PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Church for Sale
Wide Angle video reports on the sale of The Sacred Heart Church in central Limerick, Ireland as the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish society dwindles. [3:21]
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. Mary Magdalene De Pazzi
This article from Catholic Online tells the story about St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, a 16th century Carmelite nun.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Catholic Reformation
Explore the Catholic Reformation that occurred in response to the Protestant Reformation. Learn how the Jesuit society rose out of the Catholic Church to help change the image of the church and bring people back. The Jesuits focused on...
Other
Some Straight Answers About the Orthodox Church
In this website, the writer truly gives "Straight Answers" regarding the Orthodox Church, her doctrinal difference with The Roman Catholic church, her claim to True Apostolic Succession, and, more importantly, an explanation of her...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
Ireland Information
Land and People Religion (Ireland)
A breakdown of Ireland's population according to religious affiliation. A brief background of the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church, and the Methodist Church is provided.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Crosier
This article looks at the crosier, or pastoral staff, which is symbolic of the office of bishop in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Cesar E. Chavez: "The Mexican American and the Church"
This is a paper that was prepared and presented by Cesar E. Chavez and presented in March 1968 at the Second Annual Mexican Conference in Sacramento, California. In it, he discusses the lack of support from the Catholic parish for the...
Other
Fisheaters.com: Liturgical Vestments
A good description of the garments/clothes worn by the Catholic priests, bishops and others in the Catholic church hierarchy. Provides nice illustrations on the robes, hats and other items.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Chile
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecuador
This site from The New Advent contains information on the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham, in Liturgy
This site explains how the Christian relationship to the Jewish patriarch Abraham is celebrated in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pentacost
A detailed description of Pentecost according to the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the celebration of Pentecost, its meaning, and traditions that are associated with Pentecost. Please note that ?The Catholic...
Other
Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Dutch Reformed Church
Short description of what is considered a reformed church. Followed by a detailed essay on the Dutch Reformed Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of Corpus Christi
Explanation of the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
A history and theology of the Catholic Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistles of St. John
This extensive article looks the the epistles, or letters, of St. John in the Christian Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Everyone Lived in Castles During the Middle Ages
Forget the romantic view of the Middle Ages. What was it really like? Lesson plan focuses on exploring the lives of the peasants, craftsmen, and monks. Hyperlinks lead to great illustrations.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Inquisition
The Galileo Project provides a broad overview of the Inquisition, a legal institution in the Catholic Church charged with the eradication of heresies.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Protestant Revolution
History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: A Pope From South America
This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.
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