The next Catholic Writers of St. Louis meeting is Saturday, April 26th at the home of Denise Montgomery. All writers are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, pastries and good fellowship. RSVP by emailing Denise at dymontgomery@gmail.com.

Experience Divine Mercy through Scripture, song, and testimony at the Festival of Mercy at St. Joseph in Clayton. The chaplet will be recited at 3:00, followed by a concert with Maria Vargo. Confession will also be available.

Award-winning author Kelsey Gietl has just released Stars in the Storm, the final book in the Larksong Legacy series. The first two books received 1st place Catholic Media Awards. The finale is a story of loss and hurt but also of faith, redemption, and forgiveness.

Can't make the concert on the 9th? Don't worry. There will be a second The Way of the Cross prayer concert on March 16th. This one will be held at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Eureka. See the flyer for more information.

Singers throughout the Archdiocese will join together under the direction of Orin Johnson for The Way of the Cross prayer concert. On March 9th, they will perform at Mary, Mother of the Church in South County. See their flyer for details.

On President's Day from 1:00-4:00, Goretti Fine Art will host an open house at their studio, on the grounds of 187 Quail Run Drive, Defiance, MO 63341. They will have drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and, of course, art. Kindly RSVP to george@gorettifineart.com.

Immaculate Heart of Mary in New Melle will be hosting a Jubilee of Artists event on Saturday, February 15th. The event will include Mass, a presentation on the Church and Beauty, and a number of featured artists. Find out more here.

The National Association of Pastoral Musicians will host a Cantor Worshop on Saturday, February 1st at ICD. The morning will include breakfast, vocal technique coaching, and a psalm study. Find out more at npmstlouis.org.

The next Catholic Writers of St. Louis meeting is Saturday, February 1st at the home of Denise Montgomery. All writers are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, pastries and good fellowship. RSVP by emailing Denise at dymontgomery@gmail.com.

Christ the King church in University City will host a Child of Grace concert on Friday the 27th at 7:00 PM. Vocal and instrumental music celebrating the birth of Jesus, our New-Born King. Musicians form area Churches will participate.

Polyhymnia, the Catholic Women's Choir, will hold their final concert of the advent season on Sunday, December 15th. They are hosting an afternoon of Lessons and Carols, with Dcn. Stephen Fahrig presiding, at Our Lady of Lourdes in University City.

Singer and songwriter David Kauffman will perform a concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Wildwood. The evening will begin with a candlelight dinner. Tickets are $50. Find more at the center's website.

The Carmelite Monastery of St. Joseph will host a free Advent and Christmas Concert featuring Maria Vargo and the Carmelite Sisters on Saturday, December 7th. The monastery is located at Clayton Road in Ladue.

The next day the Carmelite Monastery will host Polyhymnia performing an afternoon of Lessons and Carols. Deacon Stephen Fahrig will preside.

Local artist Bernadette Lamb's work will be shown in the Evidence of Joy exhibit at Intersect Arts Center. Visit their website for more information.

Stop the presses! The 3rd Annual Catholic Art Festival has just been announced. The festival will be held on Saturday, September 14th at Epiphany of Our Lord! Visit the official festival website for more information.

During the St. Louis Art Fair, September 6th - 8th, St. Joseph's in Clayton will host tours of the parish's art work. Tour guides will be available on Friday from 5-9 PM, Saturday 12-4 PM, and Sunday 1-5 PM. More information coming soon.

Theology of Dance STL will host a "Lindy Hop and the Holy Trinity" event of Saturday, August 17th. It will follow the typical format of talk, dance lesson, open dancing. It should be a good one! Check out their FB event more info.

We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual St. Robert Southwell Literary Contest! Writers of poetry, fantasy, and fiction, click here to find out more. The winners will be announced from the main stage at the Catholic Art Festival on 9/14.

La Salle Retreat Center is hosting an Art Fair featuring 12 local artists! Join them in the Brothers Common Room of the East Wing on Saturday, July 13. Click here to find out more.

Theology of Dance - STL will host a dance and a talk by Matt Mordini, founder of Theology of Dance in Chicago. Matt will talk on Following Christ in the Music of the Holy Spirit, then give a beginner lesson on West Coast Swing. Find out more here.

The Daughters of St. Paul will host a Come to Bethlehem benefit concert and dinner on Friday, December 15th at Chaminade Prep. Tickets can be purchased here.

On Sunday, December 10th the Carmelite Monastery on Clayton Road will host Behold, the Lamb of God - An Advent & Christmas Concert Featuring Maria Vargo with special guests Christina Heddell, Michelle Malawey and the Carmelite Sisters.

What better way to start the advent season than with Advent Lessons and Carols with the all women's choir, Polyhymnia. They will host a concert on December 3rd at Epiphany and again on December 6th at St. Clare of Assisi. View the details here.

On October 7th, Catholic Gifts and Books in Chesterfield will host a book signing event with Hailey Hall for her newest book, An Aunt's Animal Alphabet. See her website for details.

The choir of St. Alphonsus Ligouri "The Rock" church will perform a free concert of moving gospel music at the Cathedral Basilica. Find out more about this and other Cathedral Concerts here.

The 2nd Annual Catholic Art Festival will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at Epiphany of Our Lord! Wow wow wow! Check out the official festival website for more information.

David Kauffman will hold a concert on healing and hope at St. Peter's in Kirkwood on Saturday, August 19th. The event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, the Archdiocese is hosting a Pilgrimage of Beauty series across St. Louis and St. Charles. Each week they will visit to a different church with time for prayer, a short tour, and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

This year the Fr. Scheid Players are putting on a performance of the musical “Hello, Dolly!” at Nerinx Hall's Heagney Theater. Showtimes and ticket information can be found at frscheidstl.org.

Mark your calendar for A Night on Catholic Art with Dr. Feingold, hosted by the Catholic Art Festival. The evening will feature a talk by Dr. Larry Feingold, an update on this year's festival, and info on how to get involved. Find out more here.

Carol Savage will be teaching a 4-week introductory Calligraphy Class at the Pallotine Renewal Retreat Center. Details and registration information can be found on the center's website.

Theology of Dance - STL is hosting a Latin dance Seis de Mayo Party! The evening will include a theological reflection, a dance lesson, and open dancing. Find out more on Facebook.

The USCCB is calling all composers, poets, and songwriters to participate in a Eucharistical Revival Music Competion. Find out more here.

Village Lights, a supergroup featuring Ike Ndolo, Sarah Kruger, and Ricky Vazquez, will perform after the Young Adult Eucharistic Procession on SLU's campus. Find out more here.

Theology of Dance is hosting their Inaugural Ball at the Church of the Magdalen's parish hall. The event leads with a theology talk on partner dancing, followed by ballroom dance lessons, and a social dance. See their Facebook event page for more information.

On Saturday, January 14th, the Catholic Artist Network is hosting an Artist Gathering. The event will be filled with short presentations by a dozen local artists and an opportunity for networking over a potluck lunch hour. The event is free of charge.