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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Jerome: Against Vigilantius

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University's Medieval Source Book is a collection of copy-permitted texts from the public domain related to medieval and Byzantine history. This site contains the full-text translation of a letter dictated by Joan of Arc to the...
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Rowan University: Mark, the Evangelist

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and writings of St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and an author of the Gospel.
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Rowan University: Matthias the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article deals with the story of St. Matthias, the "13th. Apostle", chosen by the others to replace Judas after his death. This site also contains prayers in his honor.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: The Conversion of St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians, to Paul, the disciple to the Gentiles.
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Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. Ursula

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of St. Ursula, martyred for not surrendering her virginity.
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The Saint Joan of Arc Center: Frequently Asked Questions About Joan of Arc

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger collection dedicated to St. Joan of Arc, these FAQs can be helpful in understanding the myths surrounding this historic figure.
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Black Past

Black Past: Evers, Medgar

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia entry gives an account of Medgar Evers' life, including his importance as a civil rights leader and martyr. There is a link to a website to gain more information.
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Other

Catholic pages.com: St. Thomas, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and traditions of St. Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles.
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Catholic pages.com: St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a valuable links page from Catholic Pages.com to interesting articles about the life, ministry, and death of St. Peter, the first apostle chosen by Jesus, and traditionally held as the first leader of the Church.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Joan of Arc

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise biography on Joan of Arc (1412-1431 CE) include a bibliography of resources for research and further reading.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Barret Dyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 2000, Mary Barret Dyer was hung in 1660 for preaching Quakerism.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Stephen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. St. Stephen was a deacon in the early Church murdered for his belief in Jesus Christ. This site also includes links to sites with related information. Please note that...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and gives the traditions surrounding St. Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Philip the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent describes the calling and life of St. Philip, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistles of St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the authorship and evolution of the epistles (or letters) of St. Peter which appear in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament). Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Tomb of St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent discusses the whereabouts of the tomb of the apostle, St. Peter. It traces his life, teachings and death in Rome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Matthias

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the calling of St. Matthias as the "replacement" apostle. He was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot to return the number of apostles to twelve. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...