Catholic Links
This page provides links to other Catholic websites solely for the user's convenience. These links serve as Catholic resources for our web site visitors. By providing these links, St. Isidore Catholic Church assumes no responsibility for nor endorses these websites or their sponsoring organizations.
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| American
Catholic.org AmericanCatholic.org, home of the online editions of St. Anthony Messenger, Catholic Update, Millennium Monthly, Youth Update, Scripture From Scratch and other Catholic features, is a service of St. Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. |
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| Bethlehem Catholic Mission |
The Bethlehem Catholic Mission Project is a church mission to help the existence of the catholic families in the holyland. Catholics used to be 15% of the population and now they are only 1.5%. This is because of the continuous non-stop violence in the region is causing them to flee the country. Our mission is to maintain the roots of the Catholics in Bethlehem by helping those families sell their hand made olive wood crafts here in the United States. |
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California Catholic
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| Catechism
of the Catholic Church The official English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for the United States of America. |
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Catholic Answers |
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| Catholic Educators Resource Center (CERC) Online resource for Catholic Faith and Culture: "Especially in our own time - when it is not so much the Catholic faith itself as the moral and social teachings derived from that faith that are under attack - we need to prepare Catholics for engagement in the world by providing them with effective apologetics, derived from a sound Christian anthropology, on the critical social and moral issues of the day." |
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| Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute The Mission of "C-Fam" is to "defend life and family at international institutions and to publicize the debate." Further, their Vision is the "preservation of international law by discrediting socially radical policies at the United Nations and other international institutions." C-FAM was founded in the summer of 1997 in order to monitor and affect the social policy debate at the United Nations and other international institutions. C-FAM is a non-partisan, non-profit research institute dedicated to reestablishing a proper understanding of international law, protecting national sovereignty and the dignity of the human person. Their Core Values include Fidelity to the Teachings of the Catholic Church, Perseverance, Professionalism and Truth Telling. |
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Catholic
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CatholiCity |
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| Catholic League The Catholic League is the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization. Founded in 1973 by the late Father Virgil C. Blum, S.J., the Catholic League defends the right of Catholics – lay and clergy alike – to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination. The Catholic League monitors the culture of our secular world, acting as a watchdog agency and defender of the civil rights of all Catholics. They provide monthly and online journals and e-mail updates and press releases in this mission. |
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| Catholic Legislative Network The Catholic Legislative Network is a partnership of all 12 California dioceses and the California Catholic Conference. Through this site you can join to receive legislative updates on Catholic Social Justice Teachings and their application to legislative issues, politics and the positions of political candidates and how to join your voice with thousands of other Catholics across the Golden State. |
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Catholic News
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Catholic On-Line |
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| Catholics Come Home This website is a welcoming ministry for anyone who has left the Catholic Church, for whatever reasons....whether it be resentment, anger, divorce, isolation, apathy, rebellion, or a lack of understanding of the faith. Inspired by the Holy Father's call to a new evangelization, Catholics Come Home reaches out to, ˜the lost sheep of Israel: inactive Catholics. Without pressure or obligation, Catholics Come Home.org offers an opportunity to learn the truth about the Catholic faith, in a loving, non-judgmental atmosphere. Many resources are offered to visitors, so that those who want to learn more can find an RCIA program and local parish in their community. Coming home has never been easier! TV Spots: Epic - Life Movie - Testimonials |
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| Christ the King - Passionist Retreat Center People of faith have gone into the desert and mountains on retreat to be sensitive to the presence of God for thousands of years. Today, there often comes a time when we must say “no” to the busy-ness we have created in our life and simply say “yes” to the part of ourselves that needs a time and space for deeper communion with God. Passionist retreat centers provide that time and space to be with God in a more intimate way. Locally we have the Christ the King Retreat Center at 6520 Van Maren Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-4919. Click here for 2009-2010 Master Retreat Schedule. |
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| Christian Foundation for Children and Aging CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 24developing countries, by directly helping families in developing countries put food on the table and send their children to school so that together, in order to end the cycle of poverty, and give community friendship and medical assistance to the aged. |
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| Columbian Retirement Home - Knights of Columbus The Columbian Center, a California Knights of Columbus retirement facility, is an independent living Center - Home away from Home. Owned and operated by the Knights of Columbus a non-profit corporation. The Center is located in the town of Marysville, CA, a small community 50 miles north of Sacramento, across the river from Yuba City. It is a forty - minute drive from the Sacramento Airport. The Center is located across the street from St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1869, Santa Maria Fourth Degree Assembly. The Center is in within walking distance of downtown Marysville. |
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| Council for Justice and Peace This is the Holy See Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace web page dedicated to information about, and formation in, justice and peace. The site publishes information in English, Spanish, Italian, and French on ecclesial documents, congresses, statements of representatives of the Church. It also provides information about the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, as well as its members. |
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| Cursillo - Sacramento Cursillos de Cristiandad (Short Course of Christianity) in English is a lay movement within the Diocese of Sacramento. Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. |
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Diocese
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| Embracing Our Dying A project of the California Catholic Bishops, this site is an overview of Catholic moral theology on death and dying, current medical and hospital practices, the state of the law regarding end-of-life issues, articles of interest, church documents, information on parish nurses, parish health ministry, hospice care and other parish-based services, and answers to frequently asked questions. |
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| Eternal Word Television Catholic TV the Eternal Word Television Network may not be available on your cable system but you can hear and read some of what local cable will not provide in our area. |
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| Food for the Poor Food For The Poor (FFP) ministers to spiritually renew impoverished people throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1982 as a 501(c)(3)corporation, our goals are to improve the health, economic, social and spiritual conditions of the men, women and children we serve. Food For The Poor raises funds and provides direct relief assistance to the poor, usually by purchasing specifically requested materials and distributing them through the churches and charity organizations already operating in areas of need. In this way, the organization serves the poor with dignity and ensures the most appropriate use of donors' funds. |
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| For Your Marriage Every marriage matters, because marriage comes from the hand of God. God brings a man and a woman together to love and support each other. Their love becomes visible in the children they bring into the world and in their acts of generous service. Because the Catholic Church cares about your marriage this site, provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, provides information on preparing for marriage, Catholic marriages, and issues related to marriage. Additional Information: English - Spanish |
GIRM - General Instruction of the Roman Missal |
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Grace Before Meals This site's focus is on strengthening relationships within families and with God’s family. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours time, your kitchen can become the perfect setting for honest, engaging and memorable conversations. |
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Headline Bistro HeadlineBistro.com is a news resource site maintained and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It provides news reports and links to additional news sources on topical items, especially those of interest to Catholics. |
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The Holy
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| Human Life International The mission of Human Life International (HLI) is to promote and defend the sanctity of life and family around the world according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church through prayer, service and education. As a non-profit, educational apostolate, HLI takes a total approach to the life issues from the moment of natural fertilization to the moment of natural death. This holy mission is consecrated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Mother of Life, and St. Joseph, Her most chaste spouse. |
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| Immaculate Heart Radio Provides live streamed audio from Immaculate Heart Radio, frequently heard on our local Catholic radio station 1620 AM. |
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Knights of Columbus |
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Mass Times |
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Movie
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| National Catholic Bioethics Center The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), established in 1972, conducts research, consultation, publishing and education to promote human dignity in health care and the life sciences, and derives its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church. The results of this research are available though this website and various educational and publishing activities, workshops and seminars. |
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National Catholic
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church & Parish The website for our neighboring parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in the city of Colusa and with its St. Joseph Mission Church in Princeton. |
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Our Sunday Visitor |
| Papal Intentions This site lists the monthly General Intentions and Mission Intentions of our Pope, for which we pray at all Masses. This site is provided by the Apostleship of Prayer organization founded in 1844. The General Director of the Apostleship of Prayer is the General Superior of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), located in Rome. |
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Pope Paul Institute |
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Priests for
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Respect Life |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. James Mission The website for Sacred Heart Parish in Alturas, California, with additional link to its mission church, St. James in Cedarville, California, parish communities that also coordinate with the St. Isidore Parish website. |
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| Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Annunciation, Holy Cross, and St. Mary of the Mountain Missions The website for Sacred Heart Parish in Maxwell, California, with additional links to its mission churches Annunciation in Williams, Holy Cross in Arbuckle, and St. Mary of the Mountain in Stonyford. This website coordinates with the St. Isidore Parish website. |
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| Saint of the Day "Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to God's invitation to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint." This American Catholic.org website provides information on Saints of the Catholic Church and is hosted by the Franciscans and St. Anthony Messenger Press. |
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| Saints
On Line Index This site provides a listing of saints by name or topic, as well as background information on the saint(s). |
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St.
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| St. Joseph Catholic Church & Parish This is the web site for our neighboring parish of St. Joseph in Marysville, CA. |
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United States Conference
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| USCCB Publication: Third Edition of the Roman Missal - The Committee on Divine Worship The English translation of the revised Roman Missal is nearing completion, and the Bishops of the United States will vote on the final sections of the text in November, 2009. Among other things, the revised edition of the Missale Romanum contains prayers for the observances of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Votive Masses and Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. The English translation of the Roman Missal will also include updated translations of existing prayers, including some of the well–known responses and acclamations of the people. This website has been prepared to help you prepare for the transition. As this site continues to be expanded, you will find helpful resources for the faithful, for the clergy, and for parish and diocesan leaders. |
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| University of Sacramento (California) The University of Sacramento is a Catholic academic community whose primary mission is to prepare men and women to exercise an enduring and transformational leadership in society and thus contribute to the establishment of a civilization of justice and charity. For more information on current course scheduling click here. |
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| Vatican City State Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world in terms of inhabitants and size. It occupies an area of 44 hectares. The borders are represented by its walls and the travertine pavement curve that joins the two wings of the colonnades in St Peter’s Square. Beyond the territory of the State, Vatican jurisdiction also covers some extraterritorial areas within and outside Rome. This site visits historic collections and provides a webcam view of the Vatican City State. |
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Vatican
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YEAR FOR PRIESTS  |
| Year for Priests Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010. On this website you will find a number of resources to aid your parish’s celebration of the year for priests. Please pray for our priests that they might always be faithful to their sacred calling. |
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Yuba-Sutter Right to
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| ZENIT News Agency ZENIT is an International News Agency. Its mission is to provide objective coverage of events, documents and issues emanating from or concerning the Catholic Church. ZENIT's articles are reproduced in hundreds of publications worldwide and are used by numerous radio and TV stations. Their coverage includes: activities of the Pope, such as his travels, documents and audiences; the Vatican, including diplomatic activity, humanitarian efforts, and profiles of Church leaders; and, interviews with and features about leading lay Catholics, including researchers, politicians, writers and entertainers |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Alturas, California
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marysville, California 