100th anniversary of founding of St. Turibius Parish: Seeking previous parishioners, documents, photos, etc., as well as volunteers for November 2027 celebration of the founding of St. Turibius Parish; call the parish secretary at 773-581-2730, ext. 110, and leave contact information,

100th anniversary of the founding of St. Richard Parish: Seeking people, documents, photos, etc. for June 2028 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of St. Richard Parish, now part of Sts. Richard and Bruno Parish; call the parish center at 773-585-1221 and leave your contact information. 

“Chez Ste. Marie — A Taste of France”: Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m. to 8 p.m., wine tasting evening in St. Mary’s Garden at St. Mary's Home, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave.; select French wines, handcrafted hors d’oeuvres and string quartet; proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Home and Jugan Terrace; $70 tickets must be purchased online; for information, visit littlesistersofthepoorchicago.org or call the development office at 773-935-9600.

Trinity gala: Nov. 14, 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. dinner; hosted by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at Ridgemoor Country Club, 6601 W. Gunnison St., Harwood Heights; celebrating the the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as well as the recent blessing of a custom image of this humble mystic; benefits school scholarship and parish ministries; $90 includes dinner, music and dancing; special recognition for Fr. Daniel P. McCarthy, pastor emeritus; for information or to purchase tickets, contact the rectory office at 773-763-8228.

St. Pius X seeking vendors: St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women seeking vendors for Nov. 14 craft show; to be held in the parish Social Hall, 4300 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney; setup at 7 a.m., show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tables $30 each; for details, email [email protected] or text 630-248-6036.

Vendors needed for "Holiday Extravaganza": Seeking vendors for Nov. 15 "Holiday Extravaganza and Craft Fair" at Two Holy Martyrs Parish, 5940 W. 62nd St.; booth $40, $45 with table and two chairs, electricity an additional $5; craft fair runs 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; for details or to register, email [email protected].

"These Streets Are Holy": Aug. 22; 6:30-8:30 a.m.; sunrise prayer service and Mass hosted by the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago to pray for non-violence; at Oakwood Beach, 41st Street and Lake Shore Drive; in the event of rain, prayer service will be moved to Our Lady of Africa Church, 613 E. Oakwood Blvd.; for information, contact Deacon Leroy Gill at 773-933-0027 or [email protected].

Mass for St. Padre Pio: Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Italian at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

St. Rita novena: Sept. 3 and each first Thursday; confession available at 6 p.m.; Mass at 7 p.m.; light refreshments follow; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; parking available; for information, visit stritashrinechicago.com.

Caridad de Cobre/Our Lady of Charity Mass:: Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m. Mary, Mother of God Parish; pastor Fr. Alejandro Lopez, OFM Conv., celebrates devotion to the Virgin Mary as the Patroness of Cuba; Mass followed by monthly parish social including a meal featuring Cuban cuisine; at Saint Ita Church, 5500 N. Broadway.

Labor Day Mass: Sept. 7, 9 a.m.; trilingual Mass; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine; 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

Vigil Mass commemorating Sept. 11: Sept. 10, 7 p.m.; several members of the Emerald Society Pipe Band will be in attendance; police officers, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel invited to attend; at St. William Parish 2600 N. Sayre Ave.

First responders appreciation Mass: Sept. 14, 7 p.m.; Mass and gathering for first responders; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine; 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

Festive Mass for the Stigmata of St. Francis: Sept. 17, 11:40 a.m.; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

Feast of St. Padre Pio: Sept. 20 Mass in honor of Sept. 23 feast day; 10:30 am Mass in Italian followed by procession and reception; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine; 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

Blue-Green Mass: Sept. 28, noon; for first responders and active and reserve military service members and veterans; attendance in uniform requested; hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 16369 at St. Francis of Assisi, 15050 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park; for information, call 708-789-0257.

Mass with healing service: Oct. 7, 7:15 p.m.; with Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ; at St. Theresa Church, 445 N. Benton St., Palatine; for information, contact Deacon Lou Riccio at 847-358-7760 or [email protected].

Group rosary: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

Healing Mass: First Friday of every month; 7 p.m.; St. Edward Parish, 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.; silent prayer, recitation of the rosary; spiritual reading; Fridays beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continues with Benediction at 10 a.m.; at Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish, 1256 W. 99th St.; for information, call 773-779-5151.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 1-3 p.m., led by Deacon William Pyrek at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

First Friday adoration: First Friday of each month; begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 11:30 a.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

St. Anthony devotions: Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Masses at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Requiem Mass and devotions for poor souls in purgatory: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the St. Odilo Purgatorial Society at the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn.

First Saturday Mass and devotions: First Saturday of the month, beginning with rosary and opportunity for confession at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality and fellowship follows Mass; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

First Saturday devotions: First Saturday of each month; 8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by rosary and reconciliation at noon; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pro-life Mass: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.; followed by praying the pro-life rosary; at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3745 S. Paulina St.

Mass for peace: Thursdays, 6 p.m.; prayers are offered for all murder victims in the city, whose names are kept in the chapel, and for the safety of all police officers and other first responders; rosary for peace precedes Mass at 5:30 p.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

Our Mother of Perpetual Help novena: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. at St Celestine Catholic Church of St. Mother Guerin Parish, 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park; for information, call the parish at 708-453-2555.

Eucharistic adoration: Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.

Weekly adoration and reconciliation: Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reconciliation begins at 7 p.m.; Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reconciliation begins at noon; Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or [email protected] for more information.

Holy hour of healing: First Saturday of the month, 6 p.m.; led by Deacon Mike Ciciura at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights; for those suffering from physical, spiritual or psychological illness; includes adoration, Benediction and individual prayers of healing; for details, call 708-448-4861 or email [email protected].

Communal First Saturday devotion: First Saturday of every month at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; 8:15 a.m. rosary followed by Mass, followed by meditations; confession available after Mass; for more information, contact Anna Gatowski at 847-909-3839.

St. Peregrine Healing Mass: Second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English; 11 a.m.; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica; 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800, ext. 119, for information.

Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship: Thursday evenings; adoration at 6 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.

Choral Concert benefitting Mary, Mother of God Parish Outreach Ministries: Aug. 23, 3 p.m.; choral choral ensemble His Majesty’s Men marks its 10th anniversary with a free concert at St. Ita Church, 5500 N. Broadway; free-will offerings benefit the Mary, Mother of God Parish soup kitchen and food pantry; for details, visit motherofgodchicago.org.

"Celebrating the Art of American Musical Theater during Our Nation’s Semiquincentennial": Aug. 26, 12:15-1 p.m.; performed by Michael Novak, tenor; Keith Kalemba, pianist; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; at St. Peter's in the Loop. 110 W. Madison St.; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"The Bas Reliefs of St. Peter’s in Word and Music": Sept. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.; performed by Megan Wells, storyteller, and musicians of St. Peter's; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; at St. Peter's in the Loop. 110 W. Madison St.; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"Autumnal Delights": Sept. 23, 12:15-1 p.m.; concert performed by Margie Arito, oboe; Denise LaGiglia, flute; Fr. Bob Hutmacher ,OFM, piano; Michael Silhavy, piano; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; at St. Peter's in the Loop. 110 W. Madison St.; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111..

"Tolton: From Slave to Priest" Chicago premiere: Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; film tells the story of Venerable Augustus Tolton; $20 suggested donation benefits his canonization cause; at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N. Southport Ave.; for tickets, visit athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/tolton-from-slave-to-priest-chicago-premiere.

Exhibition of Historical Franciscan Art Treasures at St. Peter’s in the Loop: Sept. 21-22; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111. An.

Holy Guardian Angels Parish bingo: Most third Sundays, doors open at noon, games start at 2 p.m.; in the Colonnade Room of St. Louise de Marillac School, 1112 Raymond Ave., La Grange Park; $25 admission includes all games; refreshments available; ample free parking; for information, call Matt Sinde at 847-682-7404.

"A View of Francis of Assisi": Aug. 19, 12:15-1 p.m.; Fr. Robert Hutmacher, OFM, speaks about 13th century hymn texts written after the death of St. Francis of Assisi and what they reveal about what his contemporaries thought of the saint; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"Minority as Evangelical Joy in the Life and Death of St. Francis": Sept. 2, 12:15-1 p.m.; talk by Fr. Gilberto Cavazos-González, OFM; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"The Franciscan Message in Our Contemporary World": Sept. 16, 12:15-1 p.m.; Talk by Fr. Joe Chinnici, OFM; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"Who Is St. Francis of Assisi?": Wednesdays Sept. 16 through Nov. 18, weekly course with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM, reading works by St. Francis, St. Bonaventure, Chesterton and Augustine Thompson; at St. Gregory the Great, 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 or visit www.stgregoryhall.org.

"Love in the Bible": Mondays, Sept. 21 through Nov. 9; weekly course with DePaul University Prof. Scott Moringiello studying the theme of love in the Old and New Testaments with help from the early Church Fathers; at St. Gregory the Great, 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org.

Symposium on "Magnifica Humanitas" by Pope Leo XIV: Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a day of reflection on how Pope Leo's encyclical addresses concerns for human dignity in work, family and economic life; at St.. Gregory the Great, 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org.

"The Role of Secular Franciscans Today": Sept. 30, 12:15-1 p.m.; talk guven by C. Vanessa White, FSO; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"Life in the Spirit" seminar: Wednesday evenings Oct. 14 through Nov. 18; 7:30-9:30 each evening; in the St. Theresa Church gathering space, 445 Benton street, Palatine; for more information, for information, contact Deacon Lou Riccio at 847-358-7760 or [email protected].

St. Peter's Church Secular Franciscans: San Damiano Secular Franciscans meet Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m., lower level meeting room; open to all Catholics who seek to observe the Gospel by following in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi; at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; in the St. Pascal Room on the lower level of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; the Legion of Mary conducts apostolic works and meets weekly to pray; learn about becoming a member; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Lay Carmelites: Third Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.; members of the lay Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites meet at Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa; must be at least 18 years old and a practicing Catholic in good standing with the church; contact Jeannette at [email protected] or 224-221-3997 for more information.

To Be Joyful Again: First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.; non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other; meets at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; all welcome; contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Ron Ochwat at 847-708-8075 for more information.

Pilgrimage to the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Sept. 23, 9 a.m., leaving St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Parish, 17500 84th Ave., Tinley Park; returning Sept. 24, 10 p.m.; includes ticket to beatification Mass at the Dome at America's Center, accommodations and transportation; $425 single occupancy, $325 per person double occupancy; for information, call the parish at 708-342-2400.

Lake County YAM Theology on Tap: Aug. 23; dinner and social at 6 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m.; at Pizzeria DeVille: 404 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville; for young adults ages 21-39; speaker Becca Siar; pizza and beer provided; RSVP a week before each event to forms.gle/4xfox1LiCej7T73v9.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults: Begins Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills; for those 16 or older who wish to come into full communion with the church; pre-registration required; applications are available by calling the parish office at 708-974-3336 or by emailing Deacon Tom at [email protected].

Seven Sisters and Six Brothers Apostolate: Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; group forming to pray for priests; at St. Juliana Parish Center 7200 N. Oketo Ave.; for ingormation, email [email protected].

Deacon inquiry sessions: For single and married men ages 32-62 who have considered the call to become a deacon; in-person meetings Sept. 21 and April 12, 2027, 7 p.m., at the Diaconate Office, 816 Marengo Ave., Franklin Park; online meetings Nov. 9 and Feb. 22, 2027, 7 p.m.; wives are strongly encouraged to attend; for information or to RSVP to a session, call 708-366-8900.

"Fishers of Men": Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Catholic Scouts are invited to fish in the lake at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein with seminarians; event includes seminarian talk and chapel tour; $10; registration required; for information, call Tony Steenkolk at 208-921-2417 or email [email protected].

"What Kind of Neighbor Will We Be?": Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; day of education, advocacy and prayer focused on migrant and refugee justice in Chicago; begins with Mass celebrated by Cardinal Cupich; panel discussion; workshops; volunteer fair; at Old St. Patrick's Church and Fellowship Hall, 700 W. Adams St.; presented by Old St. Patrick's Parish, Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish and the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership; $25 includes lunch; to register, visit osp.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1310/responses/new.

Run with the Nuns 5K: Oct. 18, 9 a.m.; on the Mount Assisi campus in Lemont; all-terrain course through natural hills; $50 adults, $20 children 12 and under who walk or run with a parent; early bird discount; supports the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King and their ministries; 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].

Joyful Again!: Sept. 12-13; overnight retreat and workshop for widowed men and women trying to find hope and new joy in life; at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein; for information or to register, visit joyfulagain.org, call 708-354-7211 or email [email protected].

Our Lady of Mount Carmel fall parish retreat: Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; with Fr. Tony Pizzo, OSA, former prior provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, who will also celebrate 5:30 p.m. Mass; $30 includes lunch and refreshments; at at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine; 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information or to reserve a spoy, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House: Variety of individual and group retreats; offerings include evening, day and weekend retreats; 420 W. County Line Road, Barrington; all welcome; for more information or to register, visit at jesuitretreat.org or call 847-381-1261.

St. Finbarr School all-class reunion: Sept. 12, 2-5 p.m., at St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road; for details, contact Irene Hardy at 708-217-5396.

St. Vincent’s Orphanage reunion: Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. open house, followed by Mass and light lunch; for those who spent time as an infant or child in the care of St. Vincent’s Orphanage, as well former staff; at Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center, 721 N. LaSalle St.; free; registration required; for details, contact Lisa Francis at 312-655-7093 or [email protected].

St. Bruno School all-class reunion: Sept. 26, beginning with 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Bruno Church, 4751 S. Harding Ave.; reception with food and cake follows in the school; free, tickets required for reception; to obtain a ticket, contact the parish office at 773-585-1221.

Mother Guerin Class of 1976: Seeking members of the Mother Theodore Guerin High School Class of 1976 for a 50th reunion in early October with Mass on Saturday and lunch on Sunday; for information, including dates, email [email protected].

Vocational discernment invitation: Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.; young women ages 18-35 are invited to visit the Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, 12210 Will Cook Road, Palos Park, for adoration to discern their vocation with Jesus; those who spend time in prayer and become interested in the Poor Clares cloistered, contemplative way of life are encouraged to ring the doorbell to speak with the portress or request to speak with the mother abbess.

NextGen young adult group: Every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; Mass followed by "digging deeper" activity with young adult group that welcomes all at Old St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave.; for details, visit st-mikes.org/next-gen.

English-language tutors needed: Aquinas Literacy Center seeks English-proficient adults to work one-on-one with English learners for 90 minutes per week at the center, 1751 W. 35th St.; training is provided and knowledge of a second language is not required; for more information, contact Sabrina Poulin at 773-927-0512 or [email protected].