Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Springfield Deanery meeting
2025-11-08 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Springfield Deanery meeting on Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Church in Peterburg. Enjoy the lunch, meeting, conversations, and end your day with great shopping on the square in Petersburg!

Springfield Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting
2025-11-08 10:00
Women are invited to the Springfield Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting, Saturday, November 8th, 10 am, St. Peter’s, Petersburg, IL.
Speakers: Gina Gillmore-Wolter, on Saving New Salem, And Mary Stewart, on Pastoral Council and Subcommittees. Lunch provided by the St Peter’s Ladies Group, donations appreciated! Please bring your can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
Deadline to RSVP is October 31st! Contact Mary Stewart at 217-341-7808 for more information. Deborah Pilapil, President, Spfld Deanery CCW. Follow the Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/561791791821229/. Thank you!
Register for the meeting on Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CACAC2BABFEC43-58907086-springfield

Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux Coming to St. Louis
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-13
November 10-13

St. Agnes Home (10341 Manchester Rd | St. Louis, MO)
November 10
Veneration of Relics: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Holy Mass: 9:00 AM
Carmel of St. Joseph (9150 Clayton Rd | St. Louis, MO)
November 11 & 12
Veneration of Relics: 6:30 AM-8:30 PM
Holy Mass: 7:00 PM
Little Flower Catholic Church (1264 Arch Terrace | Richmond Heights, MO)
November 13
Veneration of Relics: 10:00 AM-6:15 PM
Holy Mass: 6:30 PM
More info visit www.stlouiscarmel.com

Quincy Deanery Meeting of the SDCCW
2025-11-12 08:30
Wednesday, Nov. 12th, 8:30 a.m., St. Francis Solanus, Quincy. A White Elephant Auction will be held to raise funds for the seminarians. They are having a fundraiser for the Hope House of Quincy on Sunday, Nov. 9. Mothers will be provided housing, education, jobs as well as mentors to guide them through this uncertain journey. Contact: Claudia Coggeshall, 217-653-6716 or rccogg@adams.net

November 15 Catechist Retreat
2025-11-15 | Corpus Christi Priory, 4867 Laverna Rd., Springfield, IL, 62707, United States
Catechists are invited to the Corpus Christi Priory in Springfield for an annual retreat as part of the Catechist Formation Process. Hospitality is available at 9 AM with the retreat starting at 9:30 and concluding at 2:30. Lunch is included. Click here to register.

Pre-Cana Class in Effingham
2025-11-15 09:00 - 16:30
St. Anthony of Padua Parishi in Effingham, IL. Register: Call the parish office at 217-347-7129 or e-mail Sara at shoene@stanthony.com. The fee is $50 per couple to cover lunch and expenses of the day

SDCCW Mattoon Deanery Meeting
2025-11-19 08:30 | Forty Martyrs, 111 E. Van Allen, Tuscola, IL, United States
Wednesday, 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.

Digital Encounter with Pope Leo XIV
2025-11-21 09:15
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 PT during NCYC’s morning general session. Pope Leo XIV will participate in a 45-minute real-time dialogue with young people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and with thousands more joining from around the world via livestream. Click here to participate in the event.

Advent Retreat at St. Paul in Highland
2025-11-30 18:00 | St. Paul Catholic Church, 1411 Main St., Highland, IL, 62249, United States
St. 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

Interactive Family Movie Night at St. Paul in Highland
2025-12-01 18:00 | St. Paul Catholic Church, 1411 Main St., Highland, IL, 62249, United States
Come 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

Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of Christ - Day of Recollection
2025-12-07 14:00 - 19:00
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 Adoration, Prayer, Rosary and Benediction (Confessions available)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Depart

Cost: $25 (retreat materials and dinner)
Registration Deadline: November 30
Contact: events@dio.org
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Catholic Men's Overnight Retreat
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | Villa Maria Retreat Center, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, 62712, United States
Step 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. – Arrive & check in
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
Afternoon – Introductory talk, personal prayer, rest and silence; second talk, personal prayer, silence, Rosary
Evening – Dinner, group discussion, Adoration & Benediction, Confessions, optional social time, night silence

Sunday, Dec. 14

Morning – Breakfast; talk, personal prayer, Holy Mass, sharing of graces
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Departure

Cost: $150 (includes single-occupancy overnight accommodations, meals, and retreat materials)
Registration Deadline: November 21
Contact: events@dio.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow closer to Christ, be strengthened by other Catholic men, and live more fully as a son of the Father.
Click here to register.

Men's Discernment Retreat
2025-12-21 15:00 - 2025-12-23 19:00 | Villa Maria Retreat Center, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, 62712, United States
Dates: 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 the next step God has in store for you. No commitment is implied by your presence.

For questions about the event, please contact Fr. Zach Samples at zsamples@dio.org.
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Church Fully Alive!
2026-01-02 18:00
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. Featuring Lee Roessler, a passionate Christian musician who invites hearts to hope and strength in Christ, and Joe Farris, an engaging and respected speaker who brings education, inspiration, and encouragement to audiences of all ages. All are welcome!

Cathedral Women's Bible Study - Foretold
2026-01-08, 2026-01-15, 2026-01-22, 2026-01-29
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 history, He is guiding our stories too. Sessions begin January 8 and meet on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Cathedral School Library, Springfield, Illinois 62703. This study is free and open to all women-come encounter the beauty of God’s plan for you.

Biblical Walk Through the Mass at Cathedral
2026-01-08 18:00, 2026-01-15 18:00, 2026-01-22 18:00, 2026-01-29 18:00
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 Word and receiving Him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. This free study meets Thursdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral School Library in Springfield. Renew your faith, deepen your love for the Eucharist, and order your workbook at www.ascensionpress.com.

Knights of Columbus Council 577 Breakfast
2026-01-11 08:30 - 12:00
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 new burials. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for children under 5. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fruit, coffee, orange juice, and milk. The community is invited to enjoy a great meal while supporting an important local ministry. Registration and more information are available at www.decaturknights.org/upcoming-events

Bethalto Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner
2026-01-18 11:30 - 14:00
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 parking lot.
Proceeds benefit Bethalto Knights of Columbus Charities and OLQP Parish.

Feast of St. Sebastian: Men’s Faith, Beer, and Bourbon Night
2026-01-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Villa Maria Retreat Center, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, 62712, United States
An evening of male fraternity in Christ. The evening begins with Mass at 6 p.m. and then continues with drinks and discussion of the joys and challenges faced by men striving to follow Christ within the Catholic Church.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

5:30 Arrival and Welcome
6:00 Mass
7:00 Fellowship and Faith Sharing Discussion
9:00 Depart

Cost: $10
Registration Deadline: January 16
Contact: events@dio.org
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St. Hedwig Haus Soup Supper
2026-01-25 15:00 - 18:30
Join us on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 3:00-6:30 PM at Moriarity Hall, St. Charles Borromeo (921 Madison, Charleston, IL 61920) for a hearty and welcoming Soup Supper.
Enjoy sauerkraut and chicken rice soups, chili, sandwiches, and desserts. Take part in our bucket raffle and large-item raffle, featuring prizes such as a large-screen TV and recliner, griddle and meat gift certificate, or a night at the Effingham Performance Center with dinner at TK Grille. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The meal is offered for a free-will donation. All proceeds support St. Hedwig Haus, providing hospitality for women and children.

Interior Freedom Book Study Series
2026-01-26 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-02-02 18:15 - 19:45 | Villa Maria Retreat Center, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, 62712, United States
Copies of the book, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe, can be ordered online.
Amazon Link to Order Book
Fr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound. Join us for this four-week book study of his book, Interior Freedom, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom within ourselves in the midst of so many things, internal and external, that are out of our control.
From the description of the book: “In his book, Interior Freedom, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess, each of us, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us, and we will never understand true happiness.”
January 26 Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)
February 2 Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)
February 9 Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)
February 16 Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134)
Schedule:
6:15 Arrive and Welcome
6:30 Rosary
6:45 Discussion
7:45 Depart
Cost: $20
Contact: events@dio.org
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Newman Breakfast
2026-02-01 07:00
The annual Newman Breakfast will be held Sunday, February 1 from 7 a.m. until noon at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall. The menu will include all you can eat scrambled and fried eggs, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, French toast sticks, cinnamon rolls, coffee, juice, and milk. Baked goods will be available for purchase, and chances will be available for raffle items. Over 80 Newman Centers throughout the state of Illinois offer College students a chance to gather and practice their faith. Proceeds from the breakfast go to the Newman fund. There will also be a country store and raffle items.
We hope to see you at the Newman Breakfast on February 1 at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall in Teutopolis.

PreCana at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Teutopolis, IL
2026-02-01 08:30 - 16:00
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – 8:30am–4:00pm includes 8:30 am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Teutopolis, IL. Call Parish Office at 217-961-6404. The fee is $50 per couple to cover lunch and expenses of the day.
