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2026 Turkey Bowl

Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson University

Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield are holding their 106th Annual Turkey Bowl at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University!

The Old and New Covenants at the Shrine of St. Anthony

The Shrine of St. Anthony 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland

Friar Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., will offer a morning session on the various forms of the Covenant in the Hebrew Bible, and examine what the phrase "new covenant" means and […]

Friends Day – Advent Retreat

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

Holiness is a challenging mission. Advent reminds us we don’t journey alone. We so often need a faith community and trusted family and friends. We need to find companions to be with us on the journey, so we can, as Isaiah says, “walk in the Light of the Lord.” Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer. Lunch is included.

$50

Testify to the Light – Weekend Advent Retreat

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

We will be in stillness and reflectiveness as we contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation and the hope and gratitude it offers us on our faith journey. May this retreat be an experience that enhances our faith journey, so we can more fully see, understand, and walk through Advent on the path of Light. Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer. Meals and lodging are included.

$310

Waiting with Mary, an Advent Prayer Workshop

The Shrine of St. Anthony 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland

As we wait for Christmas, we allow our hearts to be transformed by the very act of waiting. We do not wait alone – we wait with Our Lady. In […]

Emmet Cahill, Irish Tenor Presents: “A Celtic Christmas”

Immaculate Heart of Mary 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson

Direct from Ireland – Emmet returns to the IHM concert series following appearances with the Tabernacle Choir, Carnegie Hall, the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra and touring with Celtic Thunder, to perform beloved Christmas music, songs of the season as well as Irish favorites and classical works. (Meet and Greet 4:00pm)

$40 – $55

Christmas at St. Louis: LUX

St. Louis Catholic Church 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD

“Christmas at St. Louis” is one of Clarksville’s favorite holiday traditions, and this year we’re adding a luminous new twist.

Free

Advent Day of Prayer

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

The day will begin with reflective input by Sr. Bernie, followed by time for private prayer and reflection, lunch in silence, the option of walking the labyrinth or beautiful grounds, journaling, or just relaxing with God. The atmosphere for the day will be reverent silence, which allows us to encounter God and be attuned to God’s promptings. There will be the opportunity to attend Mass if you wish. The day will close with us coming together to name the blessings of the day and for a closing prayer. Lunch is included. This will be a day of silence. Guided by Sr. Bernie Claps.

$50

Grief Retreat

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

During our time together, we will explore various expressions of grief during this time of year through personal reflection, contemplative exercises, and communal rituals. We will also engage with the spiritual practices of setting intentions and creating boundaries as we continue navigating our journey of grief in such a season. Guided by Gordon Creamer. Lunch is included.

$75

Handel’s Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica

Baltimore Basilica 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Join us at the breathtaking Baltimore Basilica, America’s First Cathedral, for a favorite Baltimore tradition - two glorious performances of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th, 2026 with Maestro Edward Polochick and the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir!

Journeying to the Heart of the Nativity with a Celtic Spirit

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

Join us for a day-long retreat that invites you to explore Celtic spirituality with its intimate connection to the heartbeat of God and Mother Earth and its reverencing of the returning light at the Winter Solstice. Throughout the program, participants will be engaged in cherished Celtic legends about the birth of Christ and their intersection with various Christian saints from this tradition. Participants will have opportunities for contemplation and prayer, group dialogue, and mirthful expression related to all that is explored personally and within community. Lunch is included. Guided by Gordon Creamer.

$75

Handel’s Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica

Baltimore Basilica 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Join us at the breathtaking Baltimore Basilica, America’s First Cathedral, for a favorite Baltimore tradition - two glorious performances of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th, 2026 with Maestro Edward Polochick and the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir!

Greccio (Live, Outdoor Nativity)

The Shrine of St. Anthony 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland

All are welcome to visit the grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony for an outdoor live Nativity in the tradition started by St. Francis of Assisi in Greccio, Italy […]

A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 5200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD

A beloved Advent tradition blending scripture & song.
The Cathedral will be filled with music to prepare your heart for Christmas.

Free

New Year’s Eve – Day Retreat

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

Finding humor in both the joyful experiences and challenging situations in life — and embracing the freedom to laugh — are important elements of a healthy and balanced spirituality. The closing of one year and the opening of a new is a wonderful opportunity to explore our spiritual life through these elements. On this threshold of “what has been and what will be,” we will explore how the joyful sound of laughter calls us to action. We will discuss where humor can be a powerful testimony. We will answer together what it means to be a collective chorus and how we can make laughter an intentional practice. Bring the joys and sorrows of the year as we join with friends, old and new, to reflect, heal, look forward, and yes, have more than a few laughs! Guided by Andrea Springer. Lunch is included.

$75

First Saturday Rosary for Mental Health

Zoom (Online)

At 10:00 AM EST on the first Saturday of each month, we invite you to pause, pray, and place our mental health needs—and those of our loved ones—in the hands of Mary through the Holy Rosary.

Free

Project Rachel Weekend of Mercy

Entering Canaan Hope & Healing After Abortion Weekend *Silent* Retreat February 19-20-21, 2027 Weekend of Mercy Confidential Location: Shenandoah Valley (disclosed after registration is complete) Suggested Donation: $250 per person, […]

$250 – $400

Bach’s Mass in B Minor at the Baltimore Basilica

Baltimore Basilica 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Join us on Saturday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m. for one of the crowning achievements of Western music - Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor. Under the direction of Basilica Music Director Samuel Rowe, the Baltimore Basilica proudly presents this extraordinary masterpiece, performed by the acclaimed Basilica Schola Cantorum and Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble.

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