St. Thomas More Society of Maryland

Service in Faith to Maryland’s Legal Community

Who We Are

An association of Maryland lawyers, judges, law students and others who work in the legal community committed to promoting ethical principles and spiritual growth in the legal profession based on the example set by St. Thomas More – a martyr in the defense of religious freedom. We are NOT a political action committee, we are NOT a lawyer referral service, and we do NOT represent clients or take on cases.

What We Do

Host an annual Red Mass and Man for All Seasons Award banquet in honor of someone whose contributions to the legal profession emulate the model set for us by St. Thomas More. Through this and other events, including speaker forums and an annual retreat, the Society looks to build and sustain a welcoming community of faith in support of our Members.

How to Join

Anyone who works in Maryland’s legal community can join our Society. You do not have to be a practicing Catholic to join our Society.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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2026 RETREAT FOR LAWYERS

Monsignor James P. Farmer

September 12, 2026 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Shrine of St. Anthony
(In the Glass Room)
12290 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042

Please join us for the Society’s Annual Retreat. This year’s Retreat will be led by Msrg. James P. Farmer and will focus on the Importance of Prayer in our lives. A Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. During the day, attendees will be invited to Confession at 11:00 a.m. and to Mass in the Shrine’s beautiful chapel at 12:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Although you do not need to join the Society to attend the Retreat, please consider becoming of member of the Society to regularly receive invitations to and information about our other events throughout the year. Membership is open to all those in the legal profession, including, but not limited to, judges, lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, court clerks and law students.

Attendance at the Retreat is limited 65 people, so register now!

Lawyer’s Prayer to St. Thomas More

Thomas More, counselor of law and statesman of integrity, merry martyr and most human of saints:

Pray that, for the glory of God and in the pursuit of His justice, I may be trustworthy with confidences, keen in study, accurate in analysis, correct in conclusion, able in argument, loyal to clients, honest with all, courteous to adversaries, ever attentive to conscience. Sit with me at my desk and listen with me to my clients’ tales. Read with me in my library and stand always beside me so that today I shall not, to win a point, lose my soul.

Amen.