COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
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JANUARY 9-11 RACHEL’S VINEYARD HEALING & HOPE AFTER ABORTION (NORTHERN IL)
If you or someone you know is suffering emotionally or spiritually after an abortion experience, you are invited to attend a confidential Rachel’s Vineyard retreat at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford.
JANUARY 21 - TALK FROM GIRL WHOSE MOM ABORTED HER BUT SHE SURVIVED (CHAMPAIGN)
An abortion technique involving an aspiration vacuum was used to suck the body of Micaella Clay out of her mom but the abortion failed and she was alive when she came out. Decades passed. She has had medical issues that were caused by the attempted abortion. Still, she looks and seems like you & me. She is happy to be alive. She is living proof that it is a destructive lie when people say that an aborted baby is just a clump of cells. ALL ARE WELCOME to see her captivating speech at St. John Catholic Newman Center in Champaign, IL at 6PM.
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 15, 2026 – BERNADETTE, THE MUSICAL
After a highly successful run in Europe, the U.S. anticipated premiere of "Bernadette|, The Musical has been set! The inspiring musical about the courageous story of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes will be at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago. Preview performances will run February 12 through February18. For tickets, go to https://bit.ly/BernadetteTheMusical or at (312) 820-6250. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For group sales, please contact the box office or email info@athenaeumcenter.org
BELOW ARE EVENTS OCCURRING EVERY MONTH
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - JOIN A CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY GROUP
At 9AM, the "Carmelite Spirituality Group" will meet at historic St. Patrick's Catholic Church in the parish hall, in Bloomington. Is God calling you to become a Third Order Lay Carmelite? Do you want to learn more about the Carmelite way? If you are 18 years or older, and a Catholic in good standing, you are invited to attend the meetings held every 1st Saturday of the month. For details, please contact / RSVP - Lorrie at LittlewayofCarmel@gmail.com
2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH – PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
All are welcome at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Bloomington at 4:15PM. They will pray the rosary, divine mercy chaplet and other prayers for current priests and for future priestly vocations.
4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH - SECULAR FRANCISCAN MEETING (NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME)
Have you been thinking about following Christ in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi? If so, you are invited to visit the St Margaret of Corona Fraternity. They are an Order of Franciscan Seculars who meet the fourth Sunday of each month in the St Mary's of Bloomington Parish Hall (lower level below church) from 2:00 to 4:00PM. Do you want to promote peace, love, charity and goodness in your life? Then, you are welcome to come & see if this is the path to your journey of simplicity and community.
ONGOING EVENTS
ONGOING- FREE ON BIBLE STUDY ON REVELATION
The Institute of Catholic Culture will provide a 11-week study of the Book of Revelation in a free, comprehensive, online course that provides a biblical context and the historical context needed to understand Revelation's most mysterious symbols, including the 144,000, the 'mark' and 666, the great harlot, and the Heavenly Jerusalem. The course is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. It will be taught by Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D. Registration & details found at: instituteofcatholicculture.org/apocalypse. All sessions are accessible live or on-demand worldwide.
ONGOING – EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL VIRTUAL CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
Without having to go anywhere, you can have access to great free talks about Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist that you can play whenever you want. In addition, there are some live talks, too. Imagine for a moment what it could mean for our Church, our families, and the world if we realized that Jesus is present and more powerful than the storm around us. Among the long list of speakers, you may recognize some of them, such as Dr. Gregory Popcak who hosts More2Life on Catholic Spirit Radio. However, the conference is NOT affiliated with Catholic Spirit Radio. It's not too late. Sign up anytime. You'll continue to have access until September 2025. For more info, visit the website and hit register button: https://go.virtualcatholicconference.com/ERC22
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do you know someone who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Churches are beginning RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults ) courses now. Find out more by contacting a local Catholic Church near you! Catholic Spirit Radio is also available to assist you in finding an RCIA program. Call/voicemail 309-807-2427 or email office@catholicspiritradio.org (Please share this opportunity with interested or curious people.)
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