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Links of Faith

Church Leadership

News

  • The Catholic Sun – our diocesan newspaper
  • Catholic News Service
  • Catholic World News – An international, independent news organization, staffed by lay Catholic journalists, dedicated to providing accurate world news, written from a distinctly Catholic perspective.
  • EWTN News - the latest Catholic news from all over, search by topic. Includes interviews with Catholic newsmakers.
  • ZENIT – a Roman news agency specializing in coverage of the Holy Father, life in the Holy See, and events of interest to the Church.

Publications

  • America – online weekly Catholic Magazine of news, opinion, book reviews and articles; a member of Catholic Press Association
  • Blest Are We – homepage for parents, catechists and children
  • Envoy Magazine - bi-monthly journal of Catholic apologetics and evangelization
  • U.S. Catholic – homepage of the magazine, U.S. Catholic
  • You! Magazine-  catholic e-zine for young people

Spirituality, Prayer, Reflection on the Word

  • American Catholic - Inspiration, information and helpful products from St. Anthony Messenger Press.
  • Finding God – a valuable resource for faith formation by Loyola Press.  Click on “Resources” to access additional pages providing Daily 3-minute retreats, Sources for Catholic Tradition, or to Search for specific information on faith formation topics by Loyola Press.
  • Online Spirituality Resources - a ministry of Creighton University – provides daily reflection, online retreats and other spirituality helps.
  • Sacred Space – a daily prayer page by the Irish Province Jesuits

Service Organizations & Charities

  • Catholic Charities-USA- The largest private network of social service organizations in the U.S. – Supports families, reduces poverty, and builds communities.
  • Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- the official relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community; at work in over 80 countries around the world.
  • Habitat for Humanity - a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.

General Resources

  • Mass Times - a ministry to traveling Catholics.  Look up Mass Times by country, state, or zipcode.
  • Catholic Apologetics International - answers to common questions about catholicism
  • CatholiCity - A virtual cybercity that is home to wholesome Catholic Chat Rooms, Crosstalk email discussion groups, free Catholic audio tapes, Catholic novels by Bud Macfarlane Jr., searchable links, and more.
  • New Advent - Features the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, and the Summa Theologica
  • Once Catholic – a ministry of the Franciscan Friars.  The mission of OnceCatholic.org is to put you back in touch with Catholics.  It helps one to sort out issues with the Church.
  • Pope John Paul II Cultural Center – a facility that offers a unique social and spiritual atmosphere in a top notch environment
  • Promotion of Justice – Resources for exploring Justice issues and Catholic Social Teaching.