Inspiration on Line

  • CATHOLIC COURIER: Stay current with what is happening in the Catholic Church in New York and around the world. The Catholic Courier has been named the best broad-circulation Catholic archdiocesan newspaper in the U.S. and Canada.
  • CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Study the text of the Catechism on line at the Web site of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
  • CROSSROADS INITIATIVE: Scads of audio, video, text, and electronic resources to stimulate renweal and conversion in the Catholic Church—appropriate for individuals, groups, adults, and teens. Topics include the Eucharist, the theology of the body, the Bible, the sacraments, the Church Fathers, faith formation, and much more, (Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio)
  • E.W.T.N. Eternal Word Television Network. Experts answer questions about Catholic doctrine, cripture, liturgy, canon law, family planning, philosophy, and much more.
  • NEW ADVENT:  One of the most expansive sources of information about the Catholic Church, this site contains the Catholic Encyclopedia, Summa Theologica, the Church Fathers, massive library of articles, and parallel Old and New Testaments in Greek, English, and Latin.
  • ONCE CATHOLIC: This chat room, monitored and responded to by Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA., invites you to share and discuss your serious concerns regarding your relationship with the Catholic Church.
  • PAPAL ENCYCLICALS ON LINE: This fairly complete archive contains encyclicals from Pope Gregory XVI (1831–1846) to the present as well as some documents from earlier popes.
  • PAULIST EVANGELIZATION MINISTRIES: Access courses, webinars, and self-study tools prepared by the Paulist Fathers and designed to help you grow in your own faith and share it with others.
  • PRAYERS FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS: Loneliness, depression, healing, exams, employment. Click on your prayer need for a brief reflection and a short prayer.
  • RESPECT LIFE: Follow the Roman Catholic Church's staunch defense of the sacredness of human life as a sign of God's love. Read articles relating war and peace, abortion, euthanasia, environmental destruction, capital punishment, economic justice, sexual abuse, stem-cell research, poverty, peace, and much more.
  • SAINT OF THE DAY: Read and listen to touching stories of the saints. Learn how they inspire us and serve as roll models of prayer and action.
  • SPIRITUAL PILGRIM invites those searching the Internet for a faith connection, those longing for a spiritual home, or those wanting to know more about the Catholic Faith. Spiritual Pilgrim answers your initial questions and then connects you with a parishioner for further conversation or companionship in your journey of faith.
  • STATION OF THE CROSS: WHIC 1460 AM. Listen to a range of inspirational and spiritual programs and much more. Visit Rochester's own Catholic radio station by clicking on the link.
  • WORD ON FIRE BLOG: This online magazine by Fr. Robert Barron in Skokie, Illinois, contains bold, passionate broadcasts, articles, videoclips, and sermons relating to every possible topic of interest to Catholics.
  • NEW MASS IN ASL: Eight video segments show portions of the new mass interpreted into American Sign Language with narration by Deacon Patrick Graybill of Emmanuel Church of the Deaf in Rochester.