Catholic Internet Resources

Diocese of Cleveland
Faith Formation & Growth General Resource Sites
Official Catholic web sites Catholic Social Teachings and Action
Respect Life Resources CLOSED Diocesan Retreat House
"Faith in Life" resources

 

For Your Faith Formation & Growth

   Bible Reading
      Go to the Bishops' site to read from the Bible. It is the New American translation which is the same translation that is used in our liturgies.

  Catholic Updates
        Produced by St Anthony Messenger to provide useful, readable and timely articles to the American Catholic, these popular articles are available on-line. For current issues click on "Update" and then "Catholic Update". To access a listing of past issues click on "Archive" and then "Catholic Updates".  This is a tremendous source of information.

    Creighton University OnLine Ministries
       Daily scripture reflections, Sunday Lectionary reflections, Ignatian Guided Retreats  and more. 

    Daily Scripture Reflection
      Another site for your desired daily reflection.

    Daily Mass Readings
        Takes you directly to the US Bishops site and a calendar to help you select the daily readings.

    Liturgy of the Hours
        Join in the official prayer of the Church using the Liturgy of the hours. This site provides general information and well as the daily presentation for Morning Prayer, daytime Prayer, Evening Prayer Vespers and the Office of Readings.

    University of Dayton:  On-line Virtual Learning Community
        As a member of the Diocese of Cleveland, this very special opportunity is available to you to seek continuing Faith Formation in the theology of our Faith. Many course topics are available via your computer. Use the above link to obtain more information. If you wish to get involve and explore the many learning courses, simply  follow the directions to register.

Official Catholic web sites

    Diocese of Cleveland
        This is the official website for the Diocese of Cleveland with many useful links.

    National Conference of Bishops
        This is the official website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is especially useful for accessing, daily liturgy, text of the Bible, and official church publications.

    St Joseph Christian Life Center          The Diocese of Cleveland unfortunately had too close the facility in the summer of 2007.   The best alternataive to other retreat opportunites might be found at the Jesuit Retreat  House near Parma (www.jrh-cleveland.org) or thru the Sisters of St Joseph facility on Riocky River Dr in Cleveland (www.riversedgecleveland.com).

    Catholic Relief Services         (CRS) has served as the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community since 1943.  Under the direction of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, we aid the poor in 98 countries both by providing direct assistance and by working with partner organizations to alleviate the causes of poverty and social injustice.  For   full mission statement or detailsbe sure to visit the website.

    National Catholic Reporter
        This link provides access to a national Catholic News service media.

    Universe Bulletin -Cleveland Diocese Newspaper

     The Vatican Website

 

There are many general "resource" sites

    American Catholic Online
        Home site for the Fransican publication house, St Anthony Messenger

    Catholic Information Center on the Internet
            This world wide Catholic news service provides access to current issues as well as a multitude of Church documents including papal encyclicals and more.


    Catholic Online (world-wide search engine)


    Catholic Information Network
        Broad array of Catholic Links


   Liturgy Resources

 

To Promote Catholic Social Teachings and Action

    Catholic Relief Services         (CRS) has served as the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community since 1943.  Under the direction of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, we aid the poor in 98 countries both by providing direct assistance and by working with partner organizations to alleviate the causes of poverty and social injustice.  For   full mission statement or detailsbe sure to visit the website.

    Congregation of St Joseph (social action)

   Social Action

Social Justice Education

 

Respect Life Resources

    Respect Life Resources of St Ladislas Parish

    Pro-Life Resources from the US Bishops' Office

    Priest for Life   this site is designed primarily for ordained Priests and deacons and has many useful resources.

   Learn more about "Faith in Life" teachings

Gaudium et Spes:  ("Joy and Hope")  This is the  Vatican II document  which sets the standard for our conversation concerning the responsiblities of the faitful (the laity) living and expressing our faith in the daily settings of our life.


    Intervarsity Ministry in Daily Work centered in Wisconsin. They have an extensive bibliography on faith and      work. it also links to eight national organizations decicated to the topic.


    Member Mission Netword (mmn) This site is teh initiave of Episcopal pastor Rev Wayne Schwab. His              monthly newsletter contains stoies of people living the gosple in their worksplace and family settings. This is easy reading!