Holy Days
All are welcome to join us for the following Holy Days and special celebrations.
Assumption of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
August 15, 2025 | Mass at 5:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
All Saints Day
November 1, 2025 | Sheil is closed on November 1st but there will be a blessing of the altar (ofrenda) in the commons at Sheil's Evanston campus on November 2nd after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Also, we will remember and celebrate our loved ones throughout the month of November with the altar (ofrenda) in the commons. All are invited to bring a photo of a deceased loved one for the altar.
Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 | Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
December 8, 2025
Evanston Campus: Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Chicago Campus: Mass at 1:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Chicago
Christmas Eve (Holy Day of Obligation)
December 24, 2025 | Mass at 4:00 p.m. with carols beginning at 3:45 p.m. (also livestreamed here) and Mass at 6:30 p.m. with carols beginning at 6:15 p.m., all at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
January 1, 2026 | Mass at 5:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026 | All services and Mass times include distribution of ashes.
Evanston Campus: Mass at 8:00 a.m., Prayer Service at 12:00 p.m., Mass at 5:00 p.m., and Mass at 8:00 p.m. Ash and Dash on the front lawn from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. All at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston located at 2110 Sheridan Road.
Chicago Campus: Mass at 12:10 pm. in Rubloff 180 (first floor), Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Enter through the 420 East Superior Street Entrance.
Holy Week
All of the following will take place at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston.
Palm Sunday | March 29, 2026 - Mass at 9:30 a.m. (also livestreamed here), 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Holy Wednesday | April 1, 2026 - Harbor with Adoration and Confessions at 8:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday | April 2, 2026 - Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m., Adoration will follow until 11:00 p.m., with Night Prayer beginning at 10:50 p.m.
Good Friday | April 3, 2026 - Stations of the Cross at 3:00 p.m., Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 7:30 p.m., Veneration of the Cross will follow until 10:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday | April 4, 2026 - Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 - Mass at 9:30 a.m. (also livestreamed here), 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.