Monday, Aug. 4

Feast of St. John Vianney

The Diocese of Birmingham will mark the feast of St. John Vianney, co-patron of the diocese. St. John Vianny, pray for us. 

Monday, Aug. 11

Father Coyle Memorial Mass

The memorial Mass marking the 104th anniversary of Father James E. Coyle’s death for the faith will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Paul at 10 a.m. A reception will follow. For more information, please visit fathercoyle.org or call 205.447.8796. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North, in Birmingham.

Thursday, August 14-17

Men's Cursillo Weekend
St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman will host the next Men’s Cursillo weekend, starting at 6:15 p.m. in Thursday evening. The Cursillo Movement offers the method, tools, and support needed to live a fuller, more vibrant Christian life. For more information, text Donna Tamas at 719-233-1240 or e-mail tamas4family@gmail.com. Information is also available at https://birminghamcursillo.com. St. Bernard is located at 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Southeast. 

Saturday, Aug. 16

Nazareth House

Nazareth House is seeking Catholic high school youth to volunteer as teachers for the 2025-2026 school year and will hold a training and orientation workshop from 9 a.m. until noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham. Nazareth House provides religious education, sacrament preparation, and liturgy to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program holds classes most Saturday mornings at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 2 Xavier Circle. For more information, please contact Sarah Houser at sawisely@gmail.com.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Fishers of Men Dinner

The Guadalupe Radio Network in Alabama will hold its seventh annual “Fishers of Men” Dinner at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., starting with a social hour. The dinner begins at 7 p.m. Catholic Answers apologist and author Dr. Karlo Broussard will be the keynote speaker, and Father Frankline Fomukong, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo and St. Joachim, will be this year’s honoree. For information, contact Marty Matulia at Marty@GRNonline.com or at 832.971.9240. Registration and tickets are also available at www.GRNonline.com. The Harbert Center is located at 2109 4th Avenue, North in Birmingham.

Thursday, Aug. 28 

Episcopal ordination anniversary

Bishop Steven J. Raica will mark the eleventh anniversary of his episcopal ordination.