Links to Other Sites

The Washington Theological Union

Follow these links for additional resources and places where you can find information that will help you with your study of the priesthood and the future of our calling.

I've included links to traditional Catholic web sites as well as a few other interesting resources that can be found on the Information Superhighway.

The links you will find here do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the Institute, they are only included to provide several additional viewpoints and sources of information that you might be unaware of.

Think of the websites included here as starting points. Enjoy!

Featured Links:

The Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies. [IPR]-- Has a new name and a new web site and a whole new look -- but it still researches spirituality and its relationship to the Church and our Faith.

Saint Vincent Archabbey -- Saint Vincent Archabbey is the oldest Benedictine monastery in the United States. The Benedictines of Saint Vincent operate Saint Vincent College and Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. In addition, they also minister in other apostolates on campus, all over Pennsylvania, in several other states and overseas.

Saint Vincent College Video Links -- a veritable treasure trove of material recorded at the Archabbey that you will want to bookmark and return to time and time again to keep current on what's on line!

Word on Fire -- The Catholic Evangelical Preaching of Fr. Robert Barron -- includes audio sermons in digital format -- MP3, Podcast and Streaming Audio. A good resource for study, reflection and inspiration.

Empowering young Hispanics for Leadership in Church and Society -- features La Biblia Católica para Jóvenes (BCJ), the first Catholic Bible in Spanish designed for youth and young adults.

The Lay Centre -- Founded in 1986, the Lay Centre provides a residence and formation program for lay students studying at the pontifical faculties in Rome. The Lay Centre also provides opportunities for theological and spiritual enrichment to the larger community of lay students in Rome. Additionally, during the academic year, the Lay Centre offers on-going programs of faith formation for lay persons living in and around Rome. Over the past several years, the Lay Centre has expanded its outreach by offering programs to people interested in furthering their spiritual growth from around the world.

The Washington Theological Consortium is a group of eighteen seminaries and related institutions in the Washington, DC area.

The Bible -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy has unveiled a web site offering the Bible in nine languages, the Code of Canon Law and commentary on Sunday liturgy. Biblical texts are available in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, Italian, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese. Click on this link and choose your favorite language.

Marriage -- The Catholic Way -- Questions or concerns about how to have a happy, healthy and productive Catholic marriage? Just log on and you'll find out anything you need to know!

The Vatican Museum -- a fascinating stop at the Vatican's internet site will provide you with a wealth of information and more culled from the Vatican Museums finest! Highly recommended! Simply click on the language you prefer at the greeting screen and then select the Vatican's Museums. While you're there, you'll find a lot of other interesting things to look at. Enjoy!

Ronald Rolheiser -- a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He is a community-builder, lecturer and writer. His books are popular throughout the English-speaking world and his weekly column is carried by more than sixty newspapers worldwide.

St. Procopius Abbey is a Benedictine monastic community, founded in 1885 and located in Lisle Illinois, nearly thirty miles southwest of Chicago.

The Pontifical North American College -- features the Station Churches of Rome -- excellent material to reflect on for Lent -- or to visit the next time you're in Italy!

The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church -- a resource to use to find out just about anything you'd want to know about the Cardinals of our Church.

Two Churches, One Marriage -- a free, self-help program for couples that belong to different churches or denominations (interchurch couples).

"Priest" -- The word is powerful. We Catholics live our faith and celebrate the sacraments through and with priests. For most of us, saints and sinners, regularly practicing or sporadically attending, our experience of Catholicism is inextricably tied to our experience of priests. Now, a web site, Priest Sunday, takes an in depth look at the priesthood today and invites us to join them in celebrating Priesthood Sunday on October 26 to express our appreciation and increase our understanding of the priesthood.

Brothers of Holy Cross -- The official home web site of the Congregation of the Holy Cross

The Center for Christian-Jewish Learning at Boston College is dedicated to the growth of new and mutually enriching relationships between Christians and Jews. This website offers educational and dialogical aids, theological articles, official documents, and program information.

Principal texts of the magisterium on the Church's social doctrine, arranged systematically, are now available for consultation on Internet. It is the digital version of the "Social Agenda: A Collection of Magisterial Texts," published in April 2000 by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Shortly before his death, the president of the pontifical council, Cardinal Fransois Xavier Nguyn Van Thun, expressed the wish that this text be made more widely available throughout the world. The "Social Agenda" is now available and downloadable at www.thesocialagenda.com and www.thesocialagenda.org.

The "Social Agenda" contains 75 documents of the magisterium, beginning with St. Clement and St. Augustine, and including recent popes such as Leo XIII and others from the 20th century. It addresses all dimensions of the Church's social teaching.

At the 2000 launch of the "Social Agenda," Cardinal Van Thun commented: "This volume is an optimal instrument for those who want to have direct contact with the magisterial sources and, at the same time, a systematic presentation of them."

Christian Links -- Rutgers University Religion Department links page with ties to an amazing number of sources and other references on Christ and Christianity.

The Saint Vincent Pallotti Center -- Have you ever considered being a volunteer? Many people feel the call to serve others, and some choose to answer that call by entering a full-time volunteer program. There are hundreds of volunteer programs available offering a wide range of positions, living situations, and locations.

The Mary Page, maintained by The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton in Ohio, is an international center of research and study on the role of Mary in Christian life.

Community of Sant'Egidio -- The Community of Sant'Egidio is a "Church public lay association." It began in Rome in 1968, in the period following the Second Vatican Council. Today it is a movement of lay people and has more than 40,000 members, dedicated to evangelisation and charity, in Rome, Italy and in more than 60 countries throughout the world.

From the Vatican's Official Website -- The Pontifical Council for Culture -- Towards A Pastoral Approach to Culture.

The Alban Institute and National Organization on Disability -- The Alban Institute (7315 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 1250 West, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3211) and the National Organization on Disability (910 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 have produced an interesting pamphlet on creative ways to reach out and accommodate the physically impaired. It documents the principle: If there is a will and spirit to include everyone in our churches, a way can be found to do it. It can be read in its entirety by clicking on the link to the Institute up above.

The Washington Theological Union-- Our sister web site to help keep you informed and up to date on programs and courses provided at the WTU.

The Washington Theological Consortium -- a nonprofit educational institution providing ecumenical educational opportunities for seminary students in the Washington, DC area.

Jacques Maritain Center -- an amazing resource of information and material from an amazing man. Click on the link "Random Answers" for some fascinating insights -- then click on the "Reload" button of your browser to pick up a new one!

Online Edition of the Catholic Cathechism an amazing resource to use for studying the Catholic Catechism, or for just looking up the answers to any questions you may have about the Catholic faith.

2000 Youth -- a GREAT site for Teens. Lots of interesting resources for teens or for adults to use in instructing teens in the faith. Highly recommended!

Spirituality Today -- For some wonderful insights into Dominican Spirituality

The Catholic Encyclopedia and so much more -- online -- an incredible reference source with an alphabetical listing of just about everything you'd ever want to know about Catholic history. e-library -- The University of St. Mary of the Lake has compiled a list of links to other sites full of information you may find helpful.

Daily Prayer Online -- Produced by the Irish Jesuits. A great site to take a break and review the Gospel text for the day online. Updated Daily!

St. Luke's Institute -- An organization that focuses on participating in the healing ministry of Christ by promoting the health and well being of Catholic clergy and women and men religious in the United States and abroad by providing mental health services, education and wellness programs, and conducting research in the area.

The National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) -- a membership organization dedicated to the development and promotion of just personnel practices rooted in gospel values. Log on for information about their seminars, workshops, publications and consultations.

Creighton University Ministry -- Some great resources for spirituality that are available online to make them easier to use. Good site to bookmark!

Our Sunday Visitor -- for the latest on Catholic News and Views presented in a user friendly format -- with a dash of spirituality to strengthen and refresh the spirit and the heart.

The Order of Saint Benedict -- Benedictine spirituality, prayers, insights and meditations -- and more! A minute's retreat is just a mouse click away!

The J. S. Paluch Company -- Serving Catholic Parishes, Communities and Schools since 1913.

The National Federation of Priests' Councils Web Site-- The National Federation of Priests' Councils (NFPC) is a church membership organization which represents and provides ministry resources for 124 councils of diocesan and religious clergy - totaling over 25,000 Roman Catholic priests.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops -- The National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) maintains a web site that contains a wealth of information and materials including the week's readings, an online Bible, news from the Bishop's Conference and the Vatican -- and more!

The Official Web Site of the Vatican -- The latest news and information made available from the Vatican in a variety of different languages.

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This Web page was created and is maintained by the National Institute for the Renewal of the Priesthood. Please send comments to Father Hemrick

Last updated September 22, 2004