Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Hillbilly Thomists : LIVE IN BALTIMORE
2026-07-29 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

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
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.]

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.
