Wednesday, Sept. 3

Installation Mass

The Installation Mass of Archbishop-elect Mark Rivituso as Archbishop of Mobile will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. For more information, please visit mobarch.org. The basilica is located at 2 South Claiborne Street in Mobile.

Thursday, Sept. 4

Social Services Gala 

The annual Gala & Silent Auction benefitting Catholic Social Services of West Alabama will be held at Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All funds raised will assist those living in poverty in the seven counties that the center serves. For more information, please visit csstuscaloosa.org or call 205.759.1268. The country club is located at 1650 McFarland Boulevard, North.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 6-7

Bernard Blues & BBQ

 St. Bernard Abbey will host its ninth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ. The event features some of the best artisans in the Southeast. While shopping, enjoy live music and the best pulled pork in the Southeast. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is a $10 requested donation. Children under age 12 get in free. No pets, please. Festival guests can also tour the world-famous Ave Maria Grotto for half-off admission. To learn more, please visit stbernardprep.com. The abbey is located at 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Southeast in Cullman.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Catechist Formation Day

The Diocese of Birmingham will hold an annual Catechist Formation Day at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Huntsville, starting at 9 a.m. For more information, please call 205-838.8322. The church is located at 625 Airport Road, Southwest. 

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 27-28

Pledge Sunday

The Diocese of Birmingham will hold Pledge Sunday weekend for the Diocesan Annual Appeal for Ministries, also known as Catholic Charities, throughout the diocese in all parishes. For more information, please visit catholiccharitiesbhm.org.