“Can Suffering Be Meaningful?” : Nov. 18, noon-1:30 p.m.; Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ, biblical scholar in residence at Lumen Christi Institute; St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3535 Thornwood Ave., Glenview; 847-729-1414; book table and refreshments; free-will offering.
“Cistercian Fathers and Forefathers—Essays and Conferences” : Nov. 18, 2 p.m.; Pat O’Connell, founding member of the International Thomas Merton Society, former president and current Board Member will discuss the newly published “Cistercian Fathers and Forefathers—Essays and Conferences” by Thomas Merton, which he edited; also commenting will be Tom Masters, editorial director of New City Press; in the Immaculate Conception Rectory Assembly, 7211 W. Talcott Ave.; suggested $5 donation; refreshments; call Mike at 773-685-4736 for details.
Advent Lecture Series - What are we waiting for? : Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18; 12:10-1 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St., free will offering; for details contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
60th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Angels fire : Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy, at 558 W. DeKoven St., presentation by historian Jim Gibbons, admission is free.