Web Links for Catholics
| A database of Catholic
documents, including the official documents of the Holy See are featured.
News on the Pope and details on museums are also listed. |
| This official website offers
current news from around the Chicago area, interfaith teachings, links to
other Catholic sites, and current planned events. |
| Vicariate 1 is
proud to initiate its new web site, which we hope will be a means of our
continued unity throughout the diverse sections of Northern Cook and Lake
Counties. Vicariate 1 has a strong tradition of working creatively and
collaboratively to serve the needs of over 420,000 Catholics through the
various ministries established by the over 53 parishes and designated
missions. |
| The Office for Catechesis is the
representative body through which the Archbishop directs the catechetical
activities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We serve the catechetical
leaders in vicariates, deaneries, clusters, families and other
Archdiocesan agencies. Our mission is to provide advocacy,
leadership and vision for the catechetical ministry in the Archdiocese of
Chicago. |
| The
Family Ministries Office coordinates the activity of various programs and
serves as a resource to ministers and parish staffs to enhance and enrich
ministry to marriage and family life. While under Catholic auspices, this
ministry is ecumenical in nature and open to everyone. |
| Welcome to www.chicagopriest.org. This website has been developed by the Archdiocese of Chicago to provide you with information and a fuller understanding of ordained priesthood. The site gives you guidance on how to pursue this vocation and tells you of the people who can assist you in your quest to discover God's call in your life. |
| The National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC) are the organizations of the American Catholic hierarchy. Through these distinct but closely related organizations - one a canonical entity, the other a civil corporation - the bishops fulfill their responsibilities of leadership and service to Church and nation. |
Charities and Missions
| The largest private network of
social service organizations in the United States works to support
families, reduce poverty, and build communities. |
| Catholic Relief Services
represents the US Catholic community by helping people in more than 80
countries around the world. Our relief and development programs uphold the
dignity of the human person and recognize that we are united into one human
family. |
| Who are the Salesians and what do they do?
They're a "modern miracle", the famous Bishop Fulton Sheen once
called them. From humble beginnings in the last century, the Salesians of
Don Bosco have become one of three largest religious families of men and
women in the Church. And from the beginning, Don Bosco wanted his family
to be missionary in spirit. Follow the beginnings and the growth of the
Salesian family to the present day. Understand Don Bosco himself and know
what inspires the men and women who continue his work, his dream, his
mission throughout the world. You'll see the who, the why, the where, the
when. And we'll even show you each and every place where the Salesian
Fathers, Brothers and Sisters are working today. |
| The ARK is a
special grant recipient of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
and an Illinois not-for-profit organization |
Chatroom
| Registration is required for
this chat room aimed at Catholics and those interested in Catholicism. |
Education - High Schools/Preparatory Schools
| Carmel High School offers a
progressive curriculum designed to prepare today's student for tomorrow's
realities. The academic program is primarily college preparatory stressing
the basics- the mastery of reading, writing, communicating and
calculating. We also offer programs in business and computer science,
theology/religion and fine arts. |
| Marmion Abbey is a 50-member Benedictine
community (Order of St. Benedict) of priests and brothers. Marmion
Academy, founded in 1933, is a college preparatory high school for young
men, with a day and resident program, emphasizing leadership training
through JROTC and Leadership & Service programs. |
| Mother Theodore Guerin High School is a private
Catholic secondary school for young women of any race, color, creed,
national or ethnic origin. The school is named for an exemplary religious
woman who was decorated by her native French government as an outstanding
educator before she made the American foundation of the Sisters of
Providence at Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana in 1840. The Sisters of
Providence founded Mother Theodore Guerin High School in 1962. |
Celebrating 100 Years of
Devotion at 6410 South Dante Avenue, Chicago,
Illinois
(773) 324-1020 |
| Educating and Empowering Women of Peace in the
Tradition of the Sinsinawa Dominicans since 1962 at 7659 South Linder
Ave., Burbank, Illinois, 60459 708-458-7600
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| Regina Dominican High School, a college
preparatory school, is dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic
education to young women of all races, cultures, and faiths. Sponsored by
the Adrian Dominican Sisters with their proud 100 year tradition in
education, Regina fosters peace, truth, and justice in its school
community. Regina respects each individual and challenges each student to
develop leadership for life. |
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St.
Joseph High School dedicates itself to the education and faith
development of its students in a Christian atmosphere. Drawing
upon the strengths of its Catholic tradition, the school provides an
environment in which students can integrate their spiritual, academic,
and personal growth. St. Joseph High School
2401 69th Street, Kenosha, WI 53143, Tel. (262) 654-8651
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| Trinity High School, in the
Sinsinawa
Dominican tradition, challenges young women to seek faith, knowledge
and truth.
The school community guides young women in developing skills for lifelong
learning, an ethic of care, and the desire for excellence. Each student is
recognized as unique. In a nurturing, Catholic, college-preparatory
environment, she is encouraged to become self-directed toward responsible
participation in the Christian community in order to impact society, Church
and family in the twenty-first century. |
Education - Seminaries/Colleges
| The Columban Fathers is an international
missionary Society sent by the Church to proclaim and witness to the Good
News of the full Christian liberation and reconciliation of all peoples in
Jesus Christ. The United States regional headquarters is located at St.
Columbans, Nebraska, 68056,
(402)291-1920
(The countries with Columban apostolates are listed on our home page). |
| More than a century ago, Brother Adjutor of
Mary envisioned a central Catholic school to serve the educational needs
of Chicago's growing south side. Today, his dream is
still a reality at Thirty-Fifth and Wabash, and De La Salle Institute
continues to thrive as one of Chicago's premier preparatory schools. De
La Salle is a private, Catholic, urban institution with a primary goal
of preparing students to take advantage of society's many opportunities.
What makes De La Salle unique and different is that we achieve this goal
with students of differing race, religious beliefs, economic upbringing
and ability levels - the fundamental mission of comprehensive education
particular to the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
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| Our community takes on the
simple but profound teaching of St. Dominic: We are to bring to those we
serve, the fruits of our contemplation. Because we have a unique and
single apostolate, we are often known for that. However, the spiritual
life must come first. It gives us the foundation of our lives. The Sisters
strive to develop a deep relationship with Christ. This is supported by
daily community Mass and prayers as well as the Sister's individual
private prayer. Frequent participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation
and spiritual reading are an important part of our life. The Sisters
always wear their habit. We believe this is a visible witness of our
consecration. |
| Fordham University has residential campuses at
Rose Hill in the north Bronx and Lincoln Center in Manhattan, as well as
academic centers in Tarrytown and Armonk, New York. |
| A worldwide order of 22,000
priests and brothers, within the Catholic Church, committed to the
promotion of faith and justice. |
| Loyola University Chicago is more than books
and classes. It is a community where you will find social, intellectual,
athletic and spiritual activities, some of the many facets of our
Jesuit-Catholic philosophy of educating the whole person. It is this
dedication to our students that makes the difference in a Loyola
education. |
| For well over a century, this small school,
tucked away in Wisconsin, has served the Roman Catholic Church, and has
helped to form thousands of leaders, both ordained and lay. This tradition
continues today with the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars of the St. Joseph
Province collaboratively ministering with lay men and women. |
St. Norbert College is a Catholic Liberal
Arts and Sciences institution founded by the Norbertine community.
Scenically located in DePere, Wisconsin, the college's internationalized
curriculum emphasizes leadership and service. |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans view every ministry as
an opportunity to build a holy and just society. The struggle for
justice and participation in the transformation of the world are
essential activities for Gospel preachers. We claim our charism of
preaching for justice. |
Information
| 1-800-Mass Times Trust is a
nationwide ministry to traveling Catholics. We provide information on the
location of nearby churches and the times of Masses, adoration, confession
and devotions on weekends, weekdays and holy days. The languages of the
services and information on wheelchair access are also included. This
service is free of charge. All this is available without charge by calling
1-800 Mass Times (1-800-627-7846). At present, we have listings for
weekend Masses for over 90 percent of the more than 20,000 parishes and
mission churches in the United States. We have weekday times for more than
50 percent. |
Follow link for news,
activities, religious education, Catholic tradition, family ministry, and
inspiration. |
| The number one public access
television show in America is now heard on Catholic Family Radio. Every
week, On the Town takes the listening audience to a major celebrity event
featuring in-depth interviews, live remotes, entertainment trivia and
reviews. |
|
American Catholic.org, home of the online editions of St. Anthony Messenger,
Catholic Update, Millennium Monthly, Youth Update, Scripture From Scratch
and other Catholic features, is a service of St. Anthony Messenger Press and
Franciscan Communications, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. This site
represents a principal Catholic family magazine. It features a saint of the
day, an on-line magazine and a daily meditation page. |
|
Catechist has been the leading magazine
for religious educators for over 30 years. Published seven times per year
by the Peter Li Education Group, more than 50,000 religious educators
across the United States and Canada subscribe to Catechist with a total
readership of over 185,000.
Each issue of Catechist
features articles for catechists, DREs, and religion teachers working with
preschoolers through adults. |
Here at
Catholic Families.net, we endeavor to bring our users the best sites on the
World Wide Web, both religious and secular. All of our resources are
chosen to provide Catholics and their families with a safe, enriching
experience on the Internet. |
| Providing Catholic electronic
evangelization since 1987, this web page highlights a message board, a
prayer and an arts and culture page. |
| The 1997 Catholic Internet
Directory claims that all listings are verified by e-mail, phone, or by
listing in the OCD. It was updated monthly since April 1995, the directory
has more than tripled in size since that time, with most of the original
information having gone through several updates. The directory has added
over 9,000 E-mail and web addresses for Catholic diocesan offices and
ministries in the US. (Not so sure this site is being maintained
up-to-date now!) |
| The goal of the Catholic
Information Center on Internet is to make the Gospels, the teachings and
the activities of the Roman Catholic Church, and the statements of the
Popes readily available to users of the Internet. |
Catholiclinks.org (catolicos.org) emerges as
one more painstaking declaration on the part of Christians from all over
the world to bear witness to all of mankind the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Faithful to the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church,
Catholics.org has been using since 1997, all viable means (in this case
the Web) to swiftly inform those who are interested all that pertains to
Catholicism. |
The official newspaper of the
Archdiocese of Chicago. It provides news, analysis and commentary about
the church at the world, national, and local levels and about issues of
concern to the Catholic community. It acts as an instrument of
evangelization by providing current information and guidance in matters of
faith, morals and spiritual life. |
| The mission of Catholic News
Service is the mission of the church itself -- to spread the Gospel
through contemporary means of communication. Catholic News Service
performs its mission by reporting the news which affects Catholics in
their everyday lives. Complete, accurate and responsible reporting of the
church in the world has been hallmark of the news operation since 1920. |
| CatholicStore.com, a Catholic
web department store based in Englewood, CO. The Catholic Store's mission
is to provide our customers with the best and most complete selection of
Catholic Bibles, Books, and Religious Goods. The Catholic Store is
dedicated to the promotion of the Catholic Faith through our quality
Catholic products. We encourage you to visit Catholic Store.com often. We
are constantly adding new items. |
| Our online mission is to
connect Catholic communities via the internet so they may better share
information and news and to those interested in our faith. Catholic
Web.com also serves as a free interactive portal for the exchange of
services, products, and ideas appropriate to the Catholic community.
Catholic Web.com offers free dynamic and professionally designed web
sites to churches, schools, parishioners, and other related
organizations. All services are made possible through the generous
support of our sponsors and advertisers. |
| Catholic Internet Resources and other Internet links. This
website contains links to Internet sites on Catholic resources, diocese online, parishes online, Catholic books, Catholic shopping, and other Catholic
information. |
| CHRISTUS REX, INC. is a a private,
non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of information on
works of art preserved in churches, cathedrals and monasteries all over the
world. We intend to assemble a collection of images that will constitute a
visual representation of the Bible, ad maiorem gloriam Dei! (for the greater
glory of God!) We are in the process of building the data base for a world
wide tour of churches and monasteries, comprising in excess of 10,000
images. This is a very interesting site and includes a lot more than art
including the Lord's Prayer in 1025 languages, Catechism of the Catholic
Church in five languages, the writing and teachings of Pope John Paul II and
much more. This website should not be construed as being endorsed by
or as being representative of the official position of the Holy See or any
agency thereof. (This is truly an international source for the greater glory
of God!) |
| Since its founding, the Knights
of Columbus has been in solidarity with the Catholic Church, the Holy
Father and the bishops, priests and religious. It is in the thousands of
Catholic parishes that the good works of the Knights of Columbus are most
manifest. Support for the Catholic Church is a hallmark of Knights of
Columbus activity at all levels of the organization. |
| Explore the social and spiritual
depths of different faiths. Discover differences and common ground. The
site features chats and links to faiths throughout the world. |
| An unofficial index of Catholic
related resources. Offers a simple alphabetical link to numerous catholic
websites, descriptions of the Saints, and other related information. |
| The Office for Divine Worship,
charged by and working with the Archbishop, implements the vision of the
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. The Office assists the people of the
Archdiocese of Chicago by developing and deepening the liturgical life of
the parishes and institutions of the Archdiocese through support,
education and formation of the liturgical ministers and other pastoral
leaders, and through participation in national and international efforts. |
| Provides an overview of Catholic
services including an online mass, an audio homily and a prayers page.
Founded in the spring of 1995, RCNet's mission is twofold: (1) To offer
safe, filtered Internet access to individuals, families, and
organizations. (2) To assist Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools and
organizations in establishing their presence on the Web, thus helping to
strengthen the Catholic Community on the Internet. RCNet is a leading
Catholic Portal to the Internet. We host Catholic content, provide
directories and links to many helpful websites and organizations, and host
home pages and domains for parishes and organizations. We offer free
access for Catholic parishes and pastors, including free web page and
email. |
Our Community
| This site is designed to promote
the good things about Zion, Illinois, a city with a “Historic Past and
Dynamic Future.” This Web site is produced and paid for by David
Padfield, owner of
Padfield
Consulting Service, as a service to the community. |
Lake Online! went live
in April of 1996, as the first Web site dedicated to the Lake County,
Illinois on and off-line community. We were
slightly ahead of our time (or is it slightly out of our mind?). Many
thought we had a screw loose - “you're putting podunk Lake County on the
World Wide Web!?”. Since that time we have grown, changed, evolved into
the most popular Lake County F.U.N. site on the Web, capturing well over
258,000 hits - over 30,000 unique visitors per month, from those
living and or interested in what Lake County, Illinois has to offer. |
| The Official Website for the City of
Zion |
| The Official Website for the
Village of Beach Park, IL |
| WaukeganWeb -The Official Website for the City of Waukegan, Your Digital Key to the City |
| This website presents an
integrated enterprise view of the diverse organizations that make up Lake
County government, while preserving the individuality of each part of the
organization. The project evolved from a desire to explore other means of
communication to keep the public informed about their local government. |
| The Website of the Nineteenth
Judicial Circuit was established to enhance the court’s ability to
provide useful information to the public, litigants, and attorneys
regarding their judicial system. Like any successful site, we continually
monitor and update information and documents on this site in our ongoing
effort to further a better understanding of the judicial branch of
government. |
| This website is an initiative of
the Winthrop Harbor Economic Development Committee. |
| Serving Zion, Winthrop Harbor
and portions of Beach Park. |
Reference
| The entire New American Bible is
online and includes interactive links to the related references in the
readings. Provided by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB)
and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC). |
| The Catechism of
the Catholic Church is a very lengthy document, so the NCCB/USCC online
version is divided into chapter files to allow for faster download time on
your computer. We have developed three ways for you to find what you're
looking for: (1) consulting the complete table of contents, (2) taking the
Catechism one part at a time, or (3) using the "Search" function
on the NCCB/USCC website. |
| Terms and information related to
Catholicism are indexed by category. |
| Welcome to the Saints and Angels
page at Catholic Online. It is the largest collection of facts and
information concerning
Saints
and
Angels on the
Internet. |
| THE CODE OF CANON LAW in English,
Spanish, French and Latin translations. By the Authority of John Paul II,
Pope. Given at Roma, on the 25th of January, 1983 A.D. Includes:
Introduction to Canon Law from Catholic Encyclopedia, Annotated Codes,
Promulgation of the 1983 Code and Glossary, General Index of Contents, and
a Search Engine. |
St. Augustine's four-volume work
"On Christian Doctrine" is reproduced in its entirety at this
site. |
| Catholic Online is an e-zine
dedicated to the Roman Catholic faith. The site includes news from
Catholic Press International, a marketplace, links to Catholic
organizations and publications, a Catholic search engine and more. |
| This website is the homepage for
the apologetic and evangelist Catholic Answers organization. It features a
tour, a church and a sacraments page. |
| This is the link page of
Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi, mentioned above. This page has links to
the world in just about any language that Catholics may speak. |
| A Catholic's collection of 118
pages with over 5,100 links ... in the spirit of the Second Vatican
Council |
Services
| The people and programs of the American Bible
Society are centered on the Bible and its life-giving message of hope,
justice, and reconciling love. We believe the Scriptures speak for
themselves; we don't add doctrinal notes or comments. By honoring this
historic focus on the Scriptures, the Bible Society is able to unite
Christians from all traditions and strengthen the impact of the Bible's
transforming power. ABS seeks to serve the Scripture needs of all by
staying centered on the Word. |
| Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of
Chicago. Serving the Catholic Community since 1837. |
| The mission of Catholic Family Life Insurance,
as a fraternal benefit society for Catholics, is to provide its family of
members sound insurance products designed to meet their financial security
needs along with supporting programs fostering spiritual, social, and
educational well-being. |
| The Catholic Health Association
of the United States represents the combined strength of its members, more
than 2,000 Catholic healthcare sponsors, systems, facilities, and related
organizations. Founded in 1915, CHA unites members to advance selected
strategic issues that are best addressed together rather than as
individual organizations. |
| Catholic Relief Services was
founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist the
poor and disadvantaged outside the country. The fundamental motivating
force in all activities of CRS is the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it
pertains to the alleviation of human suffering, the development of people
and the fostering of charity and justice in the world. CRS provides
direct aid to the poor, and involves people in their own development,
helping them to realize their potential. And CRS educates the people of
the United States to fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our
brothers and sisters around the world by helping the poor, working to
remove the causes of poverty, and promoting social justice. |
| Through the power of the
Internet and our exclusive Travel Club, you can now get deep discounted
guide and priest led tours, as well as cruise packages to destinations
from the Holy Land to Alaska, Panama Canal, and even Europe! We are
prohibited from publishing our prices to the general public. To gain
access, you must first register and then logon using your assigned
password. We do not sell e-mail lists and there is no cost to sign-up. |
Shrines
| Marytown is the home of the Conventual
Franciscan Friars of St. Bonaventure Province whose life-mission is to
carry on the work of St. Maximilian Kolbe in the spirit of St. Francis of
Assisi. Friars, lay workers and volunteers encourage a "total
consecration" to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as the surest way to
union with Jesus Christ. Marytown is the national center of the Militia of
the Immaculata (Ml) Marian consecration movement, founded by St.
Maximilian in 1917. |
| Webcam from Turin
Cathedral, Holy Shroud Chapel, and Mole Antonelliana, Turin, Italy. Archived and live videos. |
| This Website was created by a
partnership of the Town of Lourdes and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of
Lourdes. Each year more than five million people, of whom a great number
are sick or handicapped, come to Lourdes, from every country of the world.
It may be through curiosity, through a desire for a physical cure, in a
movement towards belief, or to be of service to those who suffer, that
they go to the Grotto of Massabielle. |
| Webcam in front of the Lourdes Grotto. Archived and live videos. |
| Our Lady of the New Millennium,
33 foot tall, 8400 pounds Stainless Steel Statue of the Virgin Mary of
Chicago, Commissioned by Carl Demma+ (Chicago Illinois). Charles
Parks Sculptor (Wilmington Delaware) |
| The Holy Shroud Guild is a
ministry of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (The Redemptorists)
and is affiliated with the Centro Internationale in Turin, Italy.
Fr. Adam Otterbein founded the Guild in 1951. It is presently being
run by Fr. Fred Brinkmann at Notre Dame Retreat House in Esopus, New York,
USA. |
Streaming Video!
Jesustar allows all visitors to watch various churches and Holy Places in the Holy Land 24h a day (Nazareth, Bethlehem, etc...). You can send your prayers, light a candle and watch it being lit and hear your blessing being recited right away... for free. |
| Watch the services live from the chapel of The Monks of Adoration |
Other
| Catholic Extension: Supporting
Missionary Work in America. Catholic
Extension is a charitable arm of mercy reaching out to the poor, those
devastated by natural disasters, those who desire but cannot find their
way to medical attention, those who yearn for education, and those who
pray for missions and chapels in areas where no formal house of worship
is available. |
| Readings assigned for each day
from the New American Bible by the National Council of Catholic Bishops. |
| This site represents a
principal Catholic family magazine. It features a saint of the day, an
on-line magazine and a daily meditation page. |
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