Book stolen from cathedral in Spain

The Calixtinus Codex, a medieval manuscript that offers sermons, liturgical texts, and advice to pilgrims following the Way of St. James, apostle and brother of St. John the Evangelist, was stolen recently from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims in the Camino group of the Diocese of Madison contingent to World Youth Day will be walking the major Christian pilgrimage the Way of St. James, which ends at this cathedral.

For more on the theft, see Reuters or Catholic News Agency

Getting to know you

Tonight, July 12, members of the two groups going to World Youth Day from the diocese (the Camino Group and the Diocesan Group) are gathering for an informational session and get-together. As the date for departure nears (less than one month now!), the more the anticipation grows. It will be a great treat to get to know the other pilgrims going on this trip.