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Becoming Catholic
Dorothy Day writes, “The final word is love…To love we must know each other … and we know each other in the breaking of bread, and we are not alone any more…We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that…
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Apr
7
Mon
7:00 pm
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8 On the first and third Mondays of each month, we invite individuals to share and reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings. In a small group setting, we break open God’s Word, allowing it to speak to...
Apr
8
Tue
6:30 pm
UPLIFT Teens
UPLIFT Teens
Apr 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
UPLIFT Teens provides spiritual formation for all High School students from the parishes of Old St. Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence, SS. Peter and Paul, and Three Holy Women. UPLIFT Teens will encounter Jesus Christ and be in a peer community that supports a life of discipleship. Whether you...
Apr
9
Wed
all-day
Lenten Day of Reconciliation
Lenten Day of Reconciliation
Apr 9 all-day
Parishes from around the archdiocese are hosting this year’s Lenten Day of Reconciliation, which will occur on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Parishes will have different schedules for Reconciliation, and some locations will have Spanish-speaking priests available. Please visit www.archmil.org/pray-reconcile-rejoice for specific times and locations.
7:00 pm
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm

Eat, Drink and Be Catholic offers women and men of all ages a casual opportunity to explore the Catholic faith. The hope is that at the end of each evening, individuals not only know more but are inspired and empowered to more fully live out the faith we celebrate on...
Apr
10
Thu
8:30 am
Kinship Farm Service
@ Urban Farm at Maglio
Kinship Farm Service
@ Urban Farm at Maglio
Apr 10 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
We will help the Kinship farm gather produce, do pest control, weed, and various other gardening endeavors! The Kinship Urban Farm helps feed the many members of our community who go to their Food Center for assistance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please register at tinyurl.com/4f44cayb, and put...
4:30 pm
All Saints Meal Program
@ All Saints Catholic Church
All Saints Meal Program
@ All Saints Catholic Church
Apr 10 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The All Saints Meal Program serves nearly 150 of our brothers and sisters from the surrounding community in the inner city of Milwaukee every Tuesday and Thursday evening. All Saints parish members, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and businesses sponsor the meals and/or serve God’s children. Our Family of...
Apr
12
Sat
9:30 am
Doing Time Together
@ Cathedral Parish Office
Doing Time Together
@ Cathedral Parish Office
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Doing Time Together: A Support Group for Families Experiencing Incarceration This free, confidential group is open to all. Meetings are held on every second Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 10:45 am at the Cathedral of St. John in the second floor meeting room, 831 N Van Buren...
Apr
13
Sun
10:00 am
Baptism Preparation Class
Baptism Preparation Class
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Parents and expecting parents: Congratulations! We would like to help you celebrate the new life in your family as we welcome your child into our family of faith through the Sacrament of Baptism. First time parents need to attend a Baptism Preparation Session. Sessions will be held once a month...
Apr
15
Tue
9:30 am
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Morning
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Morning
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group. Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will...
2:45 pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church
Prayer Shawl Ministry
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church
Apr 15 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: Third Tuesday of the month Location: St. Rita Church (1617 N Cass St) Time: Gather at 2:45 pm, knit & crochet from 3:00-3:50 pm, conclude with Mass at 4:00 pm When these prayer shawls are completed, they are blessed and given to those who need our prayers and support....
6:00 pm
Racial Justice & Healing Committee
Racial Justice & Healing Committee
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Our meetings will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm online via Microsoft Teams. If you’d like to help guide the Family of Five Parishes in our prayer, education and action related to racial justice, please contact Chad Griesel at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org. All are welcome to...
7:00 pm
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Evening
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Evening
Apr 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group. Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will...
7:00 pm
Two Become One Newlywed Ministry
@ Cathedral Atrium
Two Become One Newlywed Ministry
@ Cathedral Atrium
Apr 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Family of Five Parishes is excited to launch a monthly gathering for newly married couples (about 5 years or less). Come enjoy a great night where you’ll have time to meet other newly married couples, enjoy some beverages together, and hear a presentation for practical tips, experience, and life...
Apr
16
Wed
5:00 pm
Global Solidarity: Padibe, Uganda
@ Three Holy Women Parish Office
Global Solidarity: Padibe, Uganda
@ Three Holy Women Parish Office
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Our monthly Global Solidarity – Padibe, Uganda committee meetings are typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm. We have partnered with our brothers and sisters in Uganda in the important work of education, medical care, and farming. If you’d like to participate in this vibrant ministry,...
Apr
17
Thu
all-day
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday
Apr 17 all-day
7:00 am – 1:00 pm Confession at Old St. Mary Holy Thursday Masses of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 pm at Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig (Procession to St. Rita after Mass with Adoration until 10:00 pm) 7:00 pm at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Adoration after Mass until Midnight with...