diff --git a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py
index 64e947a5a1..fc27a692ea 100644
--- a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py
+++ b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py
@@ -288,7 +288,6 @@ class CourseDescriptor(SequenceDescriptor):
                     return False
         except:
             log.exception("Error parsing discussion_blackouts for course {0}".format(self.id))
-            raise
         
         return True