Events

The Beloved of God Young Adult Retreat will be held Saturday, October 18th from 8:15am to 1 pm at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 820 Division St., Lisle IL. The Diocese of Joliet is excited to host speakers, Fr. Thomas Loya and Sr. Molly Bernadette Spiering. Cost is $15 online or $20 at the door.

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools invite families with students in fourth through eighth grade to learn more about outstanding schools rooted in the Catholic faith at the Catholic High School Admissions Fair on Tuesday, September 9 from 6-8 pm. at Benedictine University in Lisle.

At Holy Fire, middle school Catholics in grades 6-8 are invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and the powerful, relevant gospel of Jesus. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Sacraments, Holy Fire helps young people feel seen, welcomed, and invited into a life changing commitment to Christ.

All grandparents and the elderly and their family members are invited to a special Jubilee Mass with Bishop Hicks at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus

Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats offer a beautiful opportunity for healing to any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion.

Theology on Tap featuring Chris Padgett will be held Thursday November 6 from 6:30–9 pm, at the Pub at Coal Ben on the campus of Benedictine University, 5580 College Road, Lisle IL. The event is free and includes drinks and appetizers. Chris Padgett is a popular speaker, musician, and author who has traveled around the world for over two decades giving concerts, talks, parish missions, and retreats to all ages about the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Known for his zany sense of humor and his love for books, Chris is a “very zealous” convert to Catholicism.

SAVE THE DATE - Couples celebrating anniversaries of 25, 50, and more than 50 years are welcome to attend the 48th annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on August 30, 2026