BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diocese of Springfield in Illinois - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dio.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diocese of Springfield in Illinois REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T141858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T190008Z UID:10000838-1778920200-1778941800@dio.org SUMMARY:Easter Season Day of Recollection Mary\, the Spouse of the Holy Spirit DESCRIPTION:Mary is sometimes referred to as the Spouse of the Holy Spirit because of her unique relationship to God in conceiving Jesus\, the Son of God\, in her womb through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit.  This day of recollection falls during the Easter season\, during the month dedicated to Mary\, and close to the Solemnity of Pentecost.  The impact of these themes in our daily lives as Catholics will be explored.  The day begins with Mass at 9 a.m. and will include conferences\, private time for prayer\, adoration\, and lunch.  The day will conclude at 2:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 \n\n8:30 Arrival and Welcome\n9:00 Mass\n10:00 Conference 1\n10:45 Personal prayer\n11:30 Lunch\n12:30 Conference 2\n1:15 Adoration and Rosary (Confessions available)\n2:15 Benediction\n2:30 Depart\n\nCost: $25 (retreat materials and lunch) \nRegistration Deadline: May 9\nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/easter-season-day-of-recollection-mary-the-spouse-of-the-holy-spirit/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Easter-Season-Day-of-Recollection-Mary-the-Spouse-of-the-Holy-Spirit.png GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T141702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202142Z UID:10000837-1774459800-1774472400@dio.org SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Annunciation: Women’s Faith\, Wine\, and Chocolate Night DESCRIPTION:An evening of female companionship with Christ and Our Lady.  The evening begins with Mass at 6 p.m. for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and then continues with wine and chocolate (Lenten penances are not obligatory on solemnities) and discussion of being women after the model of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. \nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \n\n5:30 Arrival and Welcome\n6:00 Mass\n7:00 Fellowship and Faith Sharing Discussion\n9:00 Depart\n\nCost: $10 \nRegistration Deadline: March 20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/solemnity-of-the-annunciation-womens-faith-wine-and-chocolate-night/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T141242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202149Z UID:10000836-1774188000-1774206000@dio.org SUMMARY:Lenten Day of Recollection: He Loved Them to the End: Preparing for Holy Week and Easter DESCRIPTION:Through conferences and personal prayer time\, this Lenten afternoon of recollection will help you to reflect on and to experience more deeply the infinite and tender love of Christ for all of humanity and for each of us personally in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.  The afternoon will conclude with dinner. \nSunday\, March 22\, 2026 \n\n2:00     Arrival and Welcome\n2:30     Conference 1\n3:15     Personal Prayer\n4:00     Conference 2\n4:45     Adoration\, Prayer\, Rosary and Benediction (Confessions available)\n6:00     Dinner\n7:00     Depart\n\nCost: $25 (retreat materials and dinner) \nRegistration Deadline: March 15\nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/lenten-day-of-recollection-he-loved-them-to-the-end-preparing-for-holy-week-and-easter/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T194500 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202302Z UID:10000587-1771265700-1771271100@dio.org SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. 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. \nFrom 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.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-02-16/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T194500 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202302Z UID:10000586-1770660900-1770666300@dio.org SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. 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. \nFrom 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.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-02-09/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T194500 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202302Z UID:10000585-1770056100-1770061500@dio.org SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. 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. \nFrom 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.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-02-02/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T194500 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202302Z UID:10000584-1769451300-1769456700@dio.org SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. 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. \nFrom 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.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-01-26/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20251121T140629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202243Z UID:10000583-1768930200-1768942800@dio.org SUMMARY:Feast of St. Sebastian: Men’s Faith\, Beer\, and Bourbon Night DESCRIPTION: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. \nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 \n\n5:30 Arrival and Welcome\n6:00 Mass\n7:00 Fellowship and Faith Sharing Discussion\n9:00 Depart\n\nCost: $10\nRegistration Deadline: January 16\nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dio.org/event/feast-of-st-sebastian-mens-faith-beer-and-bourbon-night/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20230817T180944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203315Z UID:10000264-1766329200-1766516400@dio.org SUMMARY:Men's Discernment Retreat DESCRIPTION:Dates: December 21-23\, 2025\nTime:\n\n3pm arrival on the 21st\n7pm departure on the 23rd\n\n\nLocation: Villa Maria Retreat Center1903 E Lake Shore DrSpringfield\, IL 62712\nWho: For men 18-35 years old\nMeals: All meals provided\nCost: Free\nOther: 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.\n\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Fr. 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Peter and PaulEmergency Contact Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Emergency Contact Phone(Required)Emergency Contact Email(Required)\n \n Are you in high school?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Photo Release(Required)I hereby authorize the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agents to utilize photographic and/or video images of me by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. In giving my consent\, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agents from any and all responsibility of liability. I understand that I will receive no compensation should any photograph and/or video of me be used.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Dietary Restrictions(Required)Comments URL:https://dio.org/event/mens-discernment-retreat/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Vocations GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20250812T150442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T172649Z UID:10000536-1765584000-1765756799@dio.org SUMMARY:Catholic Men's Overnight Retreat DESCRIPTION: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. \nSaturday\, Dec. 13 \n\n11:00 a.m. – Arrive & check in\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch\nAfternoon – Introductory talk\, personal prayer\, rest and silence; second talk\, personal prayer\, silence\, Rosary\nEvening – Dinner\, group discussion\, Adoration & Benediction\, Confessions\, optional social time\, night silence\n\nSunday\, Dec. 14 \n\nMorning – Breakfast; talk\, personal prayer\, Holy Mass\, sharing of graces\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch\n1:00 p.m. – Departure\n\nCost: $150 (includes single-occupancy overnight accommodations\, meals\, and retreat materials)\nRegistration Deadline: November  21\nContact: events@dio.org \nDon’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. \nClick here to register. URL:https://dio.org/event/catholic-mens-overnight-retreat/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20240118T164339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T191317Z UID:10000295-1709312400-1709470800@dio.org SUMMARY:Sacred Story Retreat for women DESCRIPTION:Sacred Story Retreat March 1-3 in Springfield is a retreat for women who want to experience healing and renewal in Christ. Using materials from Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ with Sacred Story Prayer (by Father Bill Watson\, SJ)\, we guide you through a process of reconciling your past to Christ. You will be given helpful resources that teach you a daily 15-minute prayer practice called Examen Prayer. For this retreat\, please pre-purchase the book found on Amazon: Forth Weeks Book. The retreat is sponsored by Regnum Christi St. Louis and All Things Women. \nBeginning Friday\, March 1 at 5 p.m. and finishing Sunday\, March 3 at 1 p.m.\, the retreat takes place at the Villa Maria Retreat Center in Springfield (1903 W E Lake Shore Dr.). The cost is $275 shared room + bath or $325 single room + bath. Sign up here. For more information\, contact Maria Rivero at stlouis@regnumchristi.org or call 610-717-8678). URL:https://dio.org/event/sacred-story-retreat-for-women/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T033821 CREATED:20231102T210745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T212135Z UID:10000283-1701970200-1701981000@dio.org SUMMARY:Women's Mini Retreat DESCRIPTION:Dates: Thursday\, December 7\, 2023.\nTime: 5:30 P.M – 8:30 P.M.\nLocation: Villa Maria Retreat Center\n1903 E Lake Shore Dr\nSpringfield\, IL 62712\n\n\nWho: Catholic Women 18+\nMeals: Dinner will be provided\nCost: Free\nOther: Join 3 of the Sisters of Life from New York for an evening of prayer\, food\, and fellowship.\n\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Daniel Heffernan at dheffernan@dio.org. \n Register\n\n \n \n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Registration Option(Required)\n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n Wait List\n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Date of Birth(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Parish(Required)Alexander\, Visitation of the BVMAltamont\, St. ClareAlton\, Ss. 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I understand that I will receive no compensation should any photograph and/or video of me be used.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Dietary Restrictions(Required)Comments(Required)eSignature(Required) URL:https://dio.org/event/womens-mini-retreat/ LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States CATEGORIES:Vocations GEO:39.7024528;-89.5928568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr Springfield IL 62712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1903 E Lake Shore Dr:geo:-89.5928568,39.7024528 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR