Links

Catholic Relief Services Accept Donations for Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, Philippines and all its’ international relief efforts.

Donate through its website:

http://crs.org/chile/maule-quake.cfm. Or click the on the icon

Donate by phone:

Call  1-800-736-3467
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Or you can mail  your donations to:

Catholic Relief Services
3525 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653-1402

Make your check out to Archdiocese of Chicago/CRS, on the memo line write Philippines

For more information contact the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Catholic Relief Services Office at 312-534-8367. If you are not in Chicagoland area, you may call your local parish.

Please DON’T send donations in kind especially used clothing. CLICK HERE.

Favorite  links:

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – Official Website of the USCCP, an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States.

Archdiocese of Chicago - The Archdiocese of Chicago serves more than 2.3 million Catholics in Cook and Lake counties in Northeastern Illinois, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles.The Archdiocese is divided into six vicariates and 31 deaneries. This local church is pastored by Francis Cardinal George, OMI, assisted by six Episcopal Vicars, each responsible for a vicariate (region)

St. Lambert Parish of Skokie, IL. - Roman Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is located in Skokie, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois.

St. Lambert Parish of Skokie Sunday Bulletins - Archives of St. Lambert Sunday Bulletins.

Rev. Know-it All -Blogsite of Rev. Know-it-all, an alter ego of Fr. Richard Simon, Pastor of St. Lambert Parish, Skokie, IL. and a regular host of Relevant Radio’s “Go ask your Father”. Credits: The Reverend Know-It-All is a parody of Mr. Know-It-All, the alter ego of Bullwinkle J. Moose, a carton character created by Jay Ward (1920-1989).

Catholic New World – Website of the  Catholic New World, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It provides news, analysis and commentary about the church at the world, national and local levels and about issues of concern to the Catholic community. It acts as an instrument of evangelization by providing current information and guidance in matters of faith, morals and spiritual life.

Filipino Catholic Websites:

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines - Official website  of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
Catholic Blog- A Tarlac- based ex-seminarian’s Catholic blogs in Tagalog
Catholic Faith Defender - Cebu-based organization formed mainly to challenge the aggressive recruitment of Protestants organizations in Cebu, especially their attacks on the Catholic Doctrines, the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Apostolic Traditions,  the images and veneration of Saints and the Pope. Most articles and videos are in Cebuano and some are in Tagalog.
Catholic Sites - A comprehensive online directory of Philippine Catholic websites.
Defensor Katoliko Vs Eli Soriano – This group called themselves ” Catholic Defenders who are ready to defend the Holy Roman Catholic Church” by exposing the flaws of local (Philippine) non-Catholic groups and tackling other local issues affecting Catholics.
Defensores Fidei Foundation – A Roman Catholic non-stock, non-profit, lay foundation devoted to explaining and defending Catholic doctrine. Its purpose is to strengthen Catholics in their faith by helping them to explain, from Scripture and the Magisterium, the most commonly misunderstood Catholic beliefs.
Filipino Catholic Resource – A US-based Filipino Catholic web logs on generally Catholic topics but especially important and significant for Filipinos.
Filipino Catholic Defenders -An experimental apologetical programme of a core group of lay apologists and debaters of the Catholic Faith. Most are members of the education staff of the St Peter’s Men Society (SPMS), an apologetics and evangelization organization under the Saint John D’ Baptist Parish of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila
Full Metal Alistair -This is a personal project of AJMCaseñas on the subjects of The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Healing Grace -A ordinary mom’s guide for freedom from life’s miseries and everyday crosses through hope and prayer.
In Defense of the Church – A blog site of a determined defender of the Catholic Faith.
Monk’s Hobbit -”This is not a news blog but a new blog about an old thing that remains ever new: the Catholic Faith”. This blog aims to be a repository of documents and formal essays, some of them excerpts from old articles that may be useful for understanding the present and for planning the future.
The Knight of Mary of Bro. Marwil N. Llasos, O.P. – Blog site of Bro. Marwil “Mars” Llanos, O.P., a commissioned lay preacher, Marian devotee, Mariologist and a certified Knight of Mary. He is a member of the Company of St. Dominic, a secular institute of consecrated life.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila - Official website of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
The Secret to Happiness – Blog site for prayers
The Splendor of the Church - Blog site of  Sorsogon City, Bicol Region Catholic Priest and blogger Fr. Abe, CRS
Tumbukin Natin – Blog site in Tagalog of a Makati-based true Catholic blogger Cenon Bibe Jr.

Other Catholic, Apologetics and Related Website:

American Catholic - The AmericanCatholic.org is an online editions of St. Anthony Messenger, Catholic Update and other Catholic features. A service of St. Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
American Catholic Truth Society - A Catholic Apologetics Portal  moderated by Scott Windsor and his group. This portal offers a wide range of online participation. From email lists, to message boards, to online chat, ACTS hosts many forums and styles to suit your needs.
American Life League -Website of the largest grassroots Catholic pro-life organization in the United States and is committed to the protection of all innocent human beings from the moment of creation to natural death.
Bible Christian Society (Apologetics for the Masses) - A non-profit organization in the Greater Birmingham area focused in education and evangelization. The Society sponsors parish seminars and workshops on apologetics. It has distributed CD’s and cassette tapes locally, nationally, and even internationally. The Society’s unique approach to apologetics makes it something that all Catholics, junior high age and up, can learn to do.
Catholic Answers -Is one of the nation’s largest lay-run apostolates of Catholic apologetics and evangelization.Catholic Answers is an apostolate dedicated to serving Christ by bringing the fullness of Catholic truth to the world. We help good Catholics become better Catholics, bring former Catholics “home,” and lead non-Catholics into the fullness of the faith.
Catholic Apologetics Information - A small group of Catholic Apologist making available good Catholic literature and providing online Catholic Apologists to help those who seek to come to the knowledge of the truth (1Tim 2-4)
Catholic Apologetics of America
Catholic Biblical Apologetics -This website surveys the origin and development of Roman Catholic Christianity from the period of the apostolic church, through the post-apostolic church and into the conciliar movement. Principal attention is paid to the biblical basis of both doctrine and dogma as well as the role of paradosis (i.e. handing on the truth) in the history of the Church. Particular attention is also paid to the hierarchical founding and succession of leadership throughout the centuries.
Catholic Culture - Giving faithful Catholics the information, encouragement and perspective they need to become an active force for renewal in the Church and in society, working to shape an authentically Christian culture in a secular world by distribution of news, commentary, spiritual resources, and practical suggestions, in conformity with the mind of the Church.
Catholic Educator’s Resource Center - An online resource library and a clearinghouse for some of the of articles on matter of Catholic faith and culture. A collection of thousands of articles from  finest journalists, authors and publishing companies  around the world  are made available with weekly updates, free of charge.
Catholicism and Catholic Apologetics - A personal blog primarily about Catholic Apologetics, a defense of Catholic Christianity.
Catholic League – The Catholic League is the US’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. Motivated by the letter and the spirit of the First Amendment, the Catholic League works to safeguard both the religious freedom rights and the free speech rights of Catholics whenever and wherever they are threatened.
Catholic New World - Catholicnewworld.com is a product of Catholic New World, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago. This site is not meant to replicate or replace the print edition, only compliment it, providing the benefits of up-to-date information that is unique to the Web.
Catholic Q and A- CatholicQandA.com was created to offer proof that the Catholic Church is the one, true, and original Church established by Jesus Christ. It has links to sites holding the most compelling evidence. The references are of various biblical, historical, philosophical, and scientific articles that support the Catholic Teaching. Topics include scientifically verified miracles, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, artificial contraception and abortion, and the statement from the first council that decided what books make up the current Christian New Testament and dialogues and articles  from our hosts.
Catholic Truth Society- The Catholic Truth Society is a unique Catholic Charity publishing non-stop since 1868. The CTS publishes books and resources that Catholics need to help them gain a deeper understanding of their faith and to share it with others. CTS responds to the challenges facing believers and non-believers today with materials that are attractive, truthful, engaging and affordable.
Catholic TV - CatholicTV^®/CatholicTV.com is a beacon of Hope and a unique Herald of the simple, yet profound Message of Jesus Christ, Who is made truly present among us in the Breaking of the Bread. Utilizing powerful technology, we strive to connect People of Faith. Through relevant, inspiring and prayerful programming we educate, teaching the Wisdom of God in the Catholic Tradition, endeavoring to move people of all ages, cultures and attitudes toward the Fullness of Life.
Catholic World News -Giving faithful Catholics the information, encouragement and perspective they need to become an active force for renewal in the Church and in society, working to shape an authentically Christian culture in a secular world by distribution of news, commentary, spiritual resources, and practical suggestions, in conformity with the mind of the Church.
Christifideles Pizza and Theology Society- New name: AskACatholic.com – Catholic support group of Catholic Apologists, Priest-helpers and Grammarians who work together answer questions from anyone with a sincere heart about the Catholic Faith and what Catholics believe in we do the best we can to ensure all our answers are loyal to the Magisterium and Teaching Authority of the Roman Catholic Church founded by Jesus, Our Lord.
Coming Home Network- The CHNetwork began in 1993 out of the seemingly isolated experiences of several Protestant clergy and their spouses. Upon leaving their pastorates to enter the Catholic Church, these clergy and their families discovered with surprise that there were many others being drawn by the Spirit to take the same journey “home.”
CTS Manchester – Website affiliated with the Diocese of Stanford, Northwest of England
Daily Gospel -Run by an international team of lay Catholics and volunteers who are eager to spread the Gospel, it offers its service without financial support, other than the generous gifts from subscribers. It has received the support of His Grace John Foley, Pres. of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Mgr Raymond Burke of St. Louis, the Episcopal Ass. for the French-speaking Liturgy (AELF). Daily Gospel is available in various languages. 
Defenders of the Catholic Faith -Website run by Catholic convert Stephen “Steve” Ray. “I was convinced that the earliest Christians were basically “Protestant“ in their theology and practice and only became corrupted with “Catholic stuff“ in later centuries. I thought Protestants had the claim to authentic continuity back to the apostles. But I was very mistaken and the more I studied the early Fathers of the Church, I became convinced the early Church was Catholic.” 
EWTN Global Catholic Network - Largest Catholic media network in the world.
First Things - Published by the Institute on Religion and Public Life, an interreligious, nonpartisan research and education institute whose purpose is to advance a religiously informed public philosophy for the ordering of society.
Fully Catholic - A blog site run by a Caribbean (Trinidad) based Catholic Chistopher Philips. FullyCatholic.Com seeks to make the true teaching of the Catholic Church available to all through internet.
Hands On Apologetics - A site run by a Catholic convert Gary Michuta, author of the book: How to Wolf-Proof your Kids: A Practical Guide for Keeping your kids Catholic.
Human Life International – The mission of HLI is to create effective opposition to the culture of death around the world. With 99 satellite offices in 87 countries, Human Life International is the largest pro-life and missionary organization in the world. This is there official website.
I Am One Truth Catholic Apologetics - A school in “virtual Florida”. An education/advocacy website and blog by Philip Turgate, Italian decent from Bronx, NY and now leaving in Florida.
Interdisciplinary Encyclopaedia of Religion and Science
Lumen Verum Apologetics – Founded by Arlette Bowen, a dedicated Catholic wife and mother of 5 children., its core members are young adults, vitally interested in apologetics and catechetics. It publishes its newsletter twice a year and has released booklets on Catholic Apologetics, The Apostles’ Creed, The Sacraments, The Ten Commandments, Prayer, and The Family and Human Life, all which can be found in this website.
National Catholic Reporter – A religious news source with worldly interests; and though a large amount of its reporting deals with issues of the Catholic Church, an equal amount of its coverage is a marriage of the religious, political and social forces shaping public policies and institutions. We are concerned for all people and we are committed to shaping a world that recognizes the dignity of every human being, regardless of religious belief, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other characteristic. Throughout our history, we have been a voice for the disadvantaged and the marginalized, and we have told the stories of injustice that others simply will not print.
NET NY – A faith-centered cable TV network based in Brooklyn, NY. It broadcasts news, entertainment, and music, as well as religious programs. There are even programs in foreign languages. NET brings viewers back to what really matters, family, fun, and faith in God. NET isn’t a cloistered channel of talking heads and sermons. It’s out on the streets of New York, visiting neighborhoods, talking to the diverse members of our community of faith — listening to the music and sampling the food. NET serves the young and old, the churched and unchurched, and men and women from different social, ethnic and religious backgrounds, showing how they work together to make our world a better place. It’s good TV!
New Advent- The Catholic Encyclopedia. “Here is an offer which brings all the advantages that The Catholic University can at present afford and more right into our own homes. THE CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA is a veritable Catholic Home University. It has been truly styled “a university in print”.
New Advent-Catholic E cyclopedia
Patrick Madrid’s group – Patrick Madrid is the publisher of Envoy Magazine, a journal of contemporary Catholic thought, and the director of the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College. Since its inception in 1996, the Envoy team has garnered numerous journalism awards, including several first-place awards in the magazine-of-the-year “General Excellence” category from the Catholic Press Association.
Pugio Fidei
Relevant Radio
Reverend-Know-it-All
Rome Reports
Salt+Light Television – Canada-based National Catholic television
San Juan Catholic Seminars (for beginning apologists)
Stay Catholic
The Augustine Club
The Catholic Apologetics Network
The Divine Life
The New Theological Movement – It was created in response to the Holy Father’s request that priests make full and responsible use of the modern means of communication, with these goals: To write faithful Catholic theology, in communion with the Church’s entire 2,000 year Tradition, through the medium of the internet, and to create a platform upon which a theological discussion can be carried out in charity and in truth. 
Think Chastity
Traditional Catholic Apologetics
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Vatican Channel in YouTube
Vatican Radio
Vatican:The Holy See
Whispers in the Loggia
Zenit – The World Seen from Rome