Upcoming Events
Tuesday Oct 01
5:30pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne area St. Thomas More Society invites you to the 2019 Red Mass
Bishop Rhoades will celebrate 5:30 p.m. Red Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. All are welcome!
Ticketed dinner to follow featuring keynote speaker: Honorable Amy Coney Barrett, Circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. $40/person for dinner.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Little Flower Holy will be held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel. Each month a different priest will preside and lead the Holy Hour for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We hope you will join us.
Address
Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Oct 02
Parish / Community
Day of Reflection
9:30am-2:30am
Mishawaka
Cost: The cost for the day is $20.00 and includes lunch.
All are welcome to attend. The theme for the day is “Tidal Patterns of Prayer.” Please bring your bibles.
Address
St. Francis Convent
1515 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Oct 03
Parish / Community
Meet the author at St. Patrick, Arcola
7:00pm-9:00pm
Arcola
St. Patrick Arcola will host a popular catholic blogger, author and speaker, Kathryn Whitaker, Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 4, from 9:30-11 a.m. (Children are welcome at the Friday morning gathering)
Kathryn Whitaker is a popular Catholic author, blogger, speaker who shares what it’s like raising a raucous Catholic family. Whitaker shares her journey and challenges you to understand that you, too, can live a life of authenticity with joy-filled purpose, love, and faith. Her sassy authenticity will make you laugh and cry while encouraging you to be honest about mistakes in every
area of your life, embrace them, and find a way to let God redeem it all.
Address
St. Patrick Parish
12305 Arcola Rd.
Arcola Indiana, 46818
Saturday Oct 05
7:30am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Visit website
The First Saturday Mass and Breakfast of the World Apostolate of Fatima will be Saturday, October 5, beginning at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, in Fort Wayne at 7:30 a.m. with Confession, Rosary, First Saturday Meditations and Mass at 9 a.m. with Father Glenn Kohrman and Father. Robert Garrow. A Marian Procession will follow Mass to breakfast at the Grand Wayne Center. Guest Speaker will be John Preiss.
Visit http://www.fatimafwsb.org
Website: http://www.fatimafwsb.org
Address
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Fundraiser
Trivia night planned at St. Therese
7:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 PERSON | $100 TABLE OF 10
To celebrate the Feast of St. Therese, a trivia night will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7-10 p.m. at St. Therese gymnasium, 2222 Lower Huntington Rd. Reserve your table now by calling Ray Converset at 260-443-5766 or RCONVERSET@YAHOO.COM by 10/01/2019. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of 10 per table.
TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND BE A SPONSER, CONTACT: BETH SAVIEO @ mbsavieo@gmail.com
**Bring table decor to give your team a theme!!
**Pro Tip: Bringing snacks + more brain power for your team
**$2.00 Beer and Wine
** CHANCES TO WIN 50/50 CASH PRIZE AND MORE!!
Address
St. Therese Catholic Church gymnasium
2222 Lower Huntington Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Sunday Oct 06
Parish / Community
Rosary for Life
1:00pm-1:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Join the McGrath Institute for Church Life on Respect Life Sunday Sunday, Oct. 6, for a rosary at the Grotto, offered for a greater love and respect for each human person from conception to natural death. Father Terry Ehrman, CSC, will preside.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/events/2019/10/06/rosary-for-life/
Address
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
Memorial for the unborn
2:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: NA
Last year 319 babies from Allen County lost their lives to abortion.
On Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m., we will remember these babies at Catholic Cemetery on Lake Ave in Fort Wayne.
*Update: We will also honor the lives of the 2,246 remains found on Abortionist Klopfer’s Illinois property after his death on September 3rd.
This important event gives us a chance to honor the short lives of these children and pray for their mothers and all who are or have been affected by abortion. We encourage all side-walk counselors, 40 Days for Life participants, and anyone who has hoped and prayed for the end to abortion to come and give thanks to God with us for the miracle of life and for His grace, forgiveness and faithfulness.
For More information please visit: www.ichooselife.org/memorial
or call our office 260-471-1849
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/news-and-events/events/upcoming-events/memorial-for-the-unborn
Address
Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Ave,
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Address
Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Ave,
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Parish / Community
Love, Life and Laughter - Part III
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Love, Life and Laughter – Part III
Join us for the last of this 3-part series on faith and the family. 7:30-9 p.m. in the church.
October 6: Chris Padgett – Catholic Family & Marriage
Sponsored in part by Our Sunday Visitor, Redeemer Radio and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Oct 07
Formation / Training
Look Up Faith Conference on Mental Health
8:30am-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Advance your faith community’s mental health awareness by attending the 2019 Look Up Faith Conference on Mental Health. This one-day event will provide practical insights for the church and other faith based organizations to promote mental wellness and reduce the stigma around mental illness. Hear from nationally recognized leaders, including Kay Warren of Saddleback Church, Warren Kinghorn of Duke Divinity School and many others.
Website: https://lookupindiana.org/lookup-conference-2019/
Address
Grand Wayne Center
120 W. Jefferson
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Grand Wayne Center
120 W. Jefferson
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Thursday Oct 10
Parish / Community
An Evening of Mental Health and Hope
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
In recognition of National Mental Illness Awareness Week, the University of Saint Francis will present “An Evening of Mental Health & Hope.”
The event will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the USF North Campus gymnasium, 2702 Spring St. The free event will include a Mental Health and Wellness Fair at 6 p.m., followed by a keynote address by Dr. Richard Ruhrhold, Ph.D., HSPP, senior vice president and chief psychologist at Otis R. Bowen Center at 7 p.m.
This event is designed to build awareness, educate and connect others to local resources that promote mental health and well-being in our community. One CEU will be offered.
Address
University of Saint Francis North Campus Gymnasium
2702 Spring St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Diocesan-Sponsored
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth — whether recently or long ago — please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at St. Therese, Little Flower Church in South Bend. You will have the opportunity to record your child’s name in a Book of Remembrance, to take home a silk rose in honor of him or her, and to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of their little ones. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or email leverett@diocesefwsb.org.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace-upcoming-events
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower Church
54191 N Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower Church
54191 N Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Parish / Community
Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent with Dr. Ray Guarendi
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Join us at St. Charles Church on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. for a talk on “Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent” by Dr. Ray Guarendi.
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries.
This event is free and open to the public.
Website: https://www.stcharlesfortwayne.org/resources/events/current-events/dr-ray-guarendi-talk-standing-strong-as-a-parent-or-grandparent
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Friday Oct 11
Formation / Training
Worldwide Marriage Encounter October Experience
12:00am-12:00am
Auburn
Cost: $75
Do you find yourselves as a married couple sitting at opposite sides of the table when dining out? When you momentarily touch hands while walking side by side, is the impulse to immediately withdraw your hands like it was an accident? OH NO…you might have Marital-Amnesia. Fear not. There is a cure. Worldwide Marriage Encounter provides an Experience October 11th-13th, where you will learn to eliminate these symptoms. Don’t worry, the cure is in your heart. You’ve been a carrier this whole time. You just didn’t know it. Spend the weekend healing each other with love. For more information go to wwme.org or to apply online at wwme-ni.org. Not computer savvy? Call Greg & Jen at (260) 422-0803.
Website: http://www.wwme-ni.org
Address
Baymont Inn & Suites
306 Touring Drive
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Address
Baymont Inn & Suites
306 Touring Drive
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate White Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
7:00am-8:00am
Mishawaka
Saturday Oct 12
Diocesan-Sponsored
Inheritance 2019 Road Trip
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Road trip with us to this annual young adult conference in Milwaukee. We’ll participate in the Inheritance Conference on Saturday and then explore “Brew City” on Sunday.
Inheritance 2019 consists of powerful TED-style talks and workshops given by nationally-known Catholic speakers that are relevant to life as a young adult. Catholic musicians lead everyone in song and prayer throughout the day.
More Info: diocesefwsb.org/yam-conferences
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-conferences
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Journaling workshop
9:30am-11:30am
Fort Wayne
Cost: 5.00
What does journaling have to do with prayer, or with life? This worshop will assist us in three ways. First, we will explore how putting pen to paper can surprise us as we allow our inner self to come forward. Second we will see how the Spirit of God aids us in prayer by focusing our hearts and minds through sacred writing and simple art making. And finally, we will learn the importance of noticing and non-judgemental awareness as God invites us to growth and maturity through this practice.
Website: http://www.goodshepherdbookstore.org
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
America needs Fatima National Holy Hour rosary
12:00pm-1:00pm
South Bend
Parish / Community
Bishop Luers Drama Department Presents Diary of Anne Frank
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10.00
Bishop Luers Drama department will present Diary of Anne Frank on October 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm in Bishop Luers gymnasium.
Diary of Anne Frank is based up on the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics’ Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theater. Very few plays have moved the Broadway critics to write such glowing notices, receiving the unanimous acclaim of all the top New York reviewers.
Website: https://www.bishopluers.org/story/diary-of-anne-frank
Address
Bishop Luers High School Gymnasium
333 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Address
Bishop Luers High School Gymnasium
333 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Sunday Oct 13
Mass / Liturgy
Blessed Cardinal Newman Canonization
3:30am-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
All over the world, people are preparing to celebrate the canonization of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman on Sunday, Oct. 13. Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) joins the faithful in Rome with complete live coverage of events. Access the link for live coverage on the web at https://www.todayscatholic.org on Sunday October, 13. The Canonization will air at 3:30 a.m. and an encore showing will air at 8 p.m. EST
Address
Todayscatholic.org
www.todayscatholic.org
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
Masses Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
Masses Interpreted for the deaf are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. 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 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 its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-299-1452.
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-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Mass interpreted for the deaf will be held on the second Sunday of each month at the 11:30 a.m. Mass 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 offer this monthly Mass (Second Sunday at 11:30 am) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf to attend 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.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Fundraiser
Taste of Poland
12:00pm-4:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free Admission
A taste of Poland will be Sunday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Hedwig Memorial Center.
Polka Mass at 11 a.m.
Food Menu includes: chicken dinner, Golabki, sausage sandwich, cabbage and noodles, Kwas & Czemina soups, kraut and cheese Pierogi and homemade Polish pastries.
Full Bar including Zywiec Beer, Jezy Shots, Bisongrass Vodka, cash raffle with a 55″ TV top prize and music by Wil Smaka’s MusiConnection.
Website: http://www.sthedwigsb.org
Address
St. Hedwig Memorial Center
331 S. Scott St.
SOUTH BEND Indiana, 46601
Address
St. Hedwig Memorial Center
331 S. Scott St.
SOUTH BEND Indiana, 46601
Parish / Community
Rosary Coast to Coast
1:30pm-2:45pm
Fort Wayne
The 2019 Rosary Coast to Coast will take place on Sunday, Oct. 13, the 102nd anniversary of the Fatima Miracle of the Sun. Join us at the Divine Mercy Rosary Garden to pray the Most Holy Rosary, led by Father Eric Burgener.
Address
Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Rosary Garden
Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Young Adult
C.S. Lewis 'The Screwtape Letters'
4:00pm-5:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $5- $89
Fellowship for Performing Arts presents C.S. Lewis’s classic, ‘The Screwtape Letters,’ October 13 at 4 p.m. at the Morris Center at the University of Notre Dame.
Set in an eerily stylish office in Hell, one of Satan’s senior tempters, Screwtape, schemes meticulously to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth. An international smash hit, this stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece creates a morally inverted universe that reveals unseen spiritual powers and principalities in humorous, vivid and surprising ways.
Run Time: 90 minutes; no intermission.
Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 13 and older. Children under age 4 not admitted.
Tickets are: $5 Notre Dame student tickets; $30-$89 with great deals for groups; Premium seating $89 ;Tier 1 $69; Tier 2 $59; Tier 3 $49.
For more info and tickets: www.screwtapeonstage.com
Website: https://fpatheatre.com/tour/south-bend-in-tsl-2019-2/
Address
The Morris Center at University of Notre Dame
211 N Michigan St
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Address
The Morris Center at University of Notre Dame
211 N Michigan St
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Parish / Community
Bishop Luers Drama Department Presents Diary of Anne Frank
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10.00
Bishop Luers Drama department will present Diary of Anne Frank on October 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm in Bishop Luers gymnasium.
Diary of Anne Frank is based up on the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics’ Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theater. Very few plays have moved the Broadway critics to write such glowing notices, receiving the unanimous acclaim of all the top New York reviewers.
Website: https://www.bishopluers.org/story/diary-of-anne-frank
Address
Bishop Luers High School Gymnasium
333 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Address
Bishop Luers High School Gymnasium
333 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Monday Oct 14
Fundraiser
Uniting Our County for Life Banquet
5:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $35 per person, $350 for a table of ten
Join Master of Ceremonies, Pat Miller, for the annual Uniting Our County for Life Banquet to benefit Allen County Right to Life ETF Monday, Oct. 14, at Ceruti’s Banquet and Event Center, 6325 Illinois Rd.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the reception and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker this year will be Ryan Scott Bomberger, founder of the Radiance Foundation.
Tickets are $35 per person and $350 for a table of ten. For registration, sponsorship levels, and program ads please visit www.ichooselife.org or call 260-471-1849.
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/banquet
Address
Ceruti's Banquet and Event Center
6325 Illinois Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Address
Ceruti's Banquet and Event Center
6325 Illinois Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Wednesday Oct 16
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace support group
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to listen to and pray with others who know this deep suffering, please consider attending our new monthly support group sponsored by ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry dedicated to offering spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. Starting on October 16th, the group will meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Saint John Paul II Center, located at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544. For more information about ava’s grace, please contact Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org, or visit our website at http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Parish / Community
'The God of the Atheists and the God of Science' presentation at USF
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The question of whether faith and science are compatible will be explored in a lecture by University of Saint Francis professor Dr. Alex Giltner.
“The God of the Atheists and the God of Science,” will be presented Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., in the Parkview Physicians Group Auditorium, Room 226 of Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center, 2701 Spring St. The free event is sponsored by the USF Department of Philosophy and Theology and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Giltner will explore the following: Does science disprove the existence of God? Has faith been eclipsed in the modern world? Are believers hanging on to a bygone superstition?
In his lecture, Dr. Giltner will demonstrate that “far from being combatants, faith and science are actually rather comfortable bedfellows, and when atheists claim science disproves the existence of God, they are making a claim that takes just as much faith as any believer, if not more.”
Address
University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Thursday Oct 17
Fundraiser
Pro-Life Michiana to host benefit dinner
5:00pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $50/person
Enjoy a gourmet meal and support Pro-Life Michiana while experiencing a performance by Joe Castillo, talented sand artist, motivational speaker and America’s Got Talent finalist. Register today by visiting prolifemichiana.org or calling 574-232-5433.
Website: https://www.prolifemichiana.org/benefit
Address
Century Center
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Address
Century Center
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Diocesan-Sponsored
NCYC pre-pilgrimage gathering
6:00pm-8:00pm
Warsaw
Cost: Free
High School pilgrims attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis are invited to a pre-pilgrimage gathering at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Warsaw. The pre-pilgrimage gathering will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17, with 6 p.m. Mass in Spanish followed by a meal and preparation for the delegation heading to Indianapolis. It is a great chance to meet fellow NCYC participants and leaders.
Website: http://www.fwsbym.com
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw
225 Gilliam Drive
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw
225 Gilliam Drive
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Friday Oct 18
Formation / Training
Women of the Church conference
12:00am-12:00am
Notre Dame
Cost: varies, $225-250
The 2nd Women of the Church Conference highlights the diverse work of Catholic women in the Church and the world. Through breakout sessions, keynote addresses, and conversation, we will examine how women’s leadership is a source of strength and knowledge.
All Catholic women and men are invited to register for this national conference hosted by the Center for Spirituality on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s College.
Website: http://www.womenofthechurch.org/
Address
Saint Mary's College
Center for Spirituality
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Saint Mary's College
Center for Spirituality
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Saturday Oct 19
8:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
The St. John the Baptist Altar and Rosary Society will have a bake and rummage sale Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Maxine Martinez at 574-233-1237 for information.
Formation / Training
Faith in Encounter: Disciples in the Field Hospital, not just the Pews
9:00am-3:00pm
Huntington
Cost: $10
Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters invite you to retool your discipleship to address the very real issues, challenges, and problems that face our country and world today.
Pope Francis has called missionary congregations like the OLVMs to celebrate an Extraordinary Missionary Month in October 2019. We invite you to learn the common call we all share to be missionary disciples in a world in need of healing.
Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C., will lead us in an interactive workshop based on Pope Francis’ vision of the Church as a field hospital:
• Be Not Afraid: They Were Sent 2×2 into the Field
• What’s Your Diagnosis of the Illness?
• The Parables of Jesus—Good for What Ails Us!
• Fostering Well-being: Who Will Care but You?
• Stepping Outside Ourselves to Imitate Jesus, the Divine Physician.
Cost: $10 per person
Registration limited to 100 participants
Lunch will be served
For more information:
(260) 356-0628, ext. 113
victorynoll@olvm.org
Website: https://www.olvm.org/events
Address
Victory Noll Center
1900 W. Park Drive
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Address
Victory Noll Center
1900 W. Park Drive
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Fundraiser
St. Rose, Monroeville, chili supper
4:00pm-7:00pm
Monroeville
The St. Rose Monroeville Altar and Rosary Sodality will be having a chili supper fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19. It will be held in the new parish hall located next to the church at 205 Mulberry St., from 4-7 p.m.
Address
St. Rose Parish Hall
205 Mulberry St
Monroeville Indiana, 46773
Fundraiser
Chili and hot dog supper
6:00pm-9:00pm
Churubusco
Cost: Free-will donation
St. John Bosco Parish, 216 North Main St., will have an all-you-can-eat, free-will donation, chili and hot dog supper Saturday, Oct. 19. All proceeds will go toward Catholic education. Come enjoy delicious food, great company and support young minds.
Fundraiser
Trivia Night
6:00pm-10:00pm
Columbia City
Cost: $100 for table (up to 10 people)
A trivia night to benefit St. Paul Youth Group’s annual Steubenville retreat will be Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6-10 p.m. Trivia will cover a variety of categories and interests. Concession stand style food will be available. Prizes awarded for the winning trivia team, intermission games and the best decorated “favorite college football team” table. Please register at www.spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.
Website: https://spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.html
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S. Line St.
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S. Line St.
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Sunday Oct 20
Fundraiser
Bingo at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
2:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: $25
Bingo will be held at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel on Sunday Oct. 20th. Doors open at 2 pm and games start at 2:30 pm. Cost is $25/person which includes: 10 games, dauber, and a ticket for a drawing for a door prize. Games pay out from $25 – $100. We will have additional games to also play. Please come out and enjoy this fun event!
Monday Oct 21
Parish / Community
Chicago bus trip
7:00am-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Reservations needed:
St. Peter Parish, 518 E. DeWald St., is sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Enjoy a day in downtown Chicago to shop, visit the museums or see a show. Round trip transportation, coffee and donuts prior to departure and a boxed dinner on the return trip are included in the $50 per person fee. Bus will depart from St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 7 a.m. and will return at approximately 10 p.m. Please call the parish office at 260-744-2765, or email: stpeter1872@frontier.com to reserve a seat. Please make reservations prior to October 21, 2019.
Address
St. Peter Catholic Church
518 East Dewald Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Friday Oct 25
Young Adult
National Catholic Singles Conference
5:00pm-1:00pm
Nashville
Join hundreds of single Catholics from across the country at the 19th National Catholic Singles Conference – October 25th-27th, 2019 at The Diocese of Nashville Catholic Pastoral Center. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers (Sr. Helena Burns, Dr. Kerry Cronin, Damon Owens, and David Clayton) as well as music, social events, prayer, food, fellowship and more. Space is limited so register now! Enter promo code NASH19 for a $20 discount. For more information and to register visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com. (Can’t find your question answered on the website? Call 512-766-5798.)
Website: http://www.nationalcatholicsingles.com
Address
The Catholic Pastoral Center, Diocese of Nashville
2400 McGavock Pike
Nashville Tennessee, 37214
Address
The Catholic Pastoral Center, Diocese of Nashville
2400 McGavock Pike
Nashville Tennessee, 37214
Saturday Oct 26
9:00am-2:00am
Rome City
St. Gaspar’s 36th annual Fancy Fair craft bazaar and cookie bar will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon with homemade desserts, soups and sandwiches will be offered in the Parish Hall and classrooms. Table Rental is $20. Call Carol Sievert at 260-854-3767.
Address
St. Gaspar Church
10871 N State Road 9
Rome City Indiana, 46784
Youth / School
Story time at the bookstore with special discount
10:30am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
A special guest reader, will read stories to the children. There will then be an activity for the children to complete. All children’s books will be 10% off that day.
Website: https://www.goodshepherdbookstore.org
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
7:00pm-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 per person, or $100 reserved table of 8
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen Ministries will host “It’s a Circus” Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7-11 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person or $100 for a reserved table of eight. A cash bar, food, silent and live auctions
come and dance to the music of Chris Worth & Co.
All proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Soup kitchen Ministries. Call (260) 450-5170 for tickets.
Address
St. Mary Mother of God Church
1101 S. Lafayette
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
Adoration Under the Stars
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
An evening of the sacred:
*Sacred Singing *Sacred Scripture
*Sacred Supplication *Sacred Silence
Bring your blankets, your chairs, and YOUR family and spend some quality time with Jesus Christ in the Monstrance under the Night Sky of God’s creation on the lawn in front of Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 St. Joe Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The evening will close with Benediction.
In case of inclement weather, we will move inside.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 St. Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Sunday Oct 27
Mass / Liturgy
Masses Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
Masses Interpreted for the deaf are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. 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 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 its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-299-1452.
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
Parish / Community
Author meet and greet, book signing at the cathedral: Gretchen R. Crowe
12:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Come meet and greet author, Gretchen R. Crowe, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Center on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 12:30 p.m. She will speak about her new book, “Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II,” beginning at 1 p.m. Book signing available.
Address
Cathedral Center
1102 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Monday Oct 28
Parish / Community
World Priest Day
12:00am-12:00am
Northern
Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors World Priest Day, an annual observance intended to affirm priests in their vocation and ministry. On Sunday Oct. 28, or during the weeks preceding or following it. Catholic parishioners are encouraged to find ways to show their appreciation to priests, not only celebrating the priests they know but getting acquainted with those they don’t. Couples in Worldwide Marriage Encounter ministry will send over 360 cards of affirmation to priests and seminarians plus post “We Love Our Priests” yard signs at many parishes. Visit wwme.org.
Address
Diocese
Parishes
Northern Indiana, 46615
Parish / Community
"Religion in China: Back to the Center of Politics and Society"
7:00pm-8:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ian Johnson has lived in China for more than 20 years, following the country’s search for values, faith, and new ways of organizing society. For more than a hundred years, China embarked on a movement of forced secularization, with most religions heavily persecuted or banned. But religion is now back at the center of Chinese society and politics, with the country awash with new temples, churches, and mosques – as well as cults, sects, and politicians trying to harness religion for their own ends. Churches are being demolished and Muslims forced to attend reeducation camps, while the government is also promoting Buddhism and folk religion. How to reconcile these contradictory claims?
Ian Johnson is a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer focusing on society, religion, and history. He works out of Beijing for The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, and other publications. He teaches undergraduates at The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, and has served as an advisor to academic journals and think tanks, such as the Journal of Asian Studies, the Berlin-based think tank Merics, and New York University’s Center for Religion and Media. In 2018, he was accepted as a doctoral candidate at Germany’s Leipzig University, where he is writing a thesis on Chinese religious groups and their relationship to the state. For more information on Ian Johnson, visit his website: http://www.ian-johnson.com/bio.
Sponsored by the McGrath Institute for Church Life and the US-China Catholic Association.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/events/2019/10/28/religion-in-china-back-to-the-center-of-politics-and-society-a-lecture-by-ian-johnson/
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Tuesday Oct 29
Diocesan-Sponsored
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth—whether recently or long ago— please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. You will have the opportunity to record your child’s name in a Book of Remembrance, to take home a silk rose in honor of him or her, and to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of their little ones. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or leverett@diocesefwsb.org.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace-upcoming-events
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Friday Nov 01
Fundraiser
Fall harvest and card party
1:00pm-5:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10.00 per person at door
The annual 50+ harvest/card party will be Friday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Queen of Angels Parish Msgr. Faber Activities Center. A relaxing afternoon of lunch, cards and socializing will include attendance prizes, door prizes and a quilt to be raffled at a cost of $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. The raffle will be drawn at the monthly meeting in December. Cost is $10 per person and is payable at the door. Contact either: Rosie at 260-471-4148 or Barb at 260-483-4353.
Website: https://queenofangelsfw.org
Address
Queen of Angels Monsignor Faber Activities Ctr
1500 W State Blvd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Address
Queen of Angels Monsignor Faber Activities Ctr
1500 W State Blvd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Saturday Nov 02
Mass / Liturgy
All Souls Day At St. Stanislaus
8:15am-1:00pm
South Bend
St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish will offer traditional ‘All Souls Day’ devotions for the Holy Souls on November 2.
Mass (in the Extraordinary Form) at 8:15 a.m., 9 a.m. and sung Mass at 10 a.m. at St Stanislaus in South Bend.
Special devotions followed by Mass at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel (Grant Road, South Bend) beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ststanparish/
Address
St. Stanislaus BM Catholic Church
415 North Brookfield St.
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Address
St. Stanislaus BM Catholic Church
415 North Brookfield St.
South Bend Indiana, 46628
8:30am-2:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Admission free
St. Anthony de Padua, 2310 E Jefferson Blvd., will host a craft bazaar Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Crafts, baked goods, concessions and free parking available. Join us for a fun day.
Website: https://www.school.stasb.org/events/parish-craft-barzaar
Address
St. Anthony de Padua auditorium
2310 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46615
Address
St. Anthony de Padua auditorium
2310 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46615
Fundraiser
Snowflake Bazaar
9:00am-3:00pm
Huntington
The Rosary Sodality Snowflake Bazaar at St. Mary’s Church in Huntington, will be Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday Nov. 3 after Masses. The Bazaar will be held in St. Mary’s gymnasium. There will be crafts, bake sale and lunch. (Lunch on Saturday only).
Sunday Nov 03
Youth / School
Fall brunch in Ohio
8:00am-11:00pm
Edgerton
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Edgerton, OH will be hosting a fall brunch on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church basement. There will be a menu of sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee cake, muffins, fruit cup, toast & beverages.
There will be a bake sale and a raffle for a chance to win numerous prizes. This is a freewill offering event. All proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s School operating fund.
The Mission of St. Mary School is to assist families in teaching and living the Catholic faith with a commitment to academic excellence.
All are welcome!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2419170965069049/
Address
St. Mary's Church Basement
317 S Locust St.
Edgerton Ohio, 43517
Address
St. Mary's Church Basement
317 S Locust St.
Edgerton Ohio, 43517
Fundraiser
Queen of Peace paddle auction
12:30pm-3:00pm
Mishawaka
The Queen of Peace Jubilee Society will host a Quarter Paddle Auction Sunday, Nov. 3, in the gym, to raise funds for scholarships to be awarded to two deserving Queen of Peace 8th graders. The doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and the auction will start at 1:15 p.m.
If you are interested in being a vendor, making donations to the auction, or just want to find out more about the event, please contact Kim Ornat at 574-315-8987. Any donations of gift cards, new items, coupons for services at your business, and in-kind donations are always appreciated and will be used to help raise even more money for Marian and/or Saint Joseph High School scholarships.
Formation / Training
Catholic ER: Eucharist and Reconciliation parish mission
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $0
St. Jude will host a parish mission Nov. 3-5, from 7-8 p.m. Learn how Christ can heal you through the sacraments, The mission will be led by Father Neil Wack, CSC.
Sunday: The Mystery of Adoration (followed by food and fellowship)
Monday: The Joy of the Mass
Tuesday: Reconciliation Prayer Service
Rev. Neil Wack, CSC, serves as the Director of Vocations for the U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross. He earned a degree in computer science in 1993 at Purdue University and worked for four years in Indianapolis. He entered Moreau Seminary at the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and was ordained a priest at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in 2004.
Address
St. Jude Catholic Parish
19704 Johnson Road
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Monday Nov 04
Mass / Liturgy
St. Stanislaus BM November Devotions at St. Joseph Cemetery
4:45pm-5:45pm
South Bend
November Devotions for the Holy Souls:
St. Stanislaus BM Parish would like to invite you to November devotions at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel every day from Nov. 2-8.
Nov. 2, 11:45 a.m. devotions and Mass (in the Extraordinary Form)
Nov. 3, 12:30 p.m. devotions only
Nov. 4-8, 4:45 p.m. devotions followed by Mass (in the Extraordinary Form)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ststanparish/
Address
St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel
24980 State Road 2
Intersection of Grant Road and Pinewood Drive
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Address
St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel
24980 State Road 2
Intersection of Grant Road and Pinewood Drive
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Parish / Community
All Souls' Day Concert - Faure Requiem
7:00pm-12:00am
Elkhart
Cost: free - donations accepted
St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Elkhart presents a performance of the Requiem by French Romantic composer Gabriel Fauré. The 40-member community choir and orchestra are made up of talented musicians from Catholic parishes throughout Elkhart, Goshen, Mishawaka and South Bend, under the direction of Brad Todorovich. The evening will begin with Evening Prayer for the Dead, offered for the benefit of the poor souls in Purgatory. Admission is free, but there will be a freewill offering taken in support of future musical events. All are welcome to come hear a masterwork of church music and to have an extra opportunity to pray for your deceased loved ones this All Souls’ Day!
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 S Main St
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Tuesday Nov 05
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Join us on the First Tuesday of every month for the Little Flower Holy Hour to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This month Bishop Rhoades will be the celebrant and will lead the Holy Hour.
Address
Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Nov 06
Formation / Training
The 4th Cleveland Medicine, Bioethics and Spirituality Conference
12:00am-12:00am
N. Royalton
The 4th Cleveland Medicine, Bioethics and Spirituality Conference will be held on Nov. 6-7 at St. Albert the Great Church in North Royalton, Ohio. This conference is open to anyone interested in healthcare and the role of bioethical principles as well as spirituality that help bring forth definitive healing to the infirm and those suffering in any way. This conference will be of particular importance for healthcare professionals who may also obtain continuing medical education credits. Conference registration can be completed online at TheDivineMercy.org/cleveland or by calling 1-800-462-7426.
Friday Nov 08
Formation / Training
The Called and Gifted Workshop
7:00pm-9:30pm
Elkhart
Cost: $45.00
Discover God’s call for your life
God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a work of love that only you can do. Discern your charisms (spiritual gifts) and begin to discern God’s call. You have received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends His love to reach others.
Come and discover these charisms in you! The Called & Gifted discernment process begins with a workshop presentation which includes Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship, the nature of charisms, call and vocation, and how to undertake the process of discernment.
St. Vincent’s will be hosting the Called and Gifted Workshop on Friday Nov. 8. from 7-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email Lori Massa at loriamassa@gmail.com or call her at 574-293-8071 for more details or to register. Cost: $45 includes lunch, snacks, Called and Gifted online assessment tool, material and online access to workshop videos following the workshop.
Address
St. Vincent de Paul School - third floor gym
1114 South Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Saturday Nov 09
Diocesan-Sponsored
Violins of Hope Fort Wayne
12:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of music, Violins of Hope are a collection of instruments that tell remarkable stories of the defiance, resilience, and legacy of Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and of the Israeli violinmaker dedicated to bringing these inspirational Strings of the Holocaust back to life.
Violins of Hope Fort Wayne — a stunning exhibit of the Strings of the Holocaust plus two weeks of moving events throughout Northeast Indiana (Nov. 9-23). A Jewish-Catholic Prayer Shrive will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
For information on the Prayer Service and other related events, visit https://violinsofhopefw.org/
Website: https://violinsofhopefw.org/
Parish / Community
Saint Thomas Holiday Gift and Craft Fair
9:00am-2:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: Shoppers free! Vendors $40 per 10X10 space.
The St. Thomas Holiday Gift and Craft Fair will be Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. Thomas School on the corner of Main St and Bristol St. A wide selection of vendors will help complete your holiday shopping. Artists, crafts, handmade items and some direct sales items are available. Light refreshments and rest areas will be available as you shop. Come visit the school and shop in a friendly environment.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saintthomasholidaygiftandcraft/
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
1331 North Main St
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
1331 North Main St
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Formation / Training
Life Defenders adult workshop
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $5
Join us Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church for a Pro-Life Apologetics Workshop, where you’ll be equipped by Mike Spencer of Life Training Institute to speak confidently and graciously to the most pressing moral injustice of our time: legalized abortion. In a culture that increasingly says not all humans are equal, its of extreme importance that we all know how to defend human value.
For over a decade, Allen County Right to Life (ACRL) has provided top notch pro-life training for high school and college students throughout the Midwest through our Life Defender’s Training. Now we’re providing this training for adults. The material presented is appropriate for attendees 7th grade and older. Please call us if you have questions about who would benefit from joining us for this workshop. If you came last year, please join us again! We all need a refresher course from time to time and Mike will be presenting some new material!
Please register at www.ichooselife.org or call 260.471.1849.
Cost: $5
Coffee and doughnuts provided.
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/events/upcoming-events/40-days-for-life
Address
Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
1515 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Address
Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
1515 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Sunday Nov 10
Mass / Liturgy
Masses Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
Masses Interpreted for the deaf are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. 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 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 its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-299-1452.
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-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Mass interpreted for the deaf will be held on the second Sunday of each month at the 11:30 a.m. Mass 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 offer this monthly Mass (Second Sunday at 11:30 am) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf to attend 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.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Nov 12
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Bereavement Support Group
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The St. Vincent Bereavement Support Group will meet for six weeks in the Fall, starting Tuesday, Nov. 12, through Dec. 17. All meetings will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Library in the Gathering Space of the church, 1502 E Wallen Rd. It is our hope to provide a comforting atmosphere in which to offer emotional support. Your loss need not be recent for the sessions to be helpful. Space is limited, so register in advance. Contact Claire Martin at (810) 569-4935 or rmcm0813@gmail.com.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul - Parish Library
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent de Paul - Parish Library
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Formation / Training
The 2019 McMahon Aquinas Lecture
7:00pm-9:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free and open to the public
John O’Callaghan, PhD, of the University of Notre Dame will deliver his lecture titled “How Christianity Made Mercy Compassionate,” on Tuesday, Nov.12. The lecture will be housed in Rice Commons, located in the Student Center of Saint Mary’s College and start promptly at 7 p.m. Reception to follow.
Website: https://www.saintmarys.edu/aquinas
Address
Student Center, Rice Commons
140 Student Center
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Student Center, Rice Commons
140 Student Center
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Wednesday Nov 20
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace support group
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to listen to and pray with others who know this deep suffering, please consider attending our new monthly support group sponsored by ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry dedicated to offering spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. The group meets on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Saint John Paul II Center, located at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544. For more information about ava’s grace, please contact Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org, or visit our website at www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Bishop Rhoades
Jewish-Catholic Prayer Service
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Rabbi Paula Jayne Winnig from Congregation Achduth Vesholom joins Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, in a prayer service Wednesday, Nov. 20, that focuses on the beauty of the Psalms, and the religious connections shared and revered by the Jewish people and Catholics. Music will be performed on the Violins of Hope, with selections from both Jewish and Catholic faith traditions.
Learn more about Violins of Hope at https://violinsofhopefw.org
Website: https://violinsofhopefw.org/events
Thursday Nov 21
Diocesan-Sponsored
National Catholic Youth Conference
12:00am-12:00am
Indianapolis
Cost: $250-$550
NCYC is a conference for High School youth from across the United States. Event draws 20,000+ and is packed with powerful prayer experiences, talks from national speakers, and liturgies with thousands of Catholics from all 50 states. Bishop Rhoades will join youth from Fort Wayne-South Bend delegation to Indianapolis.
Website: http://www.fwsbym.com
Address
Lucas Oil Stadium / Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis Indiana, 46225
Address
Lucas Oil Stadium / Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis Indiana, 46225
Bishop Rhoades
Theology on Tap with Bishop Rhoades
9:00pm-10:00pm
South Ben
Sunday Nov 24
Mass / Liturgy
Masses Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
Masses Interpreted for the deaf are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. 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 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 its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-299-1452.
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
Fundraiser
St. Louis Besancon ham and turkey dinner
11:00am-4:00pm
New Haven
Cost: tickets: $10/adults, $5/kids 5-12, and under 4 years old free
The St. Louis Besancon community will host a delicious meal of ham and turkey, mashed potatoes, and all the fixings on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also taking place will be a live auction at 1:30 by Mike Roy in addition to the fabulous silent auction and turkey, quilt, 50/50 raffles and the Country Craft Store for holiday shopping needs.
Dinner prices are $10/adults, $5/children 5-12, and 4 and under are free.
We will again be offering a drive through option from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.