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Retreat on African-American Mystics

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 […]

St. Anthony Festival

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 […]

Finding Hope that's Been Lost: A Pilgrimage of Hope flyer

Finding Hope That’s Been Lost

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 […]

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

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 […]

6-Night Silent Retreat

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 […]

damascus summer camp

Damascus Summer Camp

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 […]

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness

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 […]

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