CST Internet Resources

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Church Resources

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: The official site of the USCCB, this site is a valuable resource for official Church documents and teachings on CST.
Vatican Official Site: The Vatican website provides access to an extensive online resource library of over 60,000 documents.
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace: This website offers access to documents and other statements issued by the Church specifically related to the Council's mission of promoting peace and justice in the world.

The Office for Social Justice: The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has compiled a database of the documents most frequently associated with Catholic Social Teaching.
The Lane Center for Catholic Studies and Social Thought: The mission of the Lane Center (of the University of San Francisco) is to apply the Catholic intellectual tradition to social concerns and contemporary issues. Their site offers links to CST resources, as well as downloadable text from selected academic lectures related to CST.
The John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought: This site from the University of St. Thomas offers useful links to additional CST resources.
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities: The ACCU promotes Catholic higher education by supporting its member institutions, in particular their Catholic mission and character.

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Prayer Resources from the USCCB: This page from the USCCB offers resources for prayer and reflection.
CRS Resources: Visit this page by the CRS for prayers that foster global solidarity.
World AIDS Day : On December 1 of every year, the world comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day. Get involved by hosting a prayer service in solidarity with all those who suffer from the disease.

Catholic Research Resources Alliance (CRRA): The CRRA is a collaborative effort initiated by eight Catholic colleges and universities to share their resources electronically with all who are interested in the Catholic experience. The portal provides access to rare, unique, and infrequently held materials of interest to Catholic scholarship.

Catholic News Service: This site provides articles of national and local news on issues involving the faith and public life.