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National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, a ministry of welcome and encounter for all who come to visit the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi in San Francisco, California, USA.

Franciscan Web Page, web site for and about Franciscans. Includes links to many Franciscan web sites. Who We Are, What's New? Resources, Apostolates, Other. Franciscan News, Justice and Peace, Tour of Assisi.

Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, San Luis Rey, CA.

Mission San Luis Rey Parish

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Franciscans USA

General Curia, Rome

National Fraternity of SFO - USA - The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis, is an official Order within the Catholic Church, and was established by St. Francis of Assisi early in the thirteenth century.

The Holy Sepulcher

The Franciscan Friars of St. Barbara Province

St Anthony Seminary, Santa Barbara

The Istituto Franciscanum Luzzago - Brescia

St. Francis Friends of the Poor

Escritos y Biográfias de S. Francisco y Maestros Franciscanos

Order of St. Francis in Poland

Missionszentrale der Franziskaner

La Verna

Searchable Directory of Friars

California Missions Interactive (tour)

The Franciscan Experience (OFM outreach - Malta)

Vatican Library's Assisi, Basilica di San Francesco

"On the Road with God's Fool" (NY Times magazine)

Ugolino's Little Flowers [Fioretti] of St.Francis, c 1250

Miracles of Saint Anthony

Order of Ecumenical Franciscans

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Order of Friars Minor (OFM)

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Province of Assumption B. V. M. (US Midwest)

Custody of the Holy Land

St. John the Baptist Province (Ohio, USA)

Province of St. Paul the Apostle

Province of Assumption B. V. M. (US Midwest)

Franciscan Missions, Waterford Wisconsin USA

Franciscan Monastery, Washington, DC

St.Barbara Province

The Multicultural Institute, an integral subordinate unit and part of the Order of Friars Minor OFM, St. Barbara Province, is a catalyst to bridge, prepare, and nurture lay and religious leaders to exercise multicultural responsibility in their ministries, and to respond to the social and spiritual needs of the population of the Western United States.

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Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap)

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The Capuchin Franciscan Friars are a branch of the First Order of Friars Minor, founded in Italy by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. The community life of Capuchin Franciscan Friars all over the world is rooted in the spirit of loving brotherhood. The friars are made up of priests and brothers. We are all called to live the simple Gospel lifestyle of spirituality in community.

Capuchin Franciscans are a worldwide Catholic order of brothers consecrated by religious vows to living fully the gospel of Jesus Christ after the spirit and manner of St. Francis of Assisi. Many of us brothers are also priests.

Capuchins in Italy

Capuchin Friars of St. Augustine Province, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, and Washington DC - USA

Capuchins of St. Joseph Province

Capuchins in the United States

Fr.Solanus Casey Guild

Padre Pio

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Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv)

Third Order Regular (TOR)

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The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, are a Roman Catholic religious congregation whose members are called to a life of prayer, simple living and service to those in need in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assis

The Franciscan Federation, a national non-profit organization, provides national and regional opportunities throughout the United States for Sisters and Brothers of the Third Order Regular to collaborate, gather and celebrate Franciscan Evangelical life and the TOR call to conversion, contemplation, poverty and humility. The vision of the Franciscan Federation is to deepen the understanding and love of the Third Order Regular charism in our lives in order to share this gift with the church and the world.

The Franciscan Friars TOR are a religious community who are dedicated to following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi whose care for the poor and desire to sing the praises of God is lived out today in our community life and ministry.

Franciscan Friars T.O.R., The Third Order Regular of St. Francis, (known as Franciscans, T.O.R.), is a religious community of Catholic priests and brothers dedicated to God.

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, LaCrosse Wisconsin USA. The FSPA congregation is a vital, growing, diverse group of more than 500 women religious. Members minister throughout the United States and six additional territories or countries.

Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, St.Bernardine Monastery, Hollidayburg, PA.

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Poor Clares

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Poor Clares of Montana, Living the Gospel Life In the heart of the Church...in the heart of Montana. Dedicated to serving the people of God through a gospel form of life, lived in poverty, chastity, obedience, enclosure and constant conversion.

Poor Clare Sisters is a resource site for Poor Clares in the United States, Canada, Mexico

Poor Clares, Brenham, Texas USA

Poor Clares, Greenville South Carolina USA

Poor Clares, Langhorne Pennsylvania USA

Sisters of St. Clare, Saginaw Michigan USA

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Secular Franciscan Order (SFO)

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The National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States of America, is an Order within the Roman Catholic Church, and was founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. We strive to observe the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, and to make present the charism of Saint Francis in the life and mission of the Church.

St. Francis Fraternity, our fraternity was founded in 1926 as an Italian-speaking fraternity with the first three professions taking place in April of 1927. The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of Stigmata Province have always served as our Spiritual Assistants.

Saint Clare Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order, a Franciscan Order for married or single Catholics, not presently bound by vows, who are seeking intimacy with Christ following the path taken by Saint Francis of Assisi.

Mother Cabrini Region of the Secular Franciscan Order, the rule and life of the Secular Franciscans is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people.

Our Lady of Indiana Region

St. Francis Fraternity, Ottawa Ontario - Canada

Divine Mercy Region

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Franciscan Federation

Society of St. Francis (SSF) (Anglican Franciscans)

Franciscan Colleges and Universities

Franciscan High Schools

Other Franciscan Pages of Interest

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Franciscans International

Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi

Sermon to the Birds

The Minor Brothers Ecumenical Fraternity English / Franciscan Ecumenical Fraternity) is a Third Order founded in Seville (Spain) on the 14th January 1991 with the approval of the Diocesan Bishop, The Most Rev. Arturo Sanchez Galán, by Bros. Ray St. Clair Dwyer and Pablo Manuel Álvarez, tertiaries of the Society of St. Francis

The Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis

Franciscan Calendar of Saints

Franciscan Crown Rosary

Franciscan Family Apostolate

Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico USA

The Company of Jesus is a blended Franciscan and Benedictine third order following the way of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Benedict and is part of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches.

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Missions and Monasteries

Our Provinces & Custodies - OFM

Study Centres - OFM

Franciscan Clipart

Franciscan Publications

Holy Name Province

Other Franciscan Pages of Interest

Other Religious Orders (General Curia)

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Order of the Franciscan Conventuals

The Dominican Order

The Augustinians

Order of Saint Benedict

OSB Retreat Center

The Carmelite Order

The Discalded Carmelite Order

Salesians of Don Bosco

Barnabite Fathers and Brothers

Montfortian Religious Family

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Salvatorians Order of Friar Servants of Mary

Sisters of Saint Francis...Sisters live and work in 30 states in the U.S., from California to Washington D.C., and from Alaska to Texas. They also serve in El Salvador and Africa. The Sisters of St. Francis follow the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.

Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, A congregation of more than 700 Catholic women religious women who: choose a Gospel way of life, lived in community are dedicated to serving others, especially those who are economically poor, marginal, and oppressed, who minister in the United States in approximately 25 states as well as the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, and Africa.

Franciscan Spiritual Center West - In the Franciscan tradition, we will share / create a place of simple beauty and hospitality that will support and deepen the contemplative spirit. Franciscan Spiritual Ministries is a ministry sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Rooted in the Gospel values and in the prophetic spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, we seek to provide environments, experiences, and resources which enable persons to meet God in both stillness and activity. With hospitality, simplicity, and joy we welcome all as brother and sister.

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Catholic Information

National Conference of Catholic Bishops

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National Conference of Catholic Bishops

NCCB Desk Calendar, coming events compiled by NCCB Department of Communications

NCCB Department of Communications, NCCB press office

NCCB Department of Social Development and World Peace

NCCB Directory, NCCB sites and e-mail addresses from the Catholic Internet Directory by Tim DeRyan

Conferences of Bishops, Alapadre Catholic Corner

Catholic

Dioceses, by John Mark Ockerbloom, Carnegie  Mellon University (listed with dioceses by country)

Latin America Bishops Conference (CELAM), in Spanish

State Catholic Conferences in the U.S.A., from the Catholic Internet Directory by Tim DeRyan

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Dioceses

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix was established on December 2, 1969 by Pope Paul VI. The Diocese, which is comprised of 43,967 square miles.

US Catholic Diocesan E-mail Addresses, from the Catholic Internet Directory by Tim DeRyan

Catholic Churches on the WWW, Alapadre Catholic Corner (listed with dioceses by country)

Catholic Dioceses, by Gerald Darring, McGill-Toolen High School (links to directories)

Catholic Dioceses, by John Mark Ockerbloom, Carnegie  Mellon University, organized by country

Catholic Churches on the WWW, Alapadre Catholic Corner (includes non-USA)

Catholic Dioceses All Around the World, Norwegian site in English

DioceseNet, click on state in map of USA.

Catholic Dioceses, these pages will inform you of everything one needs to know about Catholicism. Bishops, Cardinals, Archdioceses, and Dioceses are all discussed right here from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Parishes

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Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Sierra Vista, Arizona

St. Timothy Catholic Community, Mesa, AZ

Catholic Parish Directories, Ecclesia, funded by The Saint Ambrose Foundation is devoted to providing quality web sites to Catholic Organizations and promoting Catholic research & networking on the internet. Offering free web sites to Catholic Schools & Parishes or other official Catholic Organizations.  Also includes list of some of the sites Catholic-Church.org hosts.

Catholic Parishes on the Web, Sites and Organizations Hosted By Catholic Online.

Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA

St Marys Church in Annapolis MD

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Counseling Ministry

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John Chuchman, Grief Support, Growth Through Loss and Love!

Apple Seeds, a site of hope, inspiration and encouragement.

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Social Justice

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Sisters Online is a collaborative ministry; a website focusing on spirituality and justice. We seek to be voices for right relationships and agents of change. We are Sisters committed to global kinship.

Ultimate Pro-Life Resource List - The most comprehensive listing of right to life resources on the Internet.

The Franciscan Peacemakers are people seeking to lessen violence in Milwaukee. The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the life and words of Francis of Assisi are our guides. We seek to sow thoughts and acts of peace in the home, the school, and the community at large. Understanding the 'Continuum of Violence' leads us to challenge ourselves and our community to help people find the voice that violence has silenced. Education, direct ministry to victims and perpetrators of violence, advocacy and cooperation with other agencies are the tools we use. Prayer and lives lived peaceably are our strength. 'We are called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.' (Francis of Assisi).

Center for Action and Contemplation. A Christian center for the training and formation of people for out reach ministries. The CAC is a faith alternative to the dominant consciousness, offering hope, inspiration and challenge to a despairing world.  They are commit to: Networking, Educating, Actively engaging and Collaborating with other organizations endorsing a similar vision and philosophy.

Moratorium 2000 campaign is a global petition drive calling for a moratorium on the death penalty.

Programs of National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC) range over the spectrum of Catholic concerns from prayers and worship to the state of the economy, from revitalizing parishes to averting nuclear war, from promoting vocations to protecting life at all stages.

Bread for the World - A Program to End Hunger: Hunger 2000. Seeking Justice. Ending Hunger. Human Services Plan for Maricopa County.

Domestic Violence Crisis Response Guide RESOURCE Download.

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Franciscan Pilgrimages

Enneagram

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Authentic Enneagram provides the most authoritative, reliable, and practical information yet available on how to discovery your type and your path to development using the Enneagram. It provides the Tour of the Types, with the types speaking for themselves. It presents Relationships and Type, describing the interpersonal relationship strengths and challenges for every type with every other type. It maps out the Instinctive Subtypes founded on a simple Basic Proposition for each type making every thought, feeling, and action immediately understandable.

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Retreat Sites!

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Retreats International, Are you taking enough time for yourself in this busy world? Make room in our life for a retreat. Think of a retreat as a gift to yourself a way to step aside from everyday concerns to relax and care for your soul.

Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks. Some retreats and renewal opportunities are coordinated through a cooperative agreement with the Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, Arizona. On occasion a specific program will be offered in both Tucson and in Scottsdale, permitting these two centers of renewal to work together in promoting spiritual growth and development. In each instance of cooperation the opportunity is clearly identified and in each instance payment should be made directly to the renewal center that is hosting the event.

San Damiano Retreat Center's mission is to provide a peaceful environment of natural beauty where spiritual renewal and growth may be sought by people of all faiths and backgrounds. In the spirit of St. Francis and guided by the Franciscan traditions of joy, hospitality, compassion, peace and simplicity, we offer contemporary and challenging retreats and programs in response to the changing needs of God's people.

eXpandRetreats.com, The Internet's Directory of Retreat Centers invites you to explore our directory to find your retreat destination. We understand the significant need in our culture to take a time out of time to restore balance and a sense of well-being.

Fine the Divine, For Pilgrims seeking the Spiritual and Religious Retreat experience Religious retreats...Spiritual retreats...800 retreat centers...Active retreat calendar. Your information source for retreat centers, workshops & spiritual coaching.

All About Retreats, Your destination for Retreat and Conference Center Information a portal of information about retreats and conference centers.Retreats Online, Bringing together users and providers of retreats and retreat getaways around the world. To return to the place we started - and see the familiar anew.

Spiritual Retreat Center Directory, What is a spiritual retreat? Generally, it is a time that is spent apart from the ordinary workings of society -- a time of rest and reflection.

Psycho-Spiritual Wellness Retreat-Seminars, Personal Wellness is among the best achievements of ones life. It is revealed in an individuals physical, intellectual, social, occupational, psychological, and spiritual life. We only enjoy personal wellness in an on-going way when each of these aspects are contributing to it.La Purisima Retreat Center, Hereford, Arizona, under the Catholic Diocese of Tucson, located 9 miles south of Sierra Vista in Southern Arizona, named in honor of the Immaculate Conception (in Spanish, La Purisima Concepcion) - was incorporated in the Spring of 2000 to provide a place apart in an atmosphere of serenity and peace, where one can experience spiritual renewal and growth in the beautiful high desert of Southeast Arizona.

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Recovery Resources

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The Art of Recovery Dance to the Music of Life is a free to the public, one-day event offering education, resources and entertainment. It is part of the celebration of National Recovery Month.

Welcome to Sober 24! Alcohol and Addiction Recovery Resources. If you are an individual who is recovering from the deadly disease of alcohol or drug addiction, or a loved one of someone recovering (or needs recovery) then you are welcome at Sober 24. The only requirement is a desire to get well, one day at a time, 24 hours a day (Sober24).

NI-COR, Network International-Coalition for On-line Resources - Articles and Directories for: Addictions, Prevention, Recovery, Medical, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Professionals, Education, Family, Spirituality, and Other Social Issues.

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Educational

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Franciscan School of Theology is a Roman Catholic seminary and graduate theological school that prepares women and men for professional ministry in the Church and for careers in theological education. We also welcome people of all nations, lay and religious, on sabbatical or wishing to enhance their knowledge of Christian faith and the practice of ministry.

Saint Antoninus Institute for Catholic Education in Business is dedicated to saving souls in the workplace and marketplace through word, action and prayer. We promote the social teachings of the Catholic Church in the areas of work, business, management and economics. We serve families, consumers, businesses and business students alike.

Catholic Colleges and Universities, from the Catholic Internet Directory by Tim DeRyan

Catholic Schools on the Net, directory of Catholic primary and secondary schools by Marty Kirwan

Jesuit Colleges, Universities and Institutes

Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)

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Women's Sites

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Women's Calendar~ The Women's Calendar is the largest electronic listing of women's events. The mission is to provide a calendar of events covering every possible venue, topic or issue important to women. Women's groups, organizations, communities and businesses are invited to list their events. The Women's Calendar is a superb networking tool for all women with connections to almost every known women's organization.

Find-A-Center, Free pregnancy tests, caring and confidential help, this site will help you locate the pregnancy centers nearest you, post-abortion help, and information about pregnancy symptoms, fetal development, abortion procedures, abortion risks, and all pregnancy options. These centers do not offer abortions or abortion referrals.

There Is Hope After Abortion

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Health Related Information

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www.thefoodisalie.com, A spiritual solution to weight loss and balanced health.

OnlineHealthResources.com, is a comprehensive directory of health related websites.

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Miscellaneous Catholic / Other

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Archdiocese of the Internet 2004, The Sanctuary Director, A online self service virtual Catholic church. Interactive events. Prayer and meditation all set to music.

Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), a registered charitable organization, has been providing children and their families with a range of quality treatment and support services since 1929. We are a child-centered, family- focused treatment agency, committed to a systemic approach in the delivery of our programs and services.

Logos Ministries is an interdenominational Bible teaching ministry.  This site will inform you of multiple opportunities to study and understand the entire Bible.

Christian Mystics, takes a look at the Christian Mystic from both a traditional and contemporary point of view. We range from Quaker to Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic to Unity, Desert Fathers to Women Mystics of the Church.

Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network committed to living the contemplative dimension of Christian life through the practice of Centering Prayer, a method of prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of God's presence, contemplative prayer. The purpose of Contemplative Outreach is to teach the method of Centering Prayer and its immediate conceptual background and to support those who practice Centering Prayer through workshops, retreats, educational materials and small groups.

Franciscan Outreach Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and homeless in Chicago. It operates the largest homeless shelter in the city that is open 365 days a year, and maintains a soup kitchen at another central location that feeds poor and homeless families every evening. In addition, the Franciscan Outreach provides social services and counseling to help individuals realize their worth and become fully active members of society.

Contemplative Outreach is an international spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to renewing the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday, active life. While we encourage every practice leading to Christian contemplation, our primary focus is to present the method of Centering Prayer. We develop resources and programs to further the spiritual growth of the network.

World Community for Christian Meditation, Dedicated to the practice of Christian Meditation as taught by John Main OSB (1926-1982) in the Christian tradition in the spirit of serving the unity of all. Our aim is to assist you in your daily practice of Christian meditation.

Spiritualitas - is a web-site dedicated to the art of Christian Spirituality. It is edited by Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez, OFM, assistant professor of Spirituality at the Catholic Theological Union (CTU) for the purpose of providing a better understanding of this field of study.

Enneagram Applications website, offers you the opportunities to apply the Enneagram model and theory, Introduction to the Enneagram, Enneagram and Relationships, Enneagram Applications to Business, Sacred Movements of the Centres, Biblical Characters and the Enneagram, etc.

ChristianityToday.com is the official Web site of Christianity Today International that informs, inspires, connects, and equips Christians through community-building interest areas, news with a Christian slant, and more.

Internet Franciscan Fraternity  It is a virtual fraternity. Its aim is to be a meeting point for everyone that loves the vision of the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. So... if you love God, His creatures, the peace...if you love the poor and weak people of any race, language, religion, nationality, political ideas... if you love the prayer and the contemplation, you can join us in the first Internet Franciscan Fraternity.

Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi,  CHRISTUS REX, INC. is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of information on works of art preserved in churches, cathedrals and monasteries all over the world.  Also includes lots of links to other Christian and religious sites.

Mercy of God Community (MGC), an ecumenical and inclusive Christian religious community, dedicated to The Divine Mercy, which we attempt to reflect in our lives and ministries. We strive to be a model of Christian reconciliation in the world today.

Catholic Organizations on the Web, from the Catholic Internet Directory by Tim DeRyan

Catholic Religious Orders, from the Catholic Internet Directory by Tim DeRyan

Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Health Care-Wisconsin

Catholic Relief ServicesLes Dominicains du Canada, Province Saint-Dominique (in French)

Canon Law Society of America

Holy Name of Jesus School, New York, NY

Holy Name Province

Immaculate Conception Parish, Durham

OFM Home Page, General Curia, Rome

St. Anthony Padua School, Camden, NJ

St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY

St. Camillus, Silver Spring, MD

St. Francis Chapel & City Ministry Center, Providence, RI

St.Francis House, Boston, MA

USA Franciscan Vocation Page

Franciscan Library of Milan (Italy)

8th Day Center for Justice

The Holy See - Vatican City

American Catholic Online

National Association of Religious Brothers

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Travel

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WTS/Raptim Transport Service, where Education, Spirituality & Travel Come Together In Customized Innovative Programs! We are committed to providing unparalleled service to group organizers, helping them develop effective travel programs where education, spirituality and cultural enrichment come together in innovative and effective tours!

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Arizona Information

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Cafe Fiat, is a coffee shop that serves the highest quality coffee drinks, fresh sandwiches and delectable desserts. We foster an environment that celebrates the greatness of the human spirit based in Catholic Christian teaching, and we encourage artistry and discussion that furthers this ideal.

Arizona Center Information - Business and service directory catering to Arizona residents and visitors.  Accommodations, activities, attractions, destinations and other features, plus  AZ Arts and Entertainment, Business and Economy, Counties, Education, Government, Guides and Directories, Health, Localities, Maps and Views, News and Media, Recreation and, Sports, Science and Environment.

Arizona Event Calendar

Arizona Phonebook

Arizona News and Information

GreatArizona.com, Arizona web directory offering various information and services in Arizona.
Great Arizona

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