List of Events

Diocesan Events

Good News & Brews
Married and single young adults from college through their 30s are welcome to come enjoy discussion, fellowship and music from (newly named) Jeremiah and the Hebrews. Future dates are: Oct. 11; Nov. 8; Dec. 13. 

 

Parish Events

Public Square Rosary in Richland
All are invited to join a public square rosary rally on Saturday, October 13 at Noon in the Richland Square Park, sponsored by America Needs Fatima. It will be one of over 23,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. Please contact Sandra Sherwood at 269-665-9062 or Cindy Jones at 616-294-7329 for more information.
 

Cursillo offered in English and Spanish
Cursillo will be offered in Spanish: For Men - Oct. 4-7; For Women - Oct. 11-14
and in English: For Men - March 14-17, 2019; For Women - Oct. 18-21. 
Visit their website for more information.  


Masquerade Ball and Comedy Night
Take advantage of this couples night out to enjoy a masquerade, a 5-course meal, a live comedian ( Mr. Shawn Reynolds), and dancing on Friday, October 26th beginning at 5:30 p.m. For couples at least 21 years old and married within the last 15 years, this offering is being held at St. Mary Parish at their Father Bart Memorial Hall, Kalamazoo. Cost is $75 per couple. For more information, including attire and menu, please see the attached flyer. This event is being sponsored by Kalamazoo's St. Joseph Catholic Parish. 


Workshop on communicating during a difficult time
Transformations Spirituality Center will be hosting, "Transformation in a Time of Uncertainty" with Nancy Sylvester, IHM, on Saturday, October 27, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nancy is founder and director of the Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue. This workshop explores contemplation as a solid, transformative practice that can help us keep the joy in our days. This is the antidote to alarming polarities, the path to deeper empathy and altruism, and a way to connect with those holding very different positions on issues.  Registration is $55 if received by October 5; $65 thereafter and includes lunch.  For more information, visit their website or call 269.381.6290 x327.


Teresa Tomeo coming to Battle Creek
To honor Respect Life Month, Teresa Tomeo will be speaking about "Bringing America Back to Life" on October 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Battle Creek. All are welcome for a strolling appetizer meet and greet starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is free but RSVP is requested to Cathy Hirzel, 269.968.4639, by Oct. 19. 


Antioch Retreat for teens
The Antioch Retreat, an encounter weekend for teens run by teens, will be held at St. Mary's Visitation Parish, Byron Center, the weekend of Nov. 9-11, 2018. The weekend is full of sharing, discussions, music, food, fun and more and is open to all students grades 9-12. For more information or to register, view this form. 


Upcoming Cursillo events
The next Ultreya after the English Women's Weekend will be on November 11, 2018 at St. Thomas More Student Parish at 2:30 pm (not on November 4 as previously announced).