Religion and Spirituality

Optime noscitis Optime noscitis- On the Proposed Catholic University of Ireland. Tells the bishops to go forward with their plan, and approves their choice of John Henry Newman as rector. Encycli… Omnem sollicitudinem Omnem sollicitudinem- On the Greek-Ruthenian Rite. Forbids any changes be made to Eastern Catholic liturgies, and in particular to the Ruthenian Rite. Encyclical promulgated 13 Ma… Nullis certe verbis Nullis certe verbis- On the Need for Civil Sovereignty. Rejects Napoleon III's advice that Pius IX surrender the Papal States. Encyclical promulgated 19 January, 1860. Nostis et nobiscum Nostis et nobiscum- On the Church in the Pontifical States. Encyclical promulgated 8 December, 1849. Nemo certe ignorat Nemo certe ignorat- On Discipline for Clergy. Urges unity of the bishops of the British Isles, encourages the foundation of the Catholic University of Ireland. Encyclical promulga… Neminem vestrum Neminem vestrum- On the Persecution of Armenians. Clarifies the current status of the Mechitharist monks, deplores dissension and schisms among Armenian Catholics. Encyclical prom… Meridionali Americae Meridionali Americae- On the Seminary for Native Clergy. To the bishops of South America. Expresses joy at the increase in indigenous clergy and concern for their proper formation… Maximae quidem Maximae quidem- On the Church in Bavaria. Encyclical promulgated 18 August, 1864. Levate Levate- On the Afflictions of the Church. Decries attacks on the Church in Russia, Poland, and Italy. Encyclical promulgated 21 October, 1867. Incredibili Incredibili- On persecution in New Granada. Encyclical promulgated 17 September, 1863. Gravibus Ecclesiae Gravibus Ecclesiae- Proclaims a Jubilee Year for 1875. Encyclical promulgated 24 December, 1874. Graves ac diuturnae Graves ac diuturnae- On the Church in Switzerland. Condemns the Old Catholics and anti-Catholic marriage laws. Encyclical promulgated 23 March, 1875. Exultavit cor nostrum Exultavit cor nostrum- On the Effects of the Jubilee. Encyclical promulgated 21 November, 1851. Etsi multa Etsi multa- Denounces actions against the Church by the governments of Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Encyclical promulgated 21 November, 1873. Cum Sancta Mater Ecclesia Cum Sancta Mater Ecclesia- Pleading for Public Prayer. Urges bishops and the faithful to beg God "banish war to the very ends of the earth." Encyclical promulgated 27 April, 1859. Cum nuper Cum nuper- Care for Clerics. Written to the Sicilian bishops. Urges a high standard of morality for clergy and laity alike. Encyclical promulgated 20 January, 1858. Beneficia Dei Beneficia Dei- Encyclical promulgated 4 June, 1871, commemorating the 25th anniversary of his pontificate. Apostolicae Nostrae Caritatis Apostolicae Nostrae Caritatis- Urging Prayers for Peace. Encyclical promulgated 1 August 1854. Amantissimus Amantissimus- On the Care of Churches. Establishes a Congregation for Eastern Rites. Encyclical promulgated 8 April, 1862. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception- Washington, D.C. The largest Catholic church in the Americas. Includes news, a virtual tour, and schedule of regular … Mary's Immaculate Heart Mary's Immaculate Heart- Homepage for a small personal shrine in Sterling, Kansas. Shrine of Our Lady of Grace Shrine of Our Lady of Grace- Shrine in Columbia, NH. Shrine Of Our Lady Of Good Help Shrine Of Our Lady Of Good Help- This site presents the official story of Adele Brise and her commission from Mary, the Queen of Heaven, to build a mission school in Northeast Wis… Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation- Contains historical tour, Mass schedule, gift shop and other information about this shrine to Mary in Carey, Ohio. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe of La Crosse Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe of La Crosse- A site dedicated to the support and construction of The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine- Marian shrine and church in Orlando, FL. Mary, Queen of the Universe Catholic Shrine Homepage Mary, Queen of the Universe Catholic Shrine Homepage- Official site for this shrine in Orlando, Florida. National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel- Information on a shrine in Middletown, N.Y.: photos and background. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston, NY Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston, NY- Catholic Shrine dedicated to spreading devotion to Mary and her message of peace and prayer for conversion. Weeping Madonna of Rockingham Weeping Madonna of Rockingham- Large site dealing with this statue: includes news articles, results of scientific and ecclesiastic investigations, updates, and many other features. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows- Place of peace and prayer, healing and hope for people of all races and faiths. Belleville, Illinois. Our Lady of Victory Basilica & National Shrine Our Lady of Victory Basilica & National Shrine- Lackawanna, New York. History, photos, hours, directions. The Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury The Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury- Glastonbury, England. Features the history of the pilgrimages, petitions, church location and details of masses. Koratty Muthy Koratty Muthy- Unofficial site dedicated to this Marian pilgrimage centre in Kerala, India. Background information on the shrine, programme of the annual feast in October, Mass ti… National Shrine of Wales National Shrine of Wales- Our Lady of Cardigan - a Marian shrine in Wales. Site in English and Welsh. Medjugorje Medjugorje- Official site for the Shrine at Medjugorje. Pius XII: Ad Caeli Reginam Pius XII: Ad Caeli Reginam- On Proclaiming the Queenship of Mary. Encyclical promulgated on 11 October 1954. Leo XIII: Octobri Mense Leo XIII: Octobri Mense- On the Rosary. Encyclical promulgated 22 September 1891. Pius XI: Ingravescentibus Malis Pius XI: Ingravescentibus Malis- On the Rosary. Encyclical promulgated on 29 September 1937. Paul VI: Signum Magnum Paul VI: Signum Magnum- Encyclical promulgated 13 May, 1967. About the spiritual motherhood of Mary, urges imitation of her virtues. Leo XIII: Vi è Ben Noto Leo XIII: Vi è Ben Noto- Addressed to the bishops of Italy. Begs them to encourage praying the rosary for the pope in his hour of need. Encyclical promulgated 20 September, 1887. Leo XIII: Iucunda Semper Expectatione Leo XIII: Iucunda Semper Expectatione- On the Rosary. Also touches on Mary's role in pointing people to God. Encyclical promulgated 8 September, 1894. Paul VI: Christi Matri Paul VI: Christi Matri- On Prayers to Mary for Peace. Encyclical promulgated 15 September, 1966. Paul VI: Mense Maio Paul VI: Mense Maio- On the Occasion of the First of May. Encyclical promulgated 30 April, 1965. Pius XII: Munificentissimus Deus Pius XII: Munificentissimus Deus- Apostolic Constitution, November 1, 1950, on proclaiming the dogma of the Assumption. Pius XI: Lux Veritatis Pius XI: Lux Veritatis- Encyclical on the Council of Ephesus, which condemned the Nestorian heresy. Promulgated 25 December, 1931. John Paul II: Redemptoris Mater John Paul II: Redemptoris Mater- Encyclical "Mother of the Redeemer," promulgated 25 March, 1987. A reflection on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Church. 16… Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe- Organization in honor of Our Lady, specifically focused on ending abortion. Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici- Organization that is obtaining signatures to petition the Holy Father to define as dogma that the Virgin Mary is Mediatrix of All Grace, Co-Redemptri… The Legion Of Mary The Legion Of Mary- Homepage of Our Lady of Fatima Praesidium at St Colmcille's Parish, Holywood, Ireland.