The John Carroll Society partners with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. to serve hot meals to homeless men and women through the dinner van program.
Members of the John Carroll Society volunteer certain evenings to serve food and beverages to about two hundred of the hungry in downtown D.C. outside of Catholic Charities.
Register to help on July 11th by clicking here.
The annual Top of the Town event is a great opportunity for Young Members to gather for food, fellowship and a lovely view of Washington.
We will hear remarks from Ray McKenna, President of Athletes for Christ and long-time member of the Society.
Additionally, in support of the Archdiocese's "Walk with Francis" campaign, which calls on groups and individuals to perform corporal works of mercy for those less fortunate as part of the Holy Father's visit, we will be collecting socks for men, women and children which Catholic Charities will distribute in the community. Please bring a package of new socks to the event.
This event is free but registration is required. Register here.
All are welcome! See you there!
The Red Mass is celebrated annually at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, traditionally on the Sunday before the first Monday in October, which marks the opening of the Supreme Court's annual term. Its purpose is to invoke God's blessings on those responsible for the administration of justice as well as on all public officials.
Principal Celebrant: His Eminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington
Homilist: Most Reverend John Barres, Diocese of Rockville Center
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, where the Red Mass is celebrated.
To learn more about the history of the Red Mass, please click here.
Retreat Director: Msgr. Michael Heinz, Ph.D.
Mount St. Mary's Seminary
Bus transportation to the retreat at Mount St. Mary's is available. If you are taking the bus, please meet at St. Ann's Church (4001 Yuma St., NW, Washington DC) at 8:00 am. Parking is available at St. Ann's. The bus will return to St. Ann's by 5:30 pm.
If you are driving on your own, please arrive at Mount St. Mary's (16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd., Emmitsburg, MD) by 9:30 am.
The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated the first Sunday in December at the 5 pm Mass at the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda, MD.
Immediately following Mass, there is a reception in the Parish Hall. Food and drinks are served and St. Nicholas makes a special appearance!
Unwrapped toys or gift cards for our annual toy drive are welcome.
The event is free and no registration is required.
The John Carroll Society is an organization of Catholic professionals united in their desire for an ever deepening and enriching knowledge of their Faith and in service to the Archbishop of Washington.
July 28 to August 6, 2018 (extension August 6-11, 2018)
St. Francis de Sales and the Saints of France
Spiritual Director, Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi
JCS President, Carol Bates
Pilgrimage Chair, David Bates
Main Pilgrimage: France and Switzerland (July 29th to August 6th)
Rhone River Cruise Extension (August 6th to August 11th)
Catholic Charities (924 G St NW, Washington, DC)
The John Carroll Society partners with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. to serve hot meals to homeless men and women through the dinner van program.
Members of the John Carroll Society volunteer certain evenings to serve food and beverages to about two hundred of the hungry in downtown D.C. outside of Catholic Charities.
Upcoming opportunities to volunteer are posted on our calendar. Come join us!
Are you interested in joining the John Carroll Society?
You can learn more about the Society on this website.
If you have any questions, contact the Society at 301-654-4399 or johncarrollsociety1951@gmail.com.
When you are ready, fill out our Membership Application.
All are welcome!
The theme this year, inspired by the writings of St. Francis de Sales, is "The Devout Life: A Snapshot".