days and Evenings of Recollection

Once a month, through periods of quiet and guided prayer and reflection, you are invited to find and encounter God within you and outside of you as a sure way to spiritual progress. Choose from several monthly recollections throughout the greater Chicago area:

1st Tuesday, (10 am-12 noon) St. James the Apostle, Glen Ellyn
2nd Wednesday, (7:30-9:15 pm), Sacred Heart, Lombard
2nd Thursday, (7:45-9:15pm) St Patrick, Urbana
2nd Sunday (2:30-4:30 pm), St Mary of the Angels, Chicago - in Spanish
3rd Wednesday (7:30-9:30 pm), Willows Academy, Des Plaines
3rd Thursday, (7-9 pm), St Linus Church, Oak Lawn
4th Saturday, (9-11:15 am) St Mary of the Angels, Chicago
4th Monday (6:45-8:45 pm) at the Elms University Center (young professionals)

Anytime  with the St. Josemaría Institute - recollection to be done at the time you choose link HERE!

Weekend and weekday Retreats

Please visit Shellbourne Conference Center for a full list of weekend and weekday retreats for the year.

Classes in Christian Living

If you would like to take a resolute step towards living your Catholic faith in your day to day life, you are welcome to join a monthly Catholic circle near you. Contact us for details.

Christian doctrine classes

At Elms University Center we will offer, between August and November, a series of classes on the principle teachings of the Catholic faith. We will use the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a guide. Please bring your personal copy with you to class.

Classes will be

For the moment classes at The Grove are on hold

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