Candlemas ball : Feb. 1; dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of the Ron Smolen Orchestra 8-11 p.m.; hosted by the Catholic Dance Society at the Michigan Shore Club in Wilmette; details at catholicdancesociety.com or by calling 312-848-1211; tickets available online or at the door.
Perpetual novena to St. Rita of Cascia : Jan. 2 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.
"12 Hours for Life" : Jan. 23, 7 p.m., to Jan. 24, 6 a.m.; 12 consecutive Holy Hours with Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic and faithful from across the archdiocese; Mass celebrated at 6 a.m. Jan. 24; in the Escriva Chapel at St. Mary of the Angels, 1850 N. Hermitage Ave.; RSVP to Ray Pingoy at 312-534-8294 or [email protected].
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 : 2-4:15 p.m. Fridays at St. Peter Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
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 : Fridays, 2-4:15 p.m. 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.; a prayed meditation in front of the Blessed Sacrament at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality 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. Fatima prayers; 9 a.m. Mass followed by 15-minute meditation; call 847-956-7020 for details.
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 : Wednesday evenings; adoration at 8 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.
"Tolton Speaks" : Feb. 16, 2 p.m.; screening of documentary about Father Augustus Tolton told through his handwritten letters; St. Giles Parish hall, 1101 Columbian Ave, Oak Park; Q&A following: for details, call 708-383-3430.
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; 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].
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe on hope and healing : Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m.; Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, OP, speaks on hope, healing and unity at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams St.; free; all welcome; visit oldstpats.org or call the parish office at 312-648-1021 for details.
"The Divine Feminine: A 6-Week Online Journey" : Wednesdays, Jan. 29 through March 5; 10-11 a.m.; Dale Allen, author of "In Our Right Minds," leads a transformative exploration of sacred feminine wisdom, goddess archetypes, and untold histories; live sessions with recordings, for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
“The Nun Study: Transforming the Future of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementias" : April 10, 11:30 a.m.; Dr. Maggie Flanagan, director of The Nun Study (ssnd.org/ministries/nun_study) will present at a luncheon hosted by the School Sisters of Notre Dame at the Clarion in Elmhurst; attendees will learn about research trends, disease prevention and treatment options; free; registration required at atlanticmidwest.org/posts/register-leadership-luncheon-2025; opportunities for sponsorship; for information, contact Laura Lang at [email protected] or 410-377-7774.
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.
Financial advisor at St. Peter Church : Jan. 16, 2025; 12:15-1 p.m.; financial Advisor Josh Quail leads a discussion on financial markets and the economy in the St. Clare Auditorium at St. Peter Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; free-will offering; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
"Repair My House: Psychology at Lunchtime" : On Zoom Mondays, Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10 and 24; March 3; 12-1 p.m.; onn Zoom; 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.
"Being the Best You" : Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.; Sarah Kolkmeyer, MA, LCP, offers practical strategies for young adults navigating challenges and building resilience; parents, grandparents and mentors are encouraged to attend to discover ways to support and empower young adults; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
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].
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].
First Friday winter and spring series : Starting Feb. 7; Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. followed by Mass at noon; in person at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N Lakeview Ave; reflection, fellowship and Eucharist; facilitators include Cenacle sisters, Mary Guido, Mary Peters, Kathy Scott and Pamela Falkowski; 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. St. Peter's Church Friday Bible sessions