St. Patricia Parish 65th anniversary : June 8, 2 p.m. Mass; followed by banquet at Silver Lake Country Club; for more information and tickets, call 708-598-5222 or visit stpatriciaparish.com.
St. Patricia School wine mixer : April 5, 7-10 p.m.; doors open 6:30 p.m.; wine, sangria, craft beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres; entertainment by Howl at the Moon; $70, $65 for seniors over age 65; in the St. Patricia Parish Center, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills; proceeds benefit St. Patricia School; for information and tickets, call 708-598-8200 or visit stpatriciaschool.org/wine-mixer.
Sheil Catholic Center Adelante gala : April 26, 6 p.m.; Halim Time and Glass Museum, 1560 Oak Ave., Evanston; to celebrate Catholic campus ministry; visit sheilcatholiccenter.org/give/gala.
Calvert House Alumni & Friends Dinner : May 3, 6:30 p.m.; featuring Prof. Bernard McGinn and the St. Francis de Sales Choir; at the University Club, 76 E. Monroe St.; $120; visit uchicagocatholic.com for more information.
Stations of the Cross : Fridays of Lent; 7:30 p.m.; in English, Spanish and Italian; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park.
Stations of the Cross : Fridays during Lent, 4 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Living Stations of the Cross : April 12, noon; hosted by Knights of Columbus Lemont Council 1599 at St, Mary's Franciscan Center, 14246 Main St., Lemont; meet at Lourdes Grotto.
Holy Week labyrinth : April 13, noon to 5 p.m.; April 14-17, 5-9 p.m.; April 18, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; hosted by Mother Theodore Guerin Parish at St. Celestine; 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park; enter through the parking lot to the Annex.
Living Last Supper : April 13, 2 p.m.; at Christ Our Savior Parish, 880 E. 154th St., South Holland; Knights of Columbus Genoa Council 1659 and members of the parish will present a reenactment of the interaction between the apostles and Jesus before his crucifixion; free, donations accepted; refreshments follow in McMahon Hall.
Living Last Supper : April 13, 6 p.m.; in St. Mary of Vernon Church, 236 U.S. Hwy. 45, Indian Creek; live performance of the story of the last hour of the Last Supper; free, all welcome; for information, visit maryofvernon.org.
Taizé prayer service : April 13, 7 p.m., at St. Peter Damian Parish; 131 S. Crest Ave., Bartlett for information, contact 630-837-5411 or email [email protected].
Good Friday services : April 18; confessions 9 a.m. to noon; 3 p.m. English and Spanish bilingual Good Friday service; 4 p.m. Spanish Via Crucis reenactment; Italian Passione service with rosary at 6 p.m. and liturgy at 7 p.m., followed by Cristo Morto procession; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park.
Good Friday "Walk with the Cross" : April 18, 1:30 p.m.; Stations of the Cross will be prayed on walk starting from Our Lady Mother of the Church, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave., and returning to the church about an hour later; all welcome.
Divine Mercy novena : Prayed daily beginning April 18 in the St. Gianna Parish's Adoration Chapel, 10240 S. St. Louis Ave., Evergreen Park; doors open 2:30 p.m. and prayers begin at 3 p.m.; ends April 26, Divine Mercy Sunday; for information, call 708-423-8110 or visit mystgianna.org.
Sacred Heart holy hour : April 26, 9 a.m.; hosted by the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas the Apostle Council 17129; featuring an icon depicting the most famous image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni and now venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome; one of more than 300 reproductions of the image traveling across the world; at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5472 S. Kimbark Ave.; for information, contact Grand Knight Patrick Madigan at 847-436-1123 or [email protected]. Council and the parish clergy. Refreshments to be served following the prayer service in Parish Hall.
Solemn vespers : April 26, 5:15 p.m,; at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.; traditional monastic chant with polyphonic masterworks by Schola Laudis conducted by Kevin Allen; for information, visit chicagomonk.org/solemn-vespers.
Mass for all who grieve the loss of a child : April 29, 7 p.m.; hosted by St. Joseph Bereavement Committee at St. Joseph Church, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville; to remember the children entrusted to God’s loving care and to offer comfort and support to those who grieve their loss.
Group rosary : Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.; silent prayer, recitation of the rosary; spiritual reading; Fridays beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continues with Benediction at 10 a.m.; at Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish, 1256 W. 99th St.; for information, call 773-779-5151.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Fridays, 1-3 p.m., led by Deacon William Pyrek at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Wednesdays during Lent, 2-4:15 p.m. concluding with Benediction, in St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all invited to participate; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
First Friday adoration : First Friday of each month; begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 11:30 a.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
St. Anthony devotions : Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Masses at St. Peter;'s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Requiem Mass and devotions for poor souls in purgatory : 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the St. Odilo Purgatorial Society at the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn.
First Saturday Mass and devotions : First Saturday of the month, beginning with rosary and opportunity for confession at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality and fellowship follows Mass; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
First Saturday devotions : First Saturday of each month; 8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by rosary and reconciliation at noon; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
Pro-life Mass : First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.; followed by praying the pro-life rosary; at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3745 S. Paulina St.
Mass for peace : Thursdays, 6 p.m.; prayers are offered for all murder victims in the city, whose names are kept in the chapel, and for the safety of all police officers and other first responders; rosary for peace precedes Mass at 5:30 p.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
Eucharistic adoration : Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.
Weekly adoration and reconciliation : Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reconciliation begins at 7 p.m.; Our Lady of the eBlessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reconciliation begins at noon; Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or [email protected] for more information.
Holy hour of healing : First Saturday of the month, 6 p.m.; led by Deacon Mike Ciciura at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights; for those suffering from physical, spiritual or psychological illness; includes adoration, Benediction and individual prayers of healing; for details, call 708-448-4861 or email [email protected].
Communal First Saturday devotion : First Saturday of every month at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; 8:15 a.m. rosary followed by Mass, followed by meditations; confession available after Mass; for more information, contact Anna Gatowski at 847-909-3839.
Taizé prayer : Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., streaming on holycrossparish.net or in person at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield.
St. Peregrine Healing Mass : Second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English; 11 a.m.; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica; 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800, ext. 19, for information.
Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship : Thursday evenings beginning March 6; adoration at 6 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.
"The Little Mermaid" : April 11, 7 p.m.; April 12, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; April 13, 2 p.m.; in the Romano Family Theatre at Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park: $15, $10 for students and seniors; tickets available for purchase at nazarethacademy.com.
St. Ferdinand : Fridays March 7 through April 11; 4:30-7:30 p.m. in all the school halls; menu includes fried and baked fish, shrimp dinners, soup, nachos and cheese pizza; new sandwich options; dinner cost $12-$14; special event nights include St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Table on March 21; Alumni Night on April 4 and Bunny Night on April 11; 3115 N. Mason Ave.; phone orders in ahead at 773-622-3022, ext. 361, for carry out or drive-thru service; volunteer opportunities available; for information, email [email protected].
Mary's Millennium Knights of Columbus Council 12801 and Ladies Auxiliary : Fridays March 7 through April 11; 4:30-8 p.m.; all you can eat baked and fried cod, fries, coleslaw, cake; adults $15, children aged 6-12 $8; children 5 and under free; pizza $1 per slice; dine in or carryout; at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 502 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood; proceeds benefit St. John the Evangelist School.
Transfiguration Parish : Fridays during Lent; 4-8 p.m.; hosted by the Knights of Columbus at Transfiguration Parish, 316 W. Mill Street, Wauconda; fish or shrimp dinners $15, mac and cheese dinners $8; place orders orders at kofcwaucondastore.square.site.
Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus : Fridays through March 27; 5-7:30 p.m.; at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N. Hickory Ave., Arlington Heights, dinner Includes: deep fried or baked cod, tater rounds, coleslaw, mostaccioli, cornbread, French bread and coffee; cash bar; free refills on soda; adults $16; children aged 5-12 years $8; children 4 and under free; carryout $15; for more information or to place your order, call 847-255-4483 or visit kofc4483.org/lenten-fish-fry/.
Two Holy Martyrs : March 7 and 21, April 4; 5-7 p.m.; dine-in and carryout; fish dinner, quesadillas, more; in the Sharp Center Social Hall on the St. Symphorosa Campus, 5940 W. 62nd St.
Slovenian Catholic Center : March 14, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; fish or mostaccioli dinner, $15; kids' fish or mostaccioli dinner, $10; beverages for sale; all proceeds benefit Hope's on the Way; 14252 Main St,, Lemont; for details, contact Miha Vidmar at [email protected].
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine : March 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; hosted by the St. Anthony Society; fish and chips, cole slaw, wine and beer for additional donation, live music and dancing; $15, $10 for children under 12; in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel gym, 22nd Avenue and Cortez Street, Melrose Park; tickets required; buy tickets by calling 708-344-4140.
"The Future of Reality: Digital Culture, Artificial Intelligence, and the Sacraments" : Tuesdays, March 25-April 8, 6:30-8 p.m.; led by Loyola University Chicago Prof. Joseph Vukov; at St. Gregory the Great, 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, call 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org/futureofreality.html.
"From Inspiration to Illumination: An Experience of the St. John's Bible" : April 8, 6 p.m.; Calvert House hosts a presentation by Tim Ternes, director of the St. John's Bible Project; in Breasted Hall, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, 1155 E. 58th St.; visit uchicagocatholic.com for more information.
"The 6 Trials of Jesus Christ" : April 10, noon to 1 p.m.; the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago and St. Peter's Church explore the legal and historical aspects of Jesus Christ's prosecution; introduction by Judge Thomas More Donnelly; features Deacon Dan Welter on "The 3 Jewish Trials of Jesus Christ" and Louis A. Palivos on "The 3 Roman Trials of Jesus Christ"; free-will donation, complimentary lunch; in the St. Clare Auditorium at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; register at clgchicago.org/events; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Legion of Mary : Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; in the St. Pascal Room on the lower level of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; the Legion of Mary conducts apostolic works and meets weekly to pray; learn about becoming a member; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
To Be Joyful Again : First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.; non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other meets at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; all welcome; contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Bob Boho at 847-438-2884 for more information.
St. Constance/St. Robert Bellarmine Young at Heart Senior Group : Second Monday of the month; doors open at 11:30 a.m., meetings usually go to 3 p.m.; spiritual and social club for seniors 60 and older; Borowczyk Hall, ground floor, 5843 W. Ainslie St.; dues $10 per year; meetings end with bingo; COVID-19 protocols including masks required; for information, call 847-258-4428.
"A Time of Reflection With Father Mike Schmitz" : May 21-23, bus trip to Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville hosted by St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Parish; $210 includes bus transportation, breakfasts, event ticket; hotel is separate; call Brian Conlin at 708-342-2400 for information or to reserve space.
"Repair My House: Psychology at Lunchtime" : On Zoom March 24 and 31 and April 14 and 28; 12-1 p.m.; psychologist Jerry Hiller and Marilyn Rochon guide participants in the pursuit of stress relief, self-acceptance, self-efficacy and developing a sense of purpose; sessions combine practical psychology with the life-giving ways of St. Francis of Assisi; sign up for the program by emailing [email protected]; for more information, call 312-371-4427 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Holy Land religious goods sale : April 4, 7 and 8, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; April 5, noon to 6:30 p.m.; April 6, 10 a.m. to noon; lower level of the St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; a small group from Bethlehem will sell Holy Land olive wood carvings, jewelry and other religious items; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
St. Edna food drive : May 4, 1-3 p.m.; hosted by the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council to benefit St. Edna Outreach food pantry; drive-up, contact-free event at St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights; see list of most needed items at tinyurl.com/yndferdd; for details, contact St. Edna Parish at 847-398-3362 or [email protected].
Knights of Columbus blood drive : June 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by the Father Linden Council 3627 Knights of Columbus in the Parish Room at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; walk-ins welcome; appointments available by contacting the Red Cross; call Jocelyn Figueroa at 224-289-0301 or email [email protected] using sponsor code "DESPLAINESKOFC."
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites : For confirmed, practicing Catholics 18 and older who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus and feel called to a life of prayer as a lay person in the world; to learn more, contact Margaret at 773-505-5793 or [email protected].
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents retreat : April 5, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; hosted by Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; for parents whose children of any age who have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.; register at emfgp.org/events/04-05-24-archdiocese-of-chicago-one-day-retreat, visit emfgp.org or contact Liz Wallinger at 914-329-3434.
Joyful Again! : April 5-6; two-day workshop and spiritual retreat for widowed men and women who are still hurting; at St Mary's Retreat House, Lemont; commute or stay overnight; for information, call 708-354-7211; email [email protected] or visit joyfulagain.org.
Reflect retreat for mid-life singles : April 25-27; for singles in their 30s through their 50s looking for a renewed sense of purpose and belonging; at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien; $295/person double occupancy or $355/person single occupancy; includes six meals; for details, visit ReflectRetreat.com, email [email protected] or call 630-222-8303.
“Lift Up Your Heart” retreat for women impacted by incarceration : June 27-29, ecumenical retreat for women who have or have had loved ones in prison or jail; free of charge; registration required by June 1; at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Road, Darien; presented by Kairos Prison Ministry International; to register or get more information, email [email protected] or call/text 224-578-2360.
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House : Variety of individual and group retreats; offerings include evening, day and weekend retreats; 420 W. County Line Road, Barrington; all welcome; for more information or to register, visit at jesuitretreat.org or call 847-381-1261.
St. Leonard School alumni : Seeking alumni of St. Leonard School, 3322 Clarence Ave., Berwyn; visit bit.ly/stleonardalumni to add name to list to be kept up to date on events like the all-school reunion planned for June 7, 2025.
St. Elizabeth Seton High School class of 1975 : Seeking members to plan for 50th anniversary reunion; email [email protected].
Academy of our Lady/Spalding Institute (Peoria) All-Class Reunion : Seeking graduates of Academy of our Lady/Spalding Institute in Peoria for all-class reunion Oct. 11, 2025; visit aolsi-peoriaalumni.com for details.
"'Forming Intentional Disciples': Reading and Reflection" : Tuesdays, May 13 through June 10, 12:15-1 p.m., lower level meeting room of St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; with Fr. Kurt Hartrich, OFM, and Fr. Tony Posadas, OFM; read and reflect upon this book of everyday theology and spirituality; book available for purchase in the St. Peter’s Book and Gift Shop; all welcome, free-will offering; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
First Friday spring series : First Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., followed by Mass at noon; hosted by the Cenacle sisters in person at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for a time of reflection, fellowship and Eucharist; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
Centering prayer : Mondays, 10 a.m.; via Zoom; Sr. Mary Peters, rc, leads weekly 50-minute sessions of contemplative prayer with a guided practice that offers a calming start to a busy week; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
Christian meditation : Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; via Zoom; using meditation techniques of Fr. John Main, guided by Sr. Anelie Arao, rc; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
NextGen young adult group : Every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; Mass followed by "digging deeper" activity with young adult group that welcomes all at Old St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave.; for details, visit st-mikes.org/next-gen.
"Living This Sunday's Gospel" : Fridays, 12:15-1 p.m.; weekly Bible session moderated by Fr. Tom Ess, OFM; in the St. Clare Auditorium at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; free; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.