Catholic Links

Note: The following links are provided for your convenience. Although we make every attempt to provide you with information that is appropriate for building your faith, we cannot guarantee the content of sites that are external to our own site. St. John Neumann Church assumes no responsibility for, nor does it endorse the content of the following websites.

Proceed with caution while traversing the following links. And monitor your children's activities on the Internet.

If you find objectionable material in any of the following sites, please contact the Webmaster.

Traveling: Mass Times
Schedule and location of Masses in the United States. Great for those traveling on vacation to meet the obligation of Sunday Mass.

The Vatican
Read statements from our Holy Father, both past and present. Includes the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Papal celebrations and schedule, Vatican Library information.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The official website of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. Included is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with history and preparation articles by the Pope, Archbishops, and Cardinals. Also, Daily Readings, an On-Line Bible, Movie Reviews, Listing of Bishops, and sections on many other departments.

Catholic Encyclopedia
From the preface of the Catholic Encylopedia: "The Catholic Encyclopedia, as its name implies, proposes to give its readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine. What the Church teaches and has taught; what she has done and is still doing for the highest welfare of mankind; her methods, past and present; her struggles, her triumphs, and the achievements of her members, not only for her own immediate benefit, but for the broadening and deepening of all true science, literature and art -- all come within the scope of the Catholic Encyclopedia."

Catholic News Service
Contemporary communication of news about the Catholic world. They "report fully, fairly and freely about the involvement of the Church in the world today."

Rockford Diocese
The Rockford Diocese website, which includes a Calendar of Events, information on Bishop Doran, including an audio presentation, ministries, parishes, schools, selected articles from the Observer, Respect Life information, and Volunteer opportunities throughout the diocese.

Saints and Angels
Information about individual saints and patron saints, including their stories and calling. Learn about St. John Neumann here.  You can also find information here about angels, including encounters, the Nine Choirs of Angels and Guardian Angels.

Busted Halo
Busted Halo is a site for seekers in their twenties and thirties designed by the Paulists.

The Word Among Us Family Edition
Formerly the "Together In Christ" website, The Word Among Us Family Edition provides resources for Catholic parents seeking to raise faith-filled children, married couples looking to improve communications, moms seeking encouragement in their family and faith, and more.

St. Edward Central Catholic High School
The oldest Central high school in the Rockford Diocese and winner of the 2002 Elgin Chamber of Commerce Community Improvement Award. Their motto is "Faith In Action, Excellence In Education". The school is located at 335 Locust Street in Elgin, IL . Over 95% of graduates attend the colleges of their choosing. Current ACT scores are well above state and national averages, with a composite score of 23.6. To make an appointment for a tour, call 847-741-7535.