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'''Saintapedia''' is an online wiki dedicated to information about saints with [[MediaWiki#Semantic web capabilities|Semantic web]] capabilities. It serves as an encyclopedia or a comprehensive resource for details about saints.  
'''Saintapedia''' is a dynamic online wiki dedicated to Catholic saints, parishes, dioceses, and more, powered by [[MediaWiki#Semantic web capabilities|Semantic MediaWiki]] for structured, searchable data. It serves as a comprehensive, user-friendly encyclopedia for exploring Catholic history, traditions, and geography.


While Saintapedia aims to be a factual repository, the nature of wiki platforms means that the depth, accuracy, and breadth of information can vary based on contributions. Always good to cross-reference religious or historical facts with authoritative sources if precision is needed.
As a collaborative platform, Saintapedia’s content depth and accuracy depend on community contributions. For critical research, cross-referencing with authoritative sources is recommended to ensure precision.


== Contributions ==
== Contributions ==
It aims to be a collaborative editing model where users or devotees might contribute to the content
Saintapedia thrives on a collaborative editing model, inviting users, scholars, and devotees to enrich its content. Contributors can add or refine details about saints, parishes, and other Catholic topics, fostering a growing knowledge base.


== Goals ==
== Goals ==
 
Saintapedia aims to:
* It aims to serve educational purposes
* Support educational exploration of Catholic heritage.
* Aid in religious studies
* Enhance religious studies with detailed, accessible information.
* Assist the faithful in learning more about saints they venerate
* Inspire the faithful by deepening their understanding of venerated saints.


== What’s Saintapedia.org About? ==
== What’s Saintapedia.org About? ==
Saintapedia.org is an easy-to-use online wiki packed with Catholic information, especially about saints, parishes, countries, and dioceses. It’s like a big digital library that organizes details in clear tables, making it simple to find facts about Catholic history and places. The site has over 4,500 pages, built by lots of people working together.
Saintapedia.org is a vibrant digital library offering a wealth of Catholic information, with a focus on saints, parishes, dioceses, and countries. It organizes data into clear, searchable tables, making it easy to navigate Catholic history and geography. Built by a community of contributors, it’s a go-to resource for anyone curious about the Catholic world.


== What Catholic Stuff Is on There? ==
== What Catholic Content Is Available? ==
Saintapedia covers a wide range of topics, structured for easy exploration:


* '''Saints''': It lists 478 saints, with details like their names, birth and death dates, where they lived, what they’re known for (like patronages), and their special feast days. For example, you can read about Saint Leopold III or the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.
* '''Saints''': Profiles of saints, including names, birth and death dates, regions, patronages, and feast days. Discover figures like Saint Leopold III or the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.
* '''Parishes''': There are 295 Catholic parishes listed, with info like their locations, who they’re dedicated to, and whether they have schools. Think of it as a guide to Catholic churches, like All Saints in Atlanta.
* '''Parishes''': Details on Catholic parishes, including locations, patron saints, and associated schools (e.g., All Saints in Atlanta).
* '''Countries''': It covers 212 countries, showing how many Catholics live there, who their patron saints are, and how many dioceses they have. For instance, you can see that Andorra has an 88% Catholic population.
* '''Countries''': Data on countries, highlighting Catholic populations, patron saints, and dioceses. For example, Andorra has a predominantly Catholic population.
* '''Dioceses''': This section lists Catholic dioceses (like the Archdiocese of Atlanta), with facts about their bishops, schools, and when they were founded.
* '''Dioceses''': Information on dioceses like the Archdiocese of Atlanta, including bishops, founding dates, and educational institutions.


=== Why Geography Stands Out ===
=== Why Geography Matters ===
The site is great for exploring Catholic info tied to places. Want to know which saints are from Italy or how many Catholics live in Brazil? The tables make it easy to see this stuff by country, region, or diocese. It’s all organized so you can quickly find patterns, like where Catholicism is strong or which saints are celebrated where.
Saintapedia shines in connecting Catholic data to geography. Curious about saints from Spain or the Catholic population in Brazil? The site’s structured tables make it simple to explore trends, such as where Catholicism thrives or which saints are celebrated in specific regions.


=== How It’s Organized (Structured Data) ===
=== Powered by Cargo for Structured Data ===
Saintapedia uses something called Cargo, which puts all this info into neat tables, kind of like a spreadsheet. This makes it super easy to search and sort through details, like finding all the parishes in a certain state or saints with a specific feast day.
Using the Cargo extension, Saintapedia organizes information into spreadsheet-like tables, enabling seamless searching and sorting. Find parishes in a specific state, saints by feast day, or dioceses with the most schools in just a few clicks.


=== Dive Deeper with Cargo’s Drilldown ===
=== Explore with Cargo’s Drilldown ===
If you’re curious, you can use the site’s “drilldown” feature to dig into the data. It’s like a magnifying glass for exploring! You can filter saints by their home country, check parishes by city, or see which dioceses have the most schools. Just visit pages like '''/wiki/Special:CargoTables/Saints''' or '''/wiki/Special:CargoTables/Countries''' and try the drilldown tool to customize your search.
The “drilldown” feature acts like a research superpower! Filter saints by country, parishes by city, or dioceses by region. Visit pages like '''/wiki/Special:CargoTables/Saints''' or '''/wiki/Special:CargoTables/Countries''' to customize your search and uncover fascinating insights.


== Why Check It Out? ==
== Why Visit Saintapedia? ==
Whether you’re a Catholic wanting to learn about your faith, a student studying history, or just curious, Saintapedia is a treasure chest of info. Its focus on geography makes it fun to see how Catholicism connects to different places around the world. Go explore and use the drilldown to find exactly what you’re looking for!
Saintapedia is a treasure trove for Catholics, students, and history enthusiasts alike. Its geographic focus and interactive tools make it easy to explore the global Catholic landscape. Whether you’re researching a saint, tracing parish histories, or studying dioceses, Saintapedia offers a rich, engaging experience. Dive in and use the drilldown feature to find exactly what sparks your interest!


== Related ==
== Related ==
* [[MediaWiki]]
* [[MediaWiki]]
* [[Semantic MediaWiki]]
* [[Cargo extension]]
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