All Things New update

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski has asked Msgr. Jeffrey Knight, pastor of Seven Holy Founders Parish in Affton, to proceed with the amalgamation of St. John Paul II Parish into Seven Holy Founders Parish. Following the All Things New Pentecost announcement, a period of time was allowed for any member of St. John Paul II or Seven Holy Founders who claimed to have been aggrieved by the decree to appeal the decision.

Early in the process, the archdiocese was informed of two possible appeals regarding St. John Paul II Parish. While the archdiocese awaited response from the Dicastery for the Clergy in Rome, Archbishop Rozanski asked Msgr. Knight to refrain from any changes to the parishes that would be difficult to reverse, including merging finances. The archdiocese has since received confirmation from the Dicastery that the two appeals were deemed invalid, and enough time has passed to be confident no other appeals are pending, Archbishop Rozanski said in a letter to parishioners.

Polyhymnia eucharistic Holy Hour

Polyhymnia, a Catholic women’s choir, will host an evening of songs devoted to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist at a eucharistic Holy Hour at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Holy Infant Church, 527 Dennison Drive in Ballwin.

Catholic Women for Christ conference

The annual Catholic Women for Christ conference will be held Saturday, March 9, at St. Louis University High School. The conference seeks to engage, educate and encourage Catholic women to live their faith, focusing on the four pillars of conversion, reconciliation, discipleship and evangelization. Presenters will include Rachel Leininger, Father Anthony Wieck, SJ, and Lisa Cotter. Registration is $40, which includes a box lunch. For information, call (314) 792-7182. Register at www.catholicwomenforchrist.org.

Made for More speaker series

Sister Karolyn Nunes, vocation director with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, will give a talk, “Seen, Saved, Sent,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, 676 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves. (The event will be held in the Lubeley Room located in the rectory basement.) Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The talk is part of the Made for More speaker series at the parish.

Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are hosting “Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul,” a monthly series on the second Thursday of the month via Zoom. Each session features an introduction to a healthy recipe presented by a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, a presentation focusing on a spiritual topic and discussion and prayer with a community of young women from around the country interested in deepening their faith lives. The next topic will be “Finding God in the Garden” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. To register, visit bit.ly/fuel-the-body-and-soul.

Pro-life March on the Arch

Coalition Life is hosting its annual March on the Arch on Saturday, March 23, in Downtown St. Louis to raise awareness about abortion legislation and show support for women experiencing unexpected pregnancies. The 1-mile march will begin with a rally at 11 a.m. in Aloe Plaza, across from Union Station, followed by a 1-mile march at noon, which will continue down Market Street to the grounds of the Gateway Arch. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants should register online at STLMarch.com.