The Catholic Encylopedia

The Old Catholic Encylopedia, circa 1913, is now available on-line. The Catholic Encyclopedia, is a fifteen-volume encyclopedia originally published in 1913. As its name implies, it provides 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.

It differs from the general Encyclopedia in omitting facts and information which have no relation to the Church. On the other hand, it is not exclusively a church Encyclopedia, nor is it limited to the ecclesiastical sciences and the doings of churchmen. It records all that Catholics have done, not only in behalf of charity and morals, but also for the intellectual and artistic development of mankind. It chronicles what Catholic artists, educators, poets, scientists and men of action have achieved in their several provinces. In this respect it differs from most other Catholic Encyclopedias.

This superb resource for finding detailed answers to questions about the Catholic Church and Catholic teachings is now available through the Internet. Apart from typical Internet access charges, there is no charge for using The Catholic Encylopedia web site. It provides an excellent means for helping children and grandchildren learn the truth about the Church.