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.

EXULT Youth Conference is Sold Out!

General registration is officially closed, but you can still experience the day. Follow @washarchdiocese and @ExultConference for highlights and behind-the-scenes moments on October 24!

General registration is officially closed, but you can still experience the day. Follow @washarchdiocese and @ExultConference for highlights and behind-the-scenes moments on October 24!

General registration is officially closed, but you can still experience the day. Follow @washarchdiocese and @ExultConference for highlights and behind-the-scenes moments on October 24!

Feast of the Lord of the Miracles

Join the Office of Cultural Diversity and the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles on Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 p.m. for a beautiful bilingual Mass honoring the patron saint of Peru at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart.

Join the Office of Cultural Diversity and the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles on Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 p.m. for a beautiful bilingual Mass honoring the patron saint of Peru at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart.

Join the Office of Cultural Diversity and the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles on Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 p.m. for a beautiful bilingual Mass honoring the patron saint of Peru at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart.

Introduction to Natural Family Planning

Join the Office of Family Life on October 24 for a virtual overview of the science and spirituality behind Fertility Awareness Based Methods. This class is designed to help engaged or married couples select a certified method that best fits their lifestyle.

Join the Office of Family Life on October 24 for a virtual overview of the science and spirituality behind Fertility Awareness Based Methods. This class is designed to help engaged or married couples select a certified method that best fits their lifestyle.

Join the Office of Family Life on October 24 for a virtual overview of the science and spirituality behind Fertility Awareness Based Methods. This class is designed to help engaged or married couples select a certified method that best fits their lifestyle.

Virtual Retreat for Grieving Parents

The Office of Family Life and the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents invite parents who have lost a child, no matter their age or the cause, to join a virtual gathering on October 21. This one-hour event offers a chance to pause from daily routines, reflect on your spiritual journey, listen to a parent share their story, and spend time with others who understand what you are going through.

The Office of Family Life and the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents invite parents who have lost a child, no matter their age or the cause, to join a virtual gathering on October 21. This one-hour event offers a chance to pause from daily routines, reflect on your spiritual journey, listen to a parent share their story, and spend time with others who understand what you are going through.

The Office of Family Life and the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents invite parents who have lost a child, no matter their age or the cause, to join a virtual gathering on October 21. This one-hour event offers a chance to pause from daily routines, reflect on your spiritual journey, listen to a parent share their story, and spend time with others who understand what you are going through.

Shape the Vision for Black Catholic Ministry

Join the upcoming regional listening session on to share your faith, insights, and recommendations for our archdiocesan pastoral plan.

Join the upcoming regional listening session on to share your faith, insights, and recommendations for our archdiocesan pastoral plan.

Join the upcoming regional listening session on to share your faith, insights, and recommendations for our archdiocesan pastoral plan.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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