Archdiocesan Events

Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Recognition Mass and Gathering

November 12, 2026
Event Date on November 14
Archdiocesan Event - St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish
10621 South Kedvale Avenue in Oak Lawn, IL 60453

All altar servers in Vicariate V are invited to an Appreciation Mass and Gathering sponsored by the Vicariate V Ministry Commission – Pizza, Drinks, and Dessert to follow Mass – Please contact your parish office with the number of altar servers and family members attending by October 30.

Minister of Care Training

November 13 – 14, 2026
Nov 13 (6-9 PM) and Nov 14 (9:30 AM – 4 PM)
Archdiocesan Training - St. Paul VI Parish
2400 South 10th Avenue in North Riverside, IL 60546

Minister of Care Training sponsored by Vicariate V Ministry Commission – Friday, November 13 from 6 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM at St. Paul VI Parish at St. Hugh Faith Formation Center, Menarik Hall, located at 2400 S. 10th Avenue in North Riverside, IL 60546. Participation in both of these sessions meets the mandated requirements of the Office for Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Chicago for those who wish to become Ministers of Care.

LOSS Program of Catholic Charities – Evening of Remembrance

November 16, 2026
6:30 PM
Archdiocesan Event - St. John of the Cross Catholic Church
5101 Wolf Road in Western Springs, IL 60558

The LOSS program of Catholic Charities will hold an Evening of Remembrance on Monday, November 16, for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. You are invited to join us for music, readings, reflections, and a candle-lighting ceremony at 6:30 PM at St. John of the Cross Church, 5101 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. A short gathering and hospitality will follow.