Upcoming Events
Tuesday Dec 01
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations resumes on September 1. Sponsored by the Vocations Office, this monthly event is held from 7 – 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Each month is led by a different diocesan priest or deacon, with the December Holy Hour being led by Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick. Please join us in praying for vocations!
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1102 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Dec 02
Parish / Community
'Advent Lessons and Carols: A Journey to Christmas via Music and Scripture' with John Angotti
6:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Begin the Advent season with John Angotti as he leads us in “Advent Lessons and Carols: A Journey to Christmas via Music and Scripture” on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E Wallen Rd. This performance will also be streamed at saintv.org, YouTube and Facebook.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1502 E Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1502 E Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Dec 03
Diocesan-Sponsored
Evening of Hope and Healing for those struggling with infertility and secondary infertility
7:00pm-9:30pm
South Bend
Cost: Free of charge
An Evening of Hope & Healing for those struggling with infertility and secondary infertility will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM at St. Therese, Little Flower Church in South Bend. This special gathering will focus on the Advent spirit of waiting with hope, and will feature a witness talk by Stacey and Phil Huneck, inspiring music, Eucharistic Adoration, and an opportunity to receive healing prayer as individuals or as couples offered by Father Terry Coonan, Deacon Fred Everett and members of the prayer ministry team. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry. For more information, contact Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org or call 574-968-2439.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/MarriageandFamily
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower, Catholic Church
54191 Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635-1699
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower, Catholic Church
54191 Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635-1699
Friday Dec 04
Parish / Community
Friday Night Praise
5:30pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE
Friday Night Praise will be EVERY Friday. The Orchid will offer a select menu and drinks-including beer and wine- available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Praise and Worship, with full participation for those attending, from 6:30-8pm. This is open to the whole family so everyone is invited for a great night of food, fellowship and praise. Where else would you want to spend your Friday Nights! Please check out our FaceBook Page-Friday Night Praise- for menu items and up to date info on cancellations do to inclement weather.
Address
The Orchid Events and Catering
11508 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Parish / Community
Chosen for Joy, Sent in Power: Mission at St. John, Fort Wayne
6:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Are you looking for renewal and revival? How about a new experience of the Father’s love and your identity as his beloved son or daughter? Join our diocesan seminarians – Vince Faurote, Brian Florin, and Brian Isenbarger – for a three night parish mission: Chosen for Joy, Sent in Power. Each night will feature a talk, time for adoration and confession, and Evening Prayer.
Dec. 4 – Chosen – Who are you and why are you here? What is your deepest identity? You were born for this moment in history. Be not afraid!
Dec. 11 – For Joy – You were made for joy! Joyful praise reorders all of creation, including our own body and soul. Come, praise the Lord!
Dec. 18 – Sent in Power – Jesus tells us that the least in the Kingdom are greater than even St. John the Baptist. We are sons and daughters of the King – and sent in his power. Rediscover the power of life in the Kingdom.
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Saturday Dec 05
Diocesan-Sponsored
Discípulos en Misión
9:00am-12:30pm
South Bend
Programa mensual de evangelización y formación en la fe por Facebook Live o en persona con pre-inscripción.
Cada sesión incluirá oración, dinámicas, temas, reflexión personal y diálogo en grupos.
¿Quién es Jesús? ¿Qué es el Discipulado? ¿Cómo discernir mis dones y talentos? Oración, Sanación Espiritual, Nueva Vida en Cristo, Fundamentos Bíblicos, Liderazgo Pastoral ¡y más!
¡Gratis! ¡Acompáñenos!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/discipulosenmision/
Diocesan-Sponsored
St. Nicholas sale
10:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: 0.0
The St. Nicholas sale will be from Dec. 5 through Dec. 12 and means 20% off your entire purchase of anything in the store!* Advent wreaths and candles, chocolate Advent calendars, nativities, ornaments, snow globes and much more for Christmas. Items for baptisms, weddings, confirmations. Books, statues, rosaries, jewelry, music, dvds, Fontanini, Willow Tree, Sock Religious, Mystic Monk Coffee, Tiny Saints and a great selection of children’s books and bibles. Free refreshments and free parking in the attached garage. Hours: M-F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*some exceptions applied
Website: http://www.goodshepherdbookstore.org
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Dec 06
Mass / Liturgy
St. Patrick, Lagro monthly Mass
11:00am-12:00pm
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
2:00pm-2:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road. A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable 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 with family members and caregivers. It is open to others, outside of St. Elizabeth parish, who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
Livestream: www.facebook.com/belongingFWSB Contact Allison at 260.399.1452 or asturm@diocesefwsb.org or for questions.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Monday Dec 07
Parish / Community
Parish Mission - St. Joseph, Bluffton
7:00pm-8:00pm
Bluffton
Cost: Free
St. Joseph Catholic Church will host it’s three-day Advent Parish Mission the evenings of Monday, Dec. 7th, through Wednesday, Dec. 9th, from 7-8 PM. Father Stephen Felicichia, Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Fort Wayne), will serve as the mission speaker.
The event will occur in the Church (arranged for social distancing) and will be live-streamed on the Parish Facebook Page (St. Joseph Catholic Church – Bluffton). Father Felicichia will lead the first evening of reflection and will serve as the homilist for the last two evenings (as Mass will be celebrated both Tuesday and Wednesday evening).
Website: https://stjosephchurchbluffton.org/
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1300 North Main Street
Bluffton Indiana, 46714
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1300 North Main Street
Bluffton Indiana, 46714
Friday Dec 11
Parish / Community
Friday Night Praise
5:30pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE
Friday Night Praise will be EVERY Friday. The Orchid will offer a select menu and drinks-including beer and wine- available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Praise and Worship, with full participation for those attending, from 6:30-8pm. This is open to the whole family so everyone is invited for a great night of food, fellowship and praise. Where else would you want to spend your Friday Nights! Please check out our FaceBook Page-Friday Night Praise- for menu items and up to date info on cancellations do to inclement weather.
Address
The Orchid Events and Catering
11508 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Sunday Dec 13
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present on Sunday, December 13 at the 11 a.m. 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 offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. 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 asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf
11:30am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, December 13 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton Fort Wayne, IN 46802. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc. provides ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer this monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. 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 asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at (260) 399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Dec 15
Parish / Community
Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities meeting
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Join us on Tuesday, December 15 from 7-8:15pm at the Noll Center (or via Zoom). We work to ensure meaningful participation for individuals with disabilities and their families in all aspects of the life of the Church. It is the collaborative effort of individuals, families, educators, caregivers, parish and diocesan personnel who are committed to serve and respond to requests from pastors, parish staffs, parents, and parishioners. We network, provide guidance, share resources, offer support and are dedicated to promoting awareness, acceptance, inclusion, and inspiration so that all individuals with disabilities may have the experience of Belonging. Contact Allison at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or 260.399.1452 to get the zoom link or for any questions
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Noche de Alabanza/ Night of Praise
7:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
We come together this Advent to pray and praise God. Join the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s Hispanic Ministry and Santiago Fernandez on Tuesday, December 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for a Night of Praise in Spanish. The event is free and will be streaming live through Facebook @ministeriohispanofwsb with songs of worship and inspirational meditations. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/hispanic-ministry and visit our Facebook page.
Nos unimos este Adviento para orar y alabar al Señor. Acompaña a la Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend Ministerio Hispano y Santiago Fernández el martes, 15 de diciembre de 7:30-8:30 p.m. para una Noche de Alabanza en español. El evento es completamente gratis y se llevará a cabo por Facebook Live en @ministeriohispanofwsb con alabanzas y meditaciones inspiradoras. Para más información visita: diocesefwsb.org/hispanic-minitry y sigue nuestra página de Facebook.
Friday Dec 18
Parish / Community
Friday Night Praise
5:30pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE
Friday Night Praise will be EVERY Friday. The Orchid will offer a select menu and drinks-including beer and wine- available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Praise and Worship, with full participation for those attending, from 6:30-8pm. This is open to the whole family so everyone is invited for a great night of food, fellowship and praise. Where else would you want to spend your Friday Nights! Please check out our FaceBook Page-Friday Night Praise- for menu items and up to date info on cancellations do to inclement weather.
Address
The Orchid Events and Catering
11508 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Sunday Dec 27
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present on Sunday, December 27 at the 11 a.m. 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 offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. 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 asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present on Sunday, December 27 at the 11 a.m. 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 offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. 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 asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Tuesday Jan 05
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations resumes on September 1. Sponsored by the Vocations Office, this monthly event is held from 7 – 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Each month is led by a different diocesan priest or deacon, with the January Holy Hour being led by Fr. Tom Shoemaker. Please join us in praying for vocations!
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1102 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Jan 06
Parish / Community
Epiphany concert at St. Vincent de Paul
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
An Epiphany Concert at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1502 E Wallen Rd., will be Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. Members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will help us celebrate the Christmas season with beautiful music. No charge. This performance will also be streamed at saintv.org, YouTube and Facebook.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Saturday Jan 09
Diocesan-Sponsored
Discípulos en Misión/ Disciples on a Mission
9:00am-12:00pm
Mishawaka
Join us for this monthly program of evangelization and faith formation through Facebook Live @ministeriohispanofwsb or in person by pre-registration. Every session will include topics, personal reflection and group dialogue. Topics: Who is Jesus? What is discipleship? How do I discern my gift and talents? Prayer, spiritual healing, new life in Christ, biblical foundations, pastoral leadership and more! Sessions are in Spanish and completely free beginning January 9th, 2021 and continuing every second Saturday of the month throughout the year. For more information visit: diocesefwsb.org/discipulos-en-mision.
Acompáñanos en este programa mensual de evangelización y formación en la fe por Facebook Live @minsteriohispanofwsb o en persona con preinscripción. Cada sesión incluirá oración, dinámicas, temas, reflexión personal y diálogo en grupos. Temas: ¿Quién es Jesús? ¿Qué es el Discipulado? ¿Cómo discernir mis dones y talentos? Oración, sanación espiritual, nueva vida en Cristo, fundamentos bíblicos, liderazgo pastoral ¡y más! Completamente gratis y en español, este programa comienza el 9 de enero y se llevará a cabo el segundo sábado de cada mes durante el año. Para más información visita: diocesefwsb.org/discipulos-en-mision.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/discipulos-en-mision/
Wednesday Jan 13
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to chaperones and adult leaders. We ask that each adult leader join one of the online preparation meetings. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and everything you need to know to successfully lead on your people on this pilgrimage. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life/
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
7:30pm-8:30am
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to students and their parents. We ask that each pilgrim join one of the online preparation meetings with a parent / guardian. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and other timely logistical information. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life/
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
7:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to students and their parents. We ask that each pilgrim join one of the online preparation meetings with a parent / guardian. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and other timely logistical information. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life/
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Jan 17
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to chaperones and adult leaders. We ask that each adult leader join one of the online preparation meetings. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and everything you need to know to successfully lead on your people on this pilgrimage. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life/
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
7:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to students and their parents. We ask that each pilgrim join one of the online preparation meetings with a parent / guardian. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and other timely logistical information. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life/
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Thursday Jan 21
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to chaperones and adult leaders. We ask that each adult leader join one of the online preparation meetings. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and everything you need to know to successfully lead on your people on this pilgrimage. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life/
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
March for Life Formation Meeting
7:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage offers a series of formation and preparation meetings to students and their parents. We ask that each pilgrim join one of the online preparation meetings with a parent / guardian. The meeting will cover the basic logistics for the pilgrimage, COVID-19 protocols, packing tips, and other timely logistical information. We will also offer insights and tips to preparing yourself spiritually for this pilgrimage.