Events

COVID-19 Virtual Events

In addition to those provided by the Archdiocese of Chicago, parishes and groups across the archdiocese are providing incredible digital and virtual resources for their communities, which you will find below.

If you would like to submit a virtual event to be posted on this page, please email Peter Chrzan at [email protected].

These resources are open and available to anyone. If you are interested in resources specific to young adults, please click here.

FIND MASS LIVE STREAMS

With Your Spirit is a database that contains links to over 400 live streamed Catholic Masses around the country.

For information about Mass live streamed by the Archdiocese of Chicago, please visit radiotv.archchicago.org/television/broadcast-masses

REGISTER FOR PRAYER GROUPS AND BOOK CLUBS

You can still register for Prayer Groups and Book Clubs that start during Holy Week and continue throughout the Easter season. Offered in English, Polish and Spanish. There are several days/times from which to select. Once you sign up a facilitator will be in touch regarding next steps and information on how to connect.

  • Prayer groups (intimate size at 15 people per group) will gather weekly for 30-40 minutes to read and reflect on the Word of God, build community and share prayer intentions.

    Click here to register TODAY! See days/times below:
    Monday at 12 p.m. (Wendy Silhavy | English)
    Monday at 2 p.m. (Juan Castillo | Spanish)
    Monday at 6 p.m. (Sr. Milagros Chaparro | Spanish)
    Tuesday at 9 a.m. (Jesus Deleon | Spanish)
    Tuesday at 9 a.m. (Cathy Walz | English)
    Tuesday at 1 p.m. (Val Jennings | English)
    Tuesday at 4 p.m. (Carmen Arroyo | Spanish)
    Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Mark Goebel | English)
    Wednesday at 9 a.m. (Maureen Williams | English)
    Wednesday at 10 a.m. (Rick Moreno | English)
    Wednesday at 1 p.m. (Sr. Milagros Chaparro | Spanish)
    Wednesday at 4 p.m. (Megan Mio | English)
    Wednesday at 6 p.m. (Javier Castillo | Spanish)
    Thursday at 12 p.m. (Victor Garcia | Spanish)
    Thursday at 4 p.m. (Patricia Malinowski | English)
    Friday at 10 a.m. (Marta Stepniak | Polish)

    Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group for Engaged Couples in English
    (James Erler and Krystle Frey)
    The COVID-19 crisis has altered the way that each sacrament is administered in the Catholic Church, but none is more affected than the sacrament of marriage. Weddings are traditionally joyous occasions that gather together large groups of loved ones of all ages. As health precautions become stricter for the health and safety of the greater good, engaged couples are now facing cancellations, indefinite postponements or smaller wedding alternatives that were unfathomable just a few weeks ago.
    This is why the Archdiocese of Chicago is offering a weekly virtual prayer group for engaged couples that have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Led by a couple facing the same difficulties, this weekly prayer group will provide a sense of community, solace and reliance on faith that is sure to bring comfort.
    The virtual prayer group will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM. To register, please click here and select “Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (James Erler and Krystle Frey | English)”.
     
  • Book clubs
    Small groups read a selected book and meet about once per week to discuss them.
    Please click here to register.

    The following Virtual Book Club opportunities are currently available.
    For parishes or groups that would like to start their own book club, a few recommended books are as follows (most come with a study guide or one can be easily found).

    1. The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Albom)
    2. Dead Man Walking (Prejean)
    3. My Sisters, the Saints (Campbell)
    4. Just Mercy (Stevenson)
    5. Ablaze (Strom)
    6. Searching for Sunday (Evans)
    7. The Time is Now (Chittiser)

    Papal Documents (all available for free on the Vatican website) – “Evangelium Vitae,” “Gaudete et Exsultate” and “Laudato Si”