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Little Flower principal made an impact

The obituary (CR, Nov. 10) for Sister Francine McDermott failed to mention that she was the principal of Shrine of the Little Flower School in Baltimore, nor does it acknowledge the love and care with which she carried out that service. As a parent of children at Little Flower during her “reign” as principal, I...
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‘Occupy the Vatican’

  The new English translation of the Roman Missal goes into effect Nov. 27. (CR/Bill McAllen) It’s no secret that some priests – especially those who were energized by the Second Vatican Council – aren’t very pleased with the pending Nov. 27 implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal. They think the new...
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In Benin, pope to outline church’s pastoral direction in Africa

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI is making his second trip as pope to Africa, spending three days in Benin and presenting an important document on the future of the church on the continent.
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(Video) Baltimore takes center stage at NCYC

Four Archdiocese of Baltimore young people, who were highlighted in one of my posts last night through an audio interview, were on stage as animators for NCYC. Here they are in action, leading everyone in prayer, song and dance.
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(Audio) LifeTeen’s Mark Hart offers stirring reflection to NCYC crowd

If you missed Mark Hart’s talk today at NCYC,fear not. I have it here for you in Soundcloud and you can also download it! Enjoy and share your thoughts in the comments section here. Follow me @catholicreview and @reviewpalmer https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F28351122 Mark Hart’s stirring NCYC 2011 presentation by PalmerReview Matt mpalmer@CatholicReview.org
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Video of NCYC’s first day

I captured these videos yesterday at NCYC. Enjoy!
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(Audio interview)Inside the life of NCYC animators

While emcee Valimar Jansen attracts most of the attention at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, she doesn’t do it alone. There are many talented teens who assist in performances, songs and dances. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has several young people acting as animators on the stage this year and I got the chance...
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Follow real-time NCYC twitter updates

I’m tweeting live from NCYC @reviewpalmer. Follow along tonight.
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Bishop baseball cards?! NCYC thematic park action!

I captured some of the very early excitement of the thematic park at the National Catholic Youth Conference. Enjoy this short video
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Audio of passionate NCYC homily for Baltimore pilgrims

If this doesn’t get you fired up, nothing will. Father Matt Buening, pastor of St. Paul in Ellicott City, delivers this passionate homily to the 280 Archdiocese of Baltimore pilgrims last night at St. Ignatius in Ijamsville. https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F28251858 Father Matt Buening passionate homily on eve of NCYC by The Welcome Matt
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The Journey To NCYC begins

It’s 7:10 and we are boarding the bus here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex. I’ve got my Pizza Johns adequate, but kind of overrated, pizza at my side.  The 12-hour ride (am I underestimating??) will end in Indianapolis, but we’ll switch buses at St. Ignatius in Ijamsville. It’s go time. See you...
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Why Does Baltimore Go To NCYC?

Current Loyola University Maryland assistant director of campus ministry Kristin Witte and Brian Johnson of Galveston-Houston join Margaret Brogden and Scott Miller from Baltimore at 2009's NCYC. More than 250 people from the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be heading to Indianapolis, starting with a bus trip tonight, for the National Catholic Youth Conference. And people...
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