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Yesterday, I strayed from the Archdiocese of Baltimore group in the afternoon and evening and turned up these images via video. It includes the Cathedral, crowds, protests and even dancing. More later today. Pope Benedict XVI arrives today and I can only hope to capture some images.

Regarding “Historic St. Michael Church holds final Masses July 31” (CR, Aug. 4): my mother, Catherine Doemling, attended St. Michael’s School at Lombard and Wolfe Streets in the late 1890s and early 1900s. German was taught there, in addition to English.

There’s really good news coming out of Wilmington. The Dialog, the award-winning diocesan newspaper that had been slated for closure this year, will continue publishing as a bi-weekly newspaper. The news outlet also plans to expand its presence in the electronic media – regularly posting online stories and video reports. Joseph Kirk Ryan, former managing […]

Archbishop Timothy Dolan addresses English-speaking young people at World Youth Day in Madrid (photo by Matt Palmer/The Catholic Review) MADRID- Earlier on Aug. 17, Archbishop Dolan led a catechesis session with English-speaking attendees of World Youth Day at St. Ricardo parish. Afterward, he answered a series of questions, including about the recent legalization of gay […]

MADRID- It wouldn’t be a major Catholic event without some protests and there was a big one between the Sol and Opera metro stations. People with many different agendas voiced their disapproval with the church, its leaders and teachings. But, it was the young people who stood up, without getting violent, to the protestors. They […]

MADRID- It doesn’t get any better than Katie Bechtel, an expert in trading at World Youth Days. The St. Ann of Hagerstown parishioner breaks it down for you and also explains the emotions of such events. I already admit I didn’t spell “Sydney” correct in the video, so sorry about that one. Still, I’ve had […]

MADRID- Archbishop Timothy Dolan, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop of New York, addressed English-speaking young people Wednesday in Madrid in a catechesis forum at San Ricardo parish. He also celebrated Mass. Archbishop Dolan was as hyped: personable, funny, charming and a good teacher. He even held a crying baby. […]

MADRID- Baltimore made it to Madrid for World Youth Day and there’s plenty to show. This is just a small taste (at over seven minutes) of the town. There are shots of the Baltimore pilgrims, but there are more to come. Enjoy!

MADRID- I put together this video of the Catholic young people from around the world working their way through the beautiful city of Madrid. I hope you enjoy it. For the people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, you’ll see some familiar faces.

MADRID- Katie Bechtel of St. Ann parish in Hagerstown, Maryland has been to

Three cheers for Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, for reminding Governor O’Malley that Maryland is not New York (CR, Aug. 11). He should have also included California when talking about the definition of marriage. Since the dawn of time, regardless of what name is given to the union of man and woman, it is has meant only one thing with every religion having the same understanding and rule.