Events

Join Bishop Dennis E. Spies for an evening of prayer, music, and adoration at the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, IL, starting at 7 pm. We hope you can make it!

All Caregivers are invited to attend the annual Diocese of Joliet Caregivers Retreat on Sunday January 31 at the Carmelite Spiritual Center

The Diocese of Joliet is hosting a Catholic High School Admissions Fair at Benedictine University on September 16 from 6-8 p.m., and we invite families with 4th-8th grade students to join us explore the value of a Catholic high school education.

Join speakers Knights of Columbus State Secretary Mike Blackburn and USF president Dr. Ryan Hendrickson as they talk about making room for your faith through a busy life. The event will be held from 5:30-8:30 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. Dinner will be provided.

Be Formed is a 90-day discipleship experience for men and women that includes weekly videos, small groups, prayer, fellowship and nights of reflection. Registration for Season 13 of Be Formed opens on August 15.

Middle school students from across the Diocese of Joliet will gather for the annual KNOWN Middle School Rally on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Benet Academy in Lisle, IL.

What is spiritual direction? How do I find a spiritual director? Am I being called to be a spiritual director? If you are a person of Faith and interested in answering those questions, join us Sept. 23 for an event at St. James Catholic Church (Sebahar Hall) in Glen Ellyn. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by Sept. 18.

Featuring Bishop Dennis E. Spies and Fr. John Ricardo from Acts XXIX Ministries—this powerful evening of renewal and mission will re energize parish leaders to lean more boldly into the mission entrusted to them by Jesus: making disciples in homes, classrooms, and every parish ministry. This event is designed exclusively for parish and school leaders. Interested laity are welcome to attend.

All are invited to join the Diocese of Joliet for our Annual Mass for Persons with disABILITIES and their families.

The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a solemn Catholic liturgy celebrated at the start of the academic year featuring specific liturgical texts