Upcoming Events
Thursday Jan 01
Mass / Liturgy
Holy Cross Heritage Month
12:00am-12:00am
Notre Dame
Awareness months create an opportunity to connect people with an organization, acknowledge the impactful work of an institution, and celebrate a group’s dedication to change. Holy Cross Heritage Month is a collaborative and dynamic initiative that engages the diverse ministries and apostolates of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers with the aim to celebrate their shared charism, and deepen their sense of and connection to the mission as educators in the faith. Join this opportunity to celebrate the nearly 200-year-old mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross in making God known, loved, and served in the world.
Website: https://www.holycrossusa.org/holycrossmonth/
Address
Across the United States
PO Box 765
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Young Adult
SEEK
12:00am-12:00am
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Formation is coordinating a Diocesan Delegation to attend SEEK26. This wonderful five-day retreat will focus on community, transformation, and encounter your relationship with Jesus Christ. Please check out information about SEEK on their website.
Website: https://seek.focus.org/
Address
Columbus, OH
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Sunday Jan 04
Parish / Community
Epiphany Concert
7:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
All are invited to our annual Epiphany Concert on Sunday evening, January 4 at 7PM. This concert will present music of the Christmas Season and also a Live Nativity. Featured musicians are David Ling on violin, Allen Goebbert on organ,
soloists, concert choir, and instrumentalists from St. Therese under the direction of Beverly Rieger. This concert is free of charge, but we will take up a free will offering to benefit the St. Therese School. A reception will follow the concert. All are welcome!
Website: http://sttheresefw.org
Address
St Therese Catholic Church
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Tuesday Jan 06
Parish / Community
Holy Cross Heritage Month
12:00am-12:00am
Holy Cross Heritage Month observes and honors the Congregation of Holy Cross, a religious family that has dedicated its lives to making God known, loved, and served worldwide. This dynamic initiative engages the diverse ministries and apostolates of Holy Cross, celebrating their shared charism and deepening their connection to the mission as educators in the faith.
Website: https://www.holycrossmonth.org/
Address
Worldwide
Indiana,
Monday Jan 12
Youth / School
Youth/Young Adult Minister Coffee Meetings
10:00am-11:30pm
Fort Wayne
Every month or two, youth and young adult ministers from Fort Wayne and South Bend gather together to discuss ministry trends, upcoming events, and ways to support our youth and their families. For full time, part time, and volunteer ministers!
Address
Downtown Crescendo Cafe at the Pearl
258 West Main Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Jan 14
Youth / School
Youth/Young Adult Minister Coffee Meeting
1:00pm-2:30pm
South Bend
Every month or two, youth and young adult ministers from Fort Wayne and South Bend gather together to discuss ministry trends, upcoming events, and ways to support our youth and their families. For full time, part time, and volunteer ministers!
Address
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Formation / Training
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Institute - THEO 201: Faith and Reason
6:00pm-8:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $100
This Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Institute course is designed as the entry point for the adult faith formation program of the Institute, and covers foundational concepts of the Catholic Worldview such as God, God’s existence, the transcendental structure of reality (Truth, Goodness, Beauty), and the basis of Christian Revelation. This course will be held on Wednesday evenings from January 14 to March 18, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. The instructor will be Dr. Alex Giltner.
A payment link will be emailed to registrants requesting to pay the course fee of $100 prior to the start of the course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/cyril-institute/
Address
Saint Francis Convent Auditorium
1515 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Jan 15
Young Adult
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Come join us as we explore the pressing current topics channeled through the wisdom of the Doctors of the Church. Topics like Dignity of the Persons, Mental Health, Moral Theology, and much more! Welcomed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single or marries, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb/
Address
The Public House
330 Ironworks Ave
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Jan 17
Fundraiser
Most Precious Blood School Trivia Night
6:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $100 per table of 10
A Trivia Night will be held January 17th, 2026. Doors to the gym will open at 6 p.m, Trivia will start at 7 p.m.
Tables are $100 for 10 per table. Adult beverages can by purchased with Tower Tavern providing drinks.
This is an Adult +21 and over event.
To register, please call Angela Gernhardt in the school office at 424-4832 or email [email protected].
Address
Most Precious Blood Gymnasium
1529 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Sunday Jan 18
5:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: Free
As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, all are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Prayer Service with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Sunday, January 18 at 5 p.m. at St. Jude Parish in Fort Wayne.
Together with Pastor Tony Opliger, Pastor Chris Norman, and Fr. Emmanuel Abuh, Christians from across northeast Indiana will gather in a spirit of unity to pray, worship, and seek deeper communion in Christ.
All are welcome—please join us in praying for Christian unity in our community and beyond.
Monday Jan 19
Youth / School
8th Grade Girls Field Trip to Convent
10:00am-2:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration would like to extend an invitation for the 8th grade girls who are homeschooled or who attend public schools to come to the Motherhouse in Mishawaka, Indiana, for a field trip on Monday, January 19th, 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Our goal is to give your students a glimpse into religious life as they continue to grow in faith and understanding of God’s will in their lives. Go to https://bit.ly/ssfpafieldtrip to register and for more information. Each parish/family is responsible for transportation and lunch. Note: Catholic Schools who wish to register are asked to register as a school through a separate form.
Address
St Francis Convent
1515 West Dragoon Trl
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Formation / Training
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Institute - THEO 203: Salvation History II
6:00pm-8:00pm
Granger
Cost: $100
This course in the Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Institute picks up from the previous Salvation History class by looking in-depth at Christ as the culmination of God’s work in history, particularly how the New Testament and the Church’s Teaching on Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament and of Salvation History itself. This course will be held on Monday evenings from January 19 to March 23, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. The instructor will be Monsignor Michael Heintz.
A payment link will be emailed to registrants requesting to pay the course fee of $100 prior to the start of the course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/cyril-institute/
Address
Saint Pius X Church, Schooler Parish Life Center
52553 N. Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Tuesday Jan 20
Formation / Training
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Institute - THEO 202: Salvation History I
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $100
This course in the Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Institute is a deep dive in the narrative structure of the Scriptures and the Biblical Worldview, with particular emphasis placed on the historical and theological context of the Old Testament and the People of Israel. This course sets the foundation for the continued exploration of Salvation History in THEO 203. This course will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. from January 20-March 24, 2026. The instructor will be Dr. Alex Giltner.
A payment link will be emailed to registrants requesting to pay the course fee of $100 prior to the start of the course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/cyril-institute/
Address
University of Saint Francis, Achatz Hall, Room 226
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Thursday Jan 22
Young Adult
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Come join us as we explore the pressing current topics channeled through the wisdom of the Doctors of the Church. Topics like Dignity of the Persons, Mental Health, Moral Theology, and much more! Welcomed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single or marries, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb/
Address
The Public House
330 Ironworks Ave
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Jan 24
Youth / School
St. Therese Catholic School Expo
5:30pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
We will have an expo to show what our school is currently doing for extra curriculars, help people sign up for Raise Right, and showcase some of our offerings to kick off Catholic School’s Week.
Website: https://stthereseschoolfw.org
Address
St. Therese Catholic School
2222 Lower Huntington Rd
fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Sunday Jan 25
Youth / School
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School Open House
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Come learn more about St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School at our Open House on January 25, 2026!
Website: https://www.school.stasb.org/application
Youth / School
Queen of Peace Catholic School Open House
11:00am-12:30pm
Mishawaka
Queen of Peace Catholic School is holding their annual Open House on January 25, 2026. We will begin our morning with Mass at 10am then transition to tours of our school from 11am-12:30pm. Come see our beautiful, one-hallway school. You will have the opportunity to tour classrooms, visit with teachers, and gather information from our HASA, school board, finance team, and Athletics Department.
We look forward to your visit!
Website: https://school.queenofpeace.cc
Address
Queen of Peace Catholic School
4508 Vistula Rd
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Jan 28
Diocesan-Sponsored
Ava's Grace Online Support Group for Those Grieving the Loss of a Baby Before or After Birth
7:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to listen to, learn from, and pray with others who know this deep suffering, you are most welcome to join our drop in, monthly online support group sponsored by ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry which offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. The January gathering will take place on Wednesday evening, January 28th from 7:30 to 8:30 PM (Eastern Time) over Zoom. We will be looking at the life and writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the grief she experienced over the death of her two daughters. Please email Lisa Everett at [email protected] for the Zoom meeting link and password. For more information about ava’s grace, visit our website at www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Online Over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Jan 29
Young Adult
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Come join us as we explore the pressing current topics channeled through the wisdom of the Doctors of the Church. Topics like Dignity of the Persons, Mental Health, Moral Theology, and much more! Welcomed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single or marries, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb/
Address
The Public House
330 Ironworks Ave
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Jan 30
Young Adult
Young Adult Retreat: Jesus Calms the Storm
7:00pm-1:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: $75-175, cost is not an inhibitor
Life can be overwhelming. There is always something to do, somewhere to be, or something we are missing out on. Do you ever feel like you’re drowning? If so, you’re not alone. How can we find time for everything? How do we learn to trust and rest in the Lord? Come take a weekend away with fellow young adults and find peace in Christ amidst the storm.
Registration Required
ablazemission.org
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/retreat2026
Address
Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center
9601 N Union Rd
Plymouth Indiana, 46563
Thursday Feb 05
Young Adult
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Come join us as we explore the pressing current topics channeled through the wisdom of the Doctors of the Church. Topics like Dignity of the Persons, Mental Health, Moral Theology, and much more! Welcomed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single or marries, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb/
Address
The Public House
330 Ironworks Ave
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Feb 07
Parish / Community
Art Exhibition
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: 10.00
Religious Art Exhibition including cocktails and appetizers. Come enjoy an evening out with just a 10.00 entry fee.
Website: http://sttheresefw.org
Address
St.Therese Catholic Church
2222 Lower Huntington Rd
fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Parish / Community
Art Exhibition
6:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: 35.00 for rental space
Looking for Religious Themed Artists that would like to come and display their work. Sell your own artwork and keep all the proceeds. Fun date night with appetizers, beer and wine flights. Reserve your space at 260-747-9139
Website: https://sttheresefw.org
Address
Parish Hall
2222 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne,IN Indiana, 46819
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Chris Check, President of Catholic Answers, will be speaking on “The Catholic Option: Christian Civilization in Chaos and the Response of the Laity.”
Website: https://www.saintv.org/guestspeaker
Address
St. Vincent de Parish Parish: Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Wednesday Feb 11
Youth / School
Youth/Young Adult Minister Coffee Meeting
1:00pm-2:30pm
South Bend
Every month or two, youth and young adult ministers from Fort Wayne and South Bend gather together to discuss ministry trends, upcoming events, and ways to support our youth and their families. For full time, part time, and volunteer ministers!
Address
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Thursday Feb 12
Young Adult
Theology on Tap
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Come join us as we explore the pressing current topics channeled through the wisdom of the Doctors of the Church. Topics like Dignity of the Persons, Mental Health, Moral Theology, and much more! Welcomed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single or married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb/
Address
The Public House
330 Ironworks Ave
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Feb 13
Parish / Community
Valentine's Square Dance
6:30pm-11:30pm
Walkerton
The Knights of Columbus #5709 are hosting a Valentine’s Square Dance on February 13th starting at 6:30 pm EST at Saint Patrick’s Church in Letko Hall , Walkerton, IN. Featuring caller Avery Arnold who will lead you through all the steps and no experience is needed! Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar is available. This is a free will donation event and all are welcome for those 21 and up. RSVP by calling TJ Borton at 574-229-6288, the parish office at 574-586-7152, or email at [email protected].
Address
Saint Patrick's Church Letko Hall
811 Tyler Street
Walkerton Indiana, 46574
Monday Feb 16
Youth / School
Youth/Young Adult Minister Coffee Meetings
10:00am-11:30pm
Fort Wayne
Every month or two, youth and young adult ministers from Fort Wayne and South Bend gather together to discuss ministry trends, upcoming events, and ways to support our youth and their families. For full time, part time, and volunteer ministers!
Address
Downtown Crescendo Cafe at the Pearl
258 West Main Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Saturday Feb 21
Bishop Rhoades
Rekindle The Fire Men's Conference - 2026
8:00am-6:00pm
South Bend
Cost: 60
The Rekindle the Fire Men’s Conference is an opportunity to be inspired and rejuvenated in your faith by some of the leading figures in the Catholic Church. The conference is a one day event with opportunities for prayer, reconciliation, adoration, and fellowship with other men that want to grow in their faith. The agenda includes hearing from three vibrant, nationally recognizable speakers on topics of our Catholic faith. The conference concludes with a holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend.
This year’s keynote speakers include: Fr. Larry Richards, Robert Rogers, Dom Quaglia, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Tickets are available now at rekindlethefire.net. General admission is $60, and includes lunch. Discounted tickets are available at $30 for students currently enrolled in high school or college. We have a charter bus with round trip tickets available from Fort Wayne to South Bend and back. See our website for more details.
Website: https://rekindlethefire.net
Address
Century Center - South Bend
120 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Mass / Liturgy
Come hungry and be filled in mind, body, and spirit!
11:00am-2:30pm
Huntington
Cost: No cost; Donations accepted
In the tradition of Blessed Father Solanus Casey, please join us at the St. Felix Catholic Center for a simple meal of soup and bread on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 12:30 p.m. followed by Mass for the Sick at 1:00 p.m. There will also be a special blessing for a bust sculpture of Blessed Father Solanus Casey, donated by the Fort Wayne Knights of Columbus. These events are free, but donations are appreciated. The St. Felix Catholic Center is located at 1280 Hitzfield Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
Website: https://www.sfcatholiccenter.com
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Friday Feb 27
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Dine In-13 and up $15 per meal 12 and under free Free Will Donations accepted Carryout- $10
Dine In- All you can eat fish, sides will include green beans, applesauce, roll, chips, pickles, and beverages Carryout-6 pieces of fish and roll