COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
1 Catholic Spirit Radio event and tons of intersting events below that we are not affiliated with
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
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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
JULY 12-15 - EMMAUS DAYS SESSION III: High School Freshmen & Sophomores
Young men are encouraged to attend Emmaus Days to deepen their faith and focus on discerning God’s will through prayer and the sacraments this Summer. By listening to and spending time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives.
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
Young men are encouraged to attend Emmaus Days to deepen their faith and focus on discerning God’s will through prayer and the sacraments this Summer. By listening to and spending time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives.
To sign up go to: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/7411e663-0383-483c-b7a2-58dc8e3e3f8f
JULY 26 - 146TH ST. ANNE CELEBRATION (ST. ANNE, IL)
Miracles have occurred at this Shrine! All are invited to the 146th Saint Anne celebration in St. Anne, Illinois – home of the first U.S. Shrine of St. Anne (mother of Mary & grandmother to Jesus). In-person and online Novena Masses begin on the 17th. On the eve of the Feast Day there will be a Latin Holy Mass, and on the actual Feast Day (July 26th) there will be Masses in English and Spanish, Confessions, Anointing of the Sick, Processions, Food, Religious items for sale, and Children’s activities. Come to venerate the Relic, see the horse-drawn procession, and experience the very special holy event with Father Peter Jankowski. Check for all the details at stpatrickmomence.org/the-st-anne-novena
AUGUST 15 - ALL INVITED TO MARIAN CONFERENCE-GREAT TALKS! (LaSALLE, IL)
This Free event is entitled "Fear is Useless, What is Needed is Trust." All ages are invited to participate at LaSalle-Peru High School Auditorium in La Salle, IL. The 8:30AM- 4:00PM day includes speakers: Father Chris Alar, (National Provincial Superior of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA via recorded video); Live speaker Liz Kelly Stanchina (Community Leader for the Women's Foundation at Word on Fire Institute, and author of more than a dozen books); Father Dan Reehil (Priest and Exorcist for the Diocese of Nashville, TN with Christine Watkins, founder of Queen of Peace Media via recorded video) Additionally, there will be Adoration and Confession plus recitation of the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy (with testimony of their power). For questions about this special day, call 779-201-0544.
AUGUST 28-30 SPANISH RACHEL'S VINEYARD: HEAL EMPTY FEELINGS AFTER ABORTION (PEORIA DIOCESE)
See below for more info on the Spanish retreat. The spanish contact if you have questions is Lourdes at (309) 210-2519.
The Spanish brochure is here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65b870f3e1f3ce794cbe9cc3/t/6a022694bba4583a5552cb5a/1778525844102/Newest+RVR+Brochure+Spanish+2026.pdf
SEPTEMBER 24 - BEATIFICATION OF ARCHBISHOP FULTON SHEEN (ST. LOUIS)
Archbishop Fulton Sheen will receive the title Blessed Fulton Sheen at a special Mass held at the dome at America's center in St. Louis, MO. American Archbishop Fulton Sheen who grew up as a youth in Central Illinois was famous for his program Life is Worth Living which airs in reruns on EWTN TV. He died in 1979. More info, tickets, and a schedule of event at: https://www.celebratesheen.com
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 October 2 thru Sunday, October 4. The retreat is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify ways that loss has impacted you in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any unresolved feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion. 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://schools.diojoliet.org/documents/d/guest/rachels-vineyard-flyer-2025-pdf
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1 - RACHEL'S VINEYARD: HEAL EMPTY FEELINGS AFTER ABORTION (PEORIA DIOCESE)
For questions, contact (309) 264-1489 or email, RVRPeoria@gmail.com Feel free to scroll up for more info listed for the October retreat in Joliet diocese. Here is brochure for Peoria diocese, https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65b870f3e1f3ce794cbe9cc3/t/6a022684bba4583a5552c564/1778525828464/Newest+Rachel%27s+Vineyard+original++Brochure+2026.pdf
Here is the sign up page, https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/c9dd546d-96c3-4d64-8b05-2bcdb04dbcb0
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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