Archdiocese of Baltimore

Parish Mission featuring Tony Meléndez - Misión Parroquial con Tony Meléndez
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-17 | St. John the Evangelist (Columbia), 10431 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, 21044, United States
St. John the Evangelist in Columbia is hosting a Parish Mission Sunday, March 15 – Monday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 17. These will be at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road in Columbia, starting each evening at 7pm and concluding at 8:30. Prayer and Presentation will be presented in both English and Spanish.
Our Mission Director will be Tony Meléndez. Born in Nicaragua, he is a renowned guitarist and singer-songwriter who has overcome the challenges of being born without arms. He gained international fame after performing for Pope John Paul II in 1987 and has since traveled to over 44 countries, sharing his message of hope and encouragement. Tony has recorded five albums and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Inspirational Hero Award from the NFL Alumni Association at Super Bowl XXIII.
La parroquia St. John the Evangelist de Columbia celebrará una misión parroquial del domingo 15 al martes 17 de marzo. Tendrá lugar en el Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, y comenzará cada noche a las 7 p. m. y concluirá a las 8:30 p. m. La oración y la presentación se realizarán tanto en inglés como en español.
Nuestro director de misión será Tony Meléndez. Nacido en Nicaragua, es un reconocido guitarrista y cantautor que ha superado los retos de haber nacido sin brazos. Alcanzó fama internacional tras actuar para el papa Juan Pablo II en 1987 y, desde entonces, ha viajado a más de 44 países para compartir su mensaje de esperanza y ánimo. Tony ha grabado cinco álbumes y ha sido reconocido con numerosos premios, entre ellos el Premio al Héroe Inspirador de la Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos de la NFL en la Super Bowl XXIII.

Latin Language, Lyrics & Liturgy in Lent
2026-03-15 15:45 (America/New_York) | St. Agnes Church, 5422 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD, 21229, United States
Latin Language, Lyrics & Liturgy in Lent
Ever wondered about the Mass parts we sing in Latin during Lent, what “tantum ergo” really means, or what Latin’s relationship is to the Catholic Church and Liturgy? Or perhaps you have wanted to learn how to say some prayers or chant in Latin?
Please join us at 3:45 p.m. on Sundays in Lent in the Emmaus Room at St. Agnes Church for a discussion of the Latin language and its role in the Catholic Church and Liturgy. Dr. John J. Jefferson has a PhD in Late Medieval studies and has worked with Latin for decades, to include the translation of Latin historical works into English.
March 15: Practical introduction to Latin chants and singing (Dr. David Amann)

Fish Fry
2026-03-20 15:00 - 19:00 | St. Mary of the Assumption (Pylesville), 1021 St. Mary's Road, Pylesville, MD, 21132, United States
St. Mary of the Assumption
1021 St Marys Road, Pylesville, MD 21132
March 20, 3-7 p.m.
Battered fish/breaded butterfly shrimp platter $17, Breaded butterfly shrimp platter $13, Battered fish platter $13 (all platters come with fries, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, and drink), Battered fish sandwich only $10, Kids Meal (Macaroni and cheese with fries) $5, Desserts available for purchase from Belles of St. Mary’s
Contact: 443-617-2803
Carry-out available

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
2026-03-20 18:00 | St. Ignatius Catholic Community, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
Fridays Throughout Lent, 6 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3
What you’ll experience as we gather:
The Stations of the Cross (also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Dolorosa) serves as a “spiritual pilgrimage,” where participants move from station to station to meditate on specific events of the Passion. At St. Ignatius the stations are sculptured engravings arranged at intervals around the walls of a church. Devotions will emphasize both the traditional language leading to Christ’s death and its sorrows easily found in our city of Baltimore where similar moments are played out today. Following the service will be the best Lenten meal in Baltimore, prepared and served lovingly by parishioners. All are invited.

Ocean of Mercy - Hope & Healing After Abortion Weekend Silent Retreat
2026-03-20 19:30 - 2026-03-22 13:00 | Ocean City, MD, Ocean City, MD, United States
Ocean of Mercy – Hope & Healing After Abortion Weekend Silent Retreat
March 20-21-22, 2026
Confidential Location: Ocean City, MD, disclosed after registration complete
Suggested Donation: $250/person, $400/couple (scholarships available)
For more information:
Project Rachel
410-625-8491 (talk)
410-299-9345 (text)
888-456-hope (4673) toll free
projectrachel@archbalt.org
project-rachel.net
hopeafterabortion.com

45th Annual CYM Italian Dinner
2026-03-22 12:00 - 18:00 | St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029, Clarksville, MD, 21046, United States
The Pastorate of St Francis and St Louis invites you to the 45th Annual Catholic Youth Ministry-led Italian Dinner on March 22, 2026 at St Louis, Clarksville. This longstanding and beloved tradition is CYM’s biggest fundraiser of the year where our middle and high school youth leadership is front and center of the pastorate and the greater community. Enjoy a full Italian dinner experience with your family, bid on raffle baskets and 50-50, and be transported to Italy for a day! Dine in and carry out options. All are welcome!

Latin Language, Lyrics & Liturgy in Lent
2026-03-22 15:45 | St. Agnes Church, 5422 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD, 21229, United States
Latin Language, Lyrics & Liturgy in Lent
Ever wondered about the Mass parts we sing in Latin during Lent, what “tantum ergo” really means, or what Latin’s relationship is to the Catholic Church and Liturgy? Or perhaps you have wanted to learn how to say some prayers or chant in Latin?
Please join us at 3:45 p.m. on Sundays in Lent in the Emmaus Room at St. Agnes Church for a discussion of the Latin language and its role in the Catholic Church and Liturgy. Dr. John J. Jefferson has a PhD in Late Medieval studies and has worked with Latin for decades, to include the translation of Latin historical works into English.
March 22: Latin and the liturgy (Fr. Maximillian Jaskowiak)

Young Adult Evening Prayer - School Sisters of Notre Dame
2026-03-24 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, March 24 from 8-9 p.m. 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.

The Donkey & the Divine: Reflecting on Lent through the Poetry of Mary Oliver - Day Retreat
2026-03-27 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Have you ever wondered about the donkey who carried Jesus on that triumphant, palm-waving journey into Jerusalem? Was he merely a practical choice, or does his quiet presence offer something more to consider during the Lenten season? Or perhaps you’ve pondered what the people on the hillside must have felt when a bounty of fish and bread was suddenly provided to take away their hunger pains. And what about the disciples who could not stay awake?! Oh, what they must have felt like in the morning. Mary Oliver, beloved poet and spiritual guide of the ordinary, invites us into these sacred moments with her deep noticing and provocative wonderings. Her poetry opens our hearts to the small, overlooked details and invites us to care more deeply, to wonder more freely, and to listen with greater attention. In this day-long retreat, we will engage with selected poems by Mary Oliver in anticipation of Holy Week. Our rhythm for the day will include sacred reading and deep listening, introductions to simple spiritual practices to accompany our personal reflections and responses, and time to share with one another in sacred community. Come with your curiosity, your longing for a spacious day, and your desire to see with fresh eyes in this season. Let the poetry of Mary Oliver be a lantern as we walk with Jesus — and a humble donkey — on the road to Jerusalem. Lunch is included. Guided by Lorie Conway.

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
2026-03-27 18:00 | St. Ignatius Catholic Community, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
Fridays Throughout Lent, 6 p.m.
March 27
What you’ll experience as we gather:
The Stations of the Cross (also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Dolorosa) serves as a “spiritual pilgrimage,” where participants move from station to station to meditate on specific events of the Passion. At St. Ignatius the stations are sculptured engravings arranged at intervals around the walls of a church. Devotions will emphasize both the traditional language leading to Christ’s death and its sorrows easily found in our city of Baltimore where similar moments are played out today. Following the service will be the best Lenten meal in Baltimore, prepared and served lovingly by parishioners. All are invited.

Bach's St. Matthew Passion
2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
Join us on Friday, March 27th for Bach’s St. Matthew Passion at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 7:00 PM. Led by Basilica Music Director Samuel Rowe, this special co-cathedral collaboration between the Baltimore Basilica and the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen brings together exceptional musicians from the Basilica Schola Cantorum, Three Notch’d Road Baroque Ensemble, and the Catholic University’s Women’s Choir to perform one of the greatest masterpieces of sacred music.
Experience the drama, beauty, and emotional depth of Bach’s timeless work as it unfolds in the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Bach or discovering his genius for the first time, this performance promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and reflection in Lent.
Tickets are limited — secure your seat today and join us for a this one-time presentation of St. Matthew’s Passion!

Laughter is the Best Medicine - Friends Day of Prayer Retreat
2026-04-01 09:30 - 15:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Serious times demand humor as one critical means of coping. This April Fool’s Day, celebrate being a “fool for Christ’s sake” (1 Cor. 4:10) as we consider the importance of humor in a wholistic way as an integral part of our life’s journey. There will be an opportunity for story telling (using Sacred Scripture and other sources), personal reflection, and group sharing — with much laughter (and maybe some tears)!
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, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation. Guided by Sr. Fran Gorsuch, CBS.

Triduum Retreat
2026-04-02 16:00 - 2026-04-05 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Were You There: Following Jesus from the Upper Room to the Empty Tomb
During the three days of the Triduum retreat, we will follow Jesus’ journey of crucified love through imaginative, prayerful reflections and liturgical celebrations. In the Upper Room, he teaches us how to be a servant leader. In the Gethsemane Garden, he guides us in the way of yielding to his Father’s desire, “Thy will be done.” Through the streets of Jerusalem to Mount Calvary, he shows us the blueprint of ‘no greater love’ as we observe the sufferings of a man crowned with thorns, beaten and assaulted, while carrying the cross of his own crucifixion. Throughout this retreat experience, we will personally encounter Jesus in these events as we prayerfully enter the biblical narrative. Ultimately, we will embrace a deeper level of comprehending the teaching that “No one shows greater love than when he lays down his life for his friends.” Our time together will culminate on Easter Sunday morning, when everything is turned upside down in the unprecedented event of the resurrection.
This is a silent retreat. Silence is kept from after dinner on Thursday until after the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening. The retreat will begin on Thursday at 4:30pm and will end with lunch after Mass on Easter Sunday. Meals and lodging are included. Guided by Fr. Phil Cover and Sr. Carole Rybicki.
A COMMUTER OPTION is also available. The commuter option costs $255 and includes everything except for lodging and breakfast. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to register for the Triduum Retreat Commuter Option.

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
2026-04-03 18:00 | St. Ignatius Catholic Community, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
Fridays Throughout Lent, 6 p.m.
April 3
What you’ll experience as we gather:
The Stations of the Cross (also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Dolorosa) serves as a “spiritual pilgrimage,” where participants move from station to station to meditate on specific events of the Passion. At St. Ignatius the stations are sculptured engravings arranged at intervals around the walls of a church. Devotions will emphasize both the traditional language leading to Christ’s death and its sorrows easily found in our city of Baltimore where similar moments are played out today. Following the service will be the best Lenten meal in Baltimore, prepared and served lovingly by parishioners. All are invited.

A Retreat Day for Widows
2026-04-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
The Widow’s Might: Finding Strength for the Journey
Come experience time away from the wilderness of widowhood and seek solace at a retreat that has been designed with you in mind. This retreat will aid you and encourage you to look forward and upward as you travel this widow’s walk and remind you that you are not alone. Gain new insights about how God made you to survive and thrive through reflection, self-assessment, and interaction with women who have experienced similar loss — and with a God who has the power to renew your strength, heal your broken heart, and give you hope for tomorrow. Lunch is included. Guided by Rev. Terrye Moore.

The Archdiocese's Saint Carlo Acutis Camping Retreat
2026-04-17 15:00 - 2026-04-19 13:00 | O’Dwyer Retreat Center, 5523 York Road, Sparks, Maryland, 21152
Pope Leo canonized Carlo Acutis on September 7th! Who is he? How did he become a saint while living only 15 years? Wasn’t he just a regular boy who liked video games and played soccer? Was he really a computer wiz? What can we learn from him and his life?
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is sponsoring a weekend camping retreat at the Archdiocese’s O’Dwyer Retreat Center on April 17-19, 2026. The retreat is for members of youth outdoor programs including Scouting America, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls. The families of members may also attend with their siblings participating in all the retreat events.
During our retreat, we will have lots of fun. We will learn about Saint Carlo Acutis and his joyful life. We will explore his website on Eucharist Miracles. We will camp, play games, and participate in exciting activities, while we grow closer to Jesus Christ!
Email us with your questions at StCarloRetreat@gmail.com. Thank you!

20th Annual Empty Bowls
2026-04-17 18:30 - 2026-04-18 19:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, Maryland, 21093, United States
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore (SVDP), the nonprofit dedicated to ensuring those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources, and opportunity to achieve their full potential, will host the 20th annual Empty Bowls event, to raise critical funds for services that help members of the community impacted by hunger, homelessness and poverty.
The two-day event will begin on Friday, April 17, with Candlelight & Clay, an evening reception featuring an open bar, music, dancing, games and entertainment, silent auction, tastings from local restaurants, and first pick at the souvenir bowls. On Saturday, April 18, SVDP will host the Annual Family Event, featuring savory soups and food from local restaurants, auction items, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.

Earth Awareness - Day Retreat
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Deepening Connections, Weaving Reciprocity
In this week of Earth Day celebrations, we’re invited to remember and reweave ever-deeper, sacred connections to the living world around us. Our souls long to reclaim full communion with all life, to re-establish rich relationships too-often hidden beneath cultural expectations, distractions, and chaotic times.
As we open to deepening connections to the land and lives around us — our kith and kin — we also open to beauty, joy, wisdom, and gratitude. And within us awakens a sense of loving generosity toward those who have given so much. We see that we live within an ecosystem, participate in a cycle of reciprocity, and are called to support mutual well-being.
Join us on this day-long retreat to slow our busy minds, tune our senses to the more than human life around us, and remember that all are held within a living, sacred web. Our day will include opportunities for shared conversation, contemplative silence, and wandering the paths outdoors. Your guide will offer contemplative practices to deepen your spiritual practice and encourage connecting to the beauty and wisdom of the sacred community in which we live. Lunch is included. Guided by Leah Rampy.

IHM Concert Series: Piano Four Hands featuring Women Composers
2026-04-26 16:00 | Immaculate Heart of Mary, 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson, 21286, United States
IHM Concert Series: Anita Buttiero and Anita Frumento – From Italy Piano Four Hands featuring Women Composers
Courageous immensely talented women, fought for their affirmation and, for all women. Female musicians had a role in the long, arduous march for the fullness of women’s rights. This recital tells them. Through their music and their stories.

Young Adult Evening Prayer - School Sisters of Notre Dame
2026-04-28 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, April 28 from 8-9 p.m. 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.

Lumen Ecclesiae
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Ss. Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Lumen Ecclesiae
Holy Hour led by Dominican Friars
7:00PM
Candlelit Adoration accompanied by praise & worship music, confessions.
Social & Discussion
Following the Holy Hour, a brief social for young adults, ages 21-35, begins in the parish hall. Then, a lively discussion on different theological topics is moderated by Fr. Maximilian.
SS. PHILIP & JAMES CHURCH
2801 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218

IHM Concert Series: The U.S. Army Field Band
2026-05-03 16:00 | Immaculate Heart of Mary, 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson, 21286, United States
IHM Concert Series: The U.S. Army Field Band
Members of the Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus of the USAFB present an eclectic program of classical and contemporary works! From vocal features to instrumental masterworks, the Soldiers of the USAFB inspire patriotism through professional excellence and engaging programming. The Musical Ambassadors of the Army connect to the American public through national tours as well as performances in local communities.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Clarksville Catholic Youth Camp
2026-06-22 07:30 - 2026-08-14 17:30 | St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029, Clarksville, MD, 21046, United States
Clarksville Catholic Youth Camp (CCYC) is a summer camp that seeks to foster a faith filled and joyful environment where campers and staff can encounter Jesus daily and grow in a personal and deep relationship with Him. Our camp motto is “Making Originals” which refers to a quote from St. Carlo Acutis. He said, “Everyone is born original, but most end up dying photocopies.” At CCYC we strive to grow into the unique and particular saints that God is calling each person to be all through exploring fun activities and having a joyful community! It is an 8 week program from June 22nd – August 14th for ages 4-12. You may register for some or all weeks. It is a choose your own adventure style with a variety of different themed camps from sports, to outdoorsy camps, to arts and crafts, and performing arts.

Young Adult Evening Prayer - School Sisters of Notre Dame
2026-06-23 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, June 23 from 8-9 p.m. 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.

Live Fully in the Armor of God - Spiritual Readiness & Evangelization Training
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20064, United States
Calling all U.S. Military-Affiliated Women – This Forum is for you!
The Military Council of Catholic Women presents: Live Fully in the Armor of God – Spiritual Readiness & Evangelization Training
June 25-28, 2026
Catholic University of America
Washington D.C.
Daily Mass & Adoration
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
St. John Paul II National Shrine

Keynotes on identity, truth, & Catholic witness
High-impact leadership breakouts
Sisterhood across duty stations, services, and seasons of life
All-inclusive ticket: meals, lodging, and registration

Register here!
