The Franciscan Center of Baltimore

09/01/2026

Let us help you start the month off on the right foot! Here is a list of every event happening in the month of September.

08/31/2026

Today, and every Monday, is MedStar Monday.
We have the MedStar Mobile Health Center on site from 10am till 4pm.

Think of this Mobile Health Center as a mobile urgent care office.

The center is perfect for:
Wound Care
Cancer Screenings
Mental Health matters
Getting vaccines
Harm Reduction Supplies
Getting tested for diabetes

And so much more

08/29/2026

Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day at the iconic Lord Baltimore Hotel
on September 26th with the proceeds benefiting our Franciscan Center !!

From Lord Baltimore Website:
"National Ghost Hunting Day
Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day at the Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel is ranked as one of the most haunted hotels in the United States. Built in 1928, it has seen its fair share of history and with history comes ghost stories. Guest and hotel staff have said to report quite a bit of supernatural activity within the walls of the 90+ year old hotel. In honor of National Ghost Hunt Day, we have invited Baltimore Paranormal Society to participate in a rather unique event at the Lord Baltimore Hotel.

This ghost hunt will be led by the Baltimore Paranormal Society team 8:00pm-12:00am Registration begins one hour prior. We will be hunting for ghostly activities throughout four different sections of the hotel, two of which are said to have heighten supernatural activities.

100% of ticket sales will be donated to The Franciscan Center. Staff and volunteers in Culinary Services, Responsive Services, and Empowerment Services provide nutrition, connection, and education to help Baltimoreans in need as they make their way to self-sufficiency. ?

Buy your tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-national-ghost-hunting-day-tickets-1993461304424?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2026

Wine at the Shrine! October 10th from 1pm to 6pm.
This festival benefits The Franciscan Center of Baltimore & Little Portion Farm and is a great time for the whole family!

Have you snagged your early bird tickets yet? What are you waiting for?
Early bird ticket prices end on August 31st.

For more information and to BUY tickets go to:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wineattheshrine1/2233669

08/27/2026

Thank you.

Thank you to the team of volunteers and staff that helped us serve 134 families in our Client Choice Pantry and for helping us serve just over 400 individuals a hot and healthy lunch today.

Thank you to our guests for allowing for allowing us to be part of your day. We hope we brought you peace and joy.

08/27/2026

Happy Thursday!

Our client choice community pantry is open today from 10am till 1pm.

Lots of fresh produce from First Fruits Farm and the Maryland Food Bank.

The Franciscan Center
101 West 23rd St
Baltimore City. 21218

08/26/2026

Hello Friends.

We want to introduce you to Fr. Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv.our new Chaplin.

Fr. Gerry most recently served as Chaplain and Campus Minister at Syracuse University for the past 10 years.

Fr. Gerry is already a blessing to our team and we cannot wait for you to meet him.

08/26/2026

Yesterday's graduation was beautiful. Pictures to come but please enjoy this news story from WMAR-TV.

"Since launching in 2021, the program has helped participants gain professional certifications and job-readiness skills, with an 84 percent graduation rate."

From WMAR-TV
"Baltimore nonprofit celebrates 14 graduates of culinary workforce training program. The Franciscan Center's Dignity Plates Culinary Academy graduated its first-ever evening cohort as part of Tuesday's ceremony."

https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/baltimore-nonprofit-celebrates-14-graduates-of-culinary-workforce-training-America Works - TTW Program

Baltimore's Franciscan Center honored 14 Dignity Plates Culinary Academy grads, including its first evening cohort.