Taizé - March 2025
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Please join us for Taizé Prayer at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #7.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel.

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Taizé is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. It is characterized by contemplative music with repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes, interspersed with periods of silence, simple readings, prayers, and intercessions.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Songs of Hope: A Prayer for Our Times
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us for an evening of prayer and music. We join in communion with one another as we strive to be people of hope.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the evening of prayer and music via livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications whenever the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Coffee and Lenten Community Service
2025-04-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us for a special Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. We will assemble the items collected from our donation drive into Household Care Packages based on the needs at that time. Volunteers who want to make deliveries or assist with the creation of other care packs will also be welcome. Sign-up opportunities will be provided.

In addition, there will be coffee, treats, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there!

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please refrain from joining us this month.

Please stay connected with us through our Newsletter, website, and social media.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

The Passion of Jesus: Witnesses
2025-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Gathered in the Love of Christ

All are invited to come and pray with us in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #7. For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel.

The IBVMs, Wheaton Franciscans, Companions, & Friends will present an experience of prayer with readings, drama, and music in reflection of Jesus’ love for us.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Earth Day 2025
2025-04-22 11:30 - 12:15 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2025!

We will gather in the St. Clare Garden to celebrate our amazing Mother Earth and show our support for meaningful ways to protect our planet and its inhabitants.

In the event of inclement weather, we will gather in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel

View & Download the Flyer

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

Coffee & Curiosity Conversations
2025-05-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
A Wheaton Franciscan Ministry Fair

Join us for Coffee, a Ministry Fair, and Curiosity Conversations in the Auditorium after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee, treats, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship.

The Invitational Church Circle is hosting this special version of our monthly Coffee &… to help deepen relationships with the Community. Since our community has so many programs and activities, we want to provide a relaxed way to discover more about us, Tau Center, the Loretto/IBVM Sisters, and the Poor Clare Sisters while exploring various ways of connecting and serving.

We encourage you to explore the various ways of getting involved, from our liturgical ministries to the Wheaton Franciscan Library, by helping with the sacred indigenous corn or taking on the role of conversation partner with our international visitors learning English.

Learn About Our Table Hosts

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

Enter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

Taizé - May 2025
2025-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Coffee and...
2025-06-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-07-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee, treats, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there!

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please refrain from joining us this month.

Please stay connected with us through our Newsletter, website, and social media.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

CANCELED: S'mores & More - June 2025
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Due to inclement weather, we regret to inform you that this evening’s S’mores & More outdoor event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to gathering together again at our next S’mores & More event, scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 in the St. Clare Garden at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community, conversation, and sweet treats.

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-06-28 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

Additional Dates

July 12, 2025

August 9, 2025

August 16, 2025

September 13, 2025

September 20, 2025

September 27, 2025

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

Additional Dates

August 9, 2025

August 16, 2025

September 13, 2025

September 20, 2025

September 27, 2025

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

S'mores & More
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our first S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Tuesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

Additional Dates

August 16, 2025

September 13, 2025

September 20, 2025

September 27, 2025

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

Additional Dates

September 13, 2025

September 20, 2025

September 27, 2025

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

S'mores & More
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our first S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Tuesday, August 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

Coffee &... BYO Picnic
2025-09-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
We invite you to Focus on Nature to honor the Season of Creation

Join us for Coffee and a Bring Your Own Picnic reception after Sunday Mass! Coffee, water, lemonade, and treats will be provided.

Enjoy your BYO Picnic in the Promenade, St. Clare Garden, and Wheaton Franciscan Campus. Take time to walk the grounds and enjoy being in nature. We hope to see you there!

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please refrain from joining us this month.

Please stay connected with us through our Newsletter, website, and social media.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

Concert with Jesse Manibusan - 9.7.25
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
An afternoon of music, storytelling, and prayer to celebrate creation

As Pilgrims of Hope: Sowers of Peace, join us in celebrating the Season of Creation by attending the concert with Jesse Manibusan on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., in Our Lady of the Angels Auditorium.

Free-will donations accepted at the door. Suggested donation – $20.00 at the door.

Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

Order Tickets here

Jesse Manibusan is a composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, and evangelizer. But above all, he is an encourager. His knack for building instant rapport and connecting with his audience inspires and motivates others to deepen their faith and cultivate the joy that inspires service, peace, and the celebration of life. Jesse earned an MA in Multicultural Ministries from the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. He presents a variety of engaging and informative workshops and retreats nationwide. Jesse’s music is published by Oregon Catholic Press and Spirit & Song (a division of OCP).

Taizé - September 2025
2025-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

Additional Dates

September 20, 2025

September 27, 2025

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

Active Hope: Through the Lens of the Labyrinth
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Register

This contemplative program invites you to journey through the soulful practice of walking the labyrinth, guided by Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects. Together we’ll explore gratitude, honoring our pain, seeing with new eyes, and moving forward with renewed courage.

Through guided exercises, reflection, and conversation, the labyrinth becomes a living metaphor for personal and collective transformation. Weather permitting, portions will be outdoors, deepened by the beauty of nature. Gentle walking is included; the program is limited to 10 participants.

Open to all, this sacred space offers clarity, renewal, and active hope in the face of uncertainty. No prior experience required.

Our morning ends at noon, but you are welcome to bring a lunch and stay for more conversation together on the patio in the St Clare Garden

About Our Presenter

Karen Bychowski is passionate about guiding others to explore and live out the greatest purpose, offering both Individual Spiritual Direction (in person and virtual) and Personal Retreat Days. Previous programs at Tau Center have included Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life and Living in Alignment.

For nearly 20 years Karen traveled extensively across the United States and around the world, helping large organizations navigate change as part of her work with a Global Fortune 100 Consulting Company. After prayerful discernment, she left her corporate job to follow a deeper calling she felt from God.

Karen completed her training in Spiritual Direction through the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction and is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

Final Session

September 27, 2025

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

CANCELED: S'mores & More
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
We regret to inform you that the September 24th S’mores & More outdoor event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to gathering together again at our final S’mores & More event, scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, in the St. Clare Garden at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community, conversation, and sweet treats.

CANCELED - Concert in the Garden
2025-09-25 11:30 - 12:30 | St. Clare Garden, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
with John Niemet

We regret to share that the Concert in the St. Clare Garden, scheduled for Thursday, September 25 at 11:30 a.m., has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding.

Outdoor Summer Yoga
2025-09-27 09:00 - 10:15 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Release Your Inner Strength

Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the beauty of nature. The yoga sequence taught is a blend of breathing techniques, simple stretches, and gentle yoga postures, enabling the body to release deep layers of tension and inviting connection of body, mind, and spirit.

Important Information

MEET AT ENTRANCE 5 parking lot (outdoor, weather permitting).

Bring your own yoga mat and whatever you need for comfort.

There is NO ACCESS to the building or restrooms for this offering.

Phone registration is required: to register contact Patti Essig: 630-355-7103. Online registration is NOT available.

For more information, please visit: www.yogaenergy.biz

About Our Instructor

Patti Essig is a certified second level Amrit Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and presenting wellness workshops in the Chicagoland area since 2001.

S'mores & More
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our first S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

Campus Walk for Peace and Justice
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Hosted by The Wheaton Franciscans, Loretto Sisters, & Sisters of St. Clare: Pilgrimage of Hope

Come walk with us on our Pilgrimage of Hope. We will gather at 5:45 pm and begin walking at 6:00 pm. Together we will stop for moments of prayer and song, focusing on peace and justice at the crossroads of climate, migration, and racism. The route follows paved walkways.
