Ethics of Human Genome Editing with CRISPR : Sept. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; the Integritas Institute for Ethics presents a lecture by Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP, in the Moss Auditorium 102, UIC College of Medicine Research Building, 909 S. Wolcott Ave,; free; lunch provided for first 30 in attendance; RSVP to /www.eventbrite.com/e/ethics-of-human-genome-editing-with-crispr-a-lecture-by-fr-nicanor-austriaco-op-tickets-49713527499.
"Out of Many Faiths: Religious Diversity and the American Promise" : Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Eboo Patel offers the second annual Paul Wattson Lecture, sponsored by Catholic Theological Union and the Friars of the Atonement; 5416 S. Cornell Ave.; free parking available in the CTU garage; seating is limited; RSVP by Sept. 27 by visiting ctu.edu/events/.
The Gospel According to Luke : Mondays, Oct. 8-29, 7-8:30 p.m., audio and PowerPoint presentations by Fr. James McIlhone, plus discussions; in the Pachoca Center of St. Cornelius Parish, 5430 W. Foster Ave.; no registration fee; for information, call 773-283-5222.
Evening of Mental Health Awareness Education : Oct. 11, 7 p.m.; guest speaker Sr. Mary Francis Seeley, OSF, founder of the Upper Room; information regarding support group will be available and various organizations will distribute information; all welcome; in Shaw Hall at St. Damian Parish, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest; for more information call Tony at 708-951-3232.
St. Thomas the Apostle 150th anniversary lecture series : Thursdays Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8; light dinner at 6:30 p.m., lecture 7-8:15 p.m.; Oct. 11 "Discernment": Responding to God's Call to Discipleship"; in the parish hall, St. Thomas the Apostle School, 5467 S. Woodlawn Ave.; free and open to the public; to RSVP, call 773-324-2626 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/150th-anniversary-lecture-series-parish-hall-st-thomas-the-apostle-church-tickets-4923106143.
“The Mystery of Evil and Suffering” : Oct. 21, noon to 1:30 p.m.; lecture/discussion with Fr. Jeffrey Grob, judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of Chicago; St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood Ave.; Glenview; refreshment buffet; free-will offering; call 847-826-4704 for details.
"What Brian Doyle Knew: The Spirituality of Reading and Writing in the Age of Cable TV, YouTube, and Instagram" : Oct. 21, 2 p.m.; Gregory F. Augustine Pierce, publisher of ACTA Publications, hosted by the Chicago Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society; in the Immaculate Conception Rectory Assembly, 7211 W. Talcott Ave.; suggested $5 donation; refreshments; call Mike at 773-685-4736 for details.
“Natural Death Interrupted—The ‘Aid in Dying’ Movement Unpacked” : Oct. 29, 7 p.m.; Dawn Fitzpatrick, senior coordinator of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity; hosted by the Knowledge and Prayer series; at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park; for details, visit www.ourladyofthewoods.org, click on Respect Life, then Knowledge & Prayer Series.
“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.
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.