Thursday, April 9

2026 Rey of Hope Gala 
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School in Birmingham will hold its annual Rey of Hope Gala from 5:30-9 p.m. at The Club. The gala will include a wonderful silent auction, fabulous wine and dinner, and an exciting live auction with trips, jewelry, and more. The evening will also feature students and alumni ready to share the school’s mission. Tickets start at $250 and sponsorships start at $1,500. To purchase tickets, please visit https://give.hfcristorey.org/event/rey-of-hope-gala-2026/e733282. For more information, please e-mail ajackson@hfcristorey.org. The Club is located at 1 Robert S. Smith Drive in Birmingham.

Friday-Saturday, April 10-11

Natural Family Planning workshop in Spanish

In collaboration with the Couple to Couple League, the Office of Hispanic Ministry will sponsor a Natural Family Planning workshop in Spanish at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Montevallo. On Friday, the session will take place from 6-9 p.m., and on Saturday, the session will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. Men and women are required to attend together. Those unable to attend can attend a duplicate workshop on May 15-16 in Hunstville. For more information, please e-mail mbonilla@bhmdiocese.org. The church is located at 80 St. Thomas Way. 

Sunday, April 12

Father Ray Dunmyer to mark 50 years of priesthood

Prince of Peace Catholic Church will celebrate Father Ray Dunmyer’s 50 anniversary of ordination to the priesthood during the 11 a.m. Mass. All are welcome and a reception will follow. The church is located at 4600 Preserve Parkway in Hoover. For more information, please contact that parish at 205.822.9125.