These are websites and blogs that illustrate some of the ways that Catholic thinkers reflect on what’s going on in the world. 

Some are “official,” that is, under the auspices of official Church bodies (like the Catechism), while others are sponsored by religious orders in the Church (like Busted Halo or America), while still others are groups of Catholics joining together to look at the way their faith informs their thinking (like Patheos and Commonweal).

Catechism of the Catholic Church

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Patheos: Year of Faith.  Patheos is a website dedicated to exploring all things religious.  The Catholic page includes this list of contributors and bloggers reflecting on key themes from Catholic tradition, reflecting Pope Benedict XVI’s declaration of a Year of Faith (2012-2013), recalling the 50^th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.  See also the regularly updated Patheos Catholic channel.

Busted Halo, an online magazine for spiritual seekers, hosted by the Paulist Fathers

Vox Nova, Catholic perspectives on culture, society, and politics

America Magazine’s In All Things blog: smart thinking hosted by the Jesuits of the New York Province.

The Jesuit Post, a blog written by young Jesuits

dotCommonweal, a blog by the editors and contributors to Commonweal Magazine.

Most of these sites include contributions from faculty, staff, and students at Boston College.