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.
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.
St. Rita novena : May 1 and the first Thursday of every month; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; confession available at 6 p.m., Mass and novena prayers begin at 7 p.m.; light refreshments follow; secure and ample parking available; visit stritashrinechicago.com for information.
Our Lady of Fatima celebration : May 13, 7 p.m.; at St. Peter Damian Church, 131 S. Crest Ave., Bartlett; call 630-837-5411 or email [email protected] for information.
Mass for all immigrants : May 21, 7 p.m.; honoring the relics of St. Toribio Romo and the other Cristero martyrs; with presider and homilist Fr. Larry Dowling; ethnic potluck follows; at the Shrine of All Saints at All Saints Parish, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove; for information, call 847-965-0262 or visit saintmarthachurch.org.
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.
"O How Glorious: Venerating the Saints Throughout the Church Year" : May 3, 7 p.m., at Our Lady of the Holy Family Church, 1334 W. Flournoy St.; May 4, 5 p.m., at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina St.; Chicago Catholic Choir and director Kevin Allen offer a program spanning centuries and continents inspired by the remarkable holiness of the saints; with works by Marenzio, Lassus, Victoria, Hassler, Graziani, Kevin Allen and others; visit chicagocatholicchoir.org for details.
"An Evening of Jazz" : May 10, 6:30 p.m.; at St. Ita, 5500 N. Broadway; the Terry Sullivan trio offers a subdued evening of jazz, including guitarist Gabriel Dactu and bassist Clark Sommers; $25 suggested donation, drinks and snacks will be served; for details, call 773-561-3546 or stgregoryhall.org.
"A Resurrection Feast: Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus" : April 26, 6:30 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great, 5545 N. Paulina St.; artist-in-residence Sarah Crow hosts a festive reception and talk in her studio on her recently completed master copy of the famous baroque masterpiece; call 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org for details.
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.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps information sessions : For adults 50 and older; learn about the Ignatian Volunteer Corps at the following sessions: May 1, 1 p.m., St. Giles Parish, Oak Park; May 28, 2 p.m., St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee; May 29, 1 p.m., Holy Family Parish, Inverness; June 10, 2 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish, La Grange; June 17, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Glenview; June 24, 2 p.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, Western Springs; June 26, 2 p.m., Old St. Mary Parish, 1500 S. Michigan Ave.; and July 8, 11 a.m., St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Oak Lawn; register at ivcusa.org/chicago or for details, call program manager Cathy Buescher at 201-407-6052.
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].
Alzheimer's information presentation : May 10, 10 a.m. to noon; presented by the Alzheimer's Association at Our Lady of Kibeho Parish's Holy Name of Mary Church, 11159 S. Loomis St.; call 800-272-3900.
Summer safety town hall : May 17, noon to 2:30 p.m.; at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in the church, 2132 E. 72nd St.; theme is "Bridges Over Troubled Waters"; for information, call 773-363-1700 or email [email protected]. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
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."
"Run With the Nuns" 5K : Oct. 19, 9 a.m.; runners and walkers welcome; on the hilly grounds of Mount Assisi in Lemont; "virtual runner" option; adults $50, children 12 and under who run with a parent $20; 10% early bird discount; to register, visit www.runwiththenuns.org.
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].
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.
Joyful Again! : June 28-29, for widowed men and women; at St Julie Billiart Parish, Tinley Park; commuters only; for information, call 708-354-7211, email [email protected] or visit joyfulagain.org.
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.
Alvernia Alumnae Association : May 18, 3 p.m.; memorial Mass at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish; 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge; simple reception follows; for information, contact Jackie Brennan at 773-396-0304.
Gordon Tech Class of 1975 : May 31, 5-8 p.m.; hosted by DePaul College Prep, 3300 N, Campbell Ave.; optional Mass at 4:30 in the former Gordon Tech chapel, 3633 N. California Ave.; for details or to register,, visit https://tinyurl.com/Gordon1975.
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.
"Trifecta of Divine Mercy" parish mission : April 28-30, 7 p.m. each day; with Fr. Bill Garrott, OP, at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1530 W. Jackson Ave., River Forest; rosary at 6:30 p.m. each evening; confession available following presentations.
Reading group on Catholic Worker book : May 5 and 12, 6:30 p.m.; at St. Thomas of Canterbury, 4728 N. Kenmore Ave.; discussion of "We Are Only Saved Together: Living the Revolutionary Vision of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement" by Colin Miller; copy of the book included with registration; for details, call 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org.
"Our Restless Journey" parish mission : May 4-6, 7 p.m. each day; with Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA; hosted by Queen of Peace Parish at the Our Lady, Mother of the Church worship site, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave.; area Catholics are invited to attend any or all of the presentations; fellowship in the vestibule will follow each presentation.
"'Forming Intentional Disciples': Reading and Reflection" : Tuesdays, May 13 through June 24, 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.
Monastic experience weekend : June 27-29; Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.: men ages 20-35 who are interested in learning about contemplative monastic life are invited to join the Benedictine Monks of Chicago in their daily round of liturgical and personal prayer; to register, visit chicagomonk.org or email [email protected].
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.