March 18, Evening of Lenten Reflection for the Ministry to the Separated or Divorced (Virtual)Continuing our reflection on the Beatitudes, begun during Advent, we will consider how God calls us to live the Beatitudes in ways that bring us into loving communion with God and those around us. Join with other separated and divorced Catholics to consider Christ's great and merciful love for you as we converse, reflect, and pray the Stations of the Cross together. The evening begins at 7:00 pm and concludes at 9:00 pm. Be sure to
register to receive the meeting link using this form. Contact the Office of Family Life at
flm@adw.org or 301-853-4499 for more information
Office of Permanent Diaconate
Diaconate Come and See WorkshopsThe Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation continues to host several “Come and See” meetings for those interested in the Permanent Diaconate from February through March.
Please see the attached flyer for the full schedule and kindly post it in your parish and, if possible, include it in your bulletin. A
QR code is provided on the flyer for easy registration. This helps us plan for attendance and stay in touch with inquirers.
You may also include the QR code in your bulletin announcement. Additional details and the
registration link are available on the
Diaconate Formation website.
Come-and-See-2026-Permanent-Diaconate-Flyer.pdf
Catholic Charities Legal Network
Seeking Volunteer LawyersCatholic Charities Legal Network counsels and provides legal representation to low- income and poor residents throughout the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and relies heavily on volunteer lawyers to fulfill its mission. If you are a lawyer in active status who wants to make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals struggling in our community, please reach out to Dan Collopy at (301) 615-0949 or
daniel.collopy@cc-dc.o to discuss how you can help. The Legal Network handles most civil practice areas and criminal expungements.
St. Mary's Parish, Landover Hills
The nationally known John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, FL is hosting a
Women's Retreat this March at St. Mary's Church, 7301 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills, MD on March 26, 27, and 28, 2026. Thursday and Friday, March 26-27 is from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Saturday, March 28 is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are discounts available for college students. Priests and religious may attend free of charge, but all must register). For more information and registration, visit
Undone – Women’s Retreat – John Paul II Healing Center Or email
JPIIRetreatDMV@gmail.c.