Upcoming Events
Thursday Apr 01
Bishop Rhoades
Holy Thursday Livestream Mass with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
7:00pm-8:00pm
Join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades for a livestream Holy Thursday Mass from St. Matthew Cathedral on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. To find the livestream, search @StMatthewCathedral on YouTube.
More information and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ full livestream schedule is available at diocesefwsb.org/holy-week
March 28: Palm Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
March 29: South Bend Chrism Mass* at 7:30 p.m.
March 30: Fort Wayne Chrism Mass* at 7:30 p.m.
April 1: Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.
April 2: Good Friday Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 1 p.m.
April 3: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:45 p.m.
*Due to distancing requirements, Chrism Masses are not open to the public.
Mass / Liturgy
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00pm-8:00pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM at St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Paul Chapel in Clear Lake Indiana at 7:00 PM.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Friday Apr 02
Mass / Liturgy
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
12:30pm-2:00pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana at 12:30 PM.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Good Friday Service interpreted for the deaf
1:00pm-2:30am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the 1:00pm Good Friday Service on April 2 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown, Fort Wayne. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc., will provide ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer an interpreter at this special Service in addition to the monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. Please extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf to attend this Mass.
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist 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.
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
Good Friday Service interpreted for the Deaf
1:00pm-2:30pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the Good Friday Service on April 2 at 1p.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) will provide ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these special Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled monthly Masses on the second and fourth Sundays. Please 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.
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Bishop Rhoades
Good Friday Liturgy Livestream with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
1:00pm-2:00pm
Join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades for a livestream Good Friday Liturgy from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, April 2 at 1 p.m. To participate, search @diocesefwsb YouTube or Facebook.
More information and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ full livestream schedule is available at diocesefwsb.org/holy-week
March 28: Palm Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
March 29: South Bend Chrism Mass* at 7:30 p.m.
March 30: Fort Wayne Chrism Mass* at 7:30 p.m.
April 1: Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.
April 2: Good Friday Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 1 p.m.
April 3: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:45 p.m.
*Due to distancing requirements, Chrism Masses are not open to the public.
Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus fish fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: $10
The Elkhart Knights of Columbus local 1043 will host a fish diner on Friday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m in the Knights hall, 112 E Lexington Ave. Dinner includes scalloped potatoes, cole slaw and bread. The cost is $10 adults $5 kids 5-12 under 5 free.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
112 E. Lexington Ave
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Mass / Liturgy
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at 7:00 PM at St. Paul Chapel Catholic Church in Clear Lake, Indiana.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org/
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Saturday Apr 03
Mass / Liturgy
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil Mass
8:00pm-12:00am
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Mass begins at 8:00 PM at St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org/
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Bishop Rhoades
Easter Vigil Livestream with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
8:45pm-10:00pm
Join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades for a livestream Easter Vigil from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, April 3 at 8:45 p.m. To participate, search @diocesefwsb YouTube or Facebook.
More information and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ full livestream schedule is available at diocesefwsb.org/holy-week
March 28: Palm Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
March 29: South Bend Chrism Mass* at 7:30 p.m.
March 30: Fort Wayne Chrism Mass* at 7:30 p.m.
April 1: Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.
April 2: Good Friday Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 1 p.m.
April 3: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:45 p.m.
*Due to distancing requirements, Chrism Masses are not open to the public.
Mass / Liturgy
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil Mass
9:00pm-12:00am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Angola, Indiana begins at 9:00 P/.M.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Sunday Apr 04
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Videos
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
He is Risen–Alleluia! Please join us for a free Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for Easter Sunday! (Our Children’s Liturgy videos also air on the CatholicTV channel Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, please e-mail them to kidsliturgy2020@gmail.com, and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wishing you a very joyful Easter, as we celebrate the joy of Christ’s Resurrection! (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of Easter Dawn at 7:30 A.M.
7:30am-8:30am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Mass of Easter Dawn at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Angola, Indiana at 7:30 a.m.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Easter Sunday Mass interpreted for the Deaf
9:00am-10:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the 9 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass on April 4 at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) will provide ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these special Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled monthly Masses on the second and fourth Sundays. Please 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.
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
9:00am-10:00am
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Mass of Easter Morning at St. Paul Chapel at Clear Lake, Indiana at 9:00 A.M. An Easter Egg Hunt will follow for the children immediately following Mass.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org/
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of Easter Morning at 10:00 A.M.
10:00am-11:00am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Mass of Easter Morning at St. Anthony Church at 10:00 A.M.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Easter Sunday Mass interpreted for the Deaf
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the 11:30am Easter Sunday Mass on April 4 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown, Fort Wayne. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc., will provide ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer an interpreter at this special Mass in addition to the monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. Please extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf to attend this Mass.
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist 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.
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Monday Apr 05
Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus Dyngus Day meal
11:00am-7:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: $10
The Elkhart Knights of Columbus local 1043 will host a Dyngus Day meal on Monday, April 5. The meal includes polish sausage, pierogis, noodles, cabbage, boiled eggs. Meals are $10 and will be served until the food runs out.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
112 E. Lexington Ave
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Tuesday Apr 06
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is 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 April Holy Hour being led by Fr. Patrick Hake. Please join us in praying for vocations!
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1102 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Apr 07
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Elizabeth
6:00pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
The sensory-friendly Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road has been temporarily moved from the first Sunday to the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. until further notice.
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 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
Sunday Apr 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
Divine Mercy Sunday Plenary Indulgence
12:00am-12:00am
Albion
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after Easter. A Plenary Indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to forgiven sin (“Temporal punishment” is the “making up” for sin to which we are obliged after we are forgiven). A Plenary Indulgence can be applied to one’s self or to anyone who is deceased. A Plenary Indulgence can be gained once per day.
Three normal conditions for gaining any plenary indulgence:
- Sacramental Confession within 20 days of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021
- Eucharistic Communion
- Prayers for the Pope’s Intentions
PLUS
One specific work required on Divine Mercy Sunday
- In any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy.
OR
- In the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. “Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”).
Jesus promised St. Faustina that “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment” (699). This Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, take advantage of the Divine Mercy of the Father by participating in the Divine Mercy Sunday Plenary Indulgence. A Plenary Indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to forgiven sin and can be applied to one’s self or to anyone who is deceased. More information can be found at diocesefwsb.org/divine-mercy-sunday
Website: diocesefwsb.org/divine-mercy-sunday
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Videos
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for Divine Mercy Sunday! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, please e-mail them to kidsliturgy2020@gmail.com, and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wishing you a blessed Divine Mercy Sunday!
(Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (CANCELLED)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
There will not be an interpreter for the deaf on Sunday, April 11 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. There are no interpreters available from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) which 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (FW)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, April 11 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/belonging
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Apr 13
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Apr 15
No events today.
Friday Apr 16
Formation / Training
Explore God's Call
12:00am-12:00am
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
A Sisters of Providence VIRTUAL Come and See retreat
Might God be calling you to something more? Come and See life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. See how we joyfully live out the radical Gospel message of love, mercy and justice in today’s world. Join our virtual Come and See retreat for single, Catholic women ages 18-42. April 16 and 17. Sign up or learn more at ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org
Who: Single, Catholic women ages 18-42
With whom: The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
When: April 16 and 17
Where: Online
Website: https://spsmw.org/event/come-and-see-weekend-retreat/
Address
virtual
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Indiana, 47876
Address
virtual
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Indiana, 47876
Fundraiser
Elkhart Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: $10
The Elkhart Knights of Columbus local 1043 will be hosting a Fish fry on Friday, April 16, from 5-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 112 E Lexington. It is all-you-can-eat fish, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, and bread for a cost of $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12, and those under 5 free. Carry-out and dine-in are both available.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
112 E. Lexington
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Parish / Community
Organ concert planned for St. Charles Parish
7:30pm-8:45pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Vincent Carr, Associate Professor of Organ at Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana will present an organ concert on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd.
The approximately 75 minute program will include a variety of classical and contemporary organ music which everyone will enjoy. Mr. Carr holds degrees from Indiana University as well as Yale University, and has held music leadership positions at The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey and, The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, New York. In 2020, he was elected as National Councillor for Education for The American Guild of Organists, a position that oversees all of the education initiatives of the organization’s 14,000 members.
There is no admission fee however, a free-will offering will be received. Every other pew will be blocked and facial coverings are advised. A socially distanced ice cream, “meet and greet” will be held following the program.
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Tuesday Apr 20
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Apr 21
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace online support group gathering
8:00pm-9:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to listen to, learn from, and pray with others who know this deep suffering, consider attending the ava’s grace monthly online support group, offering spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. The support group meets over Zoom on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 8-9:30 p.m. Please email Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and password. For more information about ava’s grace, visit diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Apr 22
Parish / Community
Easter Hope, Healing and Hymns
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
A musical evening of familiar songs and beautiful hymns of hope to help bring Christ’s healing from the many challenges of the past year will be Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Robert Rogers at the piano will be joined by his children in song. This event will also be streamed at www.saintv.org, Facebook and YouTube.
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
Sunday Apr 25
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, April 28 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Monday Apr 26
Parish / Community
Sacred Heart Cemetery spring cleanup
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Sacred Heart Cemetery (Corner of Pine Road & Western Avenue) will conduct the Annual Spring Cleanup April 26 thru May 1. We ask that all decorations be removed by this time.
Address
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Corner of Pine Road & Western Avenue
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Tuesday Apr 27
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Apr 28
Youth / School
Queen of Angels Kindergarten Open House
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Do you have a child ready to enter kindergarten? A Kindergarten Open House will take place at Queen of Angels School on Wednesday, April 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meet the Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Simpson, visit her classroom, and learn about the school day and the classroom routines. Enrollment and financial assistance information will be available during the open house. Come meet new kindergarten friends and learn how you can join the “Royal” family.
Click here for the promotion flyer.
Website: https://school.queenofangelsfw.org/
Address
Queen of Angels Monsignor Faber Activities Center
1600 West State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Address
Queen of Angels Monsignor Faber Activities Center
1600 West State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Saturday May 01
Formation / Training
Creighton Model System teacher-training program - Phase I
12:00am-12:00am
Huntington
Cost: Contact Theresa for more details.
For those who have a passion for teaching and are ready to learn from the leading experts in women’s health, the Creighton Model System (CrMS) teacher-training program is a perfect fit.
What is the Creighton Model System teacher-training program?
This program gives you the credentials to teach the CrMS to women and couples. Upon successful completion of this 13-month program, you will be adequately equipped to be a FertilityCare Practitioner of the CrMS.
For more details visit: https://tcmef.org/practitioner-program/
Website: https://tcmef.org/practitioner-program/
Address
St. Felix Friary
1280 Hitzfield St.
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Address
St. Felix Friary
1280 Hitzfield St.
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Way of St. Joseph Pilgrimage
9:00am-1:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Celebrate the Year of St. Joseph by participating in a family-friendly walking pilgrimage from St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka to St. Joseph Church, South Bend on Saturday, May 1st, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. 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: diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage
Website: diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
220 West Fourth Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
220 West Fourth Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Tuesday May 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is 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 May Holy Hour being led by Fr. Andrew Budzinski. Please join us in praying for vocations!
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1102 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday May 07
Parish / Community
Springs of Hope: Virtual Mother's Day retreat
12:00am-12:00am
This retreat is for all who long for motherhood. Whether you are experiencing primary or secondary infertility, miscarriage or loss, a diagnosis or unexplained and everything in between.
This retreat is for you.
Join us for live and pre-recorded talks that explore Belonging: To Christ in Marriage and in our communities. If you are carrying the cross of infertility, you are not alone. Free registration opens April 11.
Visit www.springsinthedesert.org.
Download the graphic here.
Website: www.springsinthedesert.org
Sunday May 09
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 9 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (FW)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 9 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/belonging
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday May 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday May 13
Youth / School
Annual eighth-grade Fatima Essay Contest
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
The 8th grade Fatima essay theme is:
Our Lady of Fatima warned that Russia would multiply her errors if we did not honor her request. During Our Lady’s last apparition, on October 13, 1917, she identified herself as “I am the Lady of the Rosary,” and asks the children to continue to pray the Most Holy Rosary each day. Three weeks later, Russia suffered its revolution and the Christian government was overthrown.
Identify one or more errors of Russia and give examples of how we still suffer from these errors today.
Also, initiate one of Our Lady of Fatima’s request that involves your school and/or parish.
Rubic: Essay submissions are written in 12 point/Times New Roman font, no less than 500 words and up to 2500 words in length.
All essays need to be submitted no later than May 13, 2021 to Anita Senesac.
Email: (preferred) your essay to: anitasenesac@yahoo.com or US mail your essay to:
ATTN: 8th Grade Fatima Contest
FWSB WAF Blue Army, Inc P.O. Box 10032
The three $500 winners will be announced June 5, 2021. We hope you participate in the Fatima Essay contest and enjoy learning about Our Lady of Fatima’s most important message of peace!
Website: http://www.FatimaFWSB.org
Address
FatimaFWSB.org
virtual
Indiana
Address
FatimaFWSB.org
virtual
Indiana
Diocesan-Sponsored
Let the Children Lead: Diocesan-Wide Rosary
10:00am-11:00am
Cost: FREE
On this, the 104th anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s first appearance at Fatima, our diocese will unite in praying the Luminous Mysteries. A rosary with our school children will be made available on diocesefwsb.org/let-the-children-lead as well as on the diocesan Facebook and YouTube channels @diocesefwsb. You are invited to join our school children as they follow Mary and her message at Fatima, either at 10 a.m. when this will be prayed in schools or on your own time.
“Our Mother revealed to the children at Fatima that her Immaculate Heart will triumph. We don’t know exactly how that will happen, but it must begin with each one of us, in our own hearts, our own conversion from sin, our own repentance, our own prayer and sacrifices, just as Mary asked for these things from the shepherd children in their own lives… So that’s Fatima; that’s the Gospel: penance, conversion and growth in faith, hope and love… That’s the way to salvation” – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.
Website: diocesefwsb.org/let-the-children-lead
Saturday May 15
Parish / Community
America Needs Fatima to pray rosary
12:00pm-1:00pm
Auburn
Cost: Free
Save the Dates: America Needs Fatima will pray a 15 decade rosary on the north side of the Auburn Courthouse,
100 Main St., on Saturday, May 15. Additional dates will be June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9. Rosary starts at noon — rain or shine. Masks and social distancing required. Contact Alice at 260-925-9252.
Tuesday May 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday May 21
Fundraiser
Elkhart Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: $10
The Elkhart Knights of Columbus local 1043 will be hosting a Fish fry on Friday, May 21, from 5-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 112 E Lexington. It is all-you-can-eat fish, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, and bread for a cost of $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12, and those under 5 free. Carry-out and dine-in are both available.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
112 E Lexington
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Sunday May 23
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 23 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 23 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Tuesday May 25
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Misahawak
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.