Peace, the Gift the World Cannot Give (37th Annual East of the River Revival)
The 37th Annual East of the River Revival takes place October 3 and October 5–7, 2026, hosted by the Southeast Deanery Catholic churches in the Washington, D.C. area. The event begins with a Youth Rally on Saturday, October 3, followed by evening praise, worship, and revival services from Monday through Wednesday. Reconciliation will be available, too.
Rev. Sidney Speaks, pastor of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Montrero, Louisiana, will lead the three evenings of praise and worship. A Baltimore native, Fr. Speaks felt called to the priesthood as a teenager. He now serves in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
- Monday, Oct. 5 — Praise and worship, revival services. Reconciliation available as well
- Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Healing service
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Mass
The youth rally will be lead by Rev. Anthony M. Bozeman, SSJ.
- Saturday, Oct. 3 — Youth rally (ages 5-17) and vigil mass, 11 am – 5 pm, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Drive, Largo
For more information about the revival, contact the Southeast Deanery, 202-930-3398 or by email, errcommittee.sedc@loutlook.com.
- Download the main event flyer
- Download the youth rally flyer
- Complete the youth rally release form
- Learn more about Mount Calvary Church
6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville.
