Archdiocesan news

Archdiocesan news briefs

Holy Hour for vocations

A Holy Hour for priestly and religious vocations will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Monastery of St. Clare (Poor Clare nuns), 200 Marycrest Drive in south St. Louis County. The monastery is located off the 6000 block of Telegraph Road.

Polyhymnia concert

The Polyhymnia Women’s Choir will perform, “O Sacred Banquet,” a concert of sacred choral works devoted to Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Feb 2, at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 5200 Glennon Drive in Shrewsbury.

World Marriage Day

Bishop Mark S. Rivituso will celebrate and recognize married couples for World Marriage Day at noon Mass on Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Feb. 11) are opportunities to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme for 2024 is “Love Beyond Words.” To learn more about National Marriage Week, visit stlreview.com/47MGihg

Lenten revival

The North City Interracial Relations Committee will host a Lenten revival Monday, Feb. 19, through Wednesday, Feb. 21, at St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church, 1118 N. Grand Blvd. in north St. Louis. Father Royce Thomas, CSsR, will be the revivalist. Each evening will begin with praise and worship at 6:15 p.m., with the service beginning at 6:30 p.m. The revival is co-sponsored with the support of the archdiocesan Office of Racial Harmony and the Annual Catholic Appeal. For more information, contact Joyce Jones at joycejones@archstl.org.

Catholic Men for Christ

The annual Catholic Men for Christ conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Louis University High School. The conference seeks to engage, educate and encourage Catholic men to live their faith, focusing on the four pillars of conversion, reconciliation, discipleship and evangelization. Speakers include Edward Sri, Father Anthony Wieck, SJ, and Pete Burak. Tickets are $40, which includes a box lunch. To register, visit www.catholicmenforchrist.org, or call (314) 792-7182.

Catholic Women for Christ

The annual Catholic Women for Christ conference will be held Saturday, March 9, at St. Louis University High School. The conference seeks to engage, educate and encourage Catholic women to live their faith, focusing on the four pillars of conversion, reconciliation, discipleship and evangelization. Presenters will include Rachel Leininger, Father Anthony Wieck, SJ, and Lisa Cotter. Early bird tickets (through Feb. 10) are $30, which includes a box lunch. For information, call (314) 792-7182. Register at www.catholicwomenforchrist.org.