Baltimore Basilica - America's First Cathedral

Do you have a devotion to the Sacred Heart?

The major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will visit the Basilica of the Assumption on July 5 and 6, inviting the faithful to pray for the United States and entrust the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at the Baltimore Basilica, followed by public veneration of the sacred relics and events to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. All are invited to tour America’s first cathedral and join an outdoor celebration.

Veneration will continue July 5 until 7 p.m. and resume July 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A 17th-century French Visitation sister, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque inspired worldwide devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after she received visions of Christ between 1673 and 1675. She was canonized in 1920 and is known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart.

Her sacred relics are traveling across the United States as part of a pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

WHAT: Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be available for public veneration at the Basilica of the Assumption as Catholics pray for the United States and entrust the country to the loving protection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

WHEN: Sunday, July 5, Mass at 10:30 followed by public veneration of the sacred relics and events to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary; Monday, July 6, veneration from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Basilica of the Assumption, 409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Congratulations to the newly ordained Fr. Alex Kulik!

We are thrilled to welcome Fr. Alex back to the Baltimore Basilica as he celebrates his First Mass of Thanksgiving tomorrow, Sunday, June 21, at 10:30 AM.

Fr. James Boric will serve as the homilist for this special Mass. Following the liturgy, all are invited to join us for a celebration in Sexton's Lodge Café.

Please keep Fr. Alex in your prayers as he begins his priestly ministry, and join us as we give thanks to God for the gift of his vocation.

The latest issue of the Catholic Review features two inspiring stories connected to the Baltimore Basilica.

✨ “Pure Joy” highlights the remarkable life and vocation of Sr. Imelda Joy, whose joyful witness continues to inspire so many.

✨ “Powerful Eucharistic Encounter” shares the story of Deacon Alex Kulik, whose path to the priesthood was profoundly shaped by an encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Deacon Alex will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore on June 20 and will celebrate his First Mass at the Basilica on Sunday, June 21 at 10:30 AM.

We are grateful for the faithful witness of Sr. Imelda Joy and Deacon Alex, and for the many ways God continues to work through the people of our Basilica parish.

Have you had the chance to meet Sr. Imelda Joy or Deacon Alex? Share a word of encouragement or a memory in the comments below!

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