Remembering Those Enslaved at White Marsh

Remembering Those Enslaved at White Marsh

Join us on Sunday, November 1 as Bishop Boxie celebrates Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie in memory of the individuals enslaved at the White Marsh plantation. Come together on this solemnity to honor their lives and pray for a culture of dignity and justice.

Join us on Sunday, November 1 as Bishop Boxie celebrates Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie in memory of the individuals enslaved at the White Marsh plantation. Come together on this solemnity to honor their lives and pray for a culture of dignity and justice.

Join us on Sunday, November 1 as Bishop Boxie celebrates Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie in memory of the individuals enslaved at the White Marsh plantation. Come together on this solemnity to honor their lives and pray for a culture of dignity and justice.

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All Souls Day: Commemorating the Faithful Departed

All Souls Day: Commemorating the Faithful Departed

Come pray with the archdiocesan community on Monday, November 2, to pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Memorial Masses will be celebrated morning-wide at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring (9:00 a.m.), Mount Olivet Cemetery in D.C. (9:30 a.m.), and Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton (9:30 a.m.).

Come pray with the archdiocesan community on Monday, November 2, to pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Memorial Masses will be celebrated morning-wide at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring (9:00 a.m.), Mount Olivet Cemetery in D.C. (9:30 a.m.), and Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton (9:30 a.m.).

Come pray with the archdiocesan community on Monday, November 2, to pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Memorial Masses will be celebrated morning-wide at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring (9:00 a.m.), Mount Olivet Cemetery in D.C. (9:30 a.m.), and Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton (9:30 a.m.).

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Solemnity of All Saints: Spanish Mass at the Basilica

Solemnity of All Saints: Spanish Mass at the Basilica

Gather in prayer on Sunday, November 1 as Bishop Juan Esposito celebrates the archdiocesan Spanish Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. Come together at the Basilica of the National Shrine to honor all the saints and pray for the building up of a culture of life and religious liberty.

Gather in prayer on Sunday, November 1 as Bishop Juan Esposito celebrates the archdiocesan Spanish Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. Come together at the Basilica of the National Shrine to honor all the saints and pray for the building up of a culture of life and religious liberty.

Gather in prayer on Sunday, November 1 as Bishop Juan Esposito celebrates the archdiocesan Spanish Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. Come together at the Basilica of the National Shrine to honor all the saints and pray for the building up of a culture of life and religious liberty.

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All Souls Day Requiem Mass Concert

All Souls Day Requiem Mass Concert

The St. Joseph’s Choir will present a sung Requiem Mass on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Come together in prayer for the faithful departed at St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill as the choir performs Claudio Casciolini’s beautiful Missa de profundis.

The St. Joseph’s Choir will present a sung Requiem Mass on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Come together in prayer for the faithful departed at St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill as the choir performs Claudio Casciolini’s beautiful Missa de profundis.

The St. Joseph’s Choir will present a sung Requiem Mass on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Come together in prayer for the faithful departed at St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill as the choir performs Claudio Casciolini’s beautiful Missa de profundis.

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Concert of Remembrance at St. Matthew’s

Concert of Remembrance at St. Matthew’s

On Sunday, November 1, the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle honors a cherished tradition by presenting a special performance of Gregorian chant and choral masterpieces in honor of our dearly departed.

On Sunday, November 1, the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle honors a cherished tradition by presenting a special performance of Gregorian chant and choral masterpieces in honor of our dearly departed.

On Sunday, November 1, the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle honors a cherished tradition by presenting a special performance of Gregorian chant and choral masterpieces in honor of our dearly departed.

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Striving to Be the Men God Created You to Be

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. Space is limited, so be sure to register by Sunday, November 1!

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. Space is limited, so be sure to register by Sunday, November 1!

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. Space is limited, so be sure to register by Sunday, November 1!

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World Youth Day 2027: Seoul

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.

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Your Voice Matters: MD Catholic Voter Resources

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.

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October is Respect Life Month: Protecting the Dignity of All God’s Creation

October is Respect Life Month

Discover this year’s "Mary, Mother of Life" parish resources, action guides, and daily novenas to help build a culture of deep respect for human dignity in every stage and circumstance.

Discover this year’s "Mary, Mother of Life" parish resources, action guides, and daily novenas to help build a culture of deep respect for human dignity in every stage and circumstance.

Discover this year’s "Mary, Mother of Life" parish resources, action guides, and daily novenas to help build a culture of deep respect for human dignity in every stage and circumstance.

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Lift Your Heart in Song: Upcoming Music Offerings

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.

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Sanctuary Course for Catholics

Sanctuary Course for Catholics

Hosted by the St. Dymphna Ministry at St. Ann in DC, this eight-week series offers believers a safe space for dialogue and spiritual accompaniment surrounding mental health challenges.

Hosted by the St. Dymphna Ministry at St. Ann in DC, this eight-week series offers believers a safe space for dialogue and spiritual accompaniment surrounding mental health challenges.

Hosted by the St. Dymphna Ministry at St. Ann in DC, this eight-week series offers believers a safe space for dialogue and spiritual accompaniment surrounding mental health challenges.

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Finding Comfort and Hope in Times of Grief

Finding Comfort and Hope in Times of Grief

St. Elizabeth Parish is offering a free, virtual eight-week bereavement support series on Thursday evenings to walk with adults healing from the loss of a loved one.

St. Elizabeth Parish is offering a free, virtual eight-week bereavement support series on Thursday evenings to walk with adults healing from the loss of a loved one.

St. Elizabeth Parish is offering a free, virtual eight-week bereavement support series on Thursday evenings to walk with adults healing from the loss of a loved one.

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Join us for Sunday Mass!

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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