Catholic Social Teaching
Part 4: Reference Works
The New Dictionary of Catholic Social Thought . Ed. Judith A Dwyer. Collegeville: Liturgical Press,
1994. IRL Ref BX1753 .N497 1994.
One vol. encyclopedia on moral issues from a contemporary Catholic perspective. Extensive articles on all the major documents on social questions as well as brief topical entries like creation, euthanasia, profit, Thomas Aquinas, etc. Short bibliographies point to further sources.
Papal Pronouncements: a Guide: 1740-1978. Ed. Claudia Carlen. 2 v. Ann Arbor: Pierian Press,
1990. IRL & OSF Ref BX850.C37 1990.
V.1. Benedict XIV -Paul VI -- v.2. Paul VI - John Paul I. Although lacking the texts, a good set for tracking down papal documents, major and minor. Gives citation information, translations, abstracts. Includes subject as well as original language indexes. Note beginning and ending dates. Also note most encyclicals are not indexed. For encyclicals see companion Papal Encyclicals.
The Christian Faith in the Doctrinal Documents of the Catholic Church. Eds. Jacques Dupuis & Josef
Neuner. 6th ed. New York: Alba House, 1996. IRL Ref BX1747.5.C48 1996.
A summa of Catholic doctrine, not only social issues. Brief excerpts from documents. See Chap. 21 for social doctrines under headings: Right of Ownership, Labor and Wages, etc.
New Catholic Encyclopedia. 15 v. + supplements.New York: McGraw-Hill, 1967 and 2003.
IRL and OSF Ref BX841.N44
There are two editions of this highly respected encyclopedia. Although out of date, the first edition (1967) is still aluable although not reflecting the most current developemnt in social thought and of course statements promulgated after the mid-1960's. The second edition (2003), although more current and available online, did not significanlt alter much of the older content and deleted large chunks of material. It is dvisable if conducting in-depth research to consult both editions if time allows.
The Peace Tradition in the Catholic Church: An Annotated Bibliography. Comp. Ronald G. Musto. New York: Garland Publishing, 1987. IRL Ref BX1795.P43 M87 1987.
Bibliography (no new edition) intended to cover both periodical articles and books on war and peace issues.
McCabe, James Patrick. Critical Guide to Catholic Reference Books. 3rd ed. Englewood, Colo.:
Libraries Unlimited, 1989. IRL Ref BX1751.2.M33 1989.
Annotated bibliography. See Chapter 4: Social Sciences. Not updated since 1989 but, still considered a standard, in seeking sources in which to pursue elusive documents.
Morrisey, Francis G. Papal and Curial Pronouncements: Their Canonical Significance in
Light of the 1983 Code of Canon Law. Ottawa: Saint Paul University, 1992. IRL Ref BX873.5.M6 1992.
Brief explanations of the kinds and authority of the several categories of official church documents.
