Notability

From The Catholic Guide

Primary criterion

A topic is notable if it has been the subject of secondary sources that are reliable, independent of the subject and independent of each other. The depth of coverage of the subject by the source must be considered. If the depth of coverage is not substantial, then multiple independent sources should be cited to establish notability. Trivial, or incidental coverage of a subject by secondary sources is not sufficient to establish notability. Once notability is established, primary sources may be used to add content. Ultimately, and most importantly, all content must be attributable.

People

Like any encyclopedia, The Catholic Wiki Project includes biographies of important historical figures and people involved in current events. Even though The Catholic Wiki Project is not paper, there are some criteria which may be considered for inclusion.

In general, an article's text should include enough information to explain why the person is notable, and such information should be verifiable.

People who fulfill the following criteria are automatically eligible for an article.

• The person was mentioned in Scripture.
• The person was a bishop (archbishop, pope).
• The person was a cardinal.
• The person was a saint, blessed, venerable, martyr, or the subject of a cause.

Others:

• The person made a significant contribution to a field relevant to Catholicism, e.g. theology.
• The person was a prominent member of another field, and noted for their Catholicism.

Places

Places that fulfill the following criteria are automatically eligible for an article.

• Dioceses and parishes, current or historic.
• Recognised places of pilgrimage.
• Cathedrals.