"Habits on the Green": June 8, Little Sisters of the Poor 18-hole golf outing at Midlothian Country Club, 5000 W. 147th St., Midlothian; includes golf carts, lunch, dinner and cocktails; $600 to golf, $200 for dinner and cocktails only; benefitting the residents of St. Mary’s Home; for information, call the development office at 935-9600 or visit littlesistersofthepoorchicago.org.

St. Rita novena: May 7 Mass and novena; novena first Thursday of every month; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; confession available at 6 p.m., Mass and novena prayers begin at 7 p.m.; light refreshments follow; secure and ample parking available; visit stritashrinechicago.com for information.

Feast of St. Peregrine: May 1, 6:30 p.m.; Mass for cancer patients and survivors with anointing of the sick; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information, call 708-344-4140 or vist olmcparish.org.

Solemn Vespers: May 9, 5:15 p.m.; celebrating the sixth Sunday of Easter at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.; features liturgical music composed by Prior Peter Funk, Palestrina, Victoria, Lassus and director Kevin Allen; free and open to the public; donations welcomed; for information, visit chicagomonk.org/solemn-vespers.

Solemn novena and feast of St. Rita of Cascia: Weekdays May 13-21, Masses at 8 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. and confession 10:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Saturday May 16, Masses 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. vigil Mass and confession 10:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday May 17, Masses 10 a.m. and noon and confession 11 a.m.; May 22 feast day Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and confessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; secure and ample parking available; visit stritashrinechicago.com for information.

Taizé prayer: May 15, 7 p.m.; an evening of candlelight, silence, and meditative song; at St. John of the Cross Parish; 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs.

Venerate relic of St. Carlo Acutis: May 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral, 835 N. Oakley Blvd.

Feast of St. Rita: May 30, 9 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast in the gym at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; reservations needed for breakfast; $10 donation; for more information, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

Scalabrini Day: May 30, 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by reception; in advance of June 1 feast day of St. Charles Scalabrini; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

Choral Mass for the Sacred Heart of Jesus: June 12 at 7 p.m.; Bishop Joseph Perry celebrates special Mass for the solemnity with professional choir under the direction of Kevin Allen; at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N Paulina St.; for information, visit stgregoryhall.org.

Group rosary: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

Healing Mass: First Friday of every month; 7 p.m.; St. Edward Parish, 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.; silent prayer, recitation of the rosary; spiritual reading; Fridays beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continues with Benediction at 10 a.m.; at Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish, 1256 W. 99th St.; for information, call 773-779-5151.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 1-3 p.m., led by Deacon William Pyrek at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

First Friday adoration: First Friday of each month; begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 11:30 a.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

St. Anthony devotions: Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Masses at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Requiem Mass and devotions for poor souls in purgatory: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the St. Odilo Purgatorial Society at the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn.

First Saturday Mass and devotions: First Saturday of the month, beginning with rosary and opportunity for confession at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality and fellowship follows Mass; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

First Saturday devotions: First Saturday of each month; 8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by rosary and reconciliation at noon; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pro-life Mass: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.; followed by praying the pro-life rosary; at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3745 S. Paulina St.

Mass for peace: Thursdays, 6 p.m.; prayers are offered for all murder victims in the city, whose names are kept in the chapel, and for the safety of all police officers and other first responders; rosary for peace precedes Mass at 5:30 p.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

Our Mother of Perpetual Help novena: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. for a novena prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help at St. William Church, 2600 N. Sayre Ave.; for information call the parish office at 773-637-6565.

Eucharistic adoration: Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.

Weekly adoration and reconciliation: Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reconciliation begins at 7 p.m.; Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reconciliation begins at noon; Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or [email protected] for more information.

Holy hour of healing: First Saturday of the month, 6 p.m.; led by Deacon Mike Ciciura at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights; for those suffering from physical, spiritual or psychological illness; includes adoration, Benediction and individual prayers of healing; for details, call 708-448-4861 or email [email protected].

Communal First Saturday devotion: First Saturday of every month at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; 8:15 a.m. rosary followed by Mass, followed by meditations; confession available after Mass; for more information, contact Anna Gatowski at 847-909-3839.

St. Peregrine Healing Mass: Second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English; 11 a.m.; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica; 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800, ext. 119, for information.

Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship: Thursday evenings; adoration at 6 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.

Chicago Catholic Choir spring concert: May 16, 7 p.m.; at Notre Dame de Chicago Church, 1334 W. Flournoy St.; May 17, 5 p.m.; at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N Paulina St.; "Show Thyself A Mother" celebrates the month of Mary with works by St. Hildegard, Monteverdi, Fux, Dufay, Victoria, Lassus, and director Kevin Allen; for information, visit chicagocatholicchoir.org.

Concert at Loyola Academy: "The Lion and the Lute: Music at the Court of Leo X": May 21, 5-7:30 p.m.; presented by Schola Antiqua Vocal Ensemble with director Michael Alan Anderson and lutist Laudon Schuett; features a wine and cheese reception, concert and compline; in the main chapel at Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette; free; registration required; for information, visit lumenchristi.org or call 773-955-5887.

Concert at Rockefeller Chapel: "The Lion and the Lute: Music at the Court of Leo X": May 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; presented by Schola Antiqua Vocal Ensemble with director Michael Alan Anderson and lutist Laudon Schuett; features cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, conversation Ada Palmer, Michael Anderson and Fr. Nathan Ford; concert and Mass; free; registration required; Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave.; for information, visit lumenchristi.org or call 773-955-5887.

Holy Guardian Angels Parish bingo: Most third Sundays, doors open at noon, games start at 2 p.m.; in the Colonnade Room of St. Louise de Marillac School, 1112 Raymond Ave., La Grange Park; $25 admission includes all games; refreshments available; ample free parking; for information, call Matt Sinde at 847-682-7404.

St. Augustine's "Confessions": Tuesdays, April 7 through May 25, 6:30-8 p.m.; led by DePaul University Prof. Scott Moringiello; 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, visit or call 773-561-3546.

"St. John Henry Newman on True Education": Mondays, April 27 through June 29, 6-8 p.m.; Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM, leads class on Newman’s "The Idea of a University"; 1609 W. Gregory St., for information, visit stgregoryhall.org or call 773-561-3546.

"Graham Greene: Travels with our Author": Wednesdays, April 29-July 1; 10 a.m. to noon; Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM, leads a course on the works of Graham Greene; 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, visit stgregoryhall.org or call 773-561-3546.

Mystical Life of St. Gemma: May 17, 2 p.m.; with Father David Sampayo, who has celebrated Masses at St. Gemma’s church in Lucca, Italy. Sunday; at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington St.; $35, meal included; contact Marco at 773-491-1076.

St. Peter's Church Secular Franciscans: San Damiano Secular Franciscans meet Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m., lower level meeting room; open to all Catholics who seek to observe the Gospel by following in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi; at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; in the St. Pascal Room on the lower level of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; the Legion of Mary conducts apostolic works and meets weekly to pray; learn about becoming a member; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Lay Carmelites: Third Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.; members of the lay Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites meet at Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa; must be at least 18 years old and a practicing Catholic in good standing with the church; contact Jeannette at [email protected] or 224-221-3997 for more information.

To Be Joyful Again: First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.; non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other; meets at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; all welcome; contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Ron Ochwat at 847-708-8075 for more information.

Surviving Divorce: Meets two Thursdays a month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Giles Dore Center, 1025 Columbian Ave., Oak Park; upcoming meetings May 7 and 21 and June 4 and 18; new participants welcome anytime and registration is appreciated; for information, contact Chris Malagoli at [email protected] or 708-912-4378 or Tobin Counts at [email protected] or 678-571-5220, or visit catholiccommunitiesofoakpark.org/surviving-divorce.

Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia: May 22; leaving at 4:30 p.m. from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; includes Mass, tour of relics and reception; $22; reservations required by May 15; to sign up, call Lucia at 312-860-2530 or the parish rectory at 708-344-4140.

St. Edna food drive: May 17, 1-3 p.m., hosted by the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council 4483 to benefit St. Edna Outreach food pantry; drive up to St. Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights; see the list of most requested items at tinyurl.com/yndferdd; contact St. Edna at 847-398-3362 or [email protected] with questions.

Catholic writer's conference: May 26-28; for experienced Catholic writers and those looking to join their ranks; workshops, discussions and an opportunity to pitch proposals to Catholic publishers; $150 for Catholic Writers Guild members, $190 for non-members, priests and religious free; at the Holiday Inn O'Hare, 5615 N. Cumberland Ave; for information or to register, visit catholicpublishers.org/programs/catholic-writers-guild-2026-live-conference.

St. Juliana Vacation Bible School: June 8-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; crafts, games, music and Bible stories; for students entering kindergarten to sixth grade; $100 by April 30, $125 by June 1; at St. Juliana Parish, 7200 N. Osceola Ave.; for information, visit tinyurl.com/stjulianavbs.

"The Church Beautiful in Historic Edgewater": June 13, 1-4 p.m.; meet at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina St.; Catholic Church Tours and St. Gregory's Hall sponsor this tour of the Marian imagery and architecture of the three churches of Mary, Mother of God Parish: St. Ita, St. Thomas of Canterbury, and St. Gregory; for more information, visit stgregoryhall.org.

Lumen Christi Institute's Newman Forum Summer Institute: "'There and Back Again': The Adventures of Heroes, Saints, and Pilgrims":: Aug. 5-9; open to all high school students, including incoming freshmen and outgoing seniors; five-day introduction to college-level philosophy and theology; Mundelein Seminary, 700 Principal Ave., Mundelein; $250 prior to May 15, $450 after May 15; includes room, board, supplies and excursions; application required; for more information, visit lumenchristi.org or call 773-955-5887.

"Fishers of Men": Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Catholic Scouts are invited to fish in the lake at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein with seminarians; event includes lunch, seminarian talk and chapel tour; $10; registration required; for information, call Tony Skeenkolk at 208-921-2417 or email [email protected].

Run with the Nuns 5K: Oct. 18, 9 a.m.; on the Mount Assisi campus in Lemont; all-terrain course through natural hills; $50 adults, $20 children 12 and under who walk or run with a parent; early bird discount; supports the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King and their ministries; visit runwiththenuns.org.

Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites: For confirmed, practicing Catholics 18 and older who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus and feel called to a life of prayer as a lay person in the world; to learn more, contact Margaret at 773-505-5793 or [email protected].

RENEW retreat for singles in their late 50s and older: June 12-14, at the Carmelite Spiritual Center; for information, visit renewretreats.org, email [email protected] or call 773-849-3719.

“On Eagles Wings” retreat for women impacted by incarceration: July 10-12; ecumenical retreat for women who have or have had loved ones in prison or jail; free; registration required by July 1; at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Road, Darien; presented by Kairos Prison Ministry International; for information or to register, email [email protected] or text 224-578-2360.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House: Variety of individual and group retreats; offerings include evening, day and weekend retreats; 420 W. County Line Road, Barrington; all welcome; for more information or to register, visit at jesuitretreat.org or call 847-381-1261.

St. Dismas Church rummage and bake sale: May 14-15, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; May 16, 9 a.m. to noon; no strollers on May 14; 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan; clothes, toys, household items, electronics, books, shoes, a gently worn women's clothing section, home-baked goods; refreshments available; for information, call Linda at 847-533-2056.

St. Raphael the Archangel rummage sale: June 17, first look sale 4-7 p.m.; $5 admission; free to enter June 18-19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and June 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; drop off donations June 8-12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 13, 9 a.m. to noon; June 14, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 40000 N. U.S. Hwy. 45, Old Mill Creek; for information, call 847-395-3474 or visit straphaelcatholic.org.

"Risking Resurrection: Joy of Being Human": May 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; workshop hosted by the Religious Formation Conference and the Wheaton Franciscans at the sisters' campus in Wheaton; for vowed religious, associates, collaborators and lay formators to reflect, renew and reconnect with the joy at the heart of religious life, mission and ministry; with presenter Kevin McClone; 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Entrance 5, Wheaton; for information and to register, visit relforcon.org/risk-resurrection; or call Nadiya Levchenko at 773-675-8362.

“Fresh Fire” with Maria Vadia and Mark Nimo: May 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Healing service, 7-9 p.m.; Fearon Hall, St. Bernardine Church, 801 S. Elgin, Forest Park; .sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center for Chicago; for information, email [email protected].

Vocational discernment invitation: Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.; young women ages 18-35 are invited to visit the Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, 12210 Will Cook Road, Palos Park, for adoration to discern their vocation with Jesus; those who spend time in prayer and become interested in the Poor Clares cloistered, contemplative way of life are encouraged to ring the doorbell to speak with the portress or request to speak with the mother abbess.

NextGen young adult group: Every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; Mass followed by "digging deeper" activity with young adult group that welcomes all at Old St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave.; for details, visit st-mikes.org/next-gen.

English-language tutors needed: Aquinas Literacy Center seeks English-proficient adults to work one-on-one with English learners for 90 minutes per week at the center, 1751 W. 35th St.; training is provided and knowledge of a second language is not required; for more information, contact Sabrina Poulin at 773-927-0512 or [email protected].