Catholic Studies Research Guide: Encyclopedias, Reference Sources, and Historic Newspapers

Includes articles on theology, philosophy, history, saints, and musicians; also biographies of contemporary religious figures. Includes the 2nd edition, the jubilee volume ("The Wojtyla Years") and the supplements for 2009 and 2010.

Covers the fields of activism, civil engagement, and social justice and includes biographies of the major thinkers and leaders who have influenced the study of activism.

In-depth, academic encyclopedia entries on the meaning and forms of cultural celebrations for life-course transitions such as birth, marriage, and death, planting and harvesting, around the world.

Papal encyclicals searchable by name of Pope. Please note that this is not a Vatican site.

Full-text search of historic Catholic newspapers published in the United States. The project is directed by the Catholic Research Resource Alliance.