The only parish in North America (so far) bearing the name Blessed Carlo Acutis is hosting multiple events related to the first millennial to become a saint ahead of his canonization Sept. 7. As part of “Carlo Fest,” the parish on Chicago’s North Side started a novena set to end on the day of his canonization, and the parish school is holding a soccer shootout in honor of his favorite sport coupled with a screening of “Roadmap to Reality,” a movie about Blessed Carlo’s life.

Other events include a Blessed Carlo-focused school Mass; a meet-and-greet between the parish school’s student mentors and student mentees in the “Faith Partners” program where older students share Jesus’ teachings with younger ones. The events culminate in a Mass Sept. 7, during which two bronze busts of Blessed Carlo will be blessed for installation at the parish’s two church buildings.