Events
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Pre-Cana Class in Effingham
St. Anthony of Padua Parishi in Effingham, IL. Register: Call the parish office at 217-347-7129 or e-mail Sara at [email protected]. The fee is $50 per couple to cover lunch and expenses of the day
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SDCCW Mattoon Deanery Meeting
Forty Martyrs 111 E. Van Allen, Tuscola, IL, United StatesWednesday, Nov. 19th, 8:30 am, Forty Martyrs, 111 E. Van Allen, Tuscola. Co-hosted by Forty Martyrs, Sacred Heart- Villa Grove, and St. John the Baptist- Arcola. Mass at 10:30 am and installation of new officers.
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Digital Encounter with Pope Leo XIV
For the first time ever, a pope will engage directly with young people at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)-and for Pope Leo XIV, this will be his first-ever digital dialogue with young people in the United States. The encounter will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:15 am ET | 7:15 am…
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Advent Retreat at St. Paul in Highland
St. Paul Catholic Church 1411 Main St., Highland, IL, United StatesSt. Paul Parish in Highland is hosting an Advent retreat! Please join us Sunday November 30th at 6pm in Trinity Hall for "The Heart of Advent" featuring guest speakers Lorraine Senci and Ron Knapp who will guide our hearts to Christ and into the season of Advent. RSVP by calling the Parish Office: (618) 654-7525…
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Interactive Family Movie Night at St. Paul in Highland
St. Paul Catholic Church 1411 Main St., Highland, IL, United StatesCome to an interactive family movie night on Monday, December 1st at 6pm in Trinity Hall. Join us for movie snacks as we watch "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"! 1411 Main Street, Highland IL. RSVP by calling the Parish Office: (618) 654-7525
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Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of Christ – Day of Recollection
Gift yourself an afternoon of spiritual reflection and prayer during this Advent season. Join Norbertine Father Herman Joseph Johanneck, O. Praem, at the Villa Maria Retreat Center for an opportunity to personally encounter Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Sunday, December 7 2:00 Arrival and Welcome 2:30 Conference 1 3:15 Personal Prayer 4:00 Conference 2 4:45…
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Catholic Men’s Overnight Retreat
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep away from the noise of daily life and renew your soul at the Catholic Men's Overnight Retreat, led by Norbertine Father Herman Joseph Johanneck, O. Praem. In his powerful series, "Sons of the Father, Men in Christ," Father Herman Joseph will guide you into deeper prayer, reflection, and brotherhood. Saturday, Dec. 13 11:00 a.m. -…
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Men’s Discernment Retreat
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesDates: December 21-23, 2025 Time: 3pm arrival on the 21st 7pm departure on the 23rd Location: Villa Maria Retreat Center1903 E Lake Shore DrSpringfield, IL 62712 Who: For men 18-35 years old Meals: All meals provided Cost: Free Other: Join other Catholic men for a 3-day retreat at this beautiful, lakeside retreat center, to discern…
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Church Fully Alive!
Join us for two inspiring evenings on Sunday, March 1, and Monday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church (700 E. Spruce Street, Chatham). Enjoy light desserts and coffee from 5:00-5:45 PM as we gather to reflect on what life can be like when we are more fully alive in Christ.…
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Cathedral Women’s Bible Study – Foretold
Join the Cathedral Women's Bible Study for Foretold, an 8-week series from the Augustine Institute that uncovers how God's plan unfolds through the Old and New Testaments and continues in our lives today. Led by Dr. Sean Innerst, Foretold reveals the powerful connections between prophecy and fulfillment, reminding us that just as God guided biblical…
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Biblical Walk Through the Mass at Cathedral
Join the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Women's Bible Study for Biblical Walk Through the Mass, a fascinating exploration of the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and why every part of the Mass matters. Discover how, through the Mass, we encounter God in the most intimate way-hearing Him speak in the Liturgy of the…
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Knights of Columbus Council 577 Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus Council 577 will host a breakfast on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at The Hall at Five-Twenty, 520 E. North St., Decatur. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of Calvary Cemetery in Decatur, which faces rising costs and limited income from…
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Cathedral Women’s Bible Study – Foretold
Join the Cathedral Women's Bible Study for Foretold, an 8-week series from the Augustine Institute that uncovers how God's plan unfolds through the Old and New Testaments and continues in our lives today. Led by Dr. Sean Innerst, Foretold reveals the powerful connections between prophecy and fulfillment, reminding us that just as God guided biblical…
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Biblical Walk Through the Mass at Cathedral
Join the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Women's Bible Study for Biblical Walk Through the Mass, a fascinating exploration of the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and why every part of the Mass matters. Discover how, through the Mass, we encounter God in the most intimate way-hearing Him speak in the Liturgy of the…
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Bethalto Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner
OLQP Parish, 132 Butcher St., Bethalto Dine-in all-you-care-to-eat: $14 adults, $6 children (ages 5-10). Drive-thru or carry-out: $14 for a half chicken or five chicken strips with three sides. Sides include mac & cheese, green beans, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Cash or credit accepted. Public welcome. Drive-thru/carry-out: Enter from Prairie Street into the school…