Upcoming Events
Wednesday Jan 01
10:00am-11:00am
South Bend
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the 10am Mass on January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, 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 partner to offer interpreters at special Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled monthly Masses on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11am. 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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the 11:30am Mass on January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 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., will provide ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer interpreters at special Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled monthly Mass on the 2nd Sunday at 11:30am. 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
Friday Jan 03
Parish / Community
Epiphany concert at St. Vincent de Paul
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
All are invited to an Epiphany Concert at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Friday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. Members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will assist in celebrating the 10th Day of Christmas with beautiful music. No charge. Reception in gathering space following concert.
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
Sunday Jan 05
Parish / Community
Epiphany concert at St. Pius X
2:30pm-4:00pm
Granger
Cost: None
St. Pius X Music Ministry, under the direction of Jeremy Hoy, Beth Habas, Sherrie Hoy, and Samantha Kneibel will celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany with a concert on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in the church, 52553 Fir Rd. Featured choirs include: children’s choir, middle school choir, Sunday morning and evening adult choirs, adult and youth handbell choirs and instrumentalists. The concert is free.
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Parish / Community
Epiphany Candlelight Choral Festival
4:00pm-5:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Food donation for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
St. Joseph Parish will host the Epiphany Candlelight Choral Festival Sunday, Jan. 5, from 4-5 p.m. at the church, 225 S. Mill St. The Christmas music concert will feature choirs from Queen of Peace, St. Joseph, St. Bavo, and St. Monica with the Mishawaka Catholic School Handbells.
Website: https://stjoemish.com/
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
225 S. Mill St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
225 S. Mill St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Tuesday Jan 07
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 Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo will be the celebrant and lead the Holy Hour.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Jan 08
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Day of reflection
9:30am-2:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: The cost for the day is $20 and includes lunch.
The theme for the day is “Hearing the Message” and consists of scripture readings, songs, input and sharing. Please bring your bible.
Address
St. Francis Convent
1515 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka IN
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Bishop Rhoades
Cor Jesu with Bishop Rhoades presiding
6:30pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Cor Jesu is a weekly event geared primarily for young adults, but all are invited. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 6:30 p.m. with confessions. Holy Mass is held at 7:30 p.m. with a social following. On January 8, 2020, Bishop Rhoades will preside at Cor Jesu.
Cor Jesu is Latin for the “Heart of Jesus” and aims at providing a place where we can hear the heart of Jesus beating in love for us through adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. New folks welcome.
Address
St. John the Baptist Parish Fort Wayne
4502 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Sunday Jan 12
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
A Mass interpreted for the deaf will be held on January 12th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. Masses are interpreted 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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Wednesday Jan 15
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace support group for those who have lost a baby
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free
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 the 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 7-8:30 p.m. at the St. John Paul II Center, located at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka. The next meeting will be held on January 15. 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
St. John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
St. John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Jan 16
Parish / Community
2020 WAF 8th Grade Scholarship Essay Contest
12:01am-11:59pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army) Fort Wayne/South Bend Division will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a student in 8th grade from the three main areas of the diocese (Fort Wayne, Central, and South Bend) for a grand total of $1500.00.
Any student that is currently in 8th grade may submit an essay. This includes private, public, or home school students. Three winners will be selected by the World Apostolate of Fatima Judging Committee and finalized by Fr. Glen Kohrman and Fr. Bob Garrow.
The 2020 8th grade essay theme is:
St. Jacinta and St. Francisco ~ imitating the children of Fatima in the world today:
*Identify one new Fatima initiative in your parish to build the kingdom of God on this Earth among your peers.
Essays need to be 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 April 15, 2020 to Anita Senesac.
Email your essay to: anita@fatimafwsb.org or mail your essay to: Anita Senesac: FWSB WAF Blue Army, Inc P.O. Box 10032 Fort Wayne, IN 46850
Website: http://www.fatimafwsb.org
Address
online
PO Box 10032
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46850
Address
online
PO Box 10032
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46850
Saturday Jan 18
Parish / Community
Divine Illusions: Statue Paintings from Colonial South America
12:00am-12:00am
Notre Dame
Cost: $0
In eighteenth-century Spanish America, sculpted images of the Virgin Mary were frequent subjects of paintings. Some of these “statue paintings” depicted sculptures famed for miraculous intercession in medieval Spain. Others captured the likenesses of statues originating in the Americas and similarly celebrated for their divine intervention. Like the statues they portrayed, the paintings, too, were understood to be imbued with sacredness and were objects of devotion in their own right.
Drawn from the extraordinary holdings of the internationally renowned Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation, this exhibition focuses on statue paintings of the Virgin from the Viceroyalty of Peru, a part of the Spanish Empire encompassing much of Andean South America. It centers particularly on works produced in Cuzco (Peru) and artistic centers in the vicinity of Lake Titicaca and explores the European and American dimensions of the phenomenon, iconographic variations in the genre, and what these works of art reveal about sacred imagery and its operation in Spanish colonial South America. The identities of the painters and patrons of these works remain largely unknown, but certainly some of them were native Andeans.
The paintings in the exhibition cohere not only in their subject matter and place of production, but also in the painters’ meticulous treatment of the lavish dresses, mantles, jewels, and crowns that adorned the sculpted images. These details enhance their illusionistic effects, simulating the presence of the dressed statue itself. By making divine images from distant places present in colonial Peru and positioning them–through painting–in the company of sacred sculptures from the Americas, works in this genre traced a transatlantic spiritual geography conceived in eighteenth-century Spanish America and extending from the Andes to the Pyrenees and beyond.
In addition to the paintings on display, this exhibition will be supplemented with carefully selected archival and didactic materials. This landmark exhibition is curated by Michael Schreffler, Ph.D., of the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Art, Art History and Design.
Website: https://sniteartmuseum.nd.edu/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/divine-illusions-statue-paintings-from-colonial-south-america/
Address
Snite Museum of Art
100 Moose Krause Cir
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Snite Museum of Art
100 Moose Krause Cir
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Diocesan-Sponsored
Young Adult Retreat
9:00am-1:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: Flexible
Theme: Anointed
We are anointed with Sacred Chrism oil at Baptism and Confirmation as the sacramental sign of receiving the Holy Spirit. What does this anointing mean for your identity and purpose in life? How can you live more fully through the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit?
Join fellow young adults in our 20s & 30s for a chance to explore ways of increasing the role of the Holy Spirit in your life! Enjoy relevant talks, inspiring music, Mass, Adoration, Confession, and social time.
Cost: Flexible
More Info: diocesefwsb.org/yam-retreats
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/yam-reatreats
Parish / Community
Northeast Indiana March for Life
12:00pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: NA
Join thousands of pro-life advocates from our region as we march through downtown Fort Wayne on January 18th, 2020 to show that you support life from conception to natural death. The March for Life is an annual pro-life rally held near the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in Roe v. Wade. This year’s keynote speaker is Congressman Phil Roe, TN Dist 1, retired OB GYN and advocate for life.
The Rally will begin at 12 pm at the University of St. Francis Performing Arts Center, 431 W Berry St, followed by the March at 1 pm. Doors open at 11:30 am with informational tables on the lobby.
For more information visit: www.ichooselife.org/marchnortheastin
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org
Address
University of St. Francis Performing Arts Center
431 W Berry St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
University of St. Francis Performing Arts Center
431 W Berry St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Fundraiser
St. Stanislaus trivia night — TV Sitcoms
6:00pm-11:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $10 per person or $80-100 per table
So, you watched the Brady Bunch or the Dick Van Dyke Show when you were a kid, but how closely did you pay attention? Come to Trivia Night with the folks of St. Stanislaus Parish and test your knowledge of tv sitcoms from the 1950s through today. Tickets are $10 each or pay $80-100 to reserve a table. Beverages will be sold, but bring your own snacks to share with your table. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Website: https://facebook.com/events/2371082886336715/?ti=icl
Address
MR Falcon Hall
3212 Keller St.
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Address
MR Falcon Hall
3212 Keller St.
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Fundraiser
Trivia Night at Bishop Dwenger
7:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15
Bishop Dwenger will have a Trivia Night Saturday, January 18. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Put a team of 10 together or be placed on a team.
Cost is $15 per person or $150 per table — Must be paid in advance. Carry in food; cash bar will be available.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School
1300 E Washington Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Sunday Jan 19
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 Jan. 19th. Doors open at 2 pm and games start at 2:30 pm. Cost is $25/person and includes 10 games with payouts of $25 to $100. Must be 18 to play. Bring a canned good donation for our food bank and receive extra door prize tickets.
Thursday Jan 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Diocesan March for Life pilgrimage
6:00pm-7:30am
Fort Wayne
Cost: $135
All high schoolers are invited to register for the Jan. 23-26, 2020 high school pilgrimage to the national March for Life in Washington, DC. Students can register to attend with a parish group or through their Catholic high school. Registration can be found online at www.fwsbym.com. Some of the highlights include participating in the March for Life, a diocesan Mass with Bishop Rhoades at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and a visit to our seminarians at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary.
This event is organized by the Office of Youth Ministry at the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/march-for-life
Address
Washington, DC
Various Departure Locations
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Washington, DC
Various Departure Locations
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Saturday Jan 25
Fundraiser
Celebrate! Roaring 2020's Dinner and Auction
6:00pm-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $50/person
Hey guys and dolls, break out your dancing shoes and join St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s annual Celebrate! event. This year funds will benefit new playground equipment and finish the 3rd phase of the 21st century classroom updates. The committee is excited to be ‘Putting on the Ritz’ with this year Roaring 2020’s celebration. Live music provided by the Alicia Pyle Quartet, games, prizes and a lot of auction items. Tickets are $50 per person an includes dinner, drinks and dancing!
Website: https://one.bidpal.net/celebrateroaring2020/welcome
Address
Memorial Coliseum Conference Center
4000 Parnell Ave
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Address
Memorial Coliseum Conference Center
4000 Parnell Ave
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Sunday Jan 26
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday, January 26 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Monday Jan 27
Parish / Community
'Surviving Divorce' program
6:30pm-8:30pm
Granger
Cost: $20.00
Surviving Divorce is a twelve-week program featuring thirty-minute DVD sessions each week. It was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find answers to their questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing. Surviving Divorce is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel, and clarity after divorce.
The program will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 PM starting on January 27 and concluding on April 20, and will be located in the Parish Life Center, Rm. 105. The cost is $20 per person (for the participant workbook) and childcare provided if arranged in advance. Please go to https://stpius.net/divorcesupport for more information and to register for the program.
Website: https://stpius.net/divorcesupport
Address
St. Pius X Parish Life Center, Rm. 105
52553 Fir Rd.
Granger Indiana, 46530
Address
St. Pius X Parish Life Center, Rm. 105
52553 Fir Rd.
Granger Indiana, 46530
Tuesday Jan 28
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - South Bend - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Reclaiming Goodness, Truth, & Beauty
Jan 28 – Reclaiming Gender – Dr. John Rice
Feb 4 – Reclaiming Science – Chris Baglow, PhD
Feb 11 – Reclaiming Culture – Fr. Paulinus Odozor CSSp
Feb 18 – Reclaiming Art – Stephen Barany, MDiv
Feb 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. Joseph Church, South Bend
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Fort Wayne - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Call & Response
January 28 – Religion & Politics – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
February 4 – Theology of the Person – Lisa Everett
February 11 – Needs of the Community – Mary Glowaski
February 18 – The Church & The World – John Sikorski
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch’s Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Generously sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Jan 29
Parish / Community
"Surviving Divorce" Program
7:00pm-9:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $20
Christ the King parish will offer the “Surviving Divorce” program on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM starting on January 29 and concluding on April 29, “Surviving Divorce” is a twelve-week program featuring thirty-minute DVD sessions each week. It was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find answers to their questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing. Surviving Divorce is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel, and clarity after divorce.
The program will be held in the Father Jones Room in the lower level of the church. The registration fee is $20, which covers the cost of the participant’s workbook. Please go to https://christthekingonline.com/surviving-divorce for more information and to register for the program.
Website: https://christthekingonline.com/surviving-divorce
Address
Christ the King Church
52473 SR 933
South Bend Indiana, 46637
Address
Christ the King Church
52473 SR 933
South Bend Indiana, 46637
Friday Jan 31
6:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Children’s Carnival will be held at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel on Friday, Jan. 31, from 6-8 p.m. There will various games for the children to play including: plinko, cake walk, face painting, and many more. There will be food to purchase and a raffle table.
Saturday Feb 01
Formation / Training
Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (South Bend Area)
9:00am-11:00am
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
The Office of Worship has organized diocesan liturgical trainings on upcoming Saturdays in early 2020 for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There is no charge to attend a training, but advance registration is required online or by mail.
For more specific information and to register online, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
Address
St. John Paul II Center in Mishawaka
1328 W Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
St. John Paul II Center in Mishawaka
1328 W Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Parish / Community
Just Desserts date night for couples
7:30pm-9:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $5 per couple at the door
Just Desserts, a “date night” series for couples in their 20s and 30s will take place Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7:30-9 p.m. in Payne Hall in the lower level of St. Thérese, Little Flower Church in South Bend. The evening features food, faith and fun and entails desserts for every diet (gluten-free, vegan, Keto, Paleo, Whole 30), a speaker who will help you deepen your relationship as a couple and with Christ, followed by a table discussion and a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant. Cost is $5 per couple at the door. Babies are welcome. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Address
Payne Hall, St. Thérese, Little Flower parish
54191 N Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Tuesday Feb 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - South Bend - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Reclaiming Goodness, Truth, & Beauty
Jan 28 – Reclaiming Gender – Dr. John Rice
Feb 4 – Reclaiming Science – Chris Baglow, PhD
Feb 11 – Reclaiming Culture – Fr. Paulinus Odozor CSSp
Feb 18 – Reclaiming Art – Stephen Barany, MDiv
Feb 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. Joseph Church, South Bend
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Fort Wayne - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Call & Response
January 28 – Religion & Politics – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
February 4 – Theology of the Person – Lisa Everett
February 11 – Needs of the Community – Mary Glowaski
February 18 – The Church & The World – John Sikorski
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch’s Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Generously sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Join us on the First Tuesday of the month for the Little Flower Holy Hour to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This month Father William Kummer, pastor of St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel, will be our celebrant and lead the Holy Hour.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Feb 07
Formation / Training
Called and Gifted Workshop
7:00pm-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: TBD
Are you a disciple of Jesus? Do you seek to deepen your life as a disciple? Come learn about the charisms, or gifts of the Holy Spirit, given to all the baptized for the building up of the Kingdom of God in service to others. Discerning our charisms helps us to recognize how God calls and equips us for Christian mission. You will have the opportunity to take the Spiritual Gifts Inventory and to learn about 23 common charisms, and to focus on discerning your own. The workshop (Friday evening and Saturday) will utilize a series of videos, small group discussions, and follow-up with a one-on-one interview. Participants will then be given an opportunity to discern a charism more deeply with others during the weeks of Lent. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Address
St. Therese, Little Flower Parish
54191 N Ironwood Road
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Saturday Feb 08
Parish / Community
Christ Renews His Parish at St. Pius X
12:00am-12:00am
Granger
Cost: Free
Christ Renews His Parish is a weekend men’s retreat program of approximately 33 hours in length.
It is an opportunity to take time away from the daily routine and focus on the spiritual journey to experience Christian community, celebrate the sacraments, and develop a deeper prayer life.
Come with an open heart. Christ will meet you where you are.
Address
St. Pius X
52553 Fir Rd.
School
Granger Indiana, 46530
Formation / Training
Training for Lectors (Fort Wayne Area)
9:00am-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The Office of Worship has organized diocesan liturgical trainings on upcoming Saturdays in early 2020 for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There is no charge to attend a training, but advance registration is required online or by mail.
For more specific information and to register online, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church (Room B of Parish Center)
2130 Pemberton Dr
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church (Room B of Parish Center)
2130 Pemberton Dr
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
5:00pm-10:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $50/person
Are you dreaming of Polish sausage and Polka but can’t wait until Dyngus Day? Join others on Saturday, Feb. 8, for “It’s A Polish Wedding” fundraiser benefiting Chiara Home. We skip the nuptials and enjoy a wedding reception dinner complete with all you can eat Polish food (chicken and sausage, noodles, and mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, and cake), open bar, along with along with lots of dancing (including some Polkas) held at St. Hedwig Memorial Hall (331 S. Scott St, South Bend, IN).
5 (Doors open) to 10 p.m.
The evening will feature a surprise bride and groom chosen from the crowd, honeymoon cash, wedding gifts drawn from the “hopper,” music by the DJ Sound FX, and much, much more!
Only $50/person **(Must be 21 to attend)** RSVP by January 25
Join us for this unique fundraising event to support the mission of Chiara Home, Inc. and dance the night away! Chiara Home is a non-profit organization providing respite care services to families caring for loved ones with special needs.
Purchase your tickets online at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ChiaraHomeInc/polishwedding.html
Or by calling 574-287-5435 or email development@chiarahomerespite.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/456723761934022/
Address
St. Hedwig Memorial Hall
331 S. Scott St.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Address
St. Hedwig Memorial Hall
331 S. Scott St.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Sunday Feb 09
Mass / Liturgy
Masses Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday, February 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/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
An interpreter for the deaf will be present this Sunday, February 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/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 Feb 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - South Bend - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Reclaiming Goodness, Truth, & Beauty
Jan 28 – Reclaiming Gender – Dr. John Rice
Feb 4 – Reclaiming Science – Chris Baglow, PhD
Feb 11 – Reclaiming Culture – Fr. Paulinus Odozor CSSp
Feb 18 – Reclaiming Art – Stephen Barany, MDiv
Feb 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. Joseph Church, South Bend
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Fort Wayne - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Call & Response
January 28 – Religion & Politics – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
February 4 – Theology of the Person – Lisa Everett
February 11 – Needs of the Community – Mary Glowaski
February 18 – The Church & The World – John Sikorski
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch’s Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Generously sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Saturday Feb 15
Formation / Training
Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Fort Wayne Area)
9:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The Office of Worship has organized diocesan liturgical trainings on upcoming Saturdays in early 2020 for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There is no charge to attend a training, but advance registration is required online or by mail.
For more specific information and to register online, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Sunday Feb 16
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 Feb. 16th. Doors open at 2 pm and games start at 2:30 pm. Cost is $25/person and includes 10 games with payouts of $25 to $100. Must be 18 to play. Bring a canned good donation for our food bank and receive extra door prize tickets.
Tuesday Feb 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - South Bend - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Reclaiming Goodness, Truth, & Beauty
Jan 28 – Reclaiming Gender – Dr. John Rice
Feb 4 – Reclaiming Science – Chris Baglow, PhD
Feb 11 – Reclaiming Culture – Fr. Paulinus Odozor CSSp
Feb 18 – Reclaiming Art – Stephen Barany, MDiv
Feb 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. Joseph Church, South Bend
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Fort Wayne - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Call & Response
January 28 – Religion & Politics – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
February 4 – Theology of the Person – Lisa Everett
February 11 – Needs of the Community – Mary Glowaski
February 18 – The Church & The World – John Sikorski
February 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch’s Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Generously sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Feb 19
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace support group for those grieving the loss of a baby
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free
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 the 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 7-8:30 p.m. at the St. John Paul II Center, located at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka. The next meeting will be held on January 15. 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
Friday Feb 21
Bishop Rhoades
Diocesan World Youth Day
6:30pm-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: $70
Diocesan World Youth Day is an annual high school conference celebrating the 2020 WYD Theme “Young man, I say to you, arise.” The Diocesan WYD will take place Feb. 21-23, 2020 at Bishop Luers High School. Highlights include a healing night and confession on Friday, talks from incredible speakers like Sarah Swafford and Nathaniel Binversie. Bishop Rhoades will conclude the WYD experience with a WYD address and adoration vigil on Saturday. Parents are invited to join Bishop Rhoades for the concluding WYD Mass at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Registration is at www.fwsbym.com.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/
Address
Bishop Luers High School
333 E. Paulding Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Address
Bishop Luers High School
333 E. Paulding Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
7:00pm-11:00pm
Auburn
Cost: $30
St. Michael the Archangel Parish will have a Casino Night at the Auburn Elks Lodge #1978, 311 East 9th St., with hors d’oeuvres from Sutton’s Deli, dessert bar, Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold ‘Em, Raffles, Door Prizes and more. Tickets are $30 at the door or $25 in advance, with a limited number of tickets sold. Ticket price includes $50 of ‘Casino Cash,’ hors d’oeuvres, and dessert bar. Cash Bar and additional Casino Cash available.
Proceeds to benefit the St. Michael’s Tuition Fund.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2736827996396392/
Saturday Feb 22
Young Adult
True Love: The Essence of Vocation
2:00pm-5:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Annunciation Catholic Discernment House is a house for young adult women seeking their vocation. It is hosting its first public event for young women, a talk on the essence of vocation, which is True Love, because God is Love. Come to meet other young women discerning their vocation and learn more about what it means to discern. Bring your favorite cookies to share. Non -alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Website: https://www.catholicdiscernmenthouse.com/
Address
Annunciation Catholic Discernment House
2508 Chestnut St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Address
Annunciation Catholic Discernment House
2508 Chestnut St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Fundraiser
St. Mary Go Round Gala
6:00pm-10:00pm
Auburn
Cost: $50 per person
The St. Mary Go Round Gala is an event to benefit the mission of the St. Mary community through operational and capital projects fundraising. The evening will feature a catered hors d’oeurves buffet, dessert bar, as well as, a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and these can be purchased in the school office. Tickets may be reserved online at www.stmaryavilla.org Must be 21 to attend. Please call 260-897-3481 for more information
Website: http://www.stmaryavilla.org
Address
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
1600 S Wayne St
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Address
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
1600 S Wayne St
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Sunday Feb 23
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday, February 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/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
Notre Dame Football Smoker
12:30pm-5:30pm
Ft. Wayne
Cost: 20
The 24th Annual Notre Dame Football Smoker at St. Joe Hessen Cassel is taking place on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Doors open at 12:30pm. This is a stag only event and once you are in the door it is all you can eat and drink. Must be 21 years or older to enter. Senior Notre Dame Football players will be attending. There will be door prizes and other gaming taking place throughout the event. Pre-sale tickets are $20, and $25 at the door. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Nine Mile Restaurant/Bar or by calling Jay at 260-445-6054.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/862182910883469/
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Rite of Election at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
2:00pm-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Tuesday Feb 25
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - South Bend - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Reclaiming Goodness, Truth, & Beauty
Jan 28 – Reclaiming Gender – Dr. John Rice
Feb 4 – Reclaiming Science – Chris Baglow, PhD
Feb 11 – Reclaiming Culture – Fr. Paulinus Odozor CSSp
Feb 18 – Reclaiming Art – Stephen Barany, MDiv
Feb 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. Joseph Church, South Bend
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Parish / Community
St. Vincent bereavement support group
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The St. Vincent Bereavement Support Group will meet for seven weeks in the spring (Tuesday, Feb. 25 through March 31). All meetings will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Library in the Gathering Space at St. Vincent de Paul, 1502 E Wallen Rd. It is the 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 at 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
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Fort Wayne - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Call & Response
January 28 – Religion & Politics – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
February 4 – Theology of the Person – Lisa Everett
February 11 – Needs of the Community – Mary Glowaski
February 18 – The Church & The World – John Sikorski
February 25 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch’s Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Generously sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Welch's Ale House
1915 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Feb 26
Mass / Liturgy
Interpreter for the deaf for Ash Wednesday
12:05pm-1:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present for the12:05pm Ash Wednesday 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., will provide ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer interpreters at special Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled monthly Mass on the 2nd Sunday at 11:30am. 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
Mass / Liturgy
Interpreter for the deaf for Ash Wednesday Mass
5:30pm-6:30pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present at the 5:30pm Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer interpreters at special Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled monthly Masses on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11am. 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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Life in the Spirit Retreat
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10
This retreat will take place every Wednesday from Feb. 27 to April 8. It is designed to open each of us to a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit’s power and presence in our life. Register by calling 260-385-5717. There is a suggested donation for materials. All are welcome! Handicapped accessible.
Friday Feb 28
Fundraiser
Lenten fish fry at St. Patrick, Walkerton
4:00pm-7:00pm
Walkerton
St. Patrick Church, Letko Hall, 811 Tyler St., Walkerton, will be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry on Feb. 28, from 4-7 p.m. Dinners will cost $9/adult, $4/children 6-10 years and children under 6 years are free. Meal includes all the fish you care to eat, two sides, drink and dessert. Drive-through carry outs are available (no “all fish” carry outs). Fish prepared by Tyner 100F Lodge.
Address
St. Patrick Church
811 Tyler Street
Walkerton Indiana, 46574
Saturday Feb 29
Formation / Training
Training for Lectors (South Bend Area)
9:00am-12:00pm
Granger
Cost: Free
The Office of Worship has organized diocesan liturgical trainings on upcoming Saturdays in early 2020 for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There is no charge to attend a training, but advance registration is required online or by mail.
For more specific information and to register online, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats
