Archdiocese of Baltimore

Discovering Christ Starts Oct. 1—Registration Now Open
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
What are you looking for? Peace? Purpose? Joy? Unsatisfied with life? Hoping that there’s more? Try life differently. Try Discovering Christ and explore the meaning of life, the love, forgiveness and the good things of God, and the basics of the Christian faith around a delicious dinner, an inspiring talk and an engaging conversation with friends. Regardless of religious background, active in a church or not, or just know there must be more, come join us. You may just find what you are looking for. Free dinner and childcare included. Thursdays, Oct. 1—Nov. 12, 6—8:30p.m. For details and to register, go to stjohnsp.org/life. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Rickert at drickert@stjohnsp.org.

Healing the Father Wound Retreat
2026-10-03 08:30 - 15:00 | St philip Neri Catholic Church, 6405 S Orchard Road, Linthicum, MD, 21090, United States
Register by September 28 for Healing the Father Wound Retreat to enable lunch planning.
Healing the Father Wound Conference Tickets, Saturday, October 3 • 8:30 AM – 3 PM | Eventbrite
Freedom from wounds from your earthly father– or any authority figure — is possible. Father / daughter duo, Dr Bob Sawyer and Beth Sawyer Lawrence present this interactive seminar, concluding in the opportunity for individual prayer. No fee. Information: www.fatherwound.org .

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness
2026-10-03 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. October 3rd we will pray the Glorious 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.

Crab Feast for Haiti
2026-10-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Imperial Room, 1010 Oldham St., Baltimore, MD, United States
Join the Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation on Oct. 3, 2026, in Baltimore for the 8th Annual Crab Feast for Haiti. Gather friends and family for an afternoon of all-you-can-eat Maryland crabs, delicious fresh-from-the-pit meats, raffles, prize wheels and the joy of giving back. Proceeds will help to feed and educate some of the poorest children in Haiti through the Mortel HHH’s schools, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s mission partner in Haiti. Tickets are $95 per person and the venue has plenty of parking! Come get crackin’ for a cause! www.highhopesforhaiti.org/event/crabs.

St. Casimir Catholic War Veterans Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton
2026-10-04 | National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, Maryland
Join St. Casimir Catholic War Veterans on their bus trip to the Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton for the Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services!
Buses will be leaving from Hammonds Ferry, Foster Ave, and White Marsh
The cost is $42 and is due by September 25th.
For any questions, please contact Clara at 443-708-8556!

Wine at the Shrine
2026-10-10 13:00 - 18:00 | The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland
Join us for a celebration of the Franciscan Center of Baltimore and Little Portion Farm – two nonprofit organizations striving to serve quality, fresh food to those who need it most, while caring for our earth. This partnership ensures hundreds of those facing food insecurity in Baltimore receive high-quality, made-from-scratch meals daily. All proceeds from the Wine at the Shrine weekend support these efforts.
Wine at the Shrine is Saturday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony. And there’s fun for the whole family: wine and beer sampling, sommelier-led wine tasting, local food trucks, live music, games, kids’ cooking demos, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more.

Holy Family Randallstown Anniversary Gala
2026-10-11 14:00 - 18:00 | Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Woodlawn, 21244, United States
Celebrate 150 years of faith, service and community at Holy Family Parish’s 150th Anniversary Gala from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The event will honor the parish’s rich history and the generations of parishioners who have helped build its legacy.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 150th Anniversary Gala

Memorial Mass
2026-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Patrick Church, 319 S S Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Bilingual Mass and light reception offered for those mourning the loss of children due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, abortion, stillbirth, or infant death.

The Maryland Right to Life Banquet
2026-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Byzantium Event and Conference Center, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
An annual gathering of Maryland’s pro-life community celebrating the gift of life and supporting the ongoing work to build a culture of life in our state. In addition to dinner and an awards ceremony honoring local pro-life heroes, attendees will hear from keynote speaker Sarah Zagorski Jones, an abortion survivor, foster care adoptee, and dedicated advocate for life. Her powerful testimony is a reminder that every life has value and is worth fighting to protect. The Banquet will be held at The Byzantium Event and Conference Center (2747 Riva Road) in Annapolis from 6:00-9:00 PM. Dress code is business attire.

Notre Dame Preparatory School Open House
2026-10-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Notre Dame Preparatory, 815 Hampton Lane, Towson, Maryland
Come learn more about all of our school’s offerings, and how to apply and enroll.

Breakfast Bingo
2026-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Mark (Fallston), 2407 Laurel Brook Road, Fallston, MD, 21047, United States
Deluxe Continental Breakfast and Cash Bingo sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Harford County. Advance reservations encouraged. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Games begin at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit LAOH and Harford County Charities. Call 410-459-4304 for addditoinal information.

Loyola Blakefield Open House
2026-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Loyola Blakefield High School, 500 Chestnut Ave., Towson, 21204, United States

Mercy High School Open House
2026-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Mercy High School, 1300 E. Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD, 21239, United States

Maryvale Preparatory School Open House
2026-10-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Maryvale Preparatory School, 11300 Falls Road, Lutherville, Maryland

Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV | October 24, 2026 in Emmitsburg, MD
2026-10-24 08:15 - 15:30 | The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
A Day of Discernment Retreat will be given by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV of the Ignatian Discernment Institute on Saturday October 24, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Fr. Gallagher will introduce the Rules of Discernment according to St. Ignatius of Loyola. The day will include Mass, Adoration, and opportunities for Confession.
Learn more and register at www.annunciationhs.org
Sponsored by Annunciation High School, Emmitsburg, MD

St. Mary's High School Open House
2026-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary (Annapolis), 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, 21401, United States

Archbishop Curley High School Open House
2026-10-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Archbishop Curley High School, 3701 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, Maryland

The John Carroll School Open House
2026-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | John Carroll School, 703 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

The Catholic High School of Baltimore Open House
2026-10-24 11:00 - 14:00 | The Catholic High School of Baltimore, 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21213

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Open House
2026-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School, 1704 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD, 21221, United States

Archbishop Spalding High School Open House
2026-10-25 10:30 - 14:30 | Archbishop Spalding High School, 8080 New Cut Rd, Severn, Maryland

Saint John's Catholic Prep Open House
2026-10-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Saint John’s Catholic Prep, 3989 Buckeystown Pike, Buskeystown, 21717, United States

Documentation for HSPT Accommodations Deadline
2026-10-30 | MD
Every HSPT testing site offers extended time to students with a documented need. Other accommodations vary according to the testing site. When registering for the HSPT, there will be a yes or no question asking whether a student needs accommodations. If indicated yes, upload documentation into the registration portal. All documentation should date no earlier than the 5th grade year, and must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

Mount de Sales Academy Open House
2026-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Mount de Sales Academy, 700 Academy Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States

Calvert Hall College High School Open House
2026-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Calvert Hall College, 8102 La Salle Road, Baltimore, MD, 21286, United States

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness
2026-11-07 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. November 7th we will pray the Joyful 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.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Open House
2026-11-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Cristo Rey High School, 420 S. Chester Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States

Mount Saint Joseph High School Open House
2026-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Mount St. Joseph High School, 4403 Frederick Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21229, United States

St. Anthony Shrine Pilgrimage
2026-11-11 | St. Mary of the Assumption (Pylesville), 1021 St. Mary's Road, Pylesville, MD, 21132, United States
You are invited to join St. Mary’s Parish in Pylesville on its pilgrimage to the St. Anthony Shrine in Ellicott City. It is being held on Nov. 11, and is featuring Mass, time for personal prayer, fellowship and a boxed lunch. Transportation by motorcoach from St. Mary’s Parish in Pylesville and all scheduled activities are included in the $65 registration fee.
Please see the registration form here.
