You are invited to a special Life is Beautiful Mass, Sunday, Oct. 19, 10:30a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located at 409 Cathedral Street in Baltimore. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori. During the celebration, St. John the Evangelist parishioner and volunteer, Judith Crowninshield, will be honored with the Culture of Life Medal. International Pro-Life speaker, Ellen Salter, will be awarded the Life is Beautiful Award. A reception will follow the Mass. All are welcome and no RSVP required.