supporting documents in the original languages are
Catholic Church Resources
arranged in chronological order. To find the date of
documents, look up its name in Dizionario dei Concili
Encyclopedias
(Ref. BX 822.D59 1963); use references to  Mansi
New Catholic Encyclopedia
Papal and Other Documents
Ref. BX 841.N44
The Papal Encyclicals, 1740  1981
Good for overview articles and bibliographies that
Papal Pronouncements: A Guide, 1740  1978
lead to in-depth resources. The 2002 edition
Ref. BX 860.A33 and Ref. BX 850.C37 1990
contains both new articles and reprints from the
Gives sources for original language and English
1967 edition. The 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia
translations of papal documents. Indexed by title
( Ref. BX 841 .C25 1913) is useful for historical
and subject.
topics and saints.
The Documents of Vatican II
Ref. BX 830 .1962 .A3 .G26
Almanacs and Directories
English translation of the sixteen official texts.
Catholic Almanac
Vatican Council II. Austin Flannery
AY 81.R6 N277 Latest volume at the Reference
BX830 .1962 .A3 .F56
Desk; earlier volumes on Level 1.
Includes conciliar and post-conciliar texts.
Covers current events in the Church, liturgical
developments, organizations, statistics, religious
Daniel O Hanlon Vatican II Collection, 1962-1969
orders, and many other up-to-date facts.
GTU Archives # 85-5-02
Collection of Professor Emeritus O Hanlon, who
Official Catholic Directory ( Kennedy Directory )
was the interpreter/guide for the Protestant and
BX 845.C5 Latest volume at the Reference Desk.
Orthodox English speaking observers.
On Level 1, under various titles, volumes start with
the year 1886. Arranged by diocese, this directory
Marquette University Index
covers all types of Catholic institutions in the U.S.
Ref. Desk BX 1404 U5 Z9 1991
Also includes statistics and fold-out map.
Index to US Catholic Conference documents, and
the documents of other US bodies.
Annuario Pontifico
Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI)
Ref. Desk BX 841.H37
http://library.gtu.edu/databases.html and
World-wide directory of the Catholic Church. Table
Ref. AI 3.C3 (1930- )
of Contents is on the inside of the cover.
Indexes periodical sources for original language and
 Arcidiocesi e Diocesi section gives contact info of
English translations of church documents.
dioceses and archdioceses.  Istituti Religiosi
Search for encyclicals entering topic in KEYWORD
section lists headquarters of religious orders.
combined with the term  encyclical; in print
Church Documents version look up encyclicals by pope.
Councils
Search GRACE by author for individual works; e.g.:
Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils
" John Paul II, Pope
Ref. BX 825.A 1990
" United States Catholic Conference
Original language and English translations of the
decrees. Several useful indexes.
Canon Law
(Codex Juris Canonici / Codex Iuris Canonici)
Sacrorum Conciliorum.... Paris: H. Welter, 1901-27.
The Code of Canon Law (Revised Code of Canon Law)
Ref. BX 825.S3 1901 Ref. BX 1935 .A36 1983
The largest collection of documents relating to English translation of the 1983 Code.
ecumenical and local councils. Council decrees and
A Concise Guide to Canon Law New Saints and Blesseds of the Catholic Church
Ref. BX 1935 M24 2000 Ref. BX 2330 .H6413 2000
A clear summary of the Code s practical points. Blesseds and saints canonized during 1979-83.
Journal Articles
The 1917 or Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law in
The following are the prime sources for locating
English Translation with Extensive Scholarly Apparatus
topics and documents within Catholic periodicals:
Ref. KBU 2210.A52 2001
Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI)
Ref. AI 3.C3 (1930- )
An Introduction to Canon Law
web database available at
KBU 160 C675 2004
http://library.gtu.edu/databases.html.
See Appendix I,  Doing Research in Canon Law
Guide to Catholic Literature
Liturgy
Ref. Z 7837.G9 (1888 - 1967)
New Dictionary of the Liturgy
Additional journals (including full-text articles) may
Ref. BV 173.P613 1966
be searched on other religion databases found at:
Brief definitions and history of rites and objects.
http://library.gtu.edu/databases.html.
Handbook of the Mass
Call Number Areas for Books
BX 2230.2 F53 1982
Using GRACE (the library catalog) is the best
A layperson s guide to the mass. Handy glossary.
method for finding specific titles and topics, but call
numbers are listed to help you browse for materials.
The Sacramentary
BX 820-837 Councils
Ref. BX 2037.A4 1985 (also Level 1)
845 Directories, yearbooks
Also called the Missal. Contains a copy of the
850-875 Documents
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1975). The
940-1745 History
General Instruction (2003) can be found at
1757-1759 Moral theology
http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/revmissalisromanie
1935 Canon Law see also KB
n.htm
1958-1968 Creeds and catechisms
Lectionary for Mass
1969-2175 Liturgy and ritual
2200-2292 Sacraments
BX 2003 .A4 1998
2400-4556 Monasticism; religious orders
Rites of the Catholic Church
4700 Saints
Ref. BX 2035.A4 1990
KB Canon Law
The Book of Catholic Prayer
Internet
Ref. BX2130 .B66 2000
The Library s Roman Catholic Resources Web pages
Includes a contemporary psalter and other prayers.
will lead you to many church documents, liturgical
works, and official and special interest sites.
Gather (hymnal)
http://library.gtu.edu/links/christian.html#Catholic
M 2119 G38 1994
Gather Comprehensive (hymnal)
For More Resources
M 2119 G38 1994b
Critical Guide to Catholic Reference Books
Saints
Ref. Desk Z 7837 .M32 1989
Butler s Lives of the Saints Find additional information, and determine the
Ref. BX 4664 .B8 1995 actual titles of works.
Brief biographies of saints, listed by feast day.
See also the Information Sheet, Church History.
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