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Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholic Missions
This is a valuable resource from The New Advent for background information and statistics on Catholic missionary activity in general. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Masonry (Freemasonry)
A lengthy article that explains what Freemasonry is, its history, what it stands for, how the society evolved, its organization and numbers, the symbolism and oaths, its goals and activities, and the reactions to it by church and state...
Library of Congress
Loc: Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library & Renaissance Culture
This page chronicles an exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress of manuscripts and documents from the Vatican Library. Includes manuscripts of both a secular and religious nature as well as a detailed history of the Vatican Library....
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Britannia History: Henry Viii
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.
Britain Express
Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
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Catholic Answers: Infant Baptism
A review of the teaching of the Orthodox Church on the matter of infant baptism. Presents the historical and Biblical basis for this teaching.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Prairie Mountain Promenade
The Prairie Mountain Regional Museum is a group of historic buildings that portray the history of southwestern Manitoba. You'll find here a one-room school, a Ukrainian Catholic church and an Anglican church, a police museum, settler...
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Catholic pages.com: St. Andrew, Apostle
This is a short biography of St. Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. This site includes links to sites with related information.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. Ursula
This is a short biography of St. Ursula, martyred for not surrendering her virginity.
Britain Express
Britain Express: History: Medieval Britain: Medieval Monasteries in England
This site provides details on monastery life in Medieval England.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Archdiocese of Mexico
This is a short overview of the history and structure of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1911.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Deaconesses
This article takes a look at the possibility that women served in the role of deacon in the early Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Priest
This article takes a look at the nature and background of priests in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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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...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Ascension
A history of the Feast of the Ascension in Catholic tradition. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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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...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Bishop
This article looks at the history and use 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 context of resource material dated...
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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...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Stephen
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Priesthood
This is an extensive article about the history, theology and practice of priests. Content includes a focus on the Pagan Priesthood, Jewish Priesthood, and Christian Priesthood. Biblical perspectives are included. Please note that ?The...