US Midwest Mariapolis 2026
The Midwest Focolare Community is excited to invite you to attend the 2026 Midwest Mariapolis, June 26-28, 2026. It will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Lake Villa, IL, beginning on Friday morning and ending after lunch on Sunday.
Registration is Open! Register Here
Meals and fees (paid during registration):
- Adults and ages over 12: $10/lunch | $15/dinner
- Ages 6–12: $6 per meal
- Under 6: Free
- Event registration fee: $30 per adult ; no fee for those under 18 (This helps cover event costs.)
Hotel Room Accommodations
There are many hotels and lodgings nearby. The Focolare has reserved a block of rooms for June 25-28 at a discounted rate ($149.00 per night for 2 doubles or 1 king size bed) at the following hotel. Make your reservations soon! Book by May 25 to get $149.00 per night rate.
Hampton Inn Gurnee/Chicago, 5550 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Use the Focolare Group Link to book your hotel (preferred) or you can call them directly at 847-662-1100
Do I need to attend the entire event?
We hope you can join us for the full event, but we’d be excited to see you even if you can only come for a morning or afternoon!
Questions or need financial assistance?
Email us at midwest-mariapolis-events@focolare.us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
About the Midwest Mariapolis 2026
The Mariapolis is a three day event with those attending living the Spirituality of the Focolare in unity with others. During the Mariapolis there will be talks, sharing, catching up with old friends and meeting new friends, singing and a lot of fun.
Who would be interested in attending?
All ages are welcome. There will be adult and children programs. Families are welcome!
Where is the Mariapolis and what will the program be like?
The 2026 Mariapolis will take place at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046. On Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, we will have a morning, afternoon and evening program with options for you to purchase lunch and dinner each day. On Sunday, June 28, we will have a morning program with an option to purchase lunch. The Mariapolis will conclude early Sunday afternoon.