Upcoming Events
Saturday Feb 01
Parish / Community
Knights of Our Lady of Good Hope Sponsor Blood Drive
8:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Knights of Columbus Council 12417 is proud to sponsor the first blood drive of 2025 to be held Saturday, February 1, in the parish hall, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help us make this drive successful. Knights will available to assist you.
Website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/mydrives.html/drive/1-FB6MNFS
Address
OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE PARISH HALL
7215 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE Indiana, 46835
Diocesan-Sponsored
EMHC Training in Fort Wayne
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Those planning to become extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion for their parishes are invited to attend a free training organized by the diocesan Office of Worship (current EMHCs also welcome for a refresher!). Advanced registration is required. For full details, frequently asked questions, and registration, please visit diocesefwsb.org/trainings
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/trainings/
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Diocesan-Sponsored
EMHC Training in South Bend
9:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Those planning to become extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion for their parishes are invited to attend a free training organized by the diocesan Office of Worship (current EMHCs also welcome for a refresher!). Advanced registration is required. For full details, frequently asked questions, and registration, please visit diocesefwsb.org/trainings
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/trainings/
Address
St. Joseph Church, South Bend
226 N Hill St
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Parish / Community
Flame of Love Cenacle Starting Feb 1, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Join us Feb 1, 2025 for the inaugural Flame of Love First Saturday Cenacle at St Therese Catholic Church, as we unite in prayer to honor our Blessed Mother’s request at Fatima of observing the first five Saturdays in reparation for blasphemies against Her Immaculate Heart. We’ll begin with Holy Mass at 8am, followed by Exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament. At 9am, we’ll pray a Flame of Love Rosary, including Meditations. Confession will be offered at 11 a.m. and Benediction will be at 11:55 a.m. Devotional materials will be provided.
Mark your calendars for each first Saturday and join us each month.
Website: https://flameoflove.us/
Address
St Therese Catholic Church
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Saturday evening, February 1, at the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Sunday Feb 02
Formation / Training
Candlemas and Flame of Love
8:50am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Come learn about and receive the Flame of Love on Candlemas, Feb 2, 2025 at St. Therese. Starting in the gym after 8 a.m. Mass, will be an introduction on the Flame of Love by Fr Glenn Kohrman and Ken & (National Director) Jill Metz, followed by a Flame of Love Rosary, passing of the Flame of Love Ceremony, candle blessing, and a procession into Holy Mass at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to bring candles to be blessed.
Website: https://flameoflove.us/
Address
St Therese Catholic Church
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
Compline and Adoration by Candlelight
8:30pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
We begin with Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours at 8:45pm. Adoration by candlelight will be 9-10pm. The church will be dark, but the Light of Christ will burn in our hearts as we pray silently and spend time with Jesus in Adoration.
Website: https://www.stmonicamish.org
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 W. Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Tuesday Feb 04
Parish / Community
K of C/Red Cross Blood Drive
1:00pm-6:00pm
Garrett
Knights of Columbus Council 1790 is sponsoring a blood drive on February 4 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. This will take place in the basement of St Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett. Blood supplies throughout the country are in short supply and your donation is urgently needed. You may donate whole blood or power red at this blood drive. Make your appointment now at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RedCross.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap SB
6:00pm-8:30pm
Granger
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Speaker: Bishop Rhoades
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
Bar Louie (in the Upper Room)
7320 Aspect Drive
Granger Indiana, 46530
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations
6:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
Please join us on the first Tuesday of the month for Mass at 5:30 followed by the Little Flower Holy Hour for vocations at 6 p.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. Each month the Holy Hour for vocations will be led by a different presider. This month the presider will be Fr. Andrew Budzinski from St. Matthew Cathedral. Please join us as we pray for vocations.
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
6:30pm-9:00pm
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Topic: Body & Soul
Speaker: Father LeeAllen Fortin
Father LeeAllen Fortin hails from the dusty, flat plains outside of Lake Norden, SD. His house was in a corn field. His school was in a corn field. His favorite vegetable was corn – until someone told him it’s not really a vegetable. His main qualifications for giving this talk is that he has a body, and a soul, and has successfully been eating food for the past 36 years. He lived for nearly 8 years as a poor Franciscan who didn’t have money and had to beg for his food, and never once did he have to ask his parents for groceries. The only time he really, deeply disappointed his dad was when he told him that he had stopped eating meat.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour For Vocations
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Please join us on the first Tuesday of the month for the Little Flower Holy Hour for vocations at 7pm at the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel, located next the the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Each month the Holy Hour for vocations will be led by a different presider. This month the presider will be Fr. Caleb Kruse, Parochial Vicar St. Vincent de Paul Fort Wayne and Co-Chaplain at Bishop Dwenger High School. Please join us as we pray for vocations.
Address
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1105 s. Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Feb 07
Formation / Training
Magdala Info Night
6:00pm-7:00pm
Pornography, masturbation, and other sexual addictions aren’t just a “guy problem.” Are you a young adult woman (18-30s) interested in a space where women can find hope, healing, and freedom alongside each other?
Due to the sensitive nature of our group, confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Please contact us for the location of the event.
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/groups
Address
South Bend
Indiana,
Fundraiser
Trivia Knight
7:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $150 for a table of 10
Join us for Trivia Knight 2025 at Bishop Luers! Don’t miss the fun. Gather nine of your smartest friends, co-workers, or family members.
Doors open at 6pm, Trivia begins promptly at 7 p.m.
Theme: Movie Knight – Prizes for Best Table Decorations and Best Dressed!
Cost:
$150 per table of 10
$50 Round Sponsor
Must be 21+ to participate.
Cash bar by 07 Pub
B.Y.O. Snacks
50/50 Raffle
Heads & Tails
Contact DeOsha Smith at [email protected] for information.
Indiana Gaming License #000574
Website: https://www.bishopluers.org/page/trivia-knight
Address
Bishop Luers High School
333 E. Paulding Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Young Adult
Young Adult Social
7:00pm-12:00am
Saturday Feb 08
Diocesan-Sponsored
Steuben County Right to Life Workshop
9:00am-12:00pm
Angola
Cost: $5
Steuben County Right to Life will host a workshop on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Metz Christian Church, 1945 S 800 E. Cost is $5.
Many people today reject or are indifferent to the pro-life view, often because they’ve never heard the pro-life position presented in a compelling manner. This workshop will prepare you to confidently communicate the pro-life position to others. Using science & philosophy, you will learn to simplify the debate. Come learn to speak intelligently and graciously to the most pressing moral issue of our time: abortion. You’ll leave prepared to confidently persuade others by exposing the logical fallacies of abortion-choice rhetoric without the need for vitriol and angry dialogue.
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/events/upcoming-events/right-to-life-workshop--angola
Address
Metz Christian Church
1945 S 800 E
Angola Indiana, 46789
Sunday Feb 09
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Feb 10
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap SB
6:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Feb 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-9:00pm
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!
Topic: Body & Soul
Speaker: Beth Hlabse
On Tuesday, February 11th, join us as Beth Hlabse leads us in exploring the integral connection between body and soul, and how our physical well-being impacts our mental, emotional, and spiritual lives. We will also explore cultivating healthy habits that align with God’s design for
our lives. Learning to care for our body is not only an act of self-care but also an act of nurturing our souls. Furthermore, rejecting negative views of the body allows us to embrace its goodness as part of God’s creation. We will conclude with the hope and significance of the resurrection, the impact of social media on our mental and emotional health, and offering practical insights for
navigating this modern challenge. This talk will emphasize the goodness of the body, self-care, and living virtuously in alignment with God’s design.
Sunday Feb 16
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, February 16, 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Feb 17
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap SB
6:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Feb 18
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Please join us for the monthly diocesan Ministry with Persons with Disabilities meeting held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center located at 915 S. Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
Since the formation of this “grassroots ministry” in 2014, parents, parishioners, priests, parish staff, and volunteers have worked towards meaningful participation for individuals with disabilities at Mass, in the preparation and celebration of sacraments, and in the life of their faith communities.
Many of the initiatives across our diocese have come from the inspiration and efforts of individuals who have been part of this ministry of response and accompaniment. Often the needs of one individual or family have led to the beginning of something larger that benefit many like the weekly Sensory-Friendly Masses at St. Vincent in Fort Wayne. These meetings help connect people and serve as a forum to work on new initiatives or expand what is already in place at a parish or on the diocesan level (some of which are highlighted on the “Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities” webpage.)
Please enter off of the Washington Street entrance, proceed up the ramp and park in any of the spaces on the second level. There is an automatic door into the area to access the elevator where you will be greeted and taken to the meeting area. Please contact Allison on her cell at 260.414.5960 if you are having any difficulty getting into the building or just have questions, anytime.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging/
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-9:00pm
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!
Topic: Intimacy & Commitment
Speaker: Father Zane Langenbrunner
On Tuesday, February 18th, Father Zane Langenbrunner will discuss the divine link between intimacy and commitment, not only in romantic relationships but in all vocations. Many seek intimacy without the responsibility of commitment, erring from God’s design for genuine,
faithful relationships. By embracing commitment, we open ourselves to vulnerability in a prudent, meaningful way, in all relationships. In today’s world, technology has complicated this, often allowing us to interact virtually in ways that lack depth and true connection, detracting
from the communal life we were designed for. By consciously choosing commitment, we find healing in relationships where Christ is present, reflecting God as a communion of persons. In honoring this design, we live in the image of God, building communities grounded in love as intended by God.
Thursday Feb 20
Parish / Community
Catholic in Recovery coming to St. Jude Parish, February 20 at 7 p.m
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free
Catholic in Recovery will be at St. Jude starting February 20, at 7 p.m.
Catholic in Recovery provides healing from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Meetings combine the sacraments of the Catholic Church and the spiritual principles of 12-step recovery. Join others in recovery as we overlap scripture from Sunday’s Mass readings, liturgical themes, and recovery topics with honest discussion and prayer. Confidentiality is protected.
Whether you are dealing with Alcoholism, Drugs, Compulsive Overeating, Restricted Eating, Pornography, Lust, Gambling, Technology, Compulsive Spending, Codependency, Control, Fear, Resentment, or Grief.
Please contact Joe at 574-315-7284 or visit https://my.catholicinrecovery.com/meetings/?view=map
Come join us in Sharing the Good News of Gods Mercy
Website: https://www.stjudeparish.net/
Address
St. Jude Parish
19704 Johnson Rd
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Friday Feb 21
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Ephphatha Women's Retreat
12:00pm-12:00pm
Huntington
Cost: $175
The entire weekend and culture of Ephphatha is to, “Do whatever He tells you.” — John 2:5
Every aspect of the weekend is prayerfully discerned to create an ambience of “openness.”
Everything is stripped down to be simple yet lovely. To let the beauty of love – from the One who loves you most – shine through every action, every class and every word surrounding the retreat.
Team tries to anticipate any needs you may have while on site and provide for those needs, so that you can truly let go and be open to His Will for your time with Him.
Our goal is to illuminate paths previously traveled by Saints in order to give you tangible next steps to take home with you. Methods to apply to your real world life to help you be as open as possible to His Will; to be moved to action in His name.
Wherever you are on your personal Ephphatha journey, we are here to help you be opened further & moved farther.
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Saturday Feb 22
Fundraiser
Local Artist Exhibition at St. Therese
6:30pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: 35.00 per art space
Local artist will join St.Therese Catholic Church,
2304 Lower Huntington Rd., for an Art Exhibition Saturday, February 22, 2025. Artists will feature religious themed exhibits. Appetizers and spirits will be available during this event.
$10 entry fee includes Two EE’s Bublee and appetizers
Hatfield’s Distillery will be on location with beer and wine flights.
Website: https://sttheresefw.org
Address
St.Therese Catholic Church
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Sunday Feb 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
12:30pm-5:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $25 presale, $30 at the door
Food – Drinks – Casino
Stag-Only
Admission: $25 Pre-sale and $30 at-the-door
Doors open at 12:30
Notre Dame Players will be attending (we always try, but no guarantee)!
Must be 21 years old to enter.
Please don’t drink & drive.
If you drink, have a designated driver.
Pick up pre-sale tickets at Nine Mile Restaurant/Bar or call any of the following numbers:
Jay 260-445-6054
Chuck 260-450-4016
Ed 260-602-9552
Website: https://www.facebook.com/StJoeHCNotreDameFootballSmoker
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Tuesday Feb 25
Fundraiser
Saint Anne Communities Gala
5:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Saint Anne Communities will host its first annual Gala on Tuesday, February 25 at Parkview Mirro Center and will feature a cocktail hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by a plated dinner and words from our featured guest speaker Bishop Kevin Rhoades. All proceeds will benefit Saint Anne Communities.
Address
Parkview Mirro Center
10622 Parkview Plaza Dr.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46845
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-9:00pm
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!
Topic: Time & Eternity
Speaker: Rachel Meixner
On Tuesday, February 25th, Rachel Meixner will guide us in reflecting on the grace of the present moment as a profound source of healing for both body and soul. By embracing our present reality, we open up to Christ’s healing presence—He is here with us in each moment,
transcending time and transforming our lives. We may carry burdens and anxieties presented by the present world, but we are called not to be paralyzed by the past or future. In the light of the Resurrection, we are offered new life, and through God’s grace, we find freedom and healing that enables us to live fully present in the light of eternity.
Saturday Mar 01
Diocesan-Sponsored
Lector Training in South Bend
9:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Those planning to become lectors for their parishes are invited to attend a free training organized by the diocesan Office of Worship (current lectors also welcome for a refresher!). Advanced registration is required. For full details, frequently asked questions, and registration, please visit diocesefwsb.org/trainings
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/trainings/
Address
Holy Cross Parish
1050 Wilber St
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Diocesan-Sponsored
Lector Training in Fort Wayne
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Those planning to become lectors for their parishes are invited to attend a free training organized by the diocesan Office of Worship (current lectors also welcome for a refresher!). Advanced registration is required. For full details, frequently asked questions, and registration, please visit diocesefwsb.org/trainings
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/trainings/
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Parish
7215 St Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Retreat / Pilgrimage
ava's grace retreat for couples grieving the loss of a baby before or after birth
10:00am-5:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: free of charge
If you have lost a baby before or after birth, you are not alone. Come join others who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss for a daylong retreat, free of charge, to help face your grief in the context of fellowship and faith.The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pfeil Center on the campus of Holy Cross College. The retreat will include witness talks, couple conversation, small group discussion, Eucharistic Adoration and a pilgrimage to the new shrine of Our Lady of Sorrow on campus.. Lunch will be provided. While this retreat is geared for couples, individuals are welcome as well. To register, please visit the website at www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace.
For more information or questions, please contact Lisa Everett at [email protected].
Website: https://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace
Address
Holy Cross College (Pfeil Center)
54515 State Road 933 North
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Saturday evening, March 1, at the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Sunday Mar 02
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Formation / Training
Dr. Ray Guarendi talk at St. Mary's Avilla
5:30pm-9:00pm
Avilla
Cost: Freewill donation
The Knights of Columbus Council #14214, Fr. Dominic Duehmig council, are pleased to welcome Dr. Ray Guarendi to St. Mary’s in Avilla. Dr. Ray will give a talk titled “Standing Strong as a Parent and Grandparent. We will have Mass at 5:30 p.m. with the talk starting at 7 p.m. Free babysitting will be provided in the school from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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.
Address
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
228 N. Main St, PO Box 700
Avilla Indiana, 46710
Monday Mar 03
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap SB
6:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Mar 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign Opening Rally
5:30pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion.
The 40 Days for Life spring campaign will run from March 5th to April 13th. Join us at our Opening Rally on Tuesday, March 4, at Planned Parenthood, 2930 Lake Ave., to kick off the campaign.
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/events/upcoming-events/40-days-for-life
Address
Planned Parenthood
2930 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap (Final Mass and Party at The Hoppy Gnome)
6:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
In celebration of the end of the 2025 Theology on Tap Winter Series, there will be a final mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 6:30 p.m. and a party to follow at The Hoppy Gnome, 203 E Berry St.
Wednesday Mar 05
Young Adult
CYA Volleyball
6:00pm-10:00pm
Indoor Volleyball
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 23 (excluding April 16).
Players may sign up individually or as a team. The 6-week season concludes with a tournament night. Games are played on Wednesday evenings from 6-10 p.m. Players may choose to register for a recreational or competitive league. Games will be hosted at Queen of Angels Parish, 1500 W. State Blvd., in Fort Wayne.
The cost is $40/person, registration will open on January 15. Visit diocesefwsb.org/cyar.
Address
Queen of Angels
Indiana,
Thursday Mar 06
Formation / Training
Magdala Women's Group
5:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: $25
Pornography, masturbation, and other sexual addictions aren’t just a “guy problem.” Magdala exists as a space where young adult women (18-30s) can find hope, healing, and freedom alongside each other.
Our Magdala group will journey through a 17-week series designed for women to experience community, hope, and healing. Magdala’s curriculum is theologically sound and psychologically informed, covering a breadth of topics related to addiction, recovery, and healing. Within our confidential group, you’ll discuss triggers, accountability, forgiveness, navigating relationships, reordering desire, and more. You’ll receive tools to pray, reflect, and heal in the midst of recovery!
Due to the sensitive nature of our group, confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Please contact us for the location of the event.
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/groups
Address
South Bend
Indiana,
Sunday Mar 09
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Wednesday Mar 12
Young Adult
CYA Volleyball
6:00pm-10:00pm
Indoor Volleyball
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 23 (excluding April 16).
Players may sign up individually or as a team. The 6-week season concludes with a tournament night. Games are played on Wednesday evenings from 6-10 p.m. Players may choose to register for a recreational or competitive league. Games will be hosted at Queen of Angels Parish, 1500 W. State Blvd., in Fort Wayne.
The cost is $40/person, registration will open on January 15. Visit diocesefwsb.org/cyar.
Address
Queen of Angels
Indiana,
Saturday Mar 15
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Changing Face of Life-Limiting Prenatal Diagnoses: Clinical, Pastoral, and Ethical Considerations
8:30am-4:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: $50 for physicians; $30 for nurses, midwives and other health professionals; $10 for parents, students and clergy
The Changing Face of Life-Limiting Prenatal Diagnoses: Clinical, Pastoral, and Ethical Considerations
Saturday, March 15th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in
Geddes Hall Auditorium, University of Notre Dame.
This daylong conference will bring together national experts to discuss new research concerning the diagnosis of Trisomy 13 and 18, concerns regarding the absence of accurate prognostic information available to parents when a prenatal diagnosis is provided, the impact of prenatal diagnosis on perinatal palliative care, and guidance regarding Catholic ethics. The program will also include a review of effective Trisomy 21 advocacy over the last fifty years which has changed the medical landscape for those living with this syndrome, and best practices in trauma informed care in supporting parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis. The day will conclude with a Q&A session with the presenters. Registration will open in December. Co-sponsored by the diocesan ministry Miriam’s Blessing, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame. For more information, contact Lisa Everett at [email protected].
Website: https://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-and-family
Address
Geddes Hall Auditorium, University of Notre Dame
Geddes Hall
St. Joseph Drive
Co-sponsored by the diocesan ministry Miriam’s Blessing, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
St. Patrick Day Celebrations
12:00pm-4:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $6-$18
St. Hedwig will host a St. Patrick Day family event with live Irish music, Irish dancers, and a variety of food.and beverages on Saturday, March 15 beginning at noon.
Corned beef and cabbage or chicken dinners will be $18.
Hot dogs and chip basket available for $6, potato soup and soda bread $8, and a variety of desserts will be offered.
Tickets available at the parish office or at the door. For more information contact Karen Horvath at 574-339-2375.
Address
Hedwig Memorial Center
331 S Scott StL
SOUTH BEND Indiana, 46601
Sunday Mar 16
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Tuesday Mar 18
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Please join us for the monthly diocesan Ministry with Persons with Disabilities meeting held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center located at 915 S. Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
Since the formation of this “grassroots ministry” in 2014, parents, parishioners, priests, parish staff, and volunteers have worked towards meaningful participation for individuals with disabilities at Mass, in the preparation and celebration of sacraments, and in the life of their faith communities.
Many of the initiatives across our diocese have come from the inspiration and efforts of individuals who have been part of this ministry of response and accompaniment. Often the needs of one individual or family have led to the beginning of something larger that benefit many like the weekly Sensory-Friendly Masses at St. Vincent in Fort Wayne. These meetings help connect people and serve as a forum to work on new initiatives or expand what is already in place at a parish or on the diocesan level (some of which are highlighted on the “Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities” webpage.)
Please enter off of the Washington Street entrance, proceed up the ramp and park in any of the spaces on the second level. There is an automatic door into the area to access the elevator where you will be greeted and taken to the meeting area. Please contact Allison on her cell at 260.414.5960 if you are having any difficulty getting into the building or just have questions, anytime.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging/
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Mar 19
Young Adult
CYA Volleyball
6:00pm-10:00pm
Indoor Volleyball
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 23 (excluding April 16).
Players may sign up individually or as a team. The 6-week season concludes with a tournament night. Games are played on Wednesday evenings from 6-10 p.m. Players may choose to register for a recreational or competitive league. Games will be hosted at Queen of Angels Parish, 1500 W. State Blvd., in Fort Wayne.
The cost is $40/person, registration will open on January 15. Visit diocesefwsb.org/cyar.
Address
Queen of Angels
Indiana,
Formation / Training
Alive Series for Young Adults (18-30s)
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Do you want to be more fully alive in your daily routine, relationships, and career? Do you feel like something is missing from your life? Are you looking to grow spiritually? If so, the Alive series is for you!
Join fellow young adults to explore a surprising path toward a more abundant life through dispelling misconceptions and discovering a fresh approach to a relationship with God.
Alive is an 8-week series that includes a delicious dinner, a relevant talk, and lively small group discussion. Simply come as you are. Dinner is provided for free. Registration is required and space is limited.
Learn More & Register: ablazemission.org/alive
Website: http://ablazemission.org/alive
Sunday Mar 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present this Sunday 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4 p.m. Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month: 11 a.m. Sunday morning
• (there is no ASL interpreter available for the 5th Sunday of the month at this time)
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:00pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Wednesday Mar 26
Young Adult
CYA Volleyball
6:00pm-10:00pm
Indoor Volleyball
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 23 (excluding April 16).
Players may sign up individually or as a team. The 6-week season concludes with a tournament night. Games are played on Wednesday evenings from 6-10 p.m. Players may choose to register for a recreational or competitive league. Games will be hosted at Queen of Angels Parish, 1500 W. State Blvd., in Fort Wayne.
The cost is $40/person, registration will open on January 15. Visit diocesefwsb.org/cyar.
Address
Queen of Angels
Indiana,
Thursday Mar 27
Formation / Training
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Shroud of Turin Presentation
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan Museum will host Cheryl White, internationally known speaker on the Shroud of Turin, as a fundraiser for the museum and to kick off the permanent exhibit of the shroud on Thursday, March 27 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Clinton St. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 6:30 p.m. and Cheryl White will present at 7 p.m. An open house will follow at the Diocesan Museum, 1103 S. Calhoun St.
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Mar 28
Parish / Community
At the Foot of the Cross: Walking with the Women of Christ's Passion - Women's Retreat
6:00pm-12:00pm
Holland
Cost: $275
St. Anthony Be the Light women’s group warmly invites you to join us for our 2025 Spring Retreat at the beautiful Camp Geneva Retreat Center in Holland, Michigan. We will enjoy time away for prayer and adoration, fellowship, good food, worship, and enriching talks from three sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration on this year’s theme: At the Foot of the Cross – Walking with the Women of Christ’s Passion.
We will gather at the retreat center for dinner at 6:00pm on Friday, March 28. Meals and accommodations are included, and we will depart after brunch on Sunday morning. Accommodations include double rooms with one bed each for you and another guest. Take a look at the retreat center at CampGeneva.org.
Visit stasb.org/women to register. The registration fee is $275 to cover meals and accommodations. Checks can be made to St. Anthony Catholic Parish with “Women’s Retreat” in the memo line. Return payment to the St. Anthony Parish Office by Sunday, March 14th. If you would like to attend but need financial assistance, you will be contacted confidentially. Checks can be made to St. Anthony Catholic Parish with “Women’s Retreat” in the memo line.
Website: https://stasb.org/women
Address
Camp Geneva, Holland MI
3995 Lakeshore Ave
Holland Michigan, 48424
Sunday Mar 30
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. This Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent’s or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452.