Archdiocese of Baltimore

Catholic High In-Person Visit Days
2021-04-26 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Catholic High School of Baltimore, 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21213
The Catholic High School of Baltimore is pleased to announce a new visit opportunity for seventh-grade girls. Through our in-person Seventh Grade Visit Day, students will experience a Theatre performance, demonstrations from STEM (BIOMED and Engineering), create their own art masterpiece, enjoy a tour of our campus, learn about our rigorous academics, and participate in exciting activities.
Lunch is included. Masks are required and this is a socially distanced event. Registration for a Visit Day is required and should be submitted at https://thecatholichighschool.org/admissions/7thGradeVisit

Pre-Cana marriage preparation group seminar
2021-07-11 14:00 - 18:00, 2021-07-25 14:00 - 18:00 | St. Francis of Assisi Baltimore, 3615 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
St. Francis of Assisi in Baltimore is holding pre-cana marriage preparation seminars. Both sessions are required. The cost is $100 per couple. Couples can download a copy of the registration form at https://www.sfabalt.org/
If you have questions, please contact Gina Gross in the SFA Church Office at 410-235-5136.

Damascus Summer Camp
2026-06-07 - 2026-07-31 | Summit Lake Camp, 7610 Hampton Valley Rd., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
Damascus Summer Camp is now in Maryland!
Too many young people today are abandoning faith and desperate for hope. Like St. Paul on the road to Damascus, they need an encounter with Jesus to transform them and invite them to become the next generation of missionary disciples.
Damascus Summer Camp seeks to bring that hope to as many youth, young adults and families as possible. Over the last 25 years a humble parish-based effort has grown from 63 campers and a handful of volunteers to a national movement where over 50,000 participants each year are invited to live the adventure of the Catholic faith through world-class camps, conferences, retreats and events.
The camp runs June 7 – July 31 at the Summit Lake Camp location. Visit the website to learn more about volunteering and weeks for different age groups this year.
Learn more and register today!

Clarksville Catholic Youth Camp
2026-06-22 07:30 - 2026-08-14 17:30 | St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029, Clarksville, MD, 21046, United States
Clarksville Catholic Youth Camp (CCYC) is a summer camp that seeks to foster a faith filled and joyful environment where campers and staff can encounter Jesus daily and grow in a personal and deep relationship with Him. Our camp motto is “Making Originals” which refers to a quote from St. Carlo Acutis. He said, “Everyone is born original, but most end up dying photocopies.” At CCYC we strive to grow into the unique and particular saints that God is calling each person to be all through exploring fun activities and having a joyful community! It is an 8 week program from June 22nd – August 14th for ages 4-12. You may register for some or all weeks. It is a choose your own adventure style with a variety of different themed camps from sports, to outdoorsy camps, to arts and crafts, and performing arts.

Patriotic Rosary and Mass
2026-07-04 08:30 - 10:30 | St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States
As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, take time to reflect on the blessings of liberty, the sacrifices of those who came before us, and our responsibility to pray for our nation.
Join us on Saturday, July 4 for an Abbreviated Patriotic Rosary at 8:30 AM, followed by Mass at 9:00 AM, as we ask God’s continued blessing upon the United States and all who serve her.
Let us celebrate our freedom with grateful hearts and place our country under the protection of Our Blessed Mother.

A Very Patriotic First Saturday
2026-07-04 09:45 | Our Lady’s Center Marian Shrine, 3301 Rogers Ave, Ellicott City, 21043, United States
Come kick off the morning of our Nation’s 250th Anniversary celebrating faith and freedom with us!
SCHEDULE:
9:45 am – Rosary in Latin (instruction provided)
10:30 am – A Patriotic Mass offered by a Veteran priest ​followed by our National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Patriotic Rosary, then First Saturday Devotions will be prayed in reparation for offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Finally, we will enjoy cake and fellowship in the conference room!

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness
2026-07-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Online
At 11AM EST on the first Saturday of each month, we will pray the Rosary using Meditations for People with Mental Illness. These meditations are from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers found here: https://catholicmhm.org/rosary-mental-health.
We will pray a different mystery each month. July 4th we will pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Send an email to SJEMHAEvent@gmail.com if you would like the link to join us or scroll to the event website to get the link.

Major Relics of 17th-Century Saint to Visit Baltimore Basilica
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-06 | Baltimore Basilica, 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
The major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will visit the Basilica of the Assumption on July 5 and 6, inviting the faithful to pray for the United States and entrust the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at the Baltimore Basilica, followed by public veneration of the sacred relics and events to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. All are invited to tour America’s first cathedral and join an outdoor celebration.
Veneration will continue July 5 until 7 p.m. and resume July 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A 17th-century French Visitation sister, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque inspired worldwide devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after she received visions of Christ between 1673 and 1675. She was canonized in 1920 and is known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart.
Her sacred relics are traveling across the United States as part of a pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Recently, the American bishops of the Catholic Church gathered to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a profound spiritual act designed to place the United States under the loving protection of Christ. The relics were present at the bishops’ Mass on June 11 in Orlando, Fla.
Housed in 150-pound reliquary, the relics permanently reside in the Chapel of the Apparitions at St. Margaret Mary’s French convent, Monastery of the Visitation.
To explore the remarkable history and enduring significance of the Baltimore Basilica, America’s first cathedral, viewers are invited to watch a brief video highlighting its story and national legacy.
WHAT: Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be available for public veneration at the Basilica of the Assumption as Catholics pray for the United States and entrust the country to the loving protection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
WHEN: Sunday, July 5, Mass at 10:30 followed by public veneration of the sacred relics and events to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary; Monday, July 6, veneration from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Basilica of the Assumption, 409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Celebrate 250 Years of American Music
2026-07-05 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Joseph (Cockeysville), 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
Join Bach in Baltimore at St. Joseph Parish for a FREE concert featuring:
BILLINGS: Songs from the Revolutionary War
SOUSA: Selections for Brass Band
COPLAND: Fanfare for the Common Man
Americana Music; Civil War and WWII Ballads
Brass Music for a Large Ensemble

Quo Vadis
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-09 | St. Mary's Seminary & University, 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, 21210, United States
Quo Vadis
For young men entering 9th grade – entering 12th grade
Quo Vadis is a four day encounter hosted by the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to help young men grow as disciples of Jesus by learning how to pray, growing in fraternity, and pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus. Ultimately, our hope is that this will lay a foundation to help each young man discover their vocation, who they are called to be.
Dates
July 6-9, 2026
Location
St. Mary’s Seminary & University
Cost
$275 per teen, $150 for additional siblings
Register here!

The Declaration of Independence: Is it still relevant? What prompted it?
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States
American thought leader, Dr. Matthew Spalding, has a passion for the Declaration of Independence. His latest book, “The American Mind and the Making of the Declaration of Independence” recounts the heroic deeds and influences of those who pledged “our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor” to support the Declaration.
Dr. Spalding is a professor at Hillsdale College in the graduate school of Government and oversees the Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship at its Washington, DC campus.

Summer TMIY 2026
2026-07-11 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-07-18 07:00 - 08:30 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
“Lectio: The Case for Jesus,” a video study program from the Augustine Institute presented by Brant Pitre, Ph.D. Do you follow Jesus ‘on the way?’ Can we trust the Gospels? Do we really know who wrote them? Do the Gospels communicate truth, or fabricated fables? Who is Jesus? Join Dr. Pitre as he draws evidence from both early Christian and non-Christian writings attesting to the authenticity, authorship, and dating of the Gospels, as he gives an in-depth look at the Gospel accounts of Jesus’s Crucifixion, Resurrection, and the proclamation of Christ’s divinity. Strengthen your faith so that you can not only stand firm and profess that Jesus truly is “the Christ, the Son of the living God,” but also confidently respond to any skeptics you encounter. Watch the trailer on Formed: app.formed.org/app/videos/1343209. We will meet 7—8:30a.m. in Cottage 1 next to the playground on the nine Saturday mornings of: May 30, June 6, June 20,
June 27, July 11, July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15. Contact Ben Switzer for more information at switzers08@gmail.com.

6-Night Silent Retreat
2026-07-12 16:00 - 2026-07-18 11:30 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
An individually directed retreat focuses on the way God is active in the individual’s life, and each retreat follows a uniquely personal path. Retreatants meet with a spiritual director once a day to reflect on God’s presence and movement. Mass will be available throughout the week. Check-in begins at 4 p. m., and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5 p.m. Silence will begin after dinner. The retreat ends before lunch on Saturday.

Disability Training Workshop: Training and Equipping Catholic Faith Formation Leaders to Advance Disability Inclusion
2026-07-15 08:00 - 2026-07-16 15:00 | St. Paul Catholic Church 3755 St Paul St, Ellicott City, MD 21043, 3755 St Paul St, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
Join us for a two-day in-person workshop on disability training for Catholic formation leaders by Dr. Mirian Ofonedu, PhD, LCSW-C, the director of training at the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Mental Health. Dr. Ofonedu is a psychologist, a licensed clinical social worker and a fellow of the American Psychological Association. Her training, clinical and research work spans across two decades. Click here for her full bio.
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute is committed to training and equipping faith leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to foster disability inclusion and a sense of belonging and community participation that improves the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities and their families.
Date: Wednesday July 15 and Thursday 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 (Scholarships are available)
Location: St. Paul Catholic Church
3755 St Paul St, Ellicott City, MD 21043

American Heritage Girls
2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park is pleased to offer a faith-based character development program for girls ages five to 18, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country called American Heritage Girls. AHG is for families with daughters who are seeking a faith-based, scout-type experience. Families and daughters are invited to an informational meeting to learn more about AHG on July 15 from 6:30—7:30p.m. on the picnic tables by the playground. For questions and to RSVP, please contact Troop Coordinator Jeanette Sudano at jeanette.middleton@comcast.net.

Weekend Retreat: May Stillness Be Your Companion
2026-07-17 16:00 - 2026-07-19 11:30 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Given the busyness of our work, summer activities, and more, you are invited to come and allow holy stillness to become the invited guest at your table. We will let Psalm 46 inform our contemplative time of silence, along with experiences of lectio divina, journaling, and how to be a companion to stillness. The contemplative practices will invite us to define and welcome stillness as a rhythm of life. How can we encounter stillness for the rest of the calendar year? Let the gift of being in community embrace the attributes of stillness. Guided by Sandra Dorsainvil.

Bon Secours Studio Weekend
2026-07-17 16:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Join fellow artists and makers of all types for a “séjour artistique” — a retreat-stay focused on art. You’ll have your own workstation in a community space from 4 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Sunday.Optional sessions on helpful topics will be offered such as Color 101 and Visual Prayer. The weekend closes with an invitation to share your work. Open to all experience levels and all media except oil-based paints. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Mass will be available Sunday morning. Guided by Tara Mulder.

VIRTUAL Caregiver’s Support Group – July
2026-07-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Zoom (Online)
This two-hour ONLINE program is an invitation for caregivers of all types to converge and engage in a safe, sacred community and with various spiritual practices around a topic relevant to the caregiver experience. Each session will include time for a spiritual practice (including body prayer, silence, mantras, etc.), personal reflection, and group sharing. Guided by Gordon Creamer.

Scam-Proof Your Loved Ones
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ellicott City, 4795 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott City, MD, MD, 21043, United States
Scam calls, phishing emails, fraudulent text messages, and online impersonation schemes are becoming increasingly common. Join us for an informative evening with OLPH parishioner and cybersecurity specialist Nick Lowe, as we explore practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones in today’s digital world. Topics will include digital hygiene, phishing scams, online safety, password security, and common warning signs that can help you recognize and avoid fraud before it happens. All are welcome.
RSVP here: https://olph.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1074/responses/new

Day Retreat - Creator and the Cosmos
2026-07-23 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
During this day of meditation, we will have the opportunity to engage with our creator and the cosmos through visio divina and audio divina. Similar to lectio divina, which focuses on scripture, visio divina focuses on sacred seeing. It is an ancient form of prayer involving meditating through sight. It invites one to engage with an image in a way that will move our minds and hearts to the presence of God. In addition, there will be recordings of sounds from space so we may enter into audio divina. These forms of prayer will encourage us to sharpen our senses of seeing and hearing as a way to connect with the divine, deepening our awareness of God and God’s love. The day will include communal prayer, meditation, visio divina, and audio divina, as well as free time to journal, walk with nature, or simply rest in the presence of our God. Lunch is included. Guided by Donna Bilek.
There is also an overnight option for this retreat. Visit bonsecoursrcc.org/events for details.

Catholic Business Network of Baltimore July Monthly Meeting: Exploring The Office of Vocations
2026-07-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Maryland
Join the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore on Friday, July 24, as we welcome Fr. Lenin Suarez, Associate Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, for a fascinating look inside the Office of Vocations.
With a remarkable 70 seminarians entering formation this fall, Fr. Lenin will share how the Vocations Office helps men discern the priesthood, supports them throughout their journey, and prepares them for a life of service.
Whether you’ve ever wondered how someone discerns a vocation to the priesthood or simply want to learn more about this important ministry, this promises to be an engaging and insightful discussion.
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 Hightopps Backstage Grille | Timonium, MD
FREE for Members | Guests: $20
Register here: https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/july-2026-meeting/

St. Peter’s Second Annual Faith & Food Fest: Live Catholic Music, Veneration of St. Sharbel Makhlouf Relics, Family Fun, Food Trucks and More!
2026-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter at the Lake Center, 1140 Mosser Rd., McHenry, MD, 21541, United States
St. Peter the Apostle Parish (Garrett County) is hosting its second annual Faith & Food Fest from 5-8 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Peter at the Lake in McHenry, MD – near Deep Creek Lake. Beginning at 5 p.m., the public will treat themselves to dinner and dessert from local food trucks on site. Free live music will be performed from 6-8 p.m., by Deacon Peter Henkels (lead singer of The Branches), Deacon Gabriel Schoone – both of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, and Joe Henkels, Peter’s brother. Neil Krebs, St. Peter’s music director will share the stage throughout the night. And, new this year is Father Maximilian Mary Dean, multi-instrumentalist and winner of the “Best Marian Song” at the 2025 Catholic Music Awards.
This year’s Faith & Food Fest is part of St. Peter’s year-long celebration of its 175th anniversary and coincides with the Feast Day of St. Sharbel Makhlouf. Time for independent prayer and veneration with St. Sharbel’s relics present will be offered from 5-6 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Free admission and parking on site; parking for group buses may be arranged by calling the parish office at 301-334-2202, Monday-Thursday. This family-friendly (including “Fido”) event will be held rain or shine. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. For additional details, please see and share the attached flier or visit garrettstpeter.com/joinus.

St Philip Neri Craft Fair
2026-07-25 09:00 - 15:00 | St philip Neri Catholic Church, 6405 S Orchard Road, Linthicum, MD, 21090, United States
Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Summer Indoor Craft Fair! Explore a variety of handmade goodies, meet friendly local artists, and find unique treasures—all in an air conditioned space.
Perfect for a relaxed day out with friends or family, rain or shine. Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to support creatives and snag some cool crafts!
Come and support this event, there will be food and bake goods.

8-Day Ignatian Retreat
2026-07-25 16:00 - 2026-08-01 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
The Ignatian Directed Retreat is designed to deepen your relationship with God. Check-in begins at 4 p.m., and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5pm. The retreat will end after lunch on Saturday.

High School Summer Day Camp
2026-07-27 08:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00 | O’Dwyer Retreat Center, 15523 York Road, Sparks, Maryland, 21152
July 27th–31st (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day, lunch provided) For rising 9th through 12th graders.
We will focus on the seven key themes of Catholic Social Teaching through prayer, Scripture, adventure, and team/community-building activities. For more information, please email Nathan McVey at nathan.mcvey@archbalt.org. Webpage and registration form: https://msgrodwyer.org/summer-camp

Mass of Solidarity
2026-07-28 18:00 | Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 101 Owensville Rd, West River, MD, 20778, United States
Mass of Solidarity with the Haitian Community and those Impacted by Changes to Immigration Policy
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows
1006 Larch Ave, Takoma Park, MD
All are welcome as we entrust the needs of our community members to the loving care of God and pray for justice in our world.

The Hillbilly Thomists : LIVE IN BALTIMORE
2026-07-29 19:00 - 22:30 | Maryland
The HTs are on the road again in support of their new album “Strange Land.” Last summer they retreated to the mountain tops to record their sixth album. This summer they’re taking these new songs (and old favorites) to the streets with their sundry folk instruments in tow. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and authentic Dominican roots tradition.
The Hillbilly Thomists : LIVE IN BALTIMORE Tickets, Wednesday, July 29 • 7 PM – 10:30 PM | Eventbrite

For music, merch, and more, visit www.hillbillythomists.com.

“Pray for Priests” Walking Pilgrimage
2026-08-01 04:15 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
Join us Saturday, Aug. 1, as we walk and pray for an outpouring of God’s love and strength into our Archdiocesan priests and seminarians in the midst of the Church’s novena to St. Jean-Marie Vianney, patron of parish priests. We begin in short prayer, usually pray the Rosary as we walk and then journey at our own pace in conversation or quietly the rest of the way. Please note: Our pace is three-miles-per-hour so we can arrive at St. John for 8:30a.m. Mass. It is an easy surface but a brisk pace. Meet us at St John’s parking lot at 4:15a.m. and get a ride or carpool to St. Mary’s Church in downtown Annapolis. The walk from St. Mary, Annapolis to St. John, is 9.4 miles. Contact Kathy Kirby at mrskirby1966@gmail.com for carpool information, or to arrange to meet at St. Mary.
