Young Catholic Professionals Chicago birthday party : May 23, beginning with 6:15 p.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark Bartosic at Old St. Pat's Church, 700 W. Adams St.; followed by free reception across the street at 625 W. Adams St. until 8:45 p.m.; free parking 6-9 p.m. in 625 W. Adams St. garage (entrance on Des Plaines Street between Adams and Jackson, must pull ticket from OSP-labeled dispenser); RSVP at bit.ly/ycpchi6.
Dash Around the Lake 5K run/walk : June 11, 9 a.m.; hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 3674 of St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, at University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary; $30 adults; $20 ages 7 through high school; 6 and under free but must register; proceeds benefit local charities, St. Joseph youth group service trip and Ukrainian people in need; for information and to register, visit dasharoundthelake.org.
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 ocdschicago@gmail.com.
Diocese of Duluth trail races : July 30; 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile and 5K family-friendly races; in the Superior National Forest with start and finish in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota; free primitive camping available July 29; prices from $65 to $25, under 12 free; register at dioceseduluth.org/marriage-and-family-life; email jim_koepke@yahoo.com with questions.
Run with the Nuns 5K : Oct. 16, 9 a.m.; all-terrain course through the Mount Assisi Campus, 13860 Main St., Lemont; $40 adults, $20 children 12 and under who run or walk with a parent; virtual runner option; benefits the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King; for details visit runwiththenuns.org.