DIOCESAN PROGRAMS

BE FORMED
A 90-day discipleship experience for men and women. 
Experience prayer, scripture, the sacraments, community, and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church.  
Led by Fr. Burke Masters. 
Season 11 begins Sept. 12, 2025.  A new season begins in Feb.
www.beformed.net

CURSILLO
A 3-day weekend at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien. 
Daily Mass, prayer, sacraments, Catholic doctrine, and spiritual direction. 
There are 15 apostolic talks. 
Invitation from a cursillista (prior participant) and an application are required.
Sept. 11-14, 2025 for women and Oct. 23-26, 2025 for men (with Bishop Barron).  
www.jolietcursillo.org.

UNBOUND
A healing ministry designed for those desiring to be set free from spiritual bondage.
Participants are asked to first read Chapters 1-7 of Unbound by Neal Lozano.  
Conferences will be held Sept. 12-13, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Aurora and 
Mar. 20-21, 2026 at Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills.
unboundjoliet.com