This Initiative is a collaboration between the Archdiocese of Washington, the Archdiocese of Newark, the Archdiocese of Mobile, the Diocese of Scranton, and the McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame. To learn more or to register please visit: adw.org/catholic-civil….

Get to know our local pilgrims! The Catholic Standard had the opportunity to speak with a few of the ADW Youth traveling to Lisbon, who shared why they're going to World Youth Day and what they hope to experience. cathstan.org/news/faith/loc…

Our pilgrims have arrived safely and have begun the first leg of their 13-day pilgrimage! Their first stop was The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Burgos, Spain. Today they are spending the day visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. #worldyouthday2023

Young people from #WashArchdiocese reflect on World Youth Day. Read more: bit.ly/478uWot #wydlisbon #WYD #worldyouthday2023 #JMJLisboa2023

On days three and four, our ADW Youth World Youth Day pilgrims made their way through Spain, stopping for visits in Covadonga, Oviedo, A Coruña and finally Santiago de Compostela! #JMJLisboa23

They even had the opportunity to walk part of el Camino de Santiago! Thank you for your continued prayers for our ADW Youth as they engage in the World Youth Day pilgrimage experience. #JMJLisboa23

After camping out overnight with 1.5 million other pilgrims, our ADW Youth ended their #WYDLisbon2023 experience with a closing Mass with Pope Francis. “God sees all the good you are, and only he knows what he has planted in your heart. Go from here with what God put in your

Darius Bell III, a 3rd grader at St. Jerome Academy, broke the CYO records in both the 800 & 1600 races at 2023 CYO Track and Field Championship Meet. Please join us in congratulating Darius on a great season and wishing him the best in his academic and athletic future!🏆

Alissa Umanzor, an athlete from HRCP, won 1st place in Javelin & Shot Put @ the 2023 CYO T&F Championship & her Javelin throw of 65’7” put her in the CYO Record Book. Join us in congratulating Alissa on a great season & wishing her the best in her academic & athletic future!🏆

Congratulations to our 2023 Fall Soccer Champions & Runners-up! ⚽🏆

We hope to bring you & our ADW Youth new programs & better resources rooted in our Catholic identity, while keeping your costs low. Help support the CYO's goal by #GivingCatholic on #GivingTuesday! washington.igivecatholic.org/organizations/…

Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of our 1st Catholic President John F. Kennedy's funeral w/ the NCCS at their Inaugural JFK Hike. Scouts will meet on 11/25 @ the Eternal Flame at Arlington @ 12PM. All scouts are welcome to join in this event & will receive a commemorative patch!

This weekend CYO held a Half-Court Challenge at the annual Turkey Shootout held by St. Jerome's. Lucas & Grant both made their shot & took home gift card prizes & CYO covered their team's tournament registration fee! Congrats to Lucas, Grant, and their St. Elizabeth's team! 🏀🎉

It's time to #givecatholic on #givingtuesday! Help the CYO reach our goal of $5000 to bring you &our ADWyouth updated trainings, retreats, improved youth leadership opportunities, more Catholic Scouting activities, & new athletic clinics and programs! ♥️🎁washington.igivecatholic.org/organizations/…

Owen is an 8th grader @ Mater Dei & competes on Mary of Nazareth’s CYO T&F Team. @ the 2023 Champ Meet, he broke the 13/14 Boys 1600M record w/ a 4:52.12 time. Please join us in congratulating him on a great season & wishing him the best in his academic & athletic future! 🏆

Emma Pham, a 5th grader at Mary of Nazareth, broke the 9/10 Girls 1600-meter record with a time of 5:44.36 at the 2023 CYO Championship Meet. Please join us in congratulating Emma on a great season and wishing her the best in her academic and athletic future! 🏆

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 14U Girls Mid-Atlantic Champions, St. Pius X! 🏆🏀

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 14U Boys Mid-Atlantic Champions, St. Jerome! 🏆🏀

Jordan Fox is a current 8th grader at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy and the recipient of the Daniel Delante Bell MVP Award for St. Jerome. join us in congratulating Jordan on a great season and wishing him the best in his academic and athletic future!

Hailey Reaves is an 8th grader at St. Pius X Regional School and the recipient of the Katie Fitzgerald MVP Award. Please join us in congratulating Hailey on a great season and wishing her the best in her academic and athletic future!