If you haven’t surfed the web to find help for your ministry,
you are missing out on some interesting, amusing, and often helpful resources.
Below are 100 sites just to get you started. Most of these are listed on
Joe Cece’s amazingly diverse and vast website (http://catholicism.miningco.com/)
at the Mining Company. Be sure to visit his site for even more links.
Art and Culture
Hollywood Jesus
http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/
Pop culture from a spiritual point of view.
Ireland
http://ic.net/~erasmus/
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Explore early Celtic spirituality
and Irish Christianity.
Liturgical Clip Art
http://www.cruzblanca.org/hermanoleon
From the Franciscan Brothers of Cruz Blanco, a religious clip art site
with free graphic images and links.
Parish Webmaster: Planning a Parish Website
http://catholicism.miningco.com/library/weekly/blpw01.htm?pid=
2818&cob=home
A new position has been added to the parish staff: the parish webmaster.
Religious Sculpture of Spain
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Harbor/4858/sculptur/sculptur.htm
From Søren Lausten-Hansen, original photography of some of the
religious shrines in Spain.
The Vatican Library Exhibit
http://sunsite.unc.edu/expo/vatican.exhibit/Vatican.exhibit.html
The site presents a simple tour of the Vatican, including the Vatican
Library, Archeology and a tour of the city of Rome.
Catholic Communities
Pastoral Ministry for Tomorrow’s Church
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/future/FutureHope.htm
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is using today’s technology to form
tomorrow’s church. Cardinal Roger Mahony’s writing committee has posted
the fourth draft of its working paper online and is soliciting input from
the members of the archdiocese, which will inform the cardinal’s next pastoral
letter.
The Knanaya Catholic Community
http://www.ghg.net/knanaya/
Descendants of early Christians converted by St. Thomas the Apostle
when he preached in India from 52 AD, this community is active, vibrant
and still growing! A marvelous website.
Monastery of Christ in the Desert
http://www.christdesert.org:80
This beautifully done website (created by “Brother URL”) describes
the life and work of these dedicated monks from the beautiful Chama Canyon
wilderness in northwestern New Mexico.
People of the Promise
http://www.peopleofthepromise.org
A Eucharist-centered worship community in the Roman Catholic tradition
from the Boston area.
St. Michael Russian Catholic Church
http://praiseofglory.alabanza.com/stmichael.htm/
A wonderful site containing much about one of the least known of the
“sui juris” Catholic churches in communion with the Holy See.
St. Monica’s Parish
http://www.stmonica.com
Just for kicks, you might want to visit St. Monica’s Parish, the see-and-be-seen
parish of west L.A. Some say it is the parish home to the Hollywood stars.
But beware. The home page contains the following caution: “WARNING: TO
EXPLORE THIS SITE COMPLETELY, GIVE YOURSELF SEVERAL HOURS!”
Virtual Diocese of Partenia
http://www.partenia.org/
Paternia is Bishop Jacques Gaillot’s international diocese without
borders.
Catholic Directories
The 1997 Catholic Internet Directory
http://www.catholic-church.org/cid
One of the most complete sources of Catholic information available
on the internet. A must visit!
AlaPadre’s Catholic Corner
http://www.alapadre.net/
Started on 20 Feb. 95, AlaPadre Catholic Corner has grown to 6,500+
links on more than 600 pages.
Catholic Community Forum
http://www.catholic-forum.com/
A great place for Catholics and anyone interested in the Catholic church
to find resources and share ideas.
Theology Library
http://www.mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us/jerryd/cathmob.htm
Formerly The Catholic Mobile, this has to be one of the best overall
informational sites we have seen in quite a while. In the spirit of the
Second Vatican Council, the Theology Library is a collection of 111 pages
with more than 4,600 links!
Catholic Media
ACI Online
http://www.aciprensa.com
The largest Catholic website in the Spanish language: news, current
issues and international links.
The American Catholic
http://www.vfr.com/tac/
The American Catholic is an independent and progressive newspaper run
by an enthusiastic staff of lay volunteers.
American Catholic Online
http://www.americancatholic.org
American Catholic Online is a service of St. Anthony Messenger Press
and Franciscan Communications, Cincinnati. On this site youwill find inspirational
and educational Roman Catholic spirituality resources.
The Catholic Net Review
http://www.bettnet.com/cnr
A periodical review of sites devoted to Catholic and Christian themes.
Catholic Online
http://www.catholic.org
The mission of Catholic Online is to serve as a Center for the Exchange
of Information for Catholics and All People of God, to help them deepen
their understanding of our Catholic faith.
The Catholic Update
http://www.americancatholic.org/newsletters/newsltr_frm.html
The Online Newsletter, 25 years of faith in action.
Church News
http://www.eclesiales.org/english/
From Noticias Eclesiales, weekly Catholic news headlines and articles.
The Irish Family
http://www.theirishfamily.comhttp://www.natcath.com
A weekly Catholic online newspaper originating from Ireland, withworld
and local news and events.
Liturgical Press
http://www.osb.org/litpress/mission.html
From the Benedictines at Collegeville, Minn.
Ministry & Liturgy
http://www.rpinet.com/ml
The online version of this liturgical resource magazine.
National Catholic Reporter
http://www.natcath.com
NCR’s vision of the church is that “of a compassionate and inclusive
Catholicism, a church in which the People of God gather to pray and work
to build a more just and peaceful world.”
Peter’s Voice
http://www.petersvoice.org/
Online video and audio coverage of Catholic conferences, lectures,
radio programs, and other events.
Salt of the Earth Magazine
http://www.claret.org/~salt
A bimonthly review of social-justice issues and practical ways men
and women across the United States are seeking social change.
Sojourners Magazine
http://www.sojourners.com/sojourners
Sojourners represents a grassroots network for personal, community,
and political transformation. A magazine for Christians who want to follow
Jesus but who also sojourn with others in different faith traditions and
all those who are on a spiritual journey.
Our Sunday Visitor
http://www.catholic.net/rcc/Periodicals/OSV/frame.html
The online home of one of the oldest Catholic periodicals around. OSV
is firmly planted in the teachings of the church and brings articles of
interest and spirituality.
San Francisco Bay Catholic
http://www.microweb.com/burnside/home.htm
The international Catholic issues site with the regional name! Updated
monthly. Hard-hitting discussions and articles.
U.S. Catholic
http://www.claret.org/~uscath
U.S. Catholic celebrates Catholic tradition yet embraces the spirit
of Vatican II reform and rejuvenation. A valuable source for contemporary
theological and spiritual discussions that help average Catholics understand
their faith better.
The Vatican — Official Website
http://www.vatican.va
Home site of the Holy See, Vatican radio and the Holy Father’s daily
addresses.
Liturgy: General Resources
Celebrating and Evaluating Christmastime
http://www.patersondiocese.org/litnews.htm
From the Diocese of Paterson, N.J., reflections to help evaluate the
celebration of Advent–Christmas.
Daily Mass Readings
http://www.cin.org/massread.html
From the Catholic Information Network.
Digital Liturgy
http://members.aol.com/liturgies/Dig_1.html
The purpose of this site is to contribute to Roman Catholic liturgies
around the world by sharing resources of interest to the professional liturgist,
parish liturgy committee, presider, liturgical musician, and other parish
ministers.
From Easter to Pentecost
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Easter/default.asp
From American Catholic Online, understanding the Easter cycle with
articles, resources and meditations.
Liturgy and the Common Ground
http://www.americamagazine.org/articles/weaklandliturgy.htm
From America magazine, the 20 Feb. 1999 article by Rembert G.
Weakland: getting on with the task of renewal.
Liturgy and Medieval Women
http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/fhenders/
From Frank Henderson, editor of the National Bulletin on Liturgy,
published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Liturgical Diagnosis of a Parish
http://www.synapse.net/~oregan/litdiagn.htm
The features of a Sunday eucharistic liturgy as noted at a neighborhood
parish, given to its liturgy commission.
Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy
http://www.nd.edu/~ndcpl/index.html
The Center’s mission statement: 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.
Pastoral Arts Associates of North America
http://www.paa2000.com/
This organization serves Catholic parish ministries in liturgy, adultlearning
and communication.
Liturgical Tables
http://dcheney.tamu.edu/catholic/liturgy.html
From the Franciscan Brothers of Cruz Blanco, a religious clip art site
with free graphic images and links.
Planning and Preaching the Triduum
http://www.paa2000.com/TRIDUUM1.htm
A workshop prepared by Rev. Paul Wharton for the National Pastoral
Musician’s Convention (NPM), Indianapolis.
The Text This Week
http://www.textweek.com/
For pastors and teachers, this site includes scholarly works, scriptural
references, and contemporary and historical liturgies.
Worship That Works
http://www.dfms.org/worship-that-works/
A source for liturgical planners, ranging from sermons, weekly readings
and many ideas for creative and prayerful liturgical celebrations.
Liturgy: Music
CanticaNOVA Publications
http://www.canticanova.com
Traditional music for the contemporary church.
Carolina Catholic Music Publishing Company
http://www.fay.infi.net/~ccmp/
Each week new printed music, recordings, videos, books and other materials
are added to the CCMP online catalog. An excellent resource for the parish
liturgist.
Contemporary Catholic Musicians — Part One
http://catholicism.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa110997.
htm?pid=2818&cob=home
What one person’s efforts can accomplish to bring contemporary parish
music into a new light.
Contemporary Catholic Musicians — Part Two
http://catholicism.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa111697.
htm?pid=2818&cob=home
Wrapping up our look at the parish musician, and resources available
to liturgical music ministers.
The Cyber Hymnal
http://www.cyberhymnal.org
More than 850 Christian hymns, including lyrics, sound, background
information, photos, links, and downloadable MIDI files.
GIA Publications, Inc.
http://www.giamusic.com/
Publisher of Worship, Gather and other hymnals plus a vast and varied
music repertoire.
John Michael-Talbot
http://www.john-michael-talbot.org/
Website of the famed Catholic musician and liturgist; also home of
the Brothers & Sisters of Charity, the integrated monastic community
of celibates, families and singles to which he belongs.
Joyful Noise
http://206.26.90.8/leo/joyful/
From Leo J. Laughlin, this has to be one of the best Catholic music
resource sites on the net!
OCP
http://www.ocp.org/
OCP opened this website in late 1995 and updates it regularly. Anespecially
good planning resource is the detail provided about workshops offered by
composers and other OCP-affiliated presenters.
Schola Cantorum of St. Peter’s in the Loop
http://www.thirdcoast.net/scholaspl/
The Schola draws on the rich traditions of Gregorian chant and renaissance
polyphony as well as the new and challenging compositions of the 20th century.
That We May Be One
http://www.immaculateheart.com/donnacorigibson/?pid=
2818&cob=home
The home site of contemporary Christian musician Donna Cori Gibson.
The Parish Musician’s Guide
http://www.melb.catholic.aust.com/
From the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Australia, lots of tips and resources
to help church musicians at every level.
National Pastoral Musicians
http://www.npm.org
The NPM site is helpful for keeping up with news in music ministry.
Liturgy: Calendar
Liturgical Calendars
http://members.aol.com/exsult2/litcals.html
From the Diocese of Springfield, Ill., citations of the daily Mass
readings, now through the year 2031.
Liturgy: Reform and Renewal
Broken Bread Makes Us Whole
http://www.uscatholic.org/uscatholic/1998/feb/eucharist.html
From U.S. Catholic, whatever else the Mass does, more often than not
it awakens in us a hunger for love.
Gather Faithfully Together — A Guide for the Sunday Mass
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/nofstore/eudocen1.htm
Pastoral letter of Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
4 Sept. 1997.
Liturgical and Biblical Texts for the Third Millennium
http://www.cua.edu/www/org/cbib/millenn.htm
By Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL; the revised sacramentary;
and the revised New American Bible lectionary.
The Bishops, the Bible and Liturgical Language
http://www.cua.edu/www/org/cbib/clif.htm
First published in America 27 May 1995, copyright Richard J. Clifford,
SJ,1995.
Are the Liturgical Reforms of Vatican II in danger?
http://www.microweb.com/burnside/
Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL, address to the Pastoral Liturgy
Conference, Notre Dame University, 19 June 1997.
To prevent a liturgical tug of war, bishop urges, ‘teach, teach, teach’
http://www.natcath.com/archives/080197/080197a.htm
By Pamela Schaffer (NCR [1 Aug. 1997]).
Religious Education Resources
Catechists Helping Catechists
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8839/share2.html
A great site that encourages catechists to ask questions and share
information with each other.
Catholics Come Home
http://www.saint-peter.org/comehome.html
From St. Peter’s, Riveredge, N.J., a site for those not actively worshiping
or who feel alienated from the Catholic church.
Catholic Schools, Colleges, and Academic Departments
http://www-cgi.cs.cmu.edu/Web/People/spok/catholic/schools.html
A directory of Catholic universities and colleges on the net.
Collegeville Pastoral Institute
http://www.osb.org/litpress/cpi/cpi.html
From St. John’s University in Collegeville, CPI serves people from
a variety of ministerial backgrounds by offering an ongoing series of workshops
that address topics on leadership and education, skills for liturgical
ministry, and contemporary issues.
Educational Resources on the Internet
http://www.safesurf.com/serf.htm
Some of the best educational resources on the internet.
Sacraments
Bride & Groom Communication
http://members.aol.com/blestiam/engagedcouples/cana.htm
Online marriage planning and preparation, with links, readings and
shared ideas.
R.C.I.A.
http://www.udayton.edu:80/~campmin/becoming-a-catholic.htm
From the University of Dayton Campus Ministry, a thorough look at the
process and meaning of the Rite of Christian Initiation.
General
The Code of Canon Law
http://www.prairienet.org/nrpcatholic/cicmenu.html
From Father Claudio Urbano, the entire 1983 code online.
Reflections on Vatican II: Viewer’s Guide
http://www.rclweb.com/pbsshow/index.html
Study guide, background and overview of the PBS documentary, Reflections
of Vatican II.
The Roman Theological Forum
http://www.rtforum.org
An association of scholars working with other interested persons forthe
advancement of theology and philosophy within the Catholictradition.
Systematic Theology
http://www.users.csbsju.edu/~eknuth/itr/ltgy/index.html
From the Alcuin and Clemens libraries.
The Vatican II Center
http://www.rclweb.com/vatican2center/
Bringing the mission, outcomes, and spirit of the Second Vatican Council
to life
Theologians of the Church
Augustine
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/augustine.html
Texts, sermons and translations.
Early Fathers of the Church
http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/
Writings from pre- to post-Nicene church fathers.
Fathers of the Church
http://www.csn.net/advent/fathers/
Translations of some of the church fathers drawn from the 38-volume
Schaff edition.
Guide to Early Church Documents
http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-history.html
Canonical documents, creeds, the writings of the apostolic fathers
and other historical texts.
John Henry Newman
http://www.libertynet.org/tunewman/prose.html
Selected writings.
Thomas Aquinas
http://www.knight.org/advent/summa/summa.htm
The online version of the Summa Theologica.
Youth Ministry
Antioch Consultancy Page
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8746/antioch_consultancy.
html
A free online service to provide information and support topastoralworkers.
Catholic Youth Online
http://www.catholicyouth.com/
Bringing Catholic youth together for fun, learning andsharedexperiences.
Catholic Youth Ministry on the WWW
http://www.microserve.net/~fabian/ym.html
Go to this simple listing of resources for parish youth ministers for
ideas, newsletters and networking with other ministers.
First Hand Youth Ministries
http://www.dragonfire.net/~BtC/1sthand/index.htm
(inactive as of April 2001)
A teen ministry run by teens for teens with a message of hope and love
for everyone.
Teach Your Kids_
http://www.family.com/Features/family_1997_12/njkd/
njkd127teach/njkd127teach.html
From KidsToday, an article by Jeanne Bertalan-Daubner offering hints
about the “spirit of giving.”
Teens Look At Life
http://www.christophers.org/nn398.html
From the Christophers Online, Speaking Out! Everything seems possible
— except when it looks impossible.
My Teenagers Are A Constant Revelation To Me
http://www.claret.org/~uscath/1997/aug/teens.html
A very warm article from U.S. Catholic (August 1997) by Kathy Coffey
that tries to answer the question: “It’s all very well to find God in the
family when one has sweet little kids in bunny slippers and fuzzy sleepers,
but what did we do to deserve adolescents?”
The World Kids Network
http://www.worldkids.net/overview.htm
The motto of this very large website devoted entirely to kids is: “Ifyou
can dream it, you can do it!”
YOU Magazine Online
http://www.youmagazine.com/index2.htm
A youth ministry e-zine where you’ll meet other youth, read about music,
sports, culture and teen issues, win prizes, pray, grow in your faith,
and find out about upcoming youth events in your area.
Youth Ministry Stuff
http://www.iquest.net/~tlclark/
Youth Ministry Stuff Ltd. is a non-denominational organization designed
soley to equip, train and encourage today’s youth.
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