Upcoming Events
Wednesday Apr 03
Formation / Training
Free Documentary Screening Online: The Story of Euthanasia
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: Free
A documentary with the pro-life theme.
The film screening of “The Story of Euthanasia” is currently on Bitchute and Rumble.
Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4cwblc-the-story-of-euthanasia-documentary.html
Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/video/Ow62ta0LD2Vz/
All day event from 4/03/2024 to 5/15/2024
Website: https://rumble.com/c/TrinitasFilm
Formation / Training
Fruit of the Earth and Work of Human Hands: Eucharist as Integral Ecology
4:30pm-5:45pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free and open to the public
Dr. Emmanuel Katongole will highlight the connections between Eucharist and ecology with a view of making two interconnected claims, namely (1) that an adequate understanding of the Eucharist intensifies and shapes the Christian responsibility for the care of Our Common Home, and (2) that efforts for the care of our Common home are Eucharistic in more than a symbolic sense. They are truly a sacrament (sign and reality) of God’s love for the earth. Drawing from the work of Bethany Land Institute in Uganda, he will display the dynamic relationship between these two claims.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/academic-pastoral/the-only-solution-is-love-the-eucharist-and-catholic-social-teaching/
Address
Oak Room, South Dining Hall, Univ. of Notre Dame
South Dining Hall
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Thursday Apr 04
Fundraiser
St Rose to host Rummage Sale
8:00am-5:00pm
Monroeville
St. Rose Church in Monroeville IN will be having their HUGE spring rummage sale on Thursday April 4, 2024 and Friday April 5, 2024 in the Parish Hall, 208 Summit St. Hours are Thursday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Friday 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday is the BAG SALE all day long. Available for sale will be adult and children’s clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, kitchen items, pictures, seasonal items, electronics, toys, and something for everyone! Come on and check our great deals out!!!
Saturday Apr 06
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Saturday evening, April 6, at the 4pm Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Sunday Apr 07
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
Divine Mercy Sunday in Decatur
2:00pm-4:00pm
Decatur
Cost: No cost
Adoration starts at 2:00
Confession starts at 2:00
Rosary will start at about 2:10
Divine Mercy Charley starts about 2:40
Mass will start at 3:00pm
Address
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
414 West Madison street
Decatur Indiana, 46733
Mass / Liturgy
Divine Mercy Sunday at Immaculate Conception, Auburn
2:00pm-4:00pm
Auburn
A Divine Mercy Sunday Service including Adoration and Benediction will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, 500 East 7th Street, Auburn, beginning at 2:45 p.m. until 4 p.m. with recitation of the The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary.
Confessions available from 2 to 3 pm.
Address
Immaculate Conception Church
500 East Seventh Street
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Eucharistic Revival
Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour Devotion
3:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Divine Mercy Sunday devotions at St. Jude Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., will include a Holy Hour from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed and the Divine Mercy image will be present for veneration. A short reception will follow by the youth group.
Website: https://www.stjudefw.org/
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church
2130 Pemberton Dr.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Tuesday Apr 09
Parish / Community
"The Rwanda Genocide, 30 Years Later: Memory, Healing and Reconstruction"
4:00pm-5:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: None; free and open to the general public
In 1994, Rwanda suffered a genocide and civil war that devastated the country, leaving lasting harms that continue to reverberate today. Since then, Rwandans have worked to rebuild their communities and lives in the aftermath of the violence.
Join us for a conversation on Tuesday, April 9, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Hesburgh Center for Int’l Studies, 1110 Jenkins Nanovic Hall, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, with Angélique Gakoko Pitteloud, a Rwandan genocide survivor, filmmaker and human rights advocate, and Jacques Pitteloud, Swiss Ambassador to the United States, who has extensive experience in diplomacy to advance human rights. Together, they will address the legacies of violence and the ongoing healing and reconstruction efforts in Rwanda over the past 30 years. Emmanuel Katongole, professor of theology and peace studies, and Ernesto Verdeja, associate professor of peace studies and global politics, will participate as respondents.
This event is cosponsored by the Kroc Institute for Interntational Peace Studies and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies.
Website: https://kroc.nd.edu/news-events/events/2024/04/09/the-rwanda-genocide-30-years-later-memory-healing-and-reconstruction/
Address
Notre Dame, Hesburgh Center for Int'l Studies
1110 Jenkins Nanovic Halls
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Thursday Apr 11
Formation / Training
In Communion - Seminar 4: The Participation of Church Members with Disabilities: Learning from Exemplars
3:00pm-4:30pm
Cost: Free
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and the National Catholic Partnership on Disability will offer education to Church leadership in relation to the new pastoral statement being written on disability, belonging, and the Church. It will explore foundational and aspirational concepts related to the full participation of persons with disabilities in the Church across six seminars. There is no cost to attend.
Website: https://ncpd.org/incommunion
Address
Online Webinar
Indiana,
Friday Apr 12
Fish Fry
St. Paul Chapel's Fish Fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
Fremont
St. Paul Chapel, 8780 E. 700 N., will have an all you can eat fish fry on Friday, April 12, from 5-7 p.m. Dine-in and carry-out available. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and children 5 and younger are free.
-Fish
-French fries
-Mac & cheese
-Cheesy potatoes
-Corn casserole
-Green beans
-Rolls
-Cole Slaw
-Applesauce
-Dessert
Adults (13 & over) = $12
Kids (6-12) = $5
Children (5 & under) = Free
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org/
Address
St. Paul Chapel
8780 E. 700 N.
Fremont Indiana, 46703
Parish / Community
The Chosen Season 4 Screening
6:30pm-8:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
The Chosen Season 4 has not yet been released for at-home streaming, but we are thrilled to offer an exclusive screening of Episodes 1-2 at St. Joseph Mishawaka!
On April 12 at 6:30 p.m., we will be showing both episodes in the school building. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This event is FREE to attend!
Please RSVP (so we can plan for refreshments) by scanning the QR code on the posters, calling the Parish Office at 574-255-6134 or visiting https://forms.gle/zERmWm6kyY5HgP3U6
*While this event is open to all ages, there is a death scene that may be distressing to younger viewers*
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/671251685067747?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Address
St. Joseph Mishawaka
230 S. Spring St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Apr 13
Mass / Liturgy
New Children's Liturgy of the Word Video
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 3rd Sunday of Easter! A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Re-runs episodes are available to watch on the other 3 weeks of each month. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next full-length video.
Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Holy Cross Catholic Parish in South Bend.
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
YouTube
Indiana,
Sunday Apr 14
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, April 14, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Wednesday Apr 17
Formation / Training
God in Things and People: Commodity Fetishism and the Eucharist
4:30pm-5:45pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free and open to the public
One of the pathologies that produce poverty in the current economic system is the simultaneous deification of things and reification of people: we invest divinity in material things, while people are treated as instruments toward profit. In this lecture, Dr. William T. Cavanaugh, DePaul University, will explore the Eucharist as an antidote to this idolatry. The Eucharist provides a better, sacramental way of seeing God’s presence in the material world, while simultaneously offering an identification of people, especially the poor, with God in Christ.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/academic-pastoral/the-only-solution-is-love-the-eucharist-and-catholic-social-teaching/
Address
Oak Room, South Dining Hall, Univ. of Notre Dame
South Dining Hall
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Thursday Apr 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
RETURN Book Study -- MORNING
10:00am-11:30am
Mishawaka
Are you looking for a successful strategy to help your adult child return to practicing the faith? Gather with fellow parents like you for 7 weekly sessions to discuss the book, “Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church” by Brandon Vogt.
The sessions are facilitated by Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry. The cost is free, including the book.
Learn More & Register: ablazemission.org/return
Website: http://ablazemission.org/return
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 W. Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Parish / Community
Spring Rummage Sale - Immaculate Conception, Auburn
1:00pm-6:00pm
Auburn
Immaculate Conception Church, 500 East Seventh St., will have a spring rummage sale on Thursday, April 18 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address
Immaculate Conception Church
500 East Seventh Street
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Formation / Training
In Communion - Seminar 5: Toward the Full Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Church
3:00pm-4:30pm
Cost: Free
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and the National Catholic Partnership on Disability will offer education to Church leadership in relation to the new pastoral statement being written on disability, belonging, and the Church. It will explore foundational and aspirational concepts related to the full participation of persons with disabilities in the Church across six seminars. There is no cost to attend.
Website: https://ncpd.org/incommunion
Address
Online Webinar
Indiana,
Formation / Training
Faithful to the Truth
7:00pm-8:00pm
Notre Dame
The Political Science Society is hosting Peter Sonski, Connecticut politician, former Assistant Editor at the National Catholic Register, and former Director of Communications for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The presidential candidate for the American Solidarity Party will be speaking on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Driscoll Auditorium, Holy Cross College, 54515 State Highway 933, about being faithful to the truth, drawing on his experience in seeking common ground and common sense during his over 12 years of experience as an local elected official in Connecticut, and as a presidential candidate for a third party. In an increasingly divided political landscape, many people are tired of having to pick and choose which of their values to vote on and which to put aside. Many Christians, especially, feel this way and are looking for alternatives to duopoly politics, as neither party is pro-life for the whole life. The public event is about seeking to be faithful to the truth first in such a divided political landscape.
Address
Driscoll Auditorium, Holy Cross College
54515 State Highway 933
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Diocesan-Sponsored
FEMM Chart Review (for young adult women)
7:00pm-9:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
If you are a young adult woman interested in learning more about what a healthy fertility cycle looks like and how to track your biomarkers, please join us for a free, four-session workshop series on the campus of Saint Mary’s College. There is no need to register.. The final workshop in the series, FEMM Chart Review, is described below. Co-sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and the Department of Nursing Science, Saint Mary’s College. For more information, including directions on where to park, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/femm.
During this extended two-hour time period, participants will be able to walk in at their convenience and the instructors can look at their second fully charted cycle and answer any questions they have. Refreshments will be available throughout the session.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/femm
Address
Notre Dame
123 Regina Hall, Saint Mary’s College
20200 Douglas Road
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Diocesan-Sponsored
RETURN Book Study -- EVENING
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Are you looking for a successful strategy to help your adult child return to practicing the faith? Gather with fellow parents like you for 7 weekly sessions to discuss the book, “Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church” by Brandon Vogt.
The sessions are facilitated by Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry. The cost is free, including the book.
Learn More & Register: ablazemission.org/return
Website: http://ablazemission.org/return
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 W. Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Friday Apr 19
Parish / Community
Spring Rummage Sale - Immaculate Conception, Auburn
9:00am-4:00pm
Auburn
4:30pm-7:30pm
Huntington
St. Mary’s Rosary Sodality will be hosting a fish and tenderloin dinner on Friday, April 19 from 4:30-7:40 p.m. Dinner includes cheese potatoes, coleslaw or applesauce and dessert. There will be a 50/50 raffle and bake sale.
Adult dinners are $15, children 6-12 are $7 and children 5 and younger are free.Carry out is available. Fish and tenderloin by Dan’s Fish Fry Service.
Parish / Community
Most Precious Blood School Presents Spring Musical 'Willy Wonka Jr.'
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Adult $5.00 Student $3.00
Most Precious Blood School presents “Willy Wonka Jr.” in the Most Precious Blood Gymnasium, 1529 Barthold St., on Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are Adult $5 and students $3.
Address
Most Precious Blood's Gymnasium
1529 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Diocesan-Sponsored
Tweens, Teens and Screens: A workshop for parents
7:00pm-9:30pm
Goshen
Cost: free of charge
Could you use some help figuring out how to navigate the use of screens and other technology in your family? Join us for “Tweens, Teens and Screens,” a free workshop for parents presented by Mike and Alicia Hernon, founders of The Messy Family Project. The workshop will be held on Friday evening, April 19th, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the gym at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen, 109 Monroe St. Drawing from their own experience as parents of ten and from their ministry supporting Catholic couples and parents across the country, the Hernons will offer a compelling vision and practical guidance on navigating the use of screens and other technology in family life in the context of creating a healthy and loving culture in the home. The workshop will include presentations, interactive exercises for parents, small group discussion, large group Q & A and refreshments. To register for this special workshop, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/screens.
Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/screens
Address
St. John the Evangelist parish (school gym)
109 Monroe Street
Goshen Indiana, 46526
Saturday Apr 20
Diocesan-Sponsored
Tweens, Teens and Screens: A workshop for parents
9:00am-11:30am
South Bend
Cost: free of charge
Could you use some help figuring out how to navigate the use of screens and other technology in your family? Join us for “Tweens, Teens and Screens,” a free workshop for parents presented by Mike and Alicia Hernon, founders of The Messy Family Project. The workshop will be held on Saturday morning, April 20th, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, located at 453 N. Notre Dame Avenue. Drawing from their own experience as parents of ten and from their ministry supporting Catholic couples and parents across the country, the Hernons will offer a compelling vision and practical guidance on navigating the use of screens and other technology in family life in the context of creating a healthy and loving culture in the home. The workshop will include presentations, interactive exercises for parents, small group discussion, large group Q & A and refreshments. To register for this special workshop, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/screens.
Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/screens
Address
Saint Joseph High School
453 N. Notre Dame Avenue
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Diocesan-Sponsored
Tweens, Teens and Screens: A workshop for parents
7:00pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free of charge
Could you use some help figuring out how to navigate the use of screens and other technology in your family? Join us for “Tweens, Teens and Screens,” a free workshop for parents presented by Mike and Alicia Hernon, founders of The Messy Family Project. The workshop will be held on Saturday evening, April 20th, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, located at 1300 E. Washington Center Rd. Drawing from their own experience as parents of ten and from their ministry supporting Catholic couples and parents across the country, the Hernons will offer a compelling vision and practical guidance on navigating the use of screens and other technology in family life in the context of creating a healthy and loving culture in the home. The workshop will include presentations, interactive exercises for parents, small group discussion, large group Q & A and refreshments. To register for this special workshop, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/screens.
Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/screens
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School
1300 E. Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Sunday Apr 21
Eucharistic Revival
Forty Hours Devotion
10:30am-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Forty Hours Devotion will begin with Eucharistic Exposition after the Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. Mass. That evening at 5 p.m. will be evening prayer followed by a talk given by Father Ryan Timossi. Confessions at 5:30 p.m. Exposition will continue throughout the night. Mass on Monday morning, April 22, will be at 9 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet at 9:30 a.m. At 7 p.m. Monday there will be evening prayer followed by a talk given by Father Mark Gurtner. Confessions at 7:30 p.m. Exposition will continue throughout the night. Tuesday April 23, there will be Mass at 9 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a,m., and 40 Hours Devotions will end with Mass at 7 p.m. with Father Paolo Degasperi the celebrant and homilist. Reception to follow in the gym.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope
7215 St Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, April 21, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
40 Hours Devotion
11:30am-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Our Lady of Good Hope 40 Hours Devotion begins following the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, April 21, and ends with the 7 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, April 23. All are welcome to attend any and all Masses and Eucharistic Talks by Father Mark Gurtner, Father Ryan Timossi, and Father Paolo Degasperi.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Apr 22
Parish / Community
Sacred Heart Cemetery Plans Spring Clean Up
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
The Sacred Heart Cemetery (corner of Western Ave and Pine Road) will conduct the Spring Cleanup from Monday, April 22 through Saturday April 27. Please have all fall and Christmas decorations removed from the graves by this time.
Address
Sacred Heart Cemetery
1826 Kemble Avenue
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Wednesday Apr 24
Formation / Training
Christ Child Society of South Bend Informational Coffee
9:30am-11:00am
Mishawaka
Cost: free
The Christ Child Society of South Bend clothes approximately 4,000 children annually with new winter coats, hats, mittens, shoes, underclothing, school uniforms and layettes for children birth through age 14. They also have educational and literacy programs. Volunteer opportunities for every interest! Would you like to learn more about CCS and tour the Clothing Center? Are you interested in hearing about volunteer activities? Consider joining this all-volunteer organization focused on making the lives of St. Joseph County children bright and hopeful. There are no membership requirements other than annual dues.
Website: https://www.christchildsb.org
Address
CCS Clothing Center
2366 Miracle Lane
Town & Country Shopping Center
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Thursday Apr 25
Formation / Training
In Communion - Seminar 6: The Church and its Role in the Culture
3:00pm-4:30pm
Cost: Free
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and the National Catholic Partnership on Disability will offer education to Church leadership in relation to the new pastoral statement being written on disability, belonging, and the Church. It will explore foundational and aspirational concepts related to the full participation of persons with disabilities in the Church across six seminars. There is no cost to attend.
Website: https://ncpd.org/incommunion
Address
Online Webinar
Indiana,
Friday Apr 26
Fish Fry
Fish Fry at St. John, New Haven
4:00pm-7:00pm
New Haven
St. John the Baptist, 943 Powers St., in New Haven will have a fish fry, sponsored by the Holy Name Society on Friday, April 26 from 4-7 p.m. This fish fry is dine-in or drive-through. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children (5-12). Along with fish, dinners include potato wedges, coleslaw, applesauce, and cookies.
Saturday Apr 27
Fundraiser
St. Mary Garage Sale and Pork Burger Sale
12:00am-12:00am
Avilla
St. Mary Parish, 228 N. Main St., will have a garage sale and pork burger sale on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find Pork Burgers outside the church and the garage sale inside the school gymnasium. $2 bag sale Sunday.
Address
St. Mary Avilla, School and Church
228 N. Main Street, Avilla, IN 46710-0700
Avilla Indiana, 46710 - 0700
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Way of St. Joseph Pilgrimage
7:00am-1:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free, with food available for purchase after closing prayer service
Honor St. Joseph by participating in a family-friendly walking pilgrimage from St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka to St. Joseph Church, South Bend on Saturday, April 27. The Way of St. Joseph will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka, wind its way along the River Walk, and eventually end up at St. Joseph Church, South Bend. There will be three other on-ramps along the way for families for whom the entire pilgrimage would be too taxing. The event will end with a prayer service, food and fellowship in the fenced-in parking lot and playground at St. Joseph parish. The event is free, but registration is strongly recommended. For more information and to register, visit: www.diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage/
Address
Mishawaka
St. Joseph Catholic Church
220 West 4th Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Diocesan-Sponsored
Beloved Daughters: A Retreat for Young Women Ages 16-22
8:30am-5:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: 15
Young women ages 16-22 are invited to a day retreat at the University of Notre Dame’s Sacred Heart Parish Center on Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to explore what it means to authentically follow God’s call. Participants will hear life stories and gain wisdom from wives/mothers, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, and consecrated virgin, Jessica Hayes, OV. Come and experience the joy of searching for holiness with other young women and discover God’s invitation for your life. Register by Apr. 20 at diocesefwsb.org/beloved.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/beloved/
Address
Sacred Heart Parish Center
Notre Dame, IN
Parish / Community
Blessing of the Bikes - St. Patrick Church Arcola
12:00pm-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free Admission
Blessing of the Bikes! All Bikes Welcome.
Event held rain or shine.
Blessing at Noon, come early!
Food and Beverages, 50/50 Drawing, Event T-shirts
All proceeds donated to the St. Patrick’s Youth Group!
Parish / Community
Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music
2:00pm-3:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE
The Ecce Young Adult Choir presents “Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music” at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St. in New Haven on Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations required.
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
943 Powers St
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Sunday Apr 28
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, April 28, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Apr 29
Diocesan-Sponsored
How to Start Drawing Your Adult Child Back to the Faith
7:00pm-8:30pm
Goshen
Cost: free of charge
How to Start Drawing Your Adult Child Back to the Faith
Monday, April 29th, 7-8:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist parish
109 W. Monroe Street, Goshen
If you are concerned about an adult child who has strayed from the practice of the faith, you are not alone. Learn the initial steps to guide your adult child to a relationship with the Lord and back to the Church, presented by Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry. The evening is free of charge, and refreshments will be provided, but please register so that we know how many people to expect: https://www.ablazemission.org/return. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Sean Allen at [email protected].
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/return
Address
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
109 W. Monroe Street
Goshen Indiana, 46526
Saturday May 04
Parish / Community
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose Mass and Prayer Service
8:00am-11:00am
South Bend
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose on a nine-month pilgrimage will be the centerpiece of a special Mass and prayer service at St. Thérèse, Little Flower Catholic Church on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m. The message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the promotion of respect for life during this pilgrimage demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady.
Both the Silver Rose and a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be on display all weekend for veneration.
Address
St. Thérèse, Little Flower Catholic Church
54191 Ironwood Rd
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Parish / Community
Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music
2:00pm-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The Ecce Young Adult Choir presents “Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music” at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., on Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations required.
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church
2130 Pemberton Dr
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Saturday evening, May 4 at the 4pm Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Sunday May 05
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Tuesday May 07
Parish / Community
K of C Blood Drive in Garrett
1:00pm-6:00pm
Garrett
Knights of Columbus Council 1790 in Garrett is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 7, at St. Joseph Church, 300 W Houston St. Appointments are available from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code kofc1790. You can also call 1-800-733-2767. Blood supplies are extremely low. Make your appointment today.
Website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Wednesday May 08
9:00am-2:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: none
The Christ Child Society wants to make the lives of infants, toddlers and Moms in our community better, healthier and safer! Remember ALL Moms on Mother’s Day, including those who don’t have clean diapers to soothe their crying babies. Help keep babies dry by donating diapers at the 6th annual Diaper Drop. All diapers will be shared with local partner agencies who serve children. Just drive up and drop off your donation!
Website: https://www.christchildsb.org
Address
Christ Child Society Clothing Center
2366 Miracle Lane
Town and Country Shopping Center
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Saturday May 11
Parish / Community
O Beautiful Mother
1:00pm-2:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: N/A
Join the Ecce Young Adult Choir and Father Ryan Timossi at the outdoor Marian grotto of Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Ave., for rosary, prayers, and Marian hymns to honor the Blessed Mother and to pray for ALL mothers, living and deceased.
Bring blankets and chairs for sitting on the lawn, and you may bring fresh or potted flowers to place before the statue of Our Lady. There will be reserved parking near the grotto for the handicapped. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Resurrection Mausoleum on site.
Address
Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Sunday May 12
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, May 12, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Friday May 17
Formation / Training
Called and Gifted Workshop
7:00pm-9:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $25 young adult or parishioner / $50 non-parishioner
The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process has been used since 1993 by over 200,000 lay, ordained, and religious Catholics and other Christians around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people.
Join St. Thérèse Little Flower Catholic Church for a Pentecost Called & Gifted Workshop on May 17th and 18th!
Schedule:
Friday May 17: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday May 18: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Discounted rates available for young adults and parishioners!
Website: https://littleflowerchurch.org/upcomingevents
Address
St. Thérèse Little Flower Catholic Church
54191 Ironwood Road
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Saturday May 18
Bishop Rhoades
Diaconate Ordination
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend announces the Ordination of Andrew Daniel Barnes to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday, May 18, at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend. Please join us for this glorious event.
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Sunday May 19
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, May 19, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Sunday May 26
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, May 26, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.