Honor a Lifetime of Joyful Service - Support the Retired Priests Collection

Our priests have been there for our families for decades, providing spiritual support year in and year out. While their administrative duties may end, their pastoral mission never ceases. Join us on November 7 and 8 to support the Retired Priests Collection and honor a lifetime of joyful service.

Our priests have been there for our families for decades, providing spiritual support year in and year out. While their administrative duties may end, their pastoral mission never ceases. Join us on November 7 and 8 to support the Retired Priests Collection and honor a lifetime of joyful service.

Our priests have been there for our families for decades, providing spiritual support year in and year out. While their administrative duties may end, their pastoral mission never ceases. Join us on November 7 and 8 to support the Retired Priests Collection and honor a lifetime of joyful service.

Catholic Military Conference 2026

Join the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA in Chantilly, VA, for the historic first national conference for Catholic service members and their families. Centered on the theme "Living and Serving Justly," this three-day event features inspiring speakers, daily Mass, and powerful fellowship.

Join the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA in Chantilly, VA, for the historic first national conference for Catholic service members and their families. Centered on the theme "Living and Serving Justly," this three-day event features inspiring speakers, daily Mass, and powerful fellowship.

Join the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA in Chantilly, VA, for the historic first national conference for Catholic service members and their families. Centered on the theme "Living and Serving Justly," this three-day event features inspiring speakers, daily Mass, and powerful fellowship.

Entering Canaan: Men’s Day of Prayer and Healing

If you are carrying a deep sense of loss from an abortion, know that you are not alone. The Project Rachel Ministry invites men to experience God’s peaceful presence, mercy, and healing.

If you are carrying a deep sense of loss from an abortion, know that you are not alone. The Project Rachel Ministry invites men to experience God’s peaceful presence, mercy, and healing.

If you are carrying a deep sense of loss from an abortion, know that you are not alone. The Project Rachel Ministry invites men to experience God’s peaceful presence, mercy, and healing.

Striving to Be the Men God Created You to Be

The Office of Family Life invites fathers and their sons (grades 5–8) for a morning of fellowship, prayer, and activities on Saturday, November 7.

The Office of Family Life invites fathers and their sons (grades 5–8) for a morning of fellowship, prayer, and activities on Saturday, November 7.

The Office of Family Life invites fathers and their sons (grades 5–8) for a morning of fellowship, prayer, and activities on Saturday, November 7.

World Youth Day 2027: Seoul

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites high school youth and young adults to join our official archdiocesan delegation to Seoul, South Korea. Space is strictly limited, and the priority registration deadline is November 30, 2026.

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites high school youth and young adults to join our official archdiocesan delegation to Seoul, South Korea. Space is strictly limited, and the priority registration deadline is November 30, 2026.

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites high school youth and young adults to join our official archdiocesan delegation to Seoul, South Korea. Space is strictly limited, and the priority registration deadline is November 30, 2026.

Your Voice Matters: MD Catholic Voter Resources

Put your faith into action and find key Maryland voting dates, candidate surveys, and non-partisan tools to help prepare for Election Day on November 3.

Put your faith into action and find key Maryland voting dates, candidate surveys, and non-partisan tools to help prepare for Election Day on November 3.

Put your faith into action and find key Maryland voting dates, candidate surveys, and non-partisan tools to help prepare for Election Day on November 3.

Lift Your Heart in Song: Upcoming Music Offerings

Discover inspiring musical liturgies and concert series taking place across the archdiocese.

Discover inspiring musical liturgies and concert series taking place across the archdiocese.

Discover inspiring musical liturgies and concert series taking place across the archdiocese.

Mass for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges

All are welcome to our monthly Mass for individuals living with mental illness, their families, and friends, featuring ASL interpretation.

All are welcome to our monthly Mass for individuals living with mental illness, their families, and friends, featuring ASL interpretation.

All are welcome to our monthly Mass for individuals living with mental illness, their families, and friends, featuring ASL interpretation.

Join us for Sunday Mass!

We welcome you to join us in worship. Locate your nearest parish using our online parish finder.

We welcome you to join us in worship. Locate your nearest parish using our online parish finder.

We welcome you to join us in worship. Locate your nearest parish using our online parish finder.

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