New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Cuba
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Catechism for Parish Priests
This is a primary source document of a catechism issued by the Council of Trent to Catholic priests to ensure their orthodoxy and prevent the spread of heresy.
New Advent
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...
Other
Xenos Christian Fellowship: Roman Catholicism
History, beliefs, ordinances, and many other details of the Roman Catholic Church, as presented by an evangelical group, Xenos Christian Fellowship.
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....
Other
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...
Other
Personal Site: The Missal
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
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.
Other
Catholic pages.com: St. Peter
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.
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."
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...
Other
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.
Britain Express
Britain Express: History: Medieval Britain: Medieval Monasteries in England
This site provides details on monastery life in Medieval England.
New Advent
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.
New Advent
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...
New Advent
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...
New Advent
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...
New Advent
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...
New Advent
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...
New Advent
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...
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.
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.