Cultivating Peace
2026-05-06 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
A Friends Day of Prayer Retreat invites us to pause, breathe and reconnect with the peace that already lives within you. Morning Session – Peace Begins Within: Creating Inner Stillness. Afternoon Session – Living the Practice: Embodying Peace in Daily Life. All are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and informal conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation. Guided by MJ Park.

Chosen: A Retreat for Young Women
2026-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | St. Mary of the Mills, 114 St. Mary's Place, Laurel, MD, 20707, United States
All girls in grades 8-12 are welcome to join us for talks from different types of vocations, food, games, Mass, adoration, crafts, and more!

Permanent Diaconate Ordination
2026-05-09 10:00 | Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
All are welcome to attend the Permanent Diaconate Ordination on May 9, 10 a.m., at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Saint Dymphna Prayer Group
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
Have you ever wondered whether poor mental health is a sign of weak faith, or wanted to hear the Church’s position on medication? In this session, you will examine the complexity of mental health and engage with some of the tough questions that Catholics ask when faced with mental illness.
At 11AM we will gather and pray from our booklet of prayers. After which we will watch a 20 minute video about Mental Illness followed by lunch supplied by the St. John the Evangelist Mental Health Awareness team. RSVP: SJEMHAEvents@gmail.com.
We will meet in the Parish Office Great Room at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park.
Note: The film references suicidal thoughts.

Introduction to Sacred Scripture
2026-05-10 11:30 | St Ignatius Catholic Church, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21202
Join St. Ignatius Catholic Community for “Lord, Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet: An Introduction to Sacred Scripture,” a free five-week series held on Sundays, April 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 10, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Led by scripture professor John Grega, this engaging program explores key biblical genres and books (Genesis, Psalms, Amos, John, and 1 Corinthians) and is open to all, with both in-person and remote options available via QR code registration.

Mt. St. Joseph Alumni Association meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount St. Joseph High School, 4403 Frederick Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21229, United States
All alumni of St Joe are invited to the general meeting held on the Alumni Walk of the Smith Center. Food and drink provided.

Spring Concert - Calvert Hall College High School
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvert Hall College, 8102 La Salle Road, Baltimore, MD, 21286, United States
The Calvert Hall College High School Music Department will be performing their annual Spring Concert at 7 PM on Thursday, May 14th, in the McManus Theater at Calvert Hall.
Come enjoy a fantastic selection of music and celebrate the learning outcomes of CHC’s talented musicians.
Featured ensembles include:
– Jazz band
– Wind Ensemble
– Brass Ensemble
– String Orchestra
– The Hallmen Chorus
– The Madrigal Singers
– The Corridors
– Concert Band

Day of Hope & Healing Retreat
2026-05-15 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)

Tame Anxiety Retreat
2026-05-15 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This retreat will explore spiritual practices to help settle down or tame the anxieties that so often steal our peace. Lunch is included. Guided by Marcia McMullin.

Grief Retreat
2026-05-16 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This retreat will explore the journey of your soul through the experience of grief and loss. Our time together will include spiritual exercises and journaling, as well as group teaching and opportunities for soulful discussion. Lunch is included. Guided by Rev. Dr. Ken Patrick.

Polish Festival
2026-05-16 11:00 - 19:00 | Dundalk Knights of Columbus, 2111 Eilers Ave., Dundalk, Maryland
Polka music will be provided by TKO and there will be a Polish dance performance by Ojczyzna Polish Dancers. Features Polish food. Sponsored by the Dundalk Knights of Columbus and the Polish National Alliance.

All Day Bingo
2026-05-16 11:00 - 21:00 | Newport Terrace Conference Center, 23 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, MD, United States
Bel Air Knights of Columbus at Newport Terrace, 23 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $30 admission packet; optional games sold separately, cash only, including dinner, all proceeds go to Knights of Columbus Charities; (443) 617-3002

St Louis Concert Series: 20th Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-17 16:00 | St Louis Chapel, St Louis Church, Stone Chapel, 12500 Clarksville PIke, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States
Cheers to us! Our season culminates with a spectacular 20th anniversary celebration that honors our storied history and sets the stage for the future. Full orchestra, chorus, and beloved artists from seasons past and present unite to revisit the most exciting and memorable moments from two decades of performances. Conducted under the batons of maestros past and current – Paul Carroll, Heather Adelsberger and Terry Eberhardt, this stirring tribute commemorates and reflects on our history, celebrates community, and looks to the future with inspiration, joy, and hope.

Pilgrimage to Shrine of St. John Paul II
2026-05-18 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
The Knights of Columbus Holy Trintiy Council #3413 at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park will host a birthday pilgrimage to the St. Pope John Paul II Shrine on May 18 in celebration of his birthday. The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy will present a program on the life of the pope, St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy. Lunch will be served at the Shrine for all pilgrims. Contact Jim Esposito, 410-315-7533 or spo5854@aol.com for details.

Young Adult Evening Prayer - School Sisters of Notre Dame
2026-05-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
Young adults ages 18-45 are invited to pray online together with members of the North American Vocation Team, other sisters and young adults from across the U.S. and Canada, on Tuesday, May 26 from 8-9 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom.
Experience evening prayer in the gentle rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours (psalms, scripture and intercessions), with time for faith sharing in breakout groups.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link here. For questions, please contact sisters@ssnd.org.

Women’s Weekend Retreat
2026-05-29 16:00 - 2026-05-31 11:30 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
In this retreat, we will reconsider self-care as an act of love that can transform our relationships in all domains of life. The retreat will include time for silent rest and reflection, heart-enriching conversation, and mindful prayer and movement. Guided by Linda Mastro. 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. The retreat begins after dinner at 7 p.m. on Friday and concludes before lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available Sunday morning.

St. Anthony Italian Festival
2026-05-29 18:00 - 2026-05-31 19:00 | St. Leo’s Church, Little Italy, MD, 227 S. Exeter Street, Little Italy, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202
Our 3-day street festival includes delicious Italian food and desserts, vino and Italian/domestic beer, live music, booths packed with game wheels, vendor market, kids activities, and more!
This historic festival started in 1904 by the residents in Little Italy during the Great Firei in Baltimore. As the fire was approaching Little Italy, the residents took a statue of St. Anthony, patron saint of Italians, from St. Leo church and processed to the edge of the Jones Falls where they placed the statue of St. Anthony. The fires didn’t make it past, and the parishioners of St. Leo made a solemn vow: if their homes and church were spared from the fire, they would hold a yearly festival in honor of Saint Anthony.

Mozart's Great Mass and Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor
2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Baltimore Basilica, 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Join us for a profound reflection on the genius of Mozart in the resounding acoustics of the Baltimore Basilica on May 29th and 30th, 2026. Experience the grandeur of The Great Mass in C minor — one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces, followed by the dark and cinematic intensity of Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, performed by the extraordinary Fr. Paul Maillet, a student of Leon Fleisher. Led by Basilica Music Director Samuel F. Rowe and performed by the Baltimore Basilica Schola Cantorum and Chamber Orchestra, this program brings together two of Mozart’s most powerful works in the awe-inspiring setting of America’s First Cathedral.
Buy tickets here!

Caregiver’s Support Group
2026-05-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Zoom (Online)
Scheduled for varying Saturdays every other calendar month (January, March, May, July, September, November), 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

O'Dwyer Wine Tasting
2026-06-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Hayfields Country Club, 700 Hayfields Road, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030, United States
Wine Tasting (https://msgrodwyer.org/2026-wine-tasting)
June 5, 2026, 7 pm – 11 pm
Hayfields Country Club, 700 Hayfields Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Indulge in different wines and spirits and expand your palate. Join us for an evening of tasting and fellowship!

Finding Hope That's Been Lost
2026-06-06 09:30 - 15:00 | The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland
Finding Hope That’s Been Lost
A program that began during the Jubilee Year of Hope, Franciscan Pilgrimages of Hope offer an opportunity to experience our Shrine and grounds in a new way. A pilgrimage is the act of leaving one’s home to travel to a holy place, and whether your travels are five miles or 500 miles, we hope you’ll join us for these days of learning, prayer, reflection, and hope.
Each of these pilgrimage experiences feature a themed tour of the Shrine of St. Anthony, Mass, and an afternoon activity on our grounds tied to the morning’s theme. While each event centers on hope, the Franciscan ideals and saints highlighted will vary based on the event. Pilgrimage events are led by Ray Glennon, OFS, and include contributions from Shrine Director Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv, and other friars in residence.
Finding Hope That’s Been Lost is a pilgrimage experiences focused directly on the life and ministry of St. Anthony of Padua. Around his Feast Day (June 13), we will have two opportunities to experience this Pilgrimage of Hope: Saturday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 9.
Pilgrimage tours begin at 9:30 a.m. in the courtyard of the Shrine, followed by time for Adoration ahead of the 12 p.m. daily Mass in the Shrine chapel. Pilgrims are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to enjoy with other visitors ahead of the afternoon activity. Pilgrims should be aware that portions of the day will include walking to various outdoor landmarks. If inclement weather affects the safety of pilgrims, events will move indoors.
Registration for pilgrimage events is encouraged. Click here to reserve your space. We cap attendance at 50 participants.
If you’re unable to attend one of the following times, but would like to schedule a similar experience with a group, please contact the Shrine Office at 410-531-2801.

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness
2026-06-06 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. Send an email to SJEMHAEvent@gmail.com if you would like the link to join us or just go to the event website to get the link.

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!

6-Night Silent Retreat
2026-06-07 16:00 - 2026-06-13 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. 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 after lunch on Saturday.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is back in 2026 — with a patriotic twist and a stop at the Archdiocese of Baltimore (June 9-11), the nation’s first Catholic diocese.
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is back for 2026 with a special route that will travel the East Coast from St. Augustine, Fla., to Portland, Maine, stopping in Baltimore and ending in Philadelphia.
The pilgrimage — the third of its kind — will begin in May on Memorial Day weekend and end July 5. This year’s pilgrimage celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with the theme “One Nation Under God,” and its route incorporates key sites in the history of the country and its Catholics.
Learn more here!

Finding Hope That’s Been Lost
2026-06-09 09:30 - 15:00 | The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland

St. Anthony Festival
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:30 | The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland
The St. Anthony Festival at the Shrine of St. Anthony is held every year on or around the Feast of our patron, St. Anthony of Padua on June 13. Each festival features a guest speaker, Mass, and time/space for exploring our beautiful grounds for reflection and prayer. Our 2026 celebration will be June 13, with activities planned for June 12 as well. The festival schedule and further details will be shared as they come available. Please check www.shrineofstanthony.org/st-anthony-festival for more details.

Retreat on African-American Mystics
2026-06-16 16:00 - 2026-06-19 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This three-night retreat focuses on the mystical experiences of three African-American faith leaders: Thea Bowman (Roman Catholic Nun, Mystic, and Teacher), Howard Thurman (Preacher, Theologian, Mystic, and Prophet), and Pauli Murray (first female African-American Episcopal Priest, Mystic, Poet, Civil Rights Lawyer). Activities will include music, poetry, journaling, prayer, solitude, and opportunities for creative expression. Guided by Rev. Joan Crawford. 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. The first presentation will begin after dinner at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The retreat concludes at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Quo Vadis Beyond
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19 | St. Mary’s Seminary & University, 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
Quo Vadis Beyond
For young men who have recently graduated high school
Quo Vadis Beyond is inspired by Quo Vadis. It is a new experience for recently high school graduates (young men who graduated high school in June) to help them explore their faith and equip them for the next chapter of their Catholic discipleship.
Dates
June 18-19, 2026
Location
St. Mary’s Seminary & University
Cost
$150
Register here!
