The Reality of an Unplanned Pregnancy : Jan. 21; 7 p.m.; St. Joseph, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood; presenter Belinda Guyton, director, Southside Pregnancy Center; hosted by parish Respect Life Ministry; for information, call 708-798-0622.
Caesar and Patricia Tabet Poetry Reading : Jan. 29; 7 p.m.; Lund Auditorium, Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest; with poet Naomi Shihab Nye; $10; book signing to follow reading; for tickets and information, visit events.dom.edu/naomi-shihab-nye.
Venerable Augustus Tolton : Jan. 30; 7 p.m; St. Patrick Church, 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest; presented by Joyce Duriga, editor of Chicago Catholic and author of "Augustus Tolton: The Church is the True Liberator"; for information, visit stpatrick-lakeforest.org/
Ecumenism and Mission: You Can’t Have One Without the Other : Feb. 2; noon-1:30 p.m.; St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview; presentation/discussion with Father Thomas Baima, archdiocesan vicar of ecumenical and religious affairs; free-will offering; refreshment buffet; for information, call 847-826-4704.
Seeking the Face of God When I Feel Unworthy : Feb. 7; 10 a.m. to noon; Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton; with Cenacle Sister Barbara Regan; women of all ages welcome; $30/includes conference, Mass and lunch; for information, call 773-528-6300 or visit www.cenaclesisters.org/chicago/retreats-programs.
Book Signing and Presentation "Messenger of Peace" : Feb. 11, 12:10 to 1 p.m.; St. Peter's, 110 W. Madison St.; presented by author Fr. Bob Hutmacher OFM and artist Tim Leeming; for information, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
When is The Right Time to Make “The Move”? : Feb. 19; 2 p.m.; Villa St. Benedict, 1920 Maple Ave., Lisle; questions answered about the right time to move to an assisted living or memory care community; presented by Mona Hunter, LCSW, manager of social services at the Dupage Care Center; for information, call 630-725-7000.
Aging Graciously, Gratefully and Gladly : Feb. 24; 7:30 p.m.; Sacred Heart Parish Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills; with Father Robert Rohrich; free; for information, call Bob or Mary at 708-598-7311.
The Four Marks of the Church : March 8; noon to 1:30 p.m.; St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview; presented by Fr. Paul Mankowski, scholar in residence at Lumen Christi Institute, on the importance of the public recognition of the church as “one, holy, Catholic and apostolic”; free-will offering; refreshments; for information, call 847-826-4704.