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DIVINE MERCY PARISH, Spanish Mass May 29 at 7 p.m. to bless and enthrone an image of Our Lady of Suyapa, the patroness of Honduras, in church. Rosary procession begins at 6 p.m., followed by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, the main celebrant, blessing and enthroning the Virgin of Suyapa statue, referred to as La Morenita (little brown one). It is the largest known replica of the original image in the world. 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner. (504) 466-5016.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA parish and Knights of Columbus Council 12686 host the 18th annual First Responders Mass, May 30, 11 a.m. Celebrant: Archbishop Gregory Aymond. The Mass is open to people of all faiths: members of the Jefferson Parish’s sheriff’s and fire departments and emergency medical technicians, including the municipalities of Kenner, Harahan, Gretna and Westwego; the Louisiana State Police; and Causeway Police. Details: call Grand Knight Norman Romagosa at (504) 301-7149 or (504) 835-9343. 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie.
CHRIST IN THE CITY, hour of eucharistic adoration and reconciliation for young adults (20s and 30s), June 1 at 7:15 p.m., St. Rita, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans. Details: call James Behan, associate director for Young Adult Ministry and Marriage and Family Life, at [email protected].
WORKSHOP FOR SPANISH READERS, June 5 and June 12, and again June 19 and 26, 2:30-5:30 p.m. with Dominican Friar Manuel Solorzano. Hispanic Apostolate at 2525 Maine Ave. Metairie. Register at: https://bit.ly/2SggHfg.
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES MORNING OF REFLECTION, June 8, 9-11 a.m., St. Stephen Church, 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans. Father Jeffrey A. Montz, director of spiritual formation and theology professor at Notre Dame Seminary, will celebrate Mass and offer reflection. Catholic Women in Action Committee of the Catholic Community Foundation sponsors. Eucharistic miracle display boards available for viewing. Reservations required: Kathi Zimmerman, (504) 527-5794, [email protected].
ST. BENILDE, presents “Jesus the Musical: The Greatest Rescue of All Times,” June 11, 7-9 p.m., in the cafeteria, followed by light snacks and refreshments. Free admission. 1901 Division St., Metairie.
MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST, June 12, 9 a.m.-noon, Pinewood Country Club, 405 Country Club Drive, Slidell. Speaker: Patrycja Black, a Polish immigrant who arrived in America at age 8. Tickets: $20 at www.eventbrite.com.
ST. JAMES MAJOR PARISH will conclude its 100th anniversary celebration with a 4 p.m. Mass, May 29, 3736 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 100th anniversary Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, June 13, 11 a.m. 11345 St. John Church Road, Folsom.
ST. AGNES, Altar Society bingo, June 13, 2 p.m., Marquette Activity Center. Door prizes, 50/50, money tree. 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson.