Thursday, Jan. 1

Applications open

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham will open new student applications for PreK3-8th grades. To learn more, please visit sfxcatholic.com or e-mail office@sfxcatholic.com. The school is located at 2 Xavier Circle.

Monday-Saturday, Jan. 5-17

Open enrollment

Holy Family Catholic Academy in Ensley will hold open enrollment for Pre 4K throught 3rd grade. Scholarships and financial aid is available. To learn more, please call 205.780.5858 or e-mail info@hfcatholicacademy.org. The school is located at 1916 19th Street Ensley.

Friday-Saturday, Jan. 9-10

St. Mark’s to host retreat

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Birmingham will host “Be Set Free: Healing the Wounded Heart Retreat” hosted by Arise Worship Ministry and Women of Grace® beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening. During the retreat, Johnnette Benkovic Williams will lead men and women through a 5-part seminar on healing. The retreat will also feature music with Catholic recording artist Danielle Rose, prayer, reflection, and fellowship. The cost is $45 per person, which includes lunch on Saturday. Clergy and religious are free but still need to register. The church is located at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road. For more information, to register, and view a complete schedule, please visit womenofgrace.com/events or e-mail info@womenofgrace.com.

Saturday, Jan. 10

MLK Diocesan Prayer Breakfast

The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama’s Office of Black Catholic Ministry will host a Diocesan Prayer Breakfast at the Cathedral of St. Paul’s Life Center in commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., starting at 10 a.m. Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase through the Office of Black Catholic Ministry, jwatts@bhmdiocese.org or 205.838.8313. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North in Birmingham.

Saturday, January 10

Cursillo School of Leaders
The Cursillo School of Leaders (SoL) will hold a gathering at Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Parish Hall from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The School of Leaders is for Cursillistas who wish to serve and strengthen the movement. This year the group will be discussing the book "Whom Shall I Send?" by Father Frank Salmani. Attendees are also encouraged to share their thoughts on improving the movement during the Work of the Sections. Registration is not required, but please e-mail rskutsor@yahoo.com for questions. The church is located at 217 2nd Street, Southeast in Cullman. 

Sunday, Jan. 11

Open House

St. Rose Academy in Birmingham will hold an open house from 2-4 p.m. In 2026, the school, which intellectually and spiritually forms grades 3K-8 in the Dominican Catholic tradition, is marking its 70th anniversary atop Red Mountain. To learn more, please visit strosebhm.org or e-mail vhults@saintroseacademyop.com. The school is located at 1401 22nd Street, South.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Respect Life Mass

Father Bryan Jerabek, pastor and rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul, will celebrate the Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul at 9 a.m. Following Mass, a prayer vigil and witness for life will take place at 10:45 a.m. in front of the Planned Parenthood location in Birmingham, 1019 1st Avenue, North. For more information, please visit birminghammarchforlife.com. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North in Birmingham.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Santo Nino de Cebu Festival

Bishop Emeritus Robert Baker will celebrate Mass, marking the Santo Nino de Cebu Festival, at St. Francis Xavier Church, starting at 9 a.m. The celebration will coincide with the annual cultural and religious festival of the same name held in the Philippines. The church is located at 2 Xavier Circle in Birmingham. For more information, please call 205.871.1153.

Saturday, January 17

Padre Pio Prayer Group

The Padre Pio Prayer Group will begin meeting at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church staring with the Jan. 17 meeting. The day will begin with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by exposition, the Rosary, prayers to Padre Pio and benediction. Following this first meeting, there will be a potluck brunch in the Holy Family Center. The group meets every third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. The church is located at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road in Birmingham. For more information, please e-mail angkolar@att.net.  

Saturday, Jan. 24

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School and Parish School of Religion will host Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level 1 Adult Formation Course, beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. The program is a developmental, hands-on approach to the religious formation of children based on 70 years of research and observation and spiritually nourishes adults who participate in the work. The classes are taught in a prepared environment called "an atrium," and seek to aid children in spiritual and moral formation through falling in love with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The course will take place once a month for 11 months. The church is located at 1728 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. For more information or to register, please contact Marish Wimberly at mariswimberly@gmail.com or 205.871.1431. The registration deadline is Jan. 20.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Open House

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School in Birmingham will host an open house from noon until 2 p.m. for prospective students in 3-year-old preschool through 8th grade, highlighting the school's faith-integrated academics and its many opportunities for leadership, exploration, and personal growth. The school is located at 5510 Double Oak Lane. For more information, please call 205.991.5963.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Open House

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Homewood will hold an open house from 2-4 p.m. The school has been voted a family favorite for four years. To learn more, please visit olsschool.com or call 205.879.3237. The school is located at 1720 Oxmoor Road. 

Sunday, Jan. 25

Open House 

Holy Family School in Huntsville will host an open house from 1-3 p.m., offering tours of the school. Teachers, administration, parents and students will be available to answer questions about the school. The school is located at 2301 Beasley Avenue, Northwest. To learn more, please e-mail rlockwood@hfscatholic.com.

Sunday — Saturday, Jan. 25 - 31

Catholic Schools Week

Thursday, Jan. 29

Open house

Prince of Peace Catholic School in Hoover will hold its annual open house from 5-7 p.m. The evening will offer and “insider’s view” of the school. Teachers and administrators will be on hand to guide visitors through the many interactive exhibits created by students, showcasing their work. Tours are also available by appointment by calling the school office at 205.824.7886. The school is located at 4650 Preserve Parkway. For more information, please visit popcatholic.net.

Friday, Jan. 30

Catholic Schools Week Mass

Bishop Raica will celebrate the Catholic Schools Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul, starting at 10 a.m. The annual Mass is held for all sixth graders in the diocese. For more information, please contact the Catholic Schools Office at 205.838.8322. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North in Birmingham.