Archdiocese of Baltimore

AHG Troop MD0413's Sundae Sunday
2026-08-30 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

3rd Annual Baltimore Labor Mass
2026-09-06 10:00 | St. Ignatius Catholic Community, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
With Fr. Brian Frain, S.J. and labor representatives from Baltimore City. Sponsored by the Justice & Peace – Economic Justice Committee and partnering with Maryland Catholic Labor Network.

Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic at Southwest Academy
2026-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Southwest Academy, 6200 Johnnycake Rd, Woodlawn, MD, 21207, United States
Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free vaccinations at our seven health center locations and at ten school vaccine events throughout Baltimore County. For more information, visit bit.ly/3T681b4.
Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/44Oh2YZ for more information and to register your child.
Documentation of your student’s Back-To-School vaccines must be on file before September 22.

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.

2026 Blue Mass - September 11 - St. Peter the Apostle, Garrett County
2026-09-11 19:00 | St. Peter (Garrett County), 208 S. Fourth Street, Oakland, MD, 21550, United States
In honor of active-duty and retired First Responders and Public Safety Professionals of Allegany and Garrett Counties, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish will celebrate its third annual Blue Mass, Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7p.m. at its historic church in Oakland. The public is invited to gather in thanksgiving for all First Responders and Public Safety Professionals, and in memory of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. People of all faiths are welcome. St. Peter’s Ladies Auxiliary will host a reception at the Parish Center Hall following Mass. To learn more, visit: https://www.garrettstpeter.com/bluemass and invite others at https://www.facebook.com/stpeteroakland

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!

MC Fest ‘26
2026-09-18 15:00 - 21:00 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle River, 1704 Old Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21221, United States
Join us for MC Fest ‘26 on Friday, September 18, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for fun for the entire family. Enjoy inflatable obstacle courses, giant slides, bounce houses, and a variety of activities throughout the day.
Unlimited access wristbands will be available for $20 per person. Please note that carnival games will require separate purchase. Guests can also enjoy a great selection of food, drinks, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.
Come celebrate with the OLMC community and make lasting memories at MC Fest ‘26!
Visit here to register!

Women’s Wellness Weekend Retreat
2026-09-18 16:00 - 2026-09-20 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Nurturing the Divine Within: A Journey of Self-Compassion
So often we search outside ourselves for peace, love, and belonging. We hope that by doing enough, taking enough meals to help others, praying enough we will feel that connection with the Divine. Yet in Luke 17:20-21, Jesus reminds us that “the kingdom of God is within you.” During our Women’s Wellness Weekend, you will be invited to turn inward and recognize the sacred presence already alive in your own heart. Through reflection, prayer, and gentle practices, we’ll explore what it means to embrace the Divine within, to walk in friendship with our true self, and to live more fully from that place of inner holiness. In addition to sessions with presenter Paula Jilanis, there will be social activities, crafts, workshops, and more. Meals and lodging are included. An early arrival option is also offered.

AACYA Kickoff Picnic
2026-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady of the Fields, 1070 Cecil Ave,, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
Join Anne Arundel Catholic Young Adults for our annual Kickoff Picnic! Friday, Sept 18th from 6-8pm at Our Lady of the Fields.
Please bring a side or dessert to share! OLF is providing chicken and drinks. Kids are welcome.
Let’s celebrate another year of ministry and this community we’ve built together! In the event of rain, we will move the festivities inside to the parish hall.
Questions? Contact annearundelcatholic@archbalt.org

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.

Married Couples Retreat - Go Home & Love Your Family: Forgiveness, Prayer, and Generosity in Marriage & Family Life
2026-09-19 08:30 - 13:30 | Saints Philip & James Catholic Church Baltimore, 2801 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Topic: Go Home and Love Your Family: Forgiveness, Prayer & Generosity
in Marriage & Family Life
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Church Hall, Saints Philip & James Catholic Church
Details:
—Fr. Michael will discuss three ways to love your family
—1:1 reflection, Eucharistic adoration, and confession to follow
—Free to attend
—Light breakfast & lunch provided
—No childcare provided. No children, please.
Please RSVP to sspjfamiliesandcouples@gmail.com by September 12.

National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Spes Nostra Retreat
2026-09-19 08:30 - 15:15 | National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Rd, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
Registration: $35
With Lunch: $50
The National Shrine Grotto invites you to join us for a Day of Retreat with Msgr. Charles Mangan, Dr. John Mark Miravalle, and Dr. Gloria Dodd!
Visit www.nsgrotto.org/spesnostraretreat for more information. Flyer attached.
Questions? Contact Lisa Rush at 301-447-5521 or l.m.rush@msmary.edu

Discernment Day with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia
2026-09-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Mount de Sales Academy, 700 Academy Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia will host a discernment retreat day on Saturday, September 19th (10 am-5:00 pm) at Mount de Sales Academy in Baltimore, MD. Open to single Catholic women ages 16-30, the event includes Mass, prayer with the sisters, Adoration, spiritual talks, and lunch. For more information or to register, please email vocation@op-tn.org. Come spend time with the Lord, and get a glimpse of the beauty of a life consecrated to God!

Virtual Caregiver’s Support Group
2026-09-19 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.

Sensory Mass at St. Ignatius in Ijamsville
2026-09-20 15:00 | St. Ignatius of Loyola (Ijamsville), 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville
The Archdiocese will be hosting a sensory Mass at St. Ignatius in Ijamsville at 3pm on Sunday September 20th. This sensory and movement friendly Mass is being put on to create a liturgy that is accessible to those with special needs, especially those who have difficulty attending regular Masses. This Mass will feature sensory aides, a quiet room, adaptive visuals, dimmed lighting, and is intended to have a calm and accepting atmosphere.

Holy Family's (Davidsonville) 14th Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner, and Silent Auction
2026-09-21 | MD
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.
