Archdiocese of Baltimore

Archdiocese of Baltimore 4th Annual Gun Buyback
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its fourth Gun Buyback and Peacebuilding Fair this August in Baltimore City. Through our partnership with the Baltimore Police Department, 1,056 unwanted firearms have been voluntarily surrendered and destroyed to date – weapons that can no longer be used in a robbery, suicide, domestic assault, or accident.
We invite you to support this lifesaving effort. Your contribution directly helps reduce the number of unwanted guns in our communities while promoting peace and the dignity of the human person. Any funds raised beyond the needs of the buyback will support the Archdiocese’s Grief Ministry, which serves families directly impacted by violence by assisting with burial costs, providing groceries, and helping to meet other critical needs.
https://www.archbalt.org/archdiocese-of-baltimore-annual-gun-buyback/

109th Woodstock Festival
2026-08-08 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Alphonsus Rodríguez (Woodstock), 10800 Old Court Rd., Woodstock, MD, 21163, United States
Best Chicken Dinner ever!
Dinner includes one-half chicken deep-fried on premises, homemade potato salad and slaw, with corn on the cob and tomatoes from local farmers. Family fun outside includes games, country store, refreshments, face painting, and free rides for children on the Woodstock Express!

Silent Directed Retreat
2026-08-09 16:00 - 2026-08-15 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 in their life as revealed in prayer, the events and relationships in their life, and the response to God that is being made. Mass will be available throughout the week. This is a silent retreat. Check-in begins at 4pm, and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5pm. Silence will begin after dinner. The retreat ends before lunch on Saturday.

An Evening of Music with Chris Brunelle
2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Middle River, 10003 Bird River Road, Baltimore, MD, 21220, United States
On Monday, August 10, renowned church musician Chris Brunelle will present a concert at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (10003 Bird River Road, Middle River, MD 21220), at 7:00 PM. An accomplished guitarist and vocalist, Chris has been involved in music ministry his entire life. He began an online ministry in 2015, and his YouTube channel now features over 1700 videos of Catholic music selections. Come enjoy an evening of Catholic music – and be prepared to sing along!

Gather: Summer Harvest Dinner
2026-08-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Carrollton Hall, 12280 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD, 21042-1425, United States
Every summer, Little Portion Farm hosts a farm-to-table dinner to support and celebrate our work. This intimate gathering is an opportunity for us to enjoy the fruits of our labor and experience a true farm-to-table experience within the halls of the historic Carrollton Hall. All are welcome to join us for this celebratory evening overlooking our small portion of creation.
Guests enjoy a three-course meal created by Dignity Plates, the Franciscan Center of Baltimore‘s culinary academy, using fresh produce from Little Portion Farm and sustainably-raised meat from Mary’s Land Farm. Cocktail hour, preceding the sit-down meal, is held outside and features hand-crafted cocktails from Baltimore Spirits Co. including fresh ingredients from the farm. Dinner includes a special wine pairing from Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard.
All proceeds from this event go to Little Portion Farm, to support our work caring for the Earth and growing food for people living with food insecurity. Since 2019, we have harvested and donated more than 130,000 pounds of fresh produce.

Summer TMIY 2026
2026-08-15 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.

Annual Pastorate Crab Feast: St. Gabriel & St. Charles Borromeo
2026-08-23 14:00 - 18:00 | St. Gabriel, 6950 Dogwood Rd, Windsor Mill, MD, 21244, United States
Join us and support the parishes of St. Gabriel and St. Charles Borromeo at our annual CRAB FEAST on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in the School Hall on the campus of St. Gabriel (6946 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill 21244)! The event is from 2:00 – 6:00 PM, and doors will open at 2:00 PM. Crabs will be steamed on-site by Salerno’s, and the menu includes fried chicken, pit beef, turkey, crab dip, cole slaw, corn on the cob, potato salad, and drinks. We will enjoy special basket raffles and other games with prizes. Early-bird tickets through July 31 are $65 for adults and $35 for children under age 10. In August, tickets are $75 for adults and $40 children under age 10. No sales on the day of the event. Tickets are available online or at either of our parishes offices; call 410-944-2106 or visit www.stgabrielch.org/crab for tickets, questions, or more details.

American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-27 | MD
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story- a documentary following the life and witness of the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother, from the wheat fields of Okarche, Oklahoma to the mountain tops of Santiago, Guatemala.
Presented by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the documentary features interviews with Archbishop Coakley, Monsignor Donald Wolf, Maria Scaperlanda, and many of the people Bl. Stanley Rother served in Guatemala. The film will be in theaters for three days: August 25 and 26 in English (narrated by Martin Sheen) and August 27 in Spanish (dubbed; narrated by Fr. Rafael Capo).
The trailer is available to watch HERE.
Tickets officially go on sale July 28th and is being shown at the following theaters

Regal Westview Stadium 16, Frederick, MD
AMC Columbia Mall 14, Columbia, MD
AMC White Marsh 16, Baltimore, MD
Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD, Hanover, MD
Cinemark Towson and XD, Towson, MD
Horizon Cinemas Fallston, Fallston, MD
Horizon Cinemas Aberdeen, Aberdeen, MD

AOB Annual HomeSchool Mass and Gathering (at O'Dwyer this year!)
2026-08-25 10:00 - 14:00 | O’Dwyer Retreat Center, 15523 York Road, Sparks, Maryland, 21152
This year’s HomeSchool Mass (formerly held at St. Gabriel in Woodlawn) will be at O’Dwyer Retreat Center. Join us to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Lori, and kickoff the new academic school year season. All homeschool families are welcome to attend. Please RSVP no later than August 11st, 2026, so we can plan accordingly. There is no fee to attend, but Free Will donations are encouraged and appreciated. Mass will be followed by Pizza Lunch and families are welcome to stay after lunch so the children can enjoy some activities led by staff members at O’Dwyer Retreat Center (may be indoor and/or outdoor games/activities & may include water games so consider bringing towels and spare dry clothes).
Call or email for additional information: 410-472-2400 / odwyer@archbalt.org
Register / RSVP online here: https://forms.gle/Hcu2vpLxCZH95wpK6
[NOTE: Other Parishes may be hosting HomeSchool Kickoff Events as well, so if you can’t make it to this one, please check with your local parishes.]

Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows
2026-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
Join us!
In honor of the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15, The Dorothea Project is hoping to gather 1000 Catholics in Washington, DC to process together and bring the sorrows of Our Lady to Congress. Our Lady of Sorrows is the mother who stands beside all who suffer: her 7 sorrows reflect the pain experienced today by our immigrant brothers and sisters – families separated, communities living in fear, and human dignity threatened. As Catholics, we are called not only to pray, but to accompany, advocate and make visible the suffering Christ in our midst.
Event Details
● 10:00 AM Mass at St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill
● Prayerful procession to a nearby park for a speaker rally
● Dismissal to head to Congressional buildings to bear witness to the sorrows of Our Lady
and the injustices facing immigrants today
For more information and to RSVP, scan the QR code below or go to https://bit.ly/tdp-sorrows.
The Dorothea Project is a community of Catholic women shaped by Catholic Social Teaching
and called to speak truth and defend human dignity. Rooted in this tradition, our mission is to
stand with those who suffer and to bring Christ’s compassion into the heart of public life.
For more information, see: https://dorotheaproject.com/

Day Retreat - Growing Old for Heaven’s Sake
2026-08-27 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Exploring Spiritualities of Aging
The path of holiness challenges us to be honest, vulnerable, and faithful. No matter the season of life we are in, we search for God — even in our doubts, fears, and disappointments. We desire to integrate our burdens and blessings into a holy prayer that brings us face-to-face with our loving and merciful God. Join us for a day of reflection as we explore the spiritualities of aging. Lunch is included. Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer.

Catholic Business Network of Baltimore August Meeting: Personal Energy with Greg Conderacci
2026-08-28 08:00 - 09:30 | Hightopps Backstage Grille, 2306 York Road, Timonium, MD, 21093
Would you like to have more personal energy?
As summer winds down and the busy fall season approaches, now is the perfect time to recharge.
Join the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore on Friday, August 28, as we welcome Greg Conderacci, author of Getting UP! Supercharging Your Energy.
Drawing on decades of experience in business, higher education, nonprofit leadership, and ultra-distance cycling, Greg will share practical strategies for maximizing the four sources of personal energy—physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual—to help you perform at your best.
Whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into practice right away.
First-time guests are always welcome—we’d love to have you join us.
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 Hightopps Backstage Grille | Timonium, MD
FREE for Members | Guests: $20
Register today: https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/aug-meeting-2026/

6-Night Retreat - A Kaleidoscope of Holiness
2026-08-28 16:00 - 2026-09-03 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Seeking an Authentic Spirituality
Our stories reveal the beauty of light and darkness, loves and losses, laughter and tears. As we journey through all of this, we desire a life-giving spirituality that is both sustaining and contemplative, as well as attitudes, beliefs, and practices that will help us explore our true selves more consciously and deeply. During this six-night retreat, we will have generous amounts of time to reflect with guides who have narrated their own experiences, including Parker Palmer, Richard Rohr, Joan Chittister, Pope Francis, Walter Brueggemann, Joyce Rupp, Maya Angelou, and other spiritual writers. Join us to ponder, probe, practice, and pray in the quiet of your heart and with your God. Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer.

AHG Troop MD0413's Sundae Sunday
2026-08-30 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Louis Catholic School, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States
Interested in American Heritage Girls? Join AHG Troop MD0413 for their annual Sundae Sunday recruitment event at St. Louis School! Go to tinyurl.com/8-30Sundae to register.
This event is open to all girls aged 5-17 who are interested in joining an American Heritage Girls troop. A parent must attend with girl(s).

Day Retreat - Facing Fear, Finding Faith
2026-09-02 09:30 - 15:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This “Friends Day of Prayer” retreat will include a biblical foundation from Old and New Testament for overcoming fear and cultivating faith. There will be small group sharing, journaling, and prayer experiences that help transform fear into faith. This day of prayer will include breath prayer, body prayer, silent reflection, and blessing rituals. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation. Lunch is included.

23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K and 5K
2026-09-05 08:00 | St. Anthony Shrine, 16150, St Anthony Rd,, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
All are invited to the 23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
This is a big event for the Council and Brother’s help with setup, packet distribution, race day logistics is most appreciated!
​The 10K is a road race through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods and the 5K is a road/trail (dirt/grass) combo on roads and scenic trails on the Shrine property. Both the 10K & 5K are USATF certified.
Register for only $35 per person or $105 for a family of 4. Performance tee shirts guaranteed for all registered participants through Aug. 17th as well. Lots of activities are planned including music, a moon bounce, and random prize giveaways. We will have chip timing by Bullseye Running.
​For more information and to register, click on the following link to go to the race page.
We are awarding $600 in cash prizes for the top 3 males/females in both races and non-cash awards to the top 3 finishers in 7 age group categories (male/female) in both races. That’s 84 age group awards!

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness
2026-09-05 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. September 5th we will pray the Sorrowful 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.
Beginning January 2nd, this Online Rosary will be moved to 10:00 AM.

Hope and a Future Gala
2026-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Join the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns (GBCPC) for their biggest event of the year! This year’s Gala “Hope and a Future” will be held at the Sheraton Towson on Thursday, September 10th, 7:00–9:00 pm. The evening will be a time to connect with others, have dinner, learn about the work of GBCPC, and hear an impactful message from guest speaker Rebekah Hagan. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and seats are filling. Learn more and reserve your seat today at cpcforhelp.org/gala26.

O'Dwyer Annual Golf Tournament
2026-09-11 08:00 - 14:00 | The Woodlands Golf Course, 2309 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD, 21244, United States
Here is a link to the website for more informartion:
https://www.odwyercenter.org/event/2026-golf-tournament/
Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 8am to 2pm, at The Woodlands Golf Course, 2309 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, select drinks, 18 holes of golf on the beautiful Woodlands Golf Course, while helping support the mission and ministry of O’Dwyer Retreat Center.
Take a break and spend a day away golfing with old friends, making new ones, and supporting a great cause.
If you were with us last year – thank you! Come back and bring some friends!
Call 410-472-2400, or email odwyer@archbalt.org, or check the website for more info, to register, or to sponsor: https://www.odwyercenter.org/event/2026-golf-tournament/

9/11 Anniversary Mass
2026-09-11 12:10 | Basilica of the Assumption
You are invited to join Archbishop William E. Lori for a Mass observing the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Mass is being held at 12:10 p.m. on September 11 at the Basilica of the Assumption. The Mass will offer prayers for all who lost their lives, for first responders and their families and for peace in our nation and throughout the world.

Catoctin Pregnancy Center's 2026 Run for Life
2026-09-12 07:30 | Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd, Emmitsburg, MD, 212027, United States
Time: 7:30 am – Registration/Packet Pickup @ PNC Sports Complex on
campus at west entrance.
9:00am – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 9:30am – 5K Run/Walk
ENTRY FEES $25. Send completed entry form and check or money order to the Catoctin Pregnancy Center
and mail to CPC, P.O. Box 1168, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
T- SHIRTS: Run for Life shirts will be available for purchase ($15) on the day of the race.
FAMILY RATE: $70 per family (shirts not included but can be purchased separately for $15 each if desired).
SPONSORS: In lieu of the registration fee, runners/walkers may solicit sponsors to support their
participation ($75 minimum sponsorship). We encourage all participants to solicit as many sponsors as
possible to assist the women, babies and families that come to the Pregnancy Center.
AWARDS: 5K – Awards to the first male and female finishers. Awards will also be presented to the top
finishers in 5-year age groups.
1 MILE FUN RUN: All 10-and-under participants will receive medals.
REFRESHMENTS: Fruit and drinks after race – water at finish line. Coffee will be available
before the race. Boyers Apples and Cider will be available.
REGISTRATION: https://www.archbalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RFL-2026-Run.pdf

Caregiver’s Retreat Day
2026-09-12 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding and naming the spiritual dimension of the caregiver role and its myriad experiences and is tailored to uplift participants who may or may not provide hands-on care for their loved one but who are involved in their lives. Topics that will be explored are intrinsic to the caregiver journey, especially the necessity of self-care and compassion, burnout, family dynamics, grief, and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany this reality. Throughout the program, participants will be invited to engage in spiritual practices, such as storytelling, prayer/meditation, writing, and other exercises that validate respective experiences and provide therapeutic tools for the ongoing commitment of caregiving. Lunch is included. Guided by Gordon Creamer.

St. Mary's Fall Fried Chicken Dinner
2026-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary of the Assumption (Pylesville), 1021 St. Mary's Road, Pylesville, MD, 21132, United States
“There are meals you enjoy.
And then there are meals you remember.
Long before farm-to-table became a trend, St. Mary of the Assumption was already living it.
More than 86 years ago, local farmers brought chickens from their own farms to the parish, where they were prepared by hand and served fresh to the community. Our earliest printed program dates back to 1939, but the tradition began even earlier. What started as a simple church supper quietly became one of Harford County’s most beloved annual traditions.
Over the decades, the Chicken Dinner has become much more than a meal. Families wandered through craft booths, watched jousting tournaments, visited with neighbors, and lingered long after the last bite. Children who once came holding their parents’ hands now return with their own families, eager to share the experience they grew up with. Every September, familiar faces make the trip from Baltimore, York County, Virginia, and beyond, proving that some traditions are simply worth the drive.
Perhaps that’s because this isn’t just dinner.
It’s the crispy, golden fried chicken. The sweet corn, picked fresh from local fields and shucked by hand. The family recipes. The conversations that stretch across generations. It’s seeing someone you haven’t seen in years. It’s introducing your children to a place that has been part of your family’s story for decades.
It’s a reminder that some of life’s best moments happen around a table.
In a world where almost everything changes, it’s comforting to know that some things remain wonderfully the same.
This year, that tradition continues on Saturday, September 12, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. The tables will be full once again. The chicken will be hot. Old friends will reunite, new memories will be made, and another generation will discover why this meal has become a cherished part of so many family stories.
The St. Mary’s Fall Fried Chicken Dinner isn’t simply an event on the calendar. It’s a tradition woven into the history of our community—a place where memories are made, stories are shared, and new traditions begin.
Some places feed your appetite.
The best ones feed your soul.
And that’s why, year after year, people keep coming back.
Maybe this September 12, you’ll discover why.

Dine-In:
Adults – $18
Children – $9
Dine-in is all-you-can-eat.
Carry-Out:
$18 – Includes a half chicken and sides. Please note that substitutions are not available for carry-out meals.

St. Stephen Fall Fun Bingo
2026-09-12 17:00 - 21:00 | St. Stephen School
Looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join us for cash bingo night at the St. Stephen School Hall. Food, beer, wine, specials and extra cards will be sold at the door. Door open at 5 p.m. Games start at 6 p.m. Must be 18+ to enter. $20/person.

Blue Mass 2026
2026-09-13 11:00 | St. Joseph Monastery, 3801 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD, 21229, United States
A Mass for Law Enforcement, Firefighters and First Responders – Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a special Blue Mass at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 13 to recognize first responders from across the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
The Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Monastery – 3801 Old Frederick Road in Baltimore. The church is located in southwest Baltimore with ample parking and easy access to interstates 95 and 695 and U.S. 40.

September Healing Mass
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier, 13717 Cuba Rd, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030, United States
The City of God Prayer Group arranges a special liturgy focusing on the charism of Healing.
The music, homily, and Prayers of the Faithful are chosen to increase our faith that Jesus is indeed the healer of our infirmities, both physical and our “heartaches”. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered during Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available from 1:15 pm till 1:45.
Prayer teams are available afterward for individual prayer. You may request individual prayer or stand in proxy for someone else.
More information Call: Parish office at 410-785-0356

High School Placement Test Registration Opens
2026-09-15 | MD
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized, timed test required of every 8th grader applying to attend a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It contains five sections that measure verbal ability, quantitative ability, reading comprehension, mathematics, and components of written language. The questions are designed to test students at their curriculum level. More information on test dates and locations can be found here: https://www.archbalt.org/schools/high-school-placement-test/
To register, please go here: https://stsusers.com/stsusers/registration/static/baltimore.php

High School Fair at Archbishop Spalding
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Archbishop Spalding High School, 8080 New Cut Rd, Severn, Maryland
Representatives from Catholic high schools will be on hand to answer all questions and provide information on the admissions process.

Pregnancy Center North Annual Fundraising Banquet
2026-09-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Martin’s Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Rd, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow parishioners to come learn more about Pregnancy Center North and the women and babies we serve. Our mission is to save lives and help families thrive – and we can’t do it without you! Join us for our Annual Fundraising Banquet “Anointed with Love” on Thursday, September 17th, at 6:30 p.m. at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville. We are excited to welcome the Sisters of Life as our speakers and Pro-Life Award recipients. You can sign up to attend at: https://pcnministry.org/fall-fundraising-banquet/, or by scanning the QR code on the event banner. RSVPs are due by September 1st. If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact us at: 410-377-2872. Thank you and God bless you!
