ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON:
This is the official website for the Archdiocese of Washington. You will find resources on education, family, youth, social concerns, and vocations, as well as links to other parishes and information on events scheduled in the Archdiocese.

http://www.adw.org

UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS:
This is the official website for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. You will find daily Mass readings, audio and video news and features, news releases, movie reviews and publications, as well as links to the USCCB's departments, including Pro-Life Activities; Vocations; Family, Women, Laity and Youth; Child Protection; Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs; and Social Development and World Peace.

http://www.usccb.org

THE HOLY SEE:
The official Vatican website includes information on our Holy Father and the Vatican, daily news updates, Vatican documents, information on the Vatican Museums and Archives, copies of the Catechism, Code of Canon Law, Second Vatican Council documents and more.

http://www.vatican.va

The Vatican now has a channel on You Tube, which offers news coverage of the main activities of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and of relevant Vatican events.

http://www.youtube.com/vatican?gl=GB&hl=en-GB

MARYLAND CATHOLIC CONFERENCE:
The Maryland Catholic Conference was created by the bishops of Maryland to advance the mutual public-policy and pastoral interests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Archdiocese of Washington, and the Diocese of Wilmington. Positions on public policy developed by the departments and adopted by the Conference's Board of Governors are advocated in Maryland and the Nation's Capital. Here in the State, Conference representatives work in Annapolis with members of the General Assembly, the Governor and state agencies. In Washington, the primary focus of the Conference's advocacy efforts in Maryland's 10-member delegation to the U.S. Congress. The website provides information on legislative alerts and updates, and a service to communicate with elected officials.

http://www.mdcathcon.org

THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE:
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the patronal church of the United States. Here you will find a short catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom the Shrine honors under her title of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica’s history, and a virtual tour for Internet visitors to become familiar with this beautiful church and its many chapels and oratories. You will also find links to plan a visit to the Shrine and learn about its ministries.

http://www.nationalshrine.com

JOHN PAUL II CULTURAL CENTER:
Situated in a peaceful setting in northeast Washington, DC (adjacent to the Basilica of the National Shrine and The Catholic University of America), the Center offers an environment in which to explore one's own faith and learn about the role of faith in the new millennium. Using interactive and multimedia technologies, the Cultural Center artfully creates a memorable experience for people of all faiths.

http://www.jp2cc.org

MASS TIMES:
This site lists Mass times throughout the U.S. and is handy for travelers.

http://www.masstimes.org