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Lists Bible Search (Catholic.net) Allows for searches for verses or words in the Holy Bible. 10-00 Catholic - Child Abuse and the Church (Awesome Library) Provides sources of information about the struggle of the Roman Catholic Church with child abuse. 8-02 Catholic - Jesuit High Schools by Country (The Jesuit Conference) Provides a listing of Jesuit high schools by country. 5-02 Catholic Educational Institutions (Yahoo) Provides sources of information on hundreds of Catholic educational institutions, including schools, seminaries, colleges, and universities. 10-00 Catholic Orders (Yahoo) Provides sources of information on dozens of Catholic orders, such as Franciscans, Carmelites, Cistercians, Augustinians, Dominicans, Jesuits, Salesians, Rogationists, Knights of Malta, Benedictines, Religious of the Sacred Heart (schools), and more. 10-00 Catholicism (Yahoo) Materials Catholic Papal Exam (BBC News) Tests your knowledge about the Pope. 10-03 News 12-25-02 Pope Speaks Against Preventive War (CNN) "Pope John Paul II used his Christmas Day address to urge the world to avoid war in the Middle East, an apparent reference to the crisis over Iraq." "His remarks echoed recent comments about Iraq by top Vatican officials, who have reiterated Catholic teaching that 'preventative' war is not justifiable, The Associated Press said." Catholic - News Media (Catholic.net) Provides dozens of sources of Catholic news from magazines, newspapers, radio, and more. 10-00 Catholic News - (Leadership Conference of Women Religious) Provides press releases. 5-02 Papers Catholic - Authoritative Documents (Catholic.net) Provides authoritative sources of information for Catholics, such as the Encyclicals, teachings, liturgy, and more. 10-00 Catholic - Code of Canon Law, The Laws of the Roman Catholic Church (John Paul II, Pope) Provides "the body of laws and regulations made by or adopted by ecclesiastical authority." 10-00 Catholic - Jesuit High Schools (The Jesuit Conference) Describes how Jesuit high schools are different from others. Uses PDF format. 3-02 Catholic - Joan of Arc (Catholic Encyclopedia) Provides an extended biography and a drawing of Joan of Arc. 5-00. Catholic - Lent (AmericanCatholic.org) Provides activities for observing lent, as well as an article by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. Catholic - Mother Teresa (BBC News) "Mother Teresa captured the imagination of the world with her dedication to the poor. In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of 'the throwaway of society'." 10-03 Catholic - National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Basilica of the National Shrine) Provides a virtual tour of the National Shrine. "The Basilica of the National Shrine is the largest Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth largest in the world." The Shrine is an example of modern Byzantine architecture." 5-01 Catholic - New Instructions for Recitations of the Rosary (New Advent - The Vatican) Provides directions on reciting the rosary. The instructions, along with a picture of a rosary, are provided in PDF format. 11-02 Catholic - Papal Encyclicals (Catholic.net) Provides the writings of Pius XII (1939 - 1958), John XXIII (1958 - 1963), Paul VI (1963 - 1978), and John Paul II (1978 - present). 10-00 Catholic - Pope Urban II (New Advent - Catholic Encyclopedia) Provides a detailed biography of the Pope famous for initiating the Crusades against the Muslims. 10-01 Catholic - Pope to Add Five New Mysteries to Rosary (AmericanCatholic.org - Thavis) "While praising those who regularly pray the rosary in its traditional form, the pope also encouraged the addition of five 'mysteries of light' -- moments from Jesus' public ministry -- to further underline the rosary's focus on Christ." "Pope John Paul said the rosary has 'a peaceful effect on those who pray it,' it leads them to see the face of Christ in others, to recognize other's grief and suffering and to yearn to make the world 'more beautiful, more just, more closely conformed to God's plan.' "11-02 Catholic - Romero, Oscar (Nuclear Age Peace Foundation - Johnson) Provides a short biography of the Catholic Archbishop who fought for peace and the poor in El Salvador. 12-00 Catholic - Seven Sacraments (CathWorld.org) Provides scriptural basis for the seven sacraments. 11-02 Catholic - St. Patrick (Catholic Online) Provides a Catholic history of St. Patrick. Catholic - Succession of Popes (Catholic.net - Miller) Provides information on the succession of popes, Pope John Paul II, the Vatican, and more. 10-00 Catholic - The Holy See (The Vatican) Provides the official Website of the Vatican. 10-00 Catholic - The New Rosary Recitations (New Advent - Pope John II) Provides a short history of the recitations of the rosary and explains the five new mysteries that are to be added. 11-02 Catholic - The Papacy (Catholic.net - Miller) Provides information on the succession of popes, Pope John Paul II, the Vatican, and more. 10-00 Catholic - The Papacy from 64 - Present (Catholic.net - Miller) Provides the succession of popes. 10-00 Catholic Bishops (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Provides news, texts, and more. 3-02 Catholic Charities (Catholic Charities) "By providing leadership, technical assistance, training, and other resources, the national office enables local agencies to better devote their own resources to serving their communities. Catholic Charities USA promotes innovative strategies that address human needs and social injustices." "The Catholic Charities network—1,640 local agencies and institutions nationwide—is ranked 4th among the nation’s nonprofits in the country, according to The NonProfit Times, which publishes the oldest annual ranking of charities in the country." 11-02 Catholic Encyclopedia (Catholic Encyclopedia) Provides an encyclopedia of information on the Catholic approach to Christianity. 10-04 Catholic Encyclopedia (Knight) Provides the authoritative articles on key issues for persons of the Catholic faith. In addition, "It records all that Catholics have done, not only in behalf of charity and morals, but also for the intellectual and artistic development of mankind." 10-00 Catholic Message to the Israeli and Palestinian People (Leadership Conference of Women Religious and Conference of Major Superiors of Men) Provides a joint statement from two Catholic organizations to express sorrow with and solidarity for the people of Israel and Palestine. Also expresses sadness that United States leadership has not spoken out more clearly and effectively against the violence by both Israelis and Palestinians. 5-02 Catholic Perspectives on Women (Newman Center at Caltech) Provides references to the role of women in society and the Church. 10-00 Catholic Pope John Paul II Biography (BBC News) "Marco Politi, one of Italy's best-known Vatican watchers, believes John Paul II will be remembered not only as a great pope, but also as a leading figure of the 20th Century." "Yet when he was elected in 1978, few outside Poland had heard of Karol Wojtyla, then the archbishop of Krakow." "The cardinals who chose him knew they could count on him to uphold traditional beliefs at a time when many Catholics were questioning the teachings of the Church." 10-03 Catholic Pope John Paul II Biography (BBC News) Provides a brief biography of the Pope. 10-03 Catholic Pope John Paul II Biography (CBC - Wiese) "To some, John Paul is a revolutionary. He takes strong stands on human rights, criticizes dictators, seeks reconciliation with the Jewish world, opens dialogue with other faiths, and tries, mostly in vain, to bring unity among Christians of the world. Many argue his support for the Solidarity movement in his native Poland helped bring down communism in Europe. He has also turned his eye toward the growing gap between the rich and poor, criticizing the excesses of capitalism and the empty materialism of the West." "To his detractors, he is a reactionary trying to turn back the clock on modern reality. Some harshly criticize his ultra-conservative theology, which prohibits female ordination and prohibits birth control and abortion. He brands the notion of over-population a myth and says the use of condoms as a precaution against AIDS only encourages the behaviour that leads to the spread of the disease." "John Paul II is known worldwide as The Pilgrim Pope. Since elected Pope in 1978, he has travelled to more places in the world and has spoken to more people than any other pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church." "He became the first non-Italian pope since the 15th century and his charisma – people who meet him describe it as a 'luminescence' – draws adoring crowds wherever he goes." 12-02 Catholic Pope John Paul II Biography (CNN - Christensen) Provides a biography in three parts. 9-01 Catholic Pope John Paul II Biography (CNN) Provides a pictorial biography and other information on the Pope, discusses the Pope's impact, and details how a Pope is selected. 3-00 Catholic Pope John Paul II Biography (PBS) Provides a detailed biography of the Pope, including his historical roots in Poland. The Pope was formerly known as Karol Wojtyla. 3-00 Catholic Sacraments (Eternal Word Television Network - Pope John II) "The overall theme for Pope John Paul II's pastoral visit to England and Wales was the seven Sacraments." "We give below the main points of the Holy Father's homilies on all these occasions." 11-02 Catholic Saints - Juan Diego (2000 Prince of Eden) Provides a short background on Juan Diego, the custodian of the Tilma. According to Monsignor Jose Luis Guerrero Rosado, The Holy See has a Commission studying the cause for sainthood of Juan Diego (or Cuauhtlatoatzin), "the seer of the Virgin of Guadalupe." 4-00 Catholic Saints - Monk Padre Pio Sainted (CBS News) "Padre Pio, whose hands were said to have bled for years, was considered the first priest in centuries to show signs of the stigmata — the hand, foot and side wounds Jesus suffered when crucified." 6-02 Catholic Saints - Mother Teresa (CNN - Bindra) Reports that the Pope has confirmed a miracle performed by praying to Mother Teresa, a step toward sainthood in the Catholic tradition. Also describes the steps for sainthood. 9-02 Catholic Saints - Pope Canonizes Five Saints (CBS News) "A massive crowd in the shape of a cross gathered around Pope John Paul II on Sunday as he proclaimed five new saints and urged Spaniards to emulate them." "One of the canonized priests, Pedro Poveda, was killed in 1936 during the opening days of the Spanish Civil War." The other four new saints are Angela de la Cruz, who founded the Sisters of the Company of the Cross; Genoveva Torres, who founded the Sisters of the Sacred Heart and of the Holy Angels; Maravillas de Jesus, who founded convents for the Order of Barefoot Carmelites, and Jose Maria Rubio, a Jesuit priest." "Sunday's service raised to 469 the number of saints John Paul has proclaimed in his nearly 25-year papacy. He has proclaimed more saints than any other pontiff." 5-03 Catholic Saints - Saint Bridget (Catholic Information Network) Describes the tradition of Saint Bridget, very popular in Ireland. 6-02 Catholic Saints and Angels (Catholic Online) Provides a listing of saints and angels recognized by the Catholic church. Catholic Scriptures (Catholic.net) Provides the religious texts central to Catholicism. 10-00