Mass
8:30 AM-9:30 AM
409 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Join us for Mass in the Basilica of the Assumption, one of America’s most historic houses of worship and a masterpiece of American architecture. Built primarily between 1806 and 1821, the Basilica is the first Cathedral constructed in the United States. The Cathedral was designed by famed architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe under the guidance of Bishop John Carroll, America’s first bishop and a cousin of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signatory of the Declaration of Independence. Street parking, while available, is limited and requires meter payment; credit cards are accepted. Parking is also available in the public garage at 15 W. Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. This event will be livestreamed.
Eucharistic Procession
9:30 AM-10:30 AM
409 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Join us for a procession in the City of Baltimore, beginning at the Basilica and traveling near Baltimore’s Washington Monument, the cornerstone for which was laid on July 4, 1815. Built on what was once the wooded grounds of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard’s estate, the monument was designed by architect Robert Mills, who would go on to design the famed obelisk in Washington, D.C. Street parking, while available, is limited and requires meter payment; credit cards are accepted. Parking is also available in the public garage at 15 W. Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Remember to bring water and good shoes; sidewalks in Baltimore can be uneven.
Baltimore Basilica & Coffee at Sexton’s Lodge Cafe
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
409 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Join small group tours of the Baltimore Basilica, including the upper church, undercroft, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Crypt, and the Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden. All are welcome to join us for coffee at Sexton’s Lodge Cafe, on the grounds of the Baltimore Basilica. This welcoming, ministry-focused cafe is for the community, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Chaplains will distribute Holy Eucharist and conversation is encouraged. The cafe is intended to be a place to develop relationships and invite Christ into the lives of our unhoused neighbors. Free coffee from Baltimore Coffee and Tea will be available. The cafe is located on the grounds of the Basilica of the Assumption. Street parking, while available, is limited and requires meter payment; credit cards are accepted. Parking is also available in the public garage at 15 W. Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Parish Engagement
1:30 PM-4:30 PM
St. John the Evangelist, 689 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146
Please join us for a parish engagement at St. John the Evangelist Church, a vibrant Catholic community that brings people to Christ, forms disciples and sends them forth to transform the world.
Eucharistic Procession & Sunset Adoration
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
St. Mary, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD 21401
Help us bring Jesus through the streets of historic Annapolis, Maryland, the capital of Maryland and one-time capital of the United States. Toward the end of the Revoluntionary War, Annapolis served as the capital of the United States while the Continental Congress convened here from 1783 to 1784. We will process about 1 mile and a half from St. Mary’s Parish, a Catholic congregation served by the Redemptorist Order, and pass by the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Maryland State House. We will end the procession at St. Mary’s with sunset adoration. Please bring water and good walking shoes for the journey. Parking at St. Mary’s is very limited. Please consider carpooling and parking in nearby city garages and lots, including the Hillman Garage at 150 Gorman Street or the South Street lot; both are a short walk to the church.
