Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will join archdiocesan catechetical leaders for this convocation for catechists and teachers, one of three scheduled throughout the archdiocese so that all can attend. Mass, breakfast, workshops, educational materials display, more.

Annual pro-life conference focused on science and technology; presentation are by physicians, professors, and other professional members of the pro-life community. This year's keynote: John Horvat II of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family & Property and the author of "Return to Order." His talk will be ...

More information to come; funds raised will be used for Christmas food baskets distributed by the Springfield Council, Society of St. Vincent De Paul.

Events all day -- Angelus and rosary at noon; procession around the church at 5 pm; Maronite Vigil Mass at 6 pm. Private devotion in the first-floor chapel and and main church until 5 pm and 8 pm, respectively.

Sept. 16-17. A weekend of discovery that fulfills Pre-Cana requirements for marriage in the Catholic Church. Held at Saint Anne Retreat Center in Melbourne, Ky. Start time approximate; contact organizer for hours.

Enjoy a free Christian concert (group to be announced) at an outdoor concert at Indian Lake. Free parking at St. Mary of the Woods Church and free shuttles to shrine beginning at 5:30. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.