New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels
Reviews the account of Jesus' suffering and death (which Catholics observe on Good Friday), from the perspective of each of the four Gospels. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Way of the Cross
Explains a traditional Catholic devotional - the Way or Stations of the Cross - one way the faithful remember what happened to Jesus on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula
This is the history of the Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula of the Blessed Virgin, a religious order of women, often referred to as the Ursuline Sisters. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
This article from The New Advent traces the life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, an 11th. Century Catholic theologian. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
National Archives (UK)
The Standards Site: History at Key Stage 3: Elizabeth I
This site provides lesson plans and activities designed to engage students in learning about the drama and history of the Elizabethan era.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas the Apostle
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins
This article traces the legend of St. Ursula and the eleven thousand virgins who were martyred rather than surrender their virginity. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Philip the Apostle
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistles of St. Peter
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Tomb of St. Peter
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Matthias
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Mark
This article looks at the life and work of St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and an evangelist, or author, of a Gospel. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel of St. Luke
This is a very thorough examination of the Gospel written by St. Luke 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 dated...
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel of St. John
This extensive artlicle looks at the Gospel attributed to St. John. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Other
The History of Italy
This site provides a detailed history of the Italians and their role in European history.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: History of Mexico: The Cristero Rebellion
This is an extensive article discussing the problems of church and state in the early 20th century Mexico. It talks about the constitution, Catholicism, government, and revolutions that occured over the issue.
Other
St. Bede a Biography by Catholic Community Forum
A biographical note on St. Bede (672-735), the monk, scholar, and author who wrote about history, rhetoric, mathematics, music, astronomy, poetry, grammar, philosophy, hagiography, homiletics, and Bible commentary.
Global Catholic Network
The Holy Spirit: Pentecost
Introductory and links page to information about Catholic belief in the Pentecost event, the Holy Spirit, the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Gregory of Nyssa
A detailed biography of the Saint, it also provides a good summary of his major writings.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Lacroix, the Transplantation of French Canada: A Challenge to Immigration
This article focuses on the migration of French Canadians into the New England area and the impact on the area and the Roman Catholic Church. By the Great Depression, nearly a million Canadians of French descent had settled in the United...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Henry Viii
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart examining why Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church including some close procedure activities.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Church Fathers: St. Jerome and St. Augustine
A lecture on the fathers of the Catholic church; St Jerome and St Augustine.