from the Family Life Center International in Greenville, S.C. Fathers for Good http://www.fathersforgood.org A knights of Columbus site designed to help men "embrace the adventure of fatherhood." Grace before meals http://www.gracebeforemeals.com/ Grace before meals is the web site for father Leo Patalinghug, who provides cooking tips, recipes and lots of family oriented pritual direction. Covenant keepers http://www.dads.org The site for St. Joseph's Covenant keepers, an informal international network of men dedicated to strengthening the family. Coming Home http://www.chnetwork.org The coming home network international, based near Zanesville, formed to help non-catholic lay people and ministers "come home" to the Catholic Church. Catholics Coming Home http://www.catholicscomehome.org Catholics Coming Home, an organization which uses media messages to reach out to thouse who used to be Catholic, are Catholic, or are thinking about becoming Catholic. Courage http://www.couragerc.org Courage, a Catholic organization providing assistance for individuals with same-sex attaction. Your aging parent http://www.youragingparent.com/ Spirituality, resources and information for Catholics caring for aging parents, spouses, friends, or special-needs children. Catholic Military http://www.catholicmil.org A site dedicated to Catholics serving in the armed forces, their families and loved ones. ~ Return To Index ~ Blogs Cardinal Sean O'Mallery of Boston http://www.cardinalseansblog.org David Hartlin Blog http://www.catholicreport.org A Blog from a Reporter David Hartlin from the Catholic Times Whispers in the Loggia http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/ It's written by a Philadelphian named Rocco Palmo and covers Church news and activities in a matter akin to a hollywood gossip column. American Papist http://www.americanpapist.com/blog.html Catholic Dads http://catholic-dads.blogspot.com/ Charlotte Was Both http://amywellborn.wordpress.com Creative Minority Report http://www.creativeminorityreport.com Danielle Bean http://daniellebean.com Domine, da mihi hanc aquam http://hancaquam.blogspot.com Conversion Diary http://www.conversiondiary.com/ Happy Catholic http://happycatholic.blogspot.com Jimmy Akin Blog http://jimmyakin.typepad.com/defensor_fidei/ Dominican nuns blog http://monialesop.blogspot.com/ Steve Ray's Blog http://blog.catholic-convert.com The Anchoress http://theanchoressonline.com The New Liturgical Movment http://www.thenewliturgicalmovement.blogspot.com The Shrine of the Holy Whapping http://holywhapping.blogspot.com/ What does the prayer really say? http://wdtprs.com/blog ~ Return To Index ~
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