Inspired by the ancient tradition in Rome where the Pope would lead a daily pilgrimage between churches during Lent, Bishop Lohse has called for weekly Stational Masses, during which we may pilgrim from our own location within the diocese to meet at a Stational Church and join together for the Celebration of the Holy Mass during this Lenten season. The 2026 Lenten Season Stational Mass schedule can be found on the flyer below. Please note that all Masses will take place on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. except for the Holy Thursday Mass on April 2nd at St. Augustine Cathedral, which will be at 7 p.m. See the flyer here for Mass locations.
FISH FRY DINNERS (listed alphabetically by city) St. Philip Parish, Battle Creek Parish Center - 112 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Knights of Columbus Dinner served 5-7 p.m. Fridays, February 20, 2026 - March 27, 2026 Price: $15-Adults, $14 - Seniors, $50 - Family of 4, $8 - Children 5-12, Children under 5 eat free See flyer here
St. Anthony Parish, Buchanan 509 W. Fourth St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Knights of Columbus Friday, March 6, 2026 -- Dinner served 4-7 p.m. Price: $18-Adults, $15-Seniors, $10-Children aged 4-10 See flyer here
St. Mary's Visitation Parish, Byron Center St. Mary's Community Center - 2459 146th Ave, Byron Center, MI 49315 Knights of Columbus 17232 Dinner served 5-7 p.m. (followed by Stations of the Cross - 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Visitation Parish) Fridays, February 20 & 27, and March 13, 20 & 27 Price: $15/dinner See flyer here
St. Joseph Parish, Kalamazoo Bennett Building - 936 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Knights of Columbus 1616 Doors open at 4 p.m.; Dinner served 5-7 p.m. Fridays, February 20, 2026 - March 27, 2026 Price: $15/dinner See flyer here
St. Mary Parish, Marshall Parish Hall - 212 Hanover St, Marshall, MI, 49068 Knights of Columbus Dinner served 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fridays, February 20, 2026 - March 27, 2026 Price: $15 - Adults, $14 - Seniors, $10 - Kids under 12, Kids under 5 eat free See flyer here
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Niles Parish Hall - 217 S. Lincoln Ave, Niles, MI 49120 Knights of Columbus 708 Friday, March 27, 2026 -- Dinner served 4:30-7 p.m. Price: $15-Adults, $8-Children aged 5-12, $14-Drive-up/Carry-out See flyer here
St. Mary Parish, Paw Paw Knights of Columbus Hall - 32373 E Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079 Knights of Columbus #3798 Dinner served 5 - 7 p.m. (Phone orders may be picked up starting at 4:30 p.m.) Fridays, February 20, 2026 - April 3, 2026 Price: Adult meals - $12+, Kid's meals - $4+ Call269.657.2324 for take away See flyer here - additional information on pricing can be found here
LENTEN SUPPERS St. Mary's Annual Soup & Salad Suppers Wednesdays, February 25 - March 25, 2026 St. Mary Parish, Paw Paw, & St. Jude Parish, Gobles Soup & Salad Supper starts at 6 p.m. - Bring a soup or salad to share Talk with Fr. David Pinto/Dcn. Jim Bauer follows at 6:30 p.m. This year's enrichment is a 5-week study of the book "The Fountain of Youth". Please see the flyer below or contact St. Mary Parish to learn more. See flyer here
LENTEN RETREATS/DISCUSSIONS
Online Lenten Retreat - Missioned to Unity
February 19 - April 4, 2026
Congregation of St. Joseph 6-week, online Lenten Retreat geared towards adults seeking to deepen their experience of loving God and neighbor. See the flyer here for additional details Register online by February 13, 2026, at this link
Why do Catholics do That? - Lenten Discussions
Tuesdays, February 24 - March 24, 2026 - starting at 5:30 p.m St. Martin of Tours Parish, Vicksburg, is offering a weekly series on Tuesdays during Lent (February 24 - March 24, 2026) with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and a speaker at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. See flyerherefor more information
Liturgy & Sacrifice: A Lenten Reflection
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 7 p.m. Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Edwardsburg, will host a presentation titled “Liturgy & Sacrifice: A Lenten Reflection” on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. During this presentation, Fr. Rob Johansen will discuss how the Sacrifice of Christ is presented to us in the holy Sacrifice of the Mass, how our Lenten observance reflects the meaning of the Mass, and how it can prepare us for a deeper and more meaningful participation in the Liturgy.
Women's Lenten Retreat Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, Allegan (Watson) Half-day retreat for women comprising of spiritual reflection, fellowship, meditation, Holy Mass and the opportunity to give Confession. See the flyerherefor additional information. Please register onlinehereor call the St. Mary's Visitation Parish office at 616-681-9701.
LENTEN COURSES
From Wonder to Wisdom: Why Philosophy Matters to a Catholic Sacred Heart Major Seminary February 15 - March 28, 2026 6-Module, virtual course with Dr. Elizabeth Salas. Read more about this free programming here.