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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.

Madrid- I’m working on more video clips and a photo album. Let’s just say the hotel internet fees aren’tt worth all the Euros! Wait, I think they’re knocking at my door. They’re so worth it. So, the clips are uploading to Youtube now and hopefully they’ll be embedded while Americans back home in Maryland are […]

The young people are off on their own this morning (with chaperones, don’t worry mom and dad!), exploring this magical city of Madrid. We’re going to gather back here at the hotel at 6 p.m. our time so we can get ready for the opening Mass. You see World Youth Day signs everywhere here, so […]

I made it to Madrid with the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s delegation for World Youth Day! I’ll be posting videos and audio very soon! Keep it here!

Because the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Monday this year, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted. The faithful, however, are encouraged to attend Mass on the Aug. 15 feast day.

*Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $2,500

Be sure to tune into Comedy Central tonight to watch  Jesuit Father James Martin make another of his hilarious appearances on the “Colbert Report.” Father Martin, culture editor of America Magazine, has become known as the “chaplain” to the Colbert Report. His appearances on the popular program are always a lot of fun. Tonight’s topic […]