8-Day Ignatian Retreat
2026-07-25 16:00 - 2026-08-01 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

“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.

Summer TMIY 2026
2026-08-01 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-08-08 07:00 - 08:30, 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.

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness
2026-08-01 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. August 1st we will pray the Luminous 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.

Feast of Our Lady of the Angels and America 250 BBQ
2026-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland
Join us for a special Sunday Mass honoring the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels, patron of our Province. Friar Michael Heine, OFM Conv., will celebrate Mass in the Shrine Chapel.
The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels honors the dedication of the Portiuncula, a tiny stone chapel in Assisi, Italy, that is the spiritual birthplace of the Franciscan Order and the exact site where St. Francis of Assisi died. On this day, pilgrims can receive the Assisi indulgence. St. Francis of Assisi secured this privilege in 1216. It allows the faithful to receive complete remission of temporal punishment due to sin, under specific condition.
Following Mass, there will be a BBQ lunch served at Carrollton Hall, during a special Open House in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the Declaration was ratified on July 4, the founding fathers, including Charles Carroll of Carrollton, did not sign the document until Aug. 2, 2026. To RSVP for the Open House and BBQ lunch, please click here. The event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate the Legacy of Charles Carroll of Carrollton
2026-08-02 17:30
As our nation commemorates our 250th anniversary, join the Charles Carroll Legacy Gala on Sunday, August 2, at the historic Charles Carroll House & Gardens in Annapolis.
This special evening honors Charles Carroll of Carrollton—the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence—and celebrates the enduring contribution of the Catholic faith to American public life. August 2 marks the very day Charles Carroll of Carrollton signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Guests will enjoy a reception and inspiring program highlighting Carroll’s witness. The event benefits the Faithful Citizenship Institute, a nonprofit based in Annapolis, whose mission is to form Catholic leaders in the Church’s social teaching for faithful service in public life.
All are welcome. To learn more or register, visit: faithfulcitizenshipinstitute.org/events

Day of Hope & Healing Retreat
2026-08-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Ellicott City
Project Rachel Healing Resources
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion involvement, confidential and non-judgmental help is available from our Project Rachel ministry.
Upcoming retreats: May 15 and August 7
Need support?
projectrachel@archbalt.org
410-6258491(call)
410-299-9345 (text)

Retreat for Couples
2026-08-07 16:00 - 2026-08-09 11:30 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Robert and Lori Fontana, relationship educators, return to Bon Secours to help couples discover the amazing gift of married love (even if that love has been frayed a bit). The retreat begins with The Marriage Jackpot Date Night on Friday evening, where you will meet Murphy the Marriage Salesman, do the “how well do you know your spouse” quiz, sing old love songs, meet other couples, and enjoy great snacks and spirits. The retreat continues into Saturday and Sunday, building on the insights and fun from Friday night. Check-in begins at 4 pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7 pm on Friday and concludes before lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. The price of $570 is per couple.

Treading Boldly Conference for Parents
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4795 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
Today’s parents are the first generation to raise kids in a digitally connected, pornography-saturated world — one producing unprecedented challenges and uncharted difficulties for families everywhere. Drawing on solid research, biblical truth, and Christlike compassion, Josh Glaser of Regeneration Ministries will offer practical and spiritual guidance to help your kids navigate today’s digital landscape — and your family to truly thrive.
Register here: https://olph.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1066/responses/new

Archdiocese of Baltimore 4th Annual Gun Buyback
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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.]

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.

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.

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.

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/

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

Encounter Jesus with the Children of Mary Sisters!
2026-09-13 18:00 - 2026-09-16 20:00 | St. Bartholomew, 2930 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD, United States
Encounter Jesus with the Children of Mary Sisters!
September 13th-16th every night from 6:00-8:00pm at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church!
2930 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD, 21102
Every night there will be confessions, Adoration and an inspiring talk from these amazing, Semi-contemplative sisters! For more information email Jordan Taylor at jordan.taylor@archbalt.org

High School Placement Test Registration Opens
2026-09-15
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.

19th Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk
2026-09-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Immaculate Conception Church and School, 200 Ware Ave., Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States
In honor of Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, the Father O’Neill Council of the Knights of Columbus hosts the 19th Memorial 5K Run and Fun Walk on Sept. 19. Participation supports the House of Ruth Maryland, the Immaculate Conception School Tuition Assistance Fund and Fr. O’Neill Charities. The event features a traditional Towson course, starting at Immaculate Conception School at 8 a.m. A virtual option is available.
Register to run or walk at Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

Little Sisters of the Poor 13th Annual Nun Run
2026-09-19 08:00 - 10:00 | UMBC Campus Quad, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21250, United States
5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk
Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00 AM
New Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Campus Quad
Join us for a fun and active morning featuring a 5K and 1-mile run/walk event on the UMBC Campus Quad. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome.

Holy Family's (Davidsonville) 14th Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner, and Silent Auction
2026-09-21
Registration is now open for our 14th Annual Golf Tournament!
More details available at Holy Family Golf Tournament website at: https://www.holyfamilychurch.com/event-details.html?id=156039
Register or learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities at: https://holyfamilychurch.onlinegiving.org/donate/customform/3830#!/
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: Registration 7:45 am / Tee Time 9:00 am
Place: Renditions Golf Club, Davidsonville, MD
Price: $150/per player
The $150 prices includes green fees, cart, 2 drink tickets (beer, seltzer, or soda), hot dog or deli sandwich with bag of chips, dinner afterward with open bar (beer, wine, and soft drinks) and silent auction. Golfers can also purchase: Mulligans $5 each (2 max/player), or a $20 bundled price for: putting contest, 2 mulligans and 2 50/50 tickets.
Annapolis Nissan, is sponsoring a hole-in-one contest for the opportunity to win a car!
The Awards Dinner and Silent Auction will be held at Holy Family’s Unity’s Hall, 826 W. Central Ave Davidsonville MD 21035 (1.9 miles from Renditions)
BBQ Dinner catered by Pause for the Cause – Pediatric Adolescent Unexpected Situation Experience (PAUSE)
Menu includes: home cured beef brisket, chicken, sides, & dessert.
