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Papal Encyclicals
Your guide to
online Papal and other official documents of the Catholic Church.
www.papalencyclicals.net
The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public
Life, launched in 2001, seeks to promote a deeper understanding of
issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs.
The Forum pursues its mission by
delivering timely, impartial information to national opinion leaders,
including government officials and journalists. As a nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization,
the Forum does not take positions on policy debates.
The Forum functions as both an information
clearinghouse and a town hall. As a clearinghouse it tracks and
aggregates news and conducts independent research, including surveys,
legal backgrounders, reports, books and Q&A interviews. As a town
hall, it provides a neutral venue for discussion. In these roles, the
Forum serves as an important information resource for political
leaders, journalists, scholars and public interest groups. http://pewforum.org/
Philanthropy News Digest, A Service of the Foundation Center
Philanthropy News Digest (PND), a daily news service of the Foundation Center, is a compendium, in digest form, of philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide.
Published every Tuesday, each PND abstract summarizes the content of, or from, an original article, press or news release, or grantmaker Web site. Each abstract includes a citation of the original news source, which readers of the Digest can use to read the original Web site, or to find a copy of the original article
(if abstracted from a print source) through a library or a document delivery service.
The RFP (Request for Proposals) Bulletin is published every Friday afternoon. Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read
the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/info/about.jhtml
The Pontifical College Josephinum
The Pontifical College Josephinum was granted
"pontifical status" in 1892 by Pope Leo XIII recognizing her unique mission of
forming priests for the Church Universal. With each generation there arises new
challenges and opportunities for the Church to preach the Gospel of Christ.
Today, the Josephinum sees her mission as preparing men for the priesthood
according to the mind of the Church as articulated by the Holy Father who
himself draws upon the great Deposit of Faith. Preparing Renaissance Priests:
Spiritual Fathers for the New Evangelization summarizes the Rector's
understanding of the Josephinum's mission as a pontifical institute. The four
pillars of priestly formation and the three priestly promises are integrated
throughout the entire formation program considering the thought of Pope John
Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Upon their ordination to the priesthood,
graduates of the Josephinum will be prepared to carry out the Church's new
evangelization as priests who can be engaged in culture as renaissance men who
draw from culture all that is consistent with the Gospel while transforming with
the Gospel all that needs purified. The spiritual fatherhood of priesthood is
the identity, life and mission of diocesan priests who shepherd their people
after that of the Good Shepherd. This is what makes the Pontifical College
Josephinum unique as a Roman Seminary in the United States.
Protecting Black Life
Protecting Black Life is an outreach of Life
Issues Institute, Inc., with a primary objective of informing the
African-American community how we are being targeted by the abortion
industry. We provide education, resources, and assistance in the
development and implementation of strategies to lower and eventually
eliminate the problem of abortion in the black community. http://www.protectingblacklife.org/
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Qorban Ministries
Qorban Ministries is dedicated to serving the poor,
needy and suffering through "Preaching, Teaching and Sharing the Word of God."
Qorban Ministries was founded in 2005 by Catholic Evangelist Richard L. Lane and Master
Catechist Donna L. Lane. Together they are dedicated to serving others. Evangelist
Richard L. Lane is a Nationally Acclaimed Catholic Speaker, Revivalist and Missionary.
Mrs. Donna L. Lane conducts Spiritual Retreats, Afro centric Workshops and teaching who
WE are as Black Catholics and where we are represented in the Bible. For more information
please visit www.QorbanMinistries.net Qorban – "Dedicated to God".
Quo Vadis Days
"Quo Vadis" is the Latin phrase for "Where are you
going?" Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this question on the
outskirts of Rome. And we know where Jesus went in response to His Father's
will. Quo Vadis Days is a 3-day camp for young Catholic men to learn more about
the priesthood, to deepen their faith, and to better discern God's call in their
lives. It was started in the Jubilee Year 2000 by Father John Cihak in the
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon as a response to the Holy Father's request
that the Church begin "The New Evangelization."
http://www.qvdays.org/
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Rachel's Vineyard weekends for healing after
abortion are offered throughout the year in locations across the United
States and Canada, with additional sites in Portugal, Australia and New
Zealand. We also offer a 13-week support group model for Rachel's
Vineyard. Rachel's Vineyard is a ministry of Priests for Life. The
program is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify
the ways that the loss has impacted you in the past and present, and
helps to acknowledge any unresolved feelings that many individuals
struggle with after abortion. Because of the emotional numbness and
secrecy that often surrounds an abortion experience, conflicting
emotions both during and after the event may remain unresolved. These
buried feelings can surface later and may be symptoms of post abortion
trauma. www.rachelsvineyard.org
The Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association
The Real Presence Eucharistic Education and
Adoration Association, founded by the late Father John Hardon, S.J., is
a nationally focused apostolate promoting perpetual adoration. Their
start-up manual contains the principals of eucharistic adoration
according to church teaching, counsel for leadership by local pastors,
pointers for parish catechesis and for setting up a chapel for
adoration.
http://www.therealpresence.org/
Road to Cana
Road To Cana believes it takes three to make
a successful marriage that lasts a lifetime. Christ is the third and
primary person of every Christian marriage. Without Christ, your
marriage must rely only on the strength of the two individuals, and that
always means trouble. Just as at the marriage feast of Cana, all
marriages need Christ as the close friend invited to the feast and able
to perform miracles when the wine runs out (which it inevitably does
from time to time). Road To Cana was established to help single
Catholics recognize and resolve what is potentially keeping themselves
from becoming the spouse they are called to be. To become what we call
"marriage material".
http://www.roadtocana.com/
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Solid Ground
Solid Ground is a Franciscan Ministry of
evangelization and outreach to African American families. It is rooted
in the belief that since we are created in God's image we are called to
faithful service to share God's abundant life. The message from Solid
Ground Ministry to the Black Community is to choose life and reject all
forms of violence. Solid Ground Franciscan Ministry always seeks to root
those it serves in dignity, faith, and strength.
Solid Ground views evangelization as an
on-going ministry. Therefore, the programs that are created continuously
evolve as needs arise. The main thrust is always to choose life and to
reject anything, which opposes life. Areas of rejection may include
combating such things as hunger, poverty, drugs, homelessness, health
crises like HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, racism, miseducation, damage to
the environment, or armed conflict.
As Franciscans the Eucharist is at the heart
of our mission at Solid Ground. For we, who have encountered Christ in
the Eucharist, are sent to bring others to meet the Lord. This is
accomplished by the love we experience in the Eucharist and the love
that Jesus commands that we share with one another.
Above all, Solid Ground's mission is to
uphold the sanctity of human life from conception to the natural end of
life. It exists to uphold the inherent dignity of the human person.
http://www.solidgroundministry.com/
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The Annual Religious Vocation Discernment Guide
Visit this web site to learn more about
learn more about the life and practice of various religious communities.
www.visionguide.org
The Cause of Canonization
Mother Mary Lange
Mother Mary Lange Founded the Oblate Sisters
of Providence in 1829. The Oblates were the first United States based
religious order of women of color. The Latin word for Oblate means
dedicated to a certain work. Providence is defined as the manifestation
of God's care over His people. The Oblate Sisters have as their primary
purpose the [Christian-Catholic] education of children.
http://www.motherlange.org/
The Greatest Commandments
The Greatest Commandments: A 40-Week Spiritual
Journey for Married Couples" (TGC) is a unique and innovative product for
strengthening marriages. Centered on the Greatest Commandments given to us
by Christ himself (Love For God and Love For One Another), TGC offers a
specialized package to help guide Christian couples through their years of
marriage. TGC is committed to setting spouses on the right track with a
step-by-step guide to experiencing a happy and fulfilling marriage by
instilling biblical values and offering encouragement throughout the
process. TGC will lead husbands and wives through this journey with a
ten-session DVD series (twenty-minutes each covering ten topics), weekly
emails (with accompanying podcasts) for forty weeks, a love journal to
record important moments of this journey, a set of bookmarks to be used as
reminders to be faithful and loving to each other while encouraging couples
read Scripture together, and two prayer cards to emphasize the importance
of prayer in the marriage to continue building a strong foundation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoOe4FluuZM
The Guardian Catholic Schools
The Guardian Catholic Schools is a non-profit
organization located in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 1995 by community
and business leaders of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, our mission is "to
participate in God's work by supplying resources to St. Pius V and Holy Rosary
Catholic schools to support them in providing educational and spiritual
opportunities to children and families regardless of religious preference or
economic status."
To date, we've provided over $7.9 million in
assistance to help fund the schools' daily operations, expansion programs
and tuition assistance scholarships. We raise money and in-kind gifts
through fundraising events, donations from private citizens and businesses,
grants, and community partnerships. One hundred percent of all gifts are
passed directly to the schools.
The legacy of our work has been to make a
profound difference in the lives of children and a positive impact within
the life of our community.
http://www.guardiancatholicschools.org/
The Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of
Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership
of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their
neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. The first meeting of the
Legion of Mary took place in Myra House, Francis Street, Dublin, Ireland, on 7
September, 1921. This meeting was to have very beneficial consequences for the
mission of the Catholic Church and, in a special way, for millions of members of
Christ's lay faithful who would serve in the Legion and for those who would be
served by the legionary apostolate. Many persons outside the Catholic Church
would also benefit from that apostolate. With the approval and support of the
Popes and a great many Bishops, Priests and Religious, as well as the prayers
and efforts of legionaries, the Legion, by the grace of God, has grown into a
worldwide organisation with several million members.
http://www.legionofmary.ie/
The Life of Thea Bowman
Just Out! Thea's Song: The Life of Thea Bowman was
released by Orbis Books January 30, 2010. It's the life story of an amazing
African-American woman who was born in Mississippi, went as a young girl to be a
nun in Wisconsin, became a Faulkner expert, incredible singer, and most
important, a bridge builder among cultures. Tragically, she got cancer when she
was in her 40s, in the mid-1980s. That cancer wouldn't stop her, though, as she
became famous throughout the United States as a witness for black identity,
intercultural awareness, and, ultimately, for living life to its very fullest,
even in the face of cancer.
http://www.theabowmanbook.com/
The Impact Movement
The Impact Movement is a movement of
believers committed to making an impact on our community and the world.
Our vision is to see the African American Community fulfill its destiny
as a reflection of the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. We engage
youth, college students, and emerging professionals. We exist to serve,
work in cooperation with, and in support of the African- American church
with programs that include a fellows program for college ministry and
national networks of those engaged in youth and young adult ministry.
The mission of the Impact Movement is African American emerging leaders
taking the truth of Jesus Christ to the campus, community and world.
http://www.impactmovement.com
The New American Bible
Books of the Bible in Alphabetical Order
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See
Mission to the United Nations
www.holyseemission.org
TooManyAborted
We seek to eliminate the destruction of Life by
focusing on solutions that empower women and children (born and unborn).
TooManyAborted.com educates the public about abortion's impact on the
African-American community via accurate and documented statistics,
historical perspectives, thought-provoking videos, and personal
testimonies. We strongly encourage adoption and provide connections to
local resources. Through speaking events and media campaigns, we expose the
distortion and destruction of Planned Parenthood and its abortion
advocates.
http://www.toomanyaborted.com/
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Unclutter.com
Welcome to Unclutter.com, the virtual home of Donna
Smallin, author of eight books to help you to unclutter, organize and simplify
your life. While you're here, sign up to receive free organizing tips and
inspiration delivered direct to your inbox every month. It's the first step
toward organizing a simpler life. And it couldn't be easier! http://www.unclutter.com/
United States Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV)
The United States Association of Consecrated Virgins
(USACV) is a voluntary association for women in the United States who have
received the Consecration of Virgins for women living in the world, according to
the pertinent provisions of Canon Law. The Association is formed in accord with
Canon 604.2, "Virgins can be associated together to fulfill their pledge more
faithfully and to assist each other to serve the Church in a way that befits
their state."
Spirituality
Overarching this diversity, consecrated virgins naturally hold
much in common with one another. Our common spirituality is that of living
as a bride of Christ, the spirituality of the Church herself, and of our
Blessed Mother. Some members also follow a preferred Franciscan, Dominican,
Benedictine, Carmelite or Ignation spirituality. We long for times of
Eucharistic adoration, we hold heartfelt love for the Church, we find joy
in supporting our Bishops and priests, we delight in the Sacraments, and we
long for the life to come when we shall see our Bridegroom face to face.
Visit online at:
http://www.consecratedvirgins.com
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The mission of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops (see CIC, c. 447) is to support the ministry of
bishops with an emphasis on evangelization, by which the bishops
exercise in a communal and collegial manner certain pastoral functions
entrusted to them by the Lord Jesus of sanctifying, teaching, and
governing (see Lumen gentium, no. 21).
This mission calls the Conference to
- Act collaboratively and consistently on vital issues confronting
the Church and society (see Christus Dominus, no. 38.1)
- Foster communion with the Church in other nations, within the
Church universal, under the leadership of its supreme pastor, the Roman
Pontiff
- Offer appropriate assistance to each bishop in fulfilling his
particular ministry in the local Church (Cf. Apostolos suos, 1998.)
The conference of bishops . . . is a grouping
of bishops of a given nation. . . whereby, according to the norm of law,
they jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian
faithful of their territory in view of promoting that greater good which
the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the
apostolate which are fittingly adapted to the circumstances of the time and
place. (CIC, c. 447) Visit online at
http://www.usccb.org
Urban Faith
Welcome to UrbanFaith.com!
Where can contemporary Christians go for
stimulating conversation about the people, news, and ideas that are shaping
our lives today? UrbanFaith.com - UMI's exciting new blog and online
community.
At UrbanFaith.com, we'll interact on a variety
of topics related to contemporary Christian life from an urban and
multiethnic perspective. We hope to become your online destination for
relevant conversations about news, faith, and culture. So add us to your
bookmarks or "Favorites" now and be sure to sign up for our free weekly
newsletter. And, finally, contact us at info@urbanfaith.com to give us your
feedback. We look forward to hearing from you!
http://www.urbanfaith.com/
USCCB/Pro-Life - People of Life
We proclaim that human life is a precious gift from
God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God,
self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions,
must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence.
The "people of life" rejoices in being able to
share its commitment with so many others. Thus may the "people for life"
constantly grow in number and may a new culture of love and solidarity
develop for the true good of the whole of human society."
The Gospel of Life, 101.
http://www.usccb.org/prolife/peopleoflife
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Vatican
The expression Holy See refers to the
supreme Authority of the Church, and thus the Pope as Bishop of Rome and
head of the College of Bishops. Defines therefore the Central Government
of the Catholic Church. As such, the Holy See is an institution which,
according to the international laws and customs, has a juridical
personality which permits it to sign treaties and to send and receive
diplomatic representatives, as juridical equivalent of a state.
http://www.Vatican.va
VirtueMedia
VirtueMedia began as a small, grassroots
ministry in Arizona in 1998. Today Virtue Media has grown into an
international model of creative excellence, as well as a source of
"non-profit advertising support" for so many local, national, and
international charitable organizations.
VirtueMedia commercials have aired
nationwide on radio and television stations in over 1,500 markets
throughout the U.S. and in many foreign countries. The results are
nothing short of phenomenal…with thousands of babies saved from abortion
and countless post abortive mothers offered hope and healing.
VirtueMedia pro-life campaigns are
thoroughly researched prior to production, tracked during airing, and
studied after each campaign to insure that the maximum positive impact
is achieved. http://www.virtuemedia.org
VISION Catholic Vocation Guide
We have many insightful articles, resources, and
interactive features online to assist you as you discern your life's calling and
explore religious life.
http://vocation-network.org/guide
Vocation Boom
We're building a culture that's open to the
priesthood, clearing the path to discovery, and unlocking hearts and minds to
God's call. Vocation Boom! is a non-profit initiative that is the fruit of more
than twenty years of prayer and deliberation. It is a vision which began to take
shape in the heart of Jerry Usher while he spent time in priestly formation from
1989 to 1995. Over the past two years, he and a few of his colleagues have been
moving Vocation Boom! from idea to reality. Pope Benedict XVI's recent
proclamation of The Year for Priests is a confirmation of our intentions and an
indication that now is the time to unveil Vocation Boom!
http://www.vocationboom.com/
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Whispers in the Loggia
Whispers in the Loggia is a weblog that covers a
wide range of Church gossip and news.
One of global Catholicism's most prominent
chroniclers, Rocco Palmo has held court as the "Church Whisperer" since
2004, when the pages you're reading were launched with an audience of
three, grown since by nothing but word of mouth, and kept alive throughout
thanks solely to reader support. A native of Philadelphia, Rocco Palmo
attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science.
A former US correspondent for the London-based
international Catholic weekly The Tablet, Palmo's served as a church
analyst for The New York Times, Associated Press, BBC, NBC, National Public
Radio, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and a host of other print and
broadcast outlets worldwide.
Visit online at:
http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/
World Youth Day
World Youth Day is a great meeting of young people
from all over the world gathered around the Vicar of Christ. It is one of the
primary means by which the Church proclaims the message of Christ to young
people. WYD is an evangelical endeavor in which the Church manifests its
constant concern for youth: "All young people should feel cared for by the
Church: to do so, the whole Church, in union with the Successor of Peter, must
feel increasingly committed at the global level, in favor of youth (…) to
correspond to their expectations, communicating to them the certainty of Christ,
the truth that is Christ, and the love that is Christ through adequate
formation, which is a necessary and updated form of evangelization" (John Paul
II, Address to the College of Cardinals, December 20, 1985).
http://www.madrid11.com/en
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Xavier University
There are 102
historically Black colleges and 253 Catholic colleges in the United
States, yet only one is both Black and Catholic. That distinction
belongs to Xavier University of Louisiana, which strives to combine the
best attributes of both its faith and its culture. Located in New
Orleans, the small liberal arts college dates back to 1915, when St.
Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament founded the
coeducational secondary school from which it evolved. St. Katharine,
supported by the interest of a substantial inheritance from her father,
banker-financier Francis Drexel, founded and staffed many institutions
throughout the U.S. in an effort to help educate Native Americans and
Blacks. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in October, 2000.
For more information on Xavier University, visit their
web site: www.xula.edu
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