Ignatian Volunteer Corps information sessions : For adults 50 and older; learn about the Ignatian Volunteer Corps at the following sessions: July 8, 11 a.m., St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Oak Lawn; register at ivcusa.org/chicago or for details, call program manager Cathy Buescher at 201-407-6052.
"Repair My House: Psychology at Lunchtime" : Mondays, noon to 1 p.m., July 14 and Aug. 4, 11, 25; psychologist Dr. Jerry Hiller and Marilyn Rochon, MA, LCPC, guide participants in the pursuit of stress relief, self-acceptance, self-efficacy, and developing a sense of purpose. Participants learn to increase self-confidence, navigate through loss and depression, and improve relationships with themselves, others and God; sessions combine practical psychology with the life-giving ways of St. Francis of Assisi; email[email protected] to sign up for the program; for more information, call 312-371-4427 or visit stpetersloop.org.
"Run With the Nuns" 5K : Oct. 19, 9 a.m.; runners and walkers welcome; on the hilly grounds of Mount Assisi in Lemont; "virtual runner" option; adults $50, children 12 and under who run with a parent $20; 10% early bird discount; to register, visit runwiththenuns.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 [email protected].