Directions - Archdiocese of Washington

 100 District of Columbia Directions to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center The Pastoral Center is home to the offices which guide and support the many ministries and services of the Archdiocese of Washington, under the leadership of Cardinal Wuerl. The Archdiocese serves Washing­ ton, D.C. and five Maryland counties. From The Beltway Take New Hampshire Avenue (Rt. 650) South (Takoma Park). Go about four (4) miles to the D.C. line and turn left onto Eastern Avenue (there is a traffic light; a turn lane and a McDonald’s on the left­hand cor­ ner). Go about 1.5 miles. Turn left into the Pastoral Center parking lot, where Eastern Avenue dead­ends. From Upper Northwest Take Military Road­Missouri Avenue east towards North Capitol Street. After you cross North Capitol Street, Missouri Avenue will become Riggs Road. After a couple of blocks, you will go under a railroad bridge. Turn right onto South Dakota Avenue (there is a turn lane). At the second traffic light, just past an elementary school, turn left onto Galloway Street. Go about one­half (1/2) mile. Galloway ends at Eastern Avenue. Continue into the Pastoral Center parking lot. From Southeast DC Take I­295 to Rt. 50 West (Tuxedo). Follow Rte. 50 to the junction with New York Avenue. Follow New York Avenue to a right exit onto South Dakota Avenue. Go 2.6 miles to 13th St., NE/Sargent Road. Turn right onto Sargent Road and go one­half (1/2) mile to Eastern Avenue. You will see two signs to the right, welcoming you to Maryland and for the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. The Pastoral Center entrance and parking lot are at the end of the block. From Downtown DC* Take Rhode Island Avenue to 13th Street, NE. Turn left onto 13th Street NE; the street name eventually will change to Sargent Road. Cross Michigan Avenue and then South Dakota Avenue (these are larger in­ tersections, with traffic lights). Turn right on Eastern Avenue, which is the 2nd traffic light after South Da­ kota Avenue. You will see two signs on this corner, welcoming you to Maryland and for the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. The Pastoral Center entrance and parking lot are at the end of the block. *Or, take North Capitol Street north; go east (right) on Michigan Avenue towards the National Shrine/Catholic Uni­ versity. Pass the Shrine and the campus. Cross a small bridge over the Metro tracks. Turn left at the 3rd light after crossing this bridge; this is 13th Street, NE. Follow the directions above to Eastern Avenue. 101 Office of Youth Ministry/Catholic Youth Organization Office Location: NOT FOR USE AS MAILING ADDRESS 700 Roeder Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 From Points South/East: Take I­495N/I­95 N Merge onto I­495N/I­95N via the ramp to Baltimore/College Park Take exit 30 to merge onto US­29 S/Colesville Rd/Columbia Pike toward Silver Spring Continue to follow US­29 S/Colesville Rd Turn left onto Spring St Take the 1st right onto Roeder Rd Destination will be on the left From Points North/West: Follow I­270 S. Keep left at the fork and follow signs for I­270 S/Washington and merge onto I­270 S ­ Merge onto I­495 E Take exit 30B to merge onto US­29 S/Colesville Rd/Columbia Pike toward Silver Spring Continue to follow US­29 S/Colesville Rd ­ From this point, follow directions above. From Downtown: (Union Station) Head North on North Capitol St NE Turn left onto Channing St NW Turn right onto First St NW Take the 2nd left onto Michigan Ave NW Slight left to stay on Michigan Ave NW Continue onto Columbia Rd NW Turn right onto Georgia Ave NW ­ Entering Maryland Turn right onto Colesville Rd Turn right onto Spring St Take the 1st right onto Roeder Rd Destination will be on the left Mailing Address: PO Box 29260 Washington, DC 102 1.. Directions to Our Lady of Mattaponi Retreat Center Cardinal Hickey Overnight Center 301­952­6835 Manor House Day Center Phone – 301­952­9074 From points North: Take 95 South to the Beltway (495) towards Richmond to Exit 11A (Pennsylvania Avenue East; Route 4, towards Upper Marlboro). Take Pennsylvania Avenue East (Route 4) for approximately 6 miles to Route 301 South. On Rt. 301 S, get in left hand lane after cross­ ing railroad tracks.. Turn left onto Croom Station Road. Croom Station Road dead­ends at Croom Road – turn left Follow Croom Road for 2.5 miles Turn left onto St.Thomas Church Road – (look for Merkle Wildlife Refuge sign just before St.Thomas Church Road) Travel .9 of a mile Turn right onto Mattaponi Road Travel .4 of a mile Turn left into Our Lady of Mattaponi Retreat Center the entrance is marked by a brick fence. From the South: Take Rt. 5/301 north Bear Right onto 301 north Turn right onto Croom Road ­ from this point, follow directions above. Once you enter the property: Overnight guest – follow the drive deep into the property. Pass two barns on the left and follow road to a parking lot. Buildings are in a circle with the main building opposite the parking lot. Fire code allows you to park in front of cabins to unload only. Then you must move cars to the parking lot. Day guests – follow the road to the large Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Turn left and go up the hill. Turn left into the grass parking area. The Manor House may be entered through the porch. Fire code prohibits park­ ing along the roadway and verge 103 Instrucciones de como llegar al Centro de Retiro Our Lady of Mattaponi Cardinal Hickey Retiros de pasar la noche – 301­952­6835 Manor House Retiros de un día – 301­952­9074 Del Norte: De la Ruta 95/495 utilizar la salida de “Pennsylvania Ave”. (Rt. 4) Este. De la Rt. 4 Este, tomar la Ruta 301 Sur En la Rt. 301 Sur, tomar el carril izquierdo después de pasar las vías del ferrocarril. Dar vuelta a la izquierda en el semáforo de la calle “Croom Station Road” Croom Station Road se termina en la intersección de Croom Road – doble a la izquierda. Continúe en “Croom Road” por 2 millas y media. Doble a la izquierda en la calle de “St.Thomas Church Road” (Verán letreros para el cen­ tro de refugio de vida salvaje “Merkle” antes de llegar a “St. Thomas Church Road”. Continúe por .9 de milla De vuelta a la derecha en “Mattaponi Road” Continúe por .4 de milla La entrada al centro de retiro Our Lady of Mattaponi esta a la izquierda. Del Sur: Utilizando la Rt. 5/301 norte Siga la Ruta 301 rumbo al norte. Dar vuelta a la derecha en el semáforo de la calle “Croom Station Road” Croom Station Road se termina en la intersección de Croom Road – doble a la izquierda. Continúe en “Croom Road” por 2 millas y media. Desde este punto, siga las instrucciones descritas en el parrafo anterior. 104 105