COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
BUS TRIP: Catholic Spirit Radio is hosting a Wisconsin pilgrimage on August 10-12, 2026 to The Basilica of St. Josaphat (Year of St. Francis Indulgence Site) in Milwaukee, Holy Hill – Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Hubertus, The Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Franken, & The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse. You can get on the bus in Normal or in the Rockford suburb: Loves Park. For questions, contact Carolyn at (309) 830-4164 or Kathy at (309) 828-6554. Hotel stay and most meals are included when you pay for the trip. If you just want to learn more info about it or if you also want to sign up, go to: https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/pilgrimage
THURSDAYS - BIBLE STUDY COME IN PERSON TO OUR BUILDING OR STREAM ON ZOOM..IT'S NOT AIRED ON RADIO
Join Catholic Spirit Radio in Normal at address: 108 Boeykens Place (or via Zoom) for a bible study Thursdays at 6:30PM. Discernment of Spirits offers St. Ignatius practical methods for spiritual growth. To attend, RSVP by calling or text Tony at 309-750-9062 or email perio2000@frontier.com
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BELOW ARE EVENTS THAT ARE LED BY OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS OR CATHOLIC PARISHES IN THE CITIES THAT OUR LISTENERS LIVE IN THAT WE RESEARCH & LIST FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IN CASE YOU WISH TO ATTEND
MAY 19 - VENERATE THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVELING PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA (BLOOMINGTON)
Historic St. Patrick Church in Bloomington will host the international traveling pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima. At 3PM, the statue will be processed inside. At 3:15, a brief talk by statue custodian about Our Lady of Fatima and again at 6PM. 3:30 will be Adoration including rosary, quiet prayer time and priests offering Reconciliation. After 5PM Benediction and 5:15 Mass, is prayer time and opportunity for visitors to venerate the statue. At 7:15, they will exit or procession out with the statue.
MAY 20 - VENERATE THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVELING PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA (CHAMPAIGN)
Holy Cross Church in Champaign hosts the international traveling pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima 5PM-9PM.
MAY 24 - FIRST EVER MASS OF SEMINARIAN FROM BLOOMINGTON FATHER BLAKE MILLER (BLOOMINGTON)
Blake Miller will be ordained the day before & at Holy Trinity in Bloomington celebrate his 1st Mass ever at 10AM followed by breakfast for all.
JUNE 5-7 - EMMAUS DAYS SESSION I: College & Adult Men
To sign up go to: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/7411e663-0383-483c-b7a2-58dc8e3e3f8f
JUNE 26-29 - EMMAUS DAYS SESSION II: High School Juniors & Seniors
To sign up go to: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/7411e663-0383-483c-b7a2-58dc8e3e3f8f
JUNE 26-28 - RACHEL'S VINEYARD: HEAL EMPTY FEELINGS AFTER ABORTION (ROCKFORD DIOCESE)
Married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings of aborted children, as well as persons who have been involved in the abortion industry have come to Rachel's Vineyard to find peace and inner healing Friday June 26 thru Sunday, June 28. The retreat is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify the ways that the loss has impacted you in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any unresolved feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion. The Rachel’s Vineyard strictly respects confidentiality and privacy. For info, prayer or registration, contact 815-354-7241or email Info@rachelsvineyardrockford.org or call Rachel's vineyard national hotline: 877-HOPE4ME. For more info: www.rachelsvineyard.org or https://rachelsvineyardrockford.org/upcoming-retreats/
JULY 12-15 - EMMAUS DAYS SESSION III: High School Freshmen & Sophomores
To sign up go to: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/7411e663-0383-483c-b7a2-58dc8e3e3f8f
JULY 15-17 - EMMAUS DAYS SESSION II: Seventh & Eighth Graders
To sign up go to: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/7411e663-0383-483c-b7a2-58dc8e3e3f8f
OCTOBER 2-4 - RACHEL'S VINEYARD: HEAL EMPTY FEELINGS AFTER ABORTION (JOLIET DIOCESE)
Married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings of aborted children, as well as persons who have been involved in the abortion industry have come to Rachel's Vineyard to find peace and inner healing Friday may 1 thru Sunday, May 3. The retreat is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify the ways that the loss has impacted you in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any unresolved feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion. The Rachel’s Vineyard strictly respects confidentiality and privacy. For info, prayer or registration, contact 815-370-8118 or 815-634-3796 or call Rachel's vineyard national hotline: 877-HOPE4ME. For more info: www.rachelsvineyard.org or https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/images/Joliet%20RV%202026%20flyer.jpg
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.
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