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.
Way of the Cross for loved ones who have left the faith : April 1, 7 p.m.;hosted by Sts. Bruno and Richard Parish at St. Bruno Church, 4801 S. Harding Ave., participate in person or online at stsbrunorichard.org; send prayer intentions to [email protected]; for information, contact the parish office at 773-585-1221.
Perpetual novena to St. Rita of Cascia : April 3 and every first Thursday of the month; 7 p.m.; novena Mass at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; confession available at 6 p.m.; Mass and novena prayers at 7 p.m.; fellowship and refreshments follow; secure parking available; visit stritashrinechicago.com for more information.
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., Bartlettl 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.
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 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 pril 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.
"Reviving the Crushed Spirit: Trauma Aware Ministry" : March 25-27, three-day virtual symposium for church ministers and leaders; hosted by the Religious Formation Conference via Zoom; for information, contact Brian Michalski at [email protected] or to register visit tinyurl.com/RFC-SLI.
"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.
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].
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].
Lenten Day of Reflection : March 29, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; hosted by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Community of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites with Br. John-Mary of Jesus Crucified, OCD, at the Archbishop Quigley Center, 835 N. Rush St.; for details and to register, visit ocdschicago.com/events.
Seven Sorrows Lenten retreat : March 29; with Fr. Thomas Czeck, OFM Conv, and artist-in-residence Sarah Crow; day includes prayer, reflection and making art focused on the devotion of the Seven Sorrows of Mary; includes optional lunch and painting workshop; at St. Gregory the Great, 5545 N. Paulina St.; for information, call 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org/sevensorrows.html.
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 30 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.
Lenten mission series : Tuesdays March 11, 18 and 25 and April 1, 7 p.m.; in McDonough Chapel on the campus of Saint Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St.; series explains the Mass and what it means to participate and be part of the assembly; for details, visit sxu.edu/news/articles/2025/sxu-to-host-lenten-mission-series.html.
Group spiritual direction: : Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8; 1:30-2:30 p.m.; participants agree to share personally and confidentially for the purpose of heightening their awareness of God’s presence in our daily lives; facilitated by Sr. Fran Sulzer, FSPA; in the lower level meeting room at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all invited, free; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Lenten mission : March 31 through April 3, talks at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day by Fr. Michael Moore, SPS; at Holy Virgin Martyrs Parish, 4157 Atlantic Ave., Schiller Park; call 847-678-0138 or email [email protected] for details.
"Pilgrims of Hope: Guided Meditation for the Jubilee Year" : April 2, 10 a.m. via Zoom; Mark Piper, director for ministry and mission advancement for the North American Province of the Cenacle Sisters, leads a guided meditation for all those seeking to be pilgrims of hope; visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs for details.
Lenten evening of reflection : April 3, Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and reflection from Fr. Ramiro Chan in the gym; $25 donation; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information or reservations, call the rectory at 708-344-4140.
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, r.c., 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, r.c.; 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 Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; free; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.