Upcoming Events
Friday Oct 01
Parish / Community
Communal rosary through month of October
4:00pm-4:30pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
St. Anthony Church in Angola, 700 W Maumee St., will have a communal rosary prayer that will take place every day at 4 p.m. October 1-31, in honor of Respect Life Month. This includes Saturdays and Sundays outdoors around the black Memorial Crucifix.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Saturday Oct 02
Bishop Rhoades
World Apostolate of Fatima annual Mass and breakfast
7:30am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: 15.00
7:30 AM: Confession
8 AM: Rosary, First Saturday meditations
9 AM: Mass with His Excellency, Bishop Kevin Rhoades
Concelebrants:
Father Glenn Kohrman, spiritual director
Father Robert Garrow, associate spiritual director
Marian procession followed with a breakfast at the Grand Wayne Center with speaker Father William Casey, CPM
of the Fathers of Mercy.
Website: https://FatimaFWSB.org
Address
Cathedral and Grand Wayne Center
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral and Grand Wayne Center
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mother/daughter quinceañera retreat
8:30am-3:00pm
Goshen
Cost: $20 per family
If your daughter is celebrating her quinceañera this year, please join us for a mother/daughter retreat on Saturday, Oct. 2, in the St. John the Evangelist parish in Goshen. The retreat will begin in the parish gym with check-in at 8:30 AM and will consist of talks, fun activities, conversation and prayer. There will also be a special session just for moms in the afternoon, and the retreat will conclude with Eucharistic Adoration in the church. The cost is $20 per family payable at the door and includes lunch and a special keepsake. Registration will open on Aug. 1. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/quinceanera-retreat.
Si su hija estará celebrando su quinceañera este año, acompáñenos para un retiro de madres e hijas el sábado, 2 de octubre, en la parroquia de San Juan Evangelista en Goshen. El retiro comenzara en el gimnasio a las 8:30 AM y contara con charlas, actividades divertidas, conversaciones y oración. También habrá una sesión solo para mamas en la tarde, y cerrará con Adoración en la iglesia. El costo es de $20 por familia que se podrá pagar en la entrada e incluye almuerzo y un recuerdo especial. La inscripción se abrirá el primero de agosto. Para más información, visite diocesefwsb.org/quinceanera-retreat
Website: diocesefwsb.org/quinceanera-retreat
Address
St. John the Evangelist
109 W Monroe Street
Goshen Indiana, 46526
Address
St. John the Evangelist
109 W Monroe Street
Goshen Indiana, 46526
Feast
Blessing of the Animals
11:00am-11:30am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Father Bob and Father Bernie will bless animals Saturday, Oct. 2, from 11-11:30 a.m. underneath the portico of the church. Bring your dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, cows, pigs, goats, horses, chickens and even your pet snakes. There will be a prayer and a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Bishop Rhoades
Mass of Healing in Remembrance of the Miami Tribe
5:00pm-6:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades invites all to attend a Mass of Healing in Remembrance of the Miami Tribe on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. This Mass marks the 175th anniversary of the forced removal of the Miami Tribe from Fort Wayne and the Wabash River valley in 1846. Cathedral Square in Fort Wayne, home of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is burial ground to members of the Miami Tribe, some of whom have since been relocated.
Following Mass, all are welcome next door to the Diocesan Museum, 1103 S. Calhoun St., for an exhibit commemorating the Miami community. The exhibit will remain open through Oct. 30. Diocesan Museum is free and open to the public. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/museum.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/museum
Sunday Oct 03
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Episodes
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to kidsliturgy2020@gmail.com, and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Mass / Liturgy
Transitus of St. Francis
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: none
Come celebrate the death of St. Francis of Assisi in the intimate environment of the Portiuncula Private Chapel at the rear of 2637 Schele Ave. Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours is part of this commemoration. Park in St. Andrew’s Church parking lot at 2610 New Haven Ave. Signs on the fence enclosing the chapel will direct your entrance.
Address
Portiuncula Chapel at rear of 2637 Schele Avenue
2637 Schele Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Parish / Community
Transitus Vespers
7:00pm-7:45pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
Celebrate the death of St. Francis of Assisi with Evening Prayer (Vespers) from the Liturgy of the Hours. A reception will follow in St. Francis Hall.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Tuesday Oct 05
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Elizabeth
6:00pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 5 at 6 p.m. (first Tuesday of each month) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, FW 46804. A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family members and caregivers. It is open to others, outside of St. Elizabeth parish, who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
Livestream: www.facebook.com/SEASFW/
Contact Allison at 260.399.1452 or asturm@diocesefwsb.org for questions.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is Sponsored by the Vocation Office, This monthly event is held from 7-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Each month is led by a different priest or deacon, with the October Holy Hour being led by Fr. Patrick Hake. Please Join us in praying for vocations.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Oct 06
Formation / Training
Discussion for Catholic health care professionals
7:00pm-8:30pm
Granger
Cost: free of charge
An engaging, spiritually uplifting discussion on the practice of medicine from a Catholic perspective will be Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Parish in Granger in the church basement meeting room. Enter at the back of Church off Fir Road next to the playground. Stairs and elevator access are available to the lower level. For more information, contact Dr. Charles Craig, O.D. at cma@stpius.net or 419-305-0244. All are welcome. Sponsored by the St. Andre Bessette Guild of North Central Indiana, a charted guild of the Catholic Medical Association.
Address
St. Pius X Parish, Church Basement Meeting Room
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Thursday Oct 07
Mass / Liturgy
Misa Conmemorativa por los que han perdido a un hijo
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free of charge
Si ha sufrido la pérdida de un hijo antes o después del nacimiento, ya sea recientemente o hace mucho tiempo, únase a nosotros para una Misa Conmemorativa especial el jueves 7 de octubre a las 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia San Adalberto, celebrada por el Padre Ryan Pietrocarlo, CSC. Tendrá la oportunidad de orar junto con otras personas que han sufrido la pérdida de sus hijos y de llevarse a casa una rosa de seda en honor a su (s) hijo (s). Los hermanos y abuelos también son bienvenidos.
Patrocinado por el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Familia, Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Lisa Everett al 574-234-0687 o leverett@diocesefwsb.org.
Address
Iglesia Católica San Adalberto
2505 Grace Street
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Friday Oct 08
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. John, FW
5:45pm-6:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 8 at 5:45 p.m. (second Friday of each month) at St. John the Baptist Church, 4500 Fairfield Avenue, FW 46807. A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family members and caregivers. It is open to others, outside of St. John’s parish, who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
Livestream: www.facebook.com/SaintJohnFortWayne
Contact Allison at 260.399.1452 or asturm@diocesefwsb.org for questions.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. John the Baptist, FW
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Address
St. John the Baptist, FW
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Saturday Oct 09
Diocesan-Sponsored
Diocesan Confirmation Retreat: Mishawaka
8:00am-3:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $20 / person
All 8th graders preparing for Confirmation are invited to join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, priests, religious, students and leaders from across the diocese for a day of prayer, the sacraments, engaging talks and activities. The retreat is a powerful experience for the youth of our diocese to be able to see the vibrancy of the Catholic Faith as they prepare for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Confirmation. Retreats will be held from 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. on October 9, 2021 at Marian High School and March 12, 2022 at Bishop Dwenger High School. There is a $20 registration fee. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/confirmation-retreat.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/confirmation-retreat
Address
Marian High School
1311 S. Logan Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Marian High School
1311 S. Logan Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Formation / Training
5th Annual Corrections Ministry Conference
8:30am-3:30pm
Indianapolis
Cost: Free
This is a regional conference of interest to clergy, lay jail and prison volunteers, those in corrections professions,
and anyone interested in learning more about Corrections Ministry.
In person and live streamed. Free to attend.
The Keynote Speaker will be Christine Montross, M. D.
“Waiting for an Echo: The Madness of American Incarceration”
Also speaking, Hon. William J. Hughes, Criminal law:101 An Overview
Note: This is in Marion County
Website: https://www.archindy.org/corrections/
Address
Roncalli High School Auditorium
3300 Prague Road
Indianapolis Indiana, 46227
Contact
Deacon Marc Kellams, Coordinator of Corrections Ministry
(812) 345-3276
mkellams@archindy.org
Address
Roncalli High School Auditorium
3300 Prague Road
Indianapolis Indiana, 46227
Contact
Deacon Marc Kellams, Coordinator of Corrections Ministry
(812) 345-3276
mkellams@archindy.org
Parish / Community
Eighth annual Walk to Remember for Perinatal and Infant Loss
10:00am-2:00pm
Huntertown
Cost: Free
This FREE memorial event is for families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy at any gestation or the loss of an infant.
Activities include:
A one mile memorial walk around the park following a banner with your baby’s name on it.
A Resource Tent: Filled with information on many area organizations that specialize in memorial items, support groups, and so much more.
Chalk Art: A wonderful activity for the entire family to draw on a section of the 1 mile path to remember your baby.
Family Craft: This year’s craft we’ll be creating a personalized candle – a great item to have in preparation for the Global Wave of Light which occurs on October 15 @ 7pm; to light a candle and remember all babies who have left us too soon.
– Family Photography: We have beautiful props and a professional photographer capture your family – a keepsake that can be added to the ways you continue to remember and honor your angel baby’s memory.
– Refreshments: We are always overwhelmed with our donation from Prairie Farms and other local companies who provide milk, juice, coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and baked goods.
– Raffle: We have been working with area companies to create a few lovely care baskets to raffle off. Something to bring a smile to your day, if just for a moment.
– New this year: In lieu of a balloon release, we came up with a new way to honor and memorialize your angel baby with a pinwheel display and personalized message opportunity.
A gentle reminder that absolutely everything we do at Walk to Remember is at no cost to you. Everything is FREE to participate in. We hope you’ll join us.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eighth-annual-walk-to-remember-for-perinatal-and-infant-loss-tickets-161408943495?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Address
Huntertown Family Park Pavilion
2114 Woods Rd
Huntertown Indiana, 46818
Address
Huntertown Family Park Pavilion
2114 Woods Rd
Huntertown Indiana, 46818
Fundraiser
Trivia Night
6:00pm-8:00pm
Columbia City
Cost: $100/team of 10 or $15/person
Gather your favorite “useless knowledge” friends for a night of exciting trivia and games Saturday, Oct. 9, at St. Paul of the Cross, 315 S Line St. Prizes for trivia winners, best-decorated table, most spirited table, random prizes, best celebrity look-alike, games and more! Crock pots are welcome. Doors open at 6 and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m.
Website: https://spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.html
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S Line St
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S Line St
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Sunday Oct 10
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Episodes
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to kidsliturgy2020@gmail.com, and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, October 10 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (FW)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, October 10 the 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton Fort Wayne, IN 46802. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc. provides ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer this monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at (260) 399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Parish / Community
Rosary Coast to Coast
1:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Join the World Apostolate of Fatima for the Annual Rosary Coast to Coast event at Divine Mercy Funeral Home and Cemetery. Father Stephen Felicichia will preside over the event in leading those present in praying the Holy Rosary, retelling the story of Lepanto, and enrolling all interested in Our Lady’s Brown Scapular.
This event takes place in the Mary Garden in the cemetery.
Website: https://www.Fatimafwsb.org
Address
Divine Mercy Funeral Home & Cemetery
3500 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Address
Divine Mercy Funeral Home & Cemetery
3500 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Parish / Community
Parish Mission with Daniel Oberreuter
6:30pm-8:00pm
Columbia City
Cost: Free will donation
Join us for a Parish Mission with Eucharist-centered music featuring Daniel Oberreuter.
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S Line St
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Wednesday Oct 13
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Retreat on Penance, Conversion and the Message of Fatima
5:00pm-8:00am
Huntington
Cost: $75 or $210 depending on commuter or overnight option
Retreat on Penance, Conversion and the Message of Fatima with Father Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap, as retreat master. Daily Mass, prayer, confessions, talks, meals. Free time for prayer and walking the retreat center grounds. Cost depends on choice of overnight or commuter option. Open to all desiring an immersion in simple Franciscan spirituality. Sponsored by the Confraternity of Penitents. Schedule posted at https://www.franciscanthirdorderpenitents.com/retreats
Website: https://www.franciscanthirdorderpenitents.com/retreats
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Friday Oct 15
Fundraiser
St. John Holy Name Society fish fry
4:00pm-7:00pm
New Haven
Cost: Adult $10 , Child $6
A drive thru fish fry will be Friday, Oct. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Community Center, 943 Powers St. A meal includes fish, potato wedges, coleslaw, applesauce and cookie. Cashiers will be located outside. No need to get out of your vehicle. Advance in line and
your order will be brought out the side door of the
Community Center and away you go. Just that easy.
If you are interested in helping at the Fish Fry’s or
learn more about the Holy Name Society, please
contact the parish office.
Saturday Oct 16
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Kingdom Builders Conference
8:30am-4:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $70 per person
Kingdom Builders will host its second annual women’s conference, Designed to Bloom, on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The lineup of speakers for the day includes Heather Khym, co-host of the Abiding Together podcast, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, speaker and author, Dr. Mary Healy, author and professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and Mary Jo Parrish, the founder of Kingdom Builders. Individual tickets are $70 and include breakfast and lunch. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, please visit the conference website at https://www.buildingthroughhim.com/resources/events/kb-conference/kb-conference-2021
Website: https://www.buildingthroughhim.com/resources/events/kb-conference/kb-conference-2021
Address
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Address
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Fundraiser
St. John the Baptist parish festival
11:00am-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Food, drinks, activities available for purchase
The St. John the Baptist parish festival is Saturday, Oct. 16. Fun for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring games, bounce houses, horse wagon rides, concessions, a raffle drawing and more. Food trucks will be present from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants 21 and older may stay for Casino Night and live music from Adam Strack feat. Chris Dodds from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Website: https://SaintJohnFortWayne.com
Parish / Community
Rosary rally for an end to abortion
12:00pm-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
During this 40 Days For Life Campaign, gather to pray the Rosary for the end of abortion in front of Planned Parenthood Saturday, Oct. 16. Sponsored by St. Aloysius of Yoder parishioners and by America Loves Fatima to pray for our country, an end to abortion, and in reparation for sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Parish / Community
Fatima Rosary
12:00pm-1:00pm
South Bend
Cost: none
This is the 104th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun. We will pray in front of the church. If raining, we will be inside. All are welcome
Address
St. Patrick Catholic Church
331 S. Scott Street
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Praying with Father Solanus Rosary and Mass for the Sick
12:30pm-3:00pm
Huntington
Cost: Free
Praying with Father Solanus will host a Rosary and Mass for the Sick with Father Joe Tuscan presiding. Following Mass, refreshments will be served and tours of St. Felix will be offered to those in attendance. There will also be an exposition from the Vatican titled, “Eucharistic Miracles.” The day will conclude with a presentation by Father Joe Tuscan at 2:30 p.m. This is a free event that is open to the public.
Website: https://www.prayingwithfrsolanus.org
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Formation / Training
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I Formation
1:00pm-12:00am
South Bend
This course is for adults who wish to serve three- to six-year-old children in an atrium setting. Formation will take place about once a month on consecutive Saturday and Sunday afternoons, except in the summertime, concluding in Spring 2023. More information is available in our course brochure, or by contacting our Course Coordinator, Tessa Mammolenti. Registrations are due on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 and are being received on a first-come first-served basis.
Website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RXCOyq4CNYAemQ2xVW4GPjFBNXiQ4kO/view
Address
Christ the King Catholic Church
52473 Indiana 933 N
South Bend Indiana, 46637
Address
Christ the King Catholic Church
52473 Indiana 933 N
South Bend Indiana, 46637
Bishop Rhoades
Synod 2021-23 Opening Mass with Bishop Rhoades
5:00pm-6:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
In the Catholic Church, a synod is a gathering that fosters unity between the bishops and Pope, provides counsel to the Pope, and studies questions concerning the Church in the world. (c.f. Code of Canon Law 342)
Website: diocesefwsb.org
Mass / Liturgy
Adoration Under the Stars
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Bring your blankets, your chairs, your hot chocolate, your Rosaries, your hearts, and YOUR family and spend some quality time with Jesus Christ in the Monstrance under the Night Sky of God’s creation on the lawn in front of the Church. The evening will close with Benediction. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside the Church. Prelude Music will begin at 6:45 p.m. before the Adoration begins at 7 p.m.
Sunday Oct 17
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Episodes
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to kidsliturgy2020@gmail.com, and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Mass / Liturgy
Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit from the Vatican with Quotes by Blessed Carlo Acutis and Eucharistic Adoration
9:00am-2:00pm
Huntington
Cost: none
The Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibi, from the Vatican, with quotes by Blessed Carlo Acutis, will be available for viewing on Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to 2 pm at St. Felix Catholic Center, 1280 Hitzfield Street, Huntington IN, beginning with Mass at 9 a.m.. Eucharistic Adoration will be available in the church following Mass for the duration of the exhibit, which can be viewed in the hall under the church. Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 2 p.m. Visitors may choose to stay for a talk by Father Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap, followed by Mid-Afternoon Prayer and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield Street
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Parish / Community
Sunday Night Praise
4:00pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free to attend (option to purchase food)
Please join us for an outdoor evening of fellowship and praise and worship. Food trucks will be available from 4pm to 6pm with live praise and worship to begin at 5 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Invite your family and friends — all are welcome.
Monday Oct 18
Formation / Training
White Mass and banquet
7:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15 free for students and religious life
A White Mass for all healthcare workers, celebrated by Bishop Rhoades will be Monday, Oct. 18, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 7 p.m. Mass will be followed by a dinner at St. Mary, Mother of God parish hall with OSV’s Jason Shanks, the guest speaker, talking about his miraculous recovery from severe Covid.
Website: https://www.fortwayne.cathmed.org
Address
Fort Wayne Cathedral then St. Mary's Hall
1102 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Fort Wayne Cathedral then St. Mary's Hall
1102 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Oct 20
Formation / Training
Right to Life talk
6:30pm-7:30pm
New Carlisle
Cost: No Cost
A Right to Life talk will be Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish. The talk from Right to Life Michiana will be on the issue of abortion and ways to get involved in the local movement.
In the United States, 300 children die every day from abortion. Locally, 8 children are killed every week. Now is the time to fight against the greatest human rights injustice of our age.
Website: https://www.ststansnewcarlisle.org/
Address
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
55756 Tulip Road
New Carlisle Indiana, 46552
Address
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
55756 Tulip Road
New Carlisle Indiana, 46552
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace online support group meeting
8:00pm-9:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to gather online with others who know this deep grief, we invite you to attend our monthly ava’s grace support group meeting whenever you’d like. The support group meets over Zoom on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 8 to 9:30 PM. The October meeting will take place on Wednesday evening, October 20. Please email Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. For more information about ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry which offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to those grieving the loss of a baby before or after birth, please visit diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Oct 21
Mass / Liturgy
Misa Conmemorativa por los que han perdido a un hijo
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Si ha sufrido la pérdida de un hijo antes o después del nacimiento, ya sea recientemente o hace mucho tiempo, únase a nosotros para una Misa Conmemorativa especial el jueves 21 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia San Jose, celebrada por el Padre Evaristo Olivera. Tendrá la oportunidad de orar junto con otras personas que han sufrido la pérdida de sus hijos y de llevarse a casa una rosa de seda en honor a su (s) hijo (s). Los hermanos y abuelos también son bienvenidos.
Patrocinado por el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Familia, Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con al 574-234-0687 o leverett@diocesefwsb.org.
Address
2213 Brooklyn Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Oct 22
Mass / Liturgy
Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue tour to visit St. Monica
12:00am-12:00am
Mishawaka
You’re invited to experience the wonder of Fatima!
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady Fatima was sculpted by famous artist José Thedim, according to the description of Sister Lucia. It has traveled worldwide since 1947, bringing the message of Fatima to millions of people. The Bishop of Fatima prayed that Mary would accompany the statue wherever it goes.
Countless favors and graces are associated with the statue. Many people recognize the Fatima message as the pathway to world peace.
Friday, October, 22:
St. Monica’s 222 West Mishawaka Ave. Mishawaka, IN 46545
Website: https://FatimaFWSB.org
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 West Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 West Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Parish / Community
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue to visit St. Monica
8:15am-7:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $0
The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue is coming to St. Monica on Friday, October 22.
The 8:15 a.m. Mass will be followed by Adoration and Devotions. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the statue will be in church for personal prayer and devotions throughout the day. At 6 p.m. adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, Scapular enrollment, talk offered by the Pilgrim Virgin Statue’s custodian and a candlelight procession ending at Battell Park will conclude the visit.
Website: https://www.stmonicamish.org
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 W MISHAWAKA AVE
MISHAWAKA Indiana, 46545
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 W MISHAWAKA AVE
MISHAWAKA Indiana, 46545
Saturday Oct 23
Parish / Community
Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue Tour to visit Holy Family
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
You’re invited to experience the wonder of Fatima!
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady Fatima was sculpted by famous artist José Thedim, according to the description of Sister Lucia. It has traveled worldwide since 1947, bringing the message of Fatima to millions of people. The Bishop of Fatima prayed that Mary would accompany the statue wherever it goes.
Countless favors and graces are associated with the statue. Many people recognize the Fatima message as the pathway to world peace.
Saturday, October, 23:
Holy Family 56405 Mayflower Rd. South Bend, IN 46619
Website: https://fatimaFWSB.org
Address
Holy Family Parish
56405 Mayflower Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Address
Holy Family Parish
56405 Mayflower Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Sunday Oct 24
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, October 24 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Parish / Community
St. Jude Parish Mission
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Please join us for our Parish Mission “Gather Us In” beginning on Sunday, Oct 24, and concluding on Wednesday Oct. 27.
Father Peter Schavitz, a Redemptorist priest from St. Louis will lead the mission each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be an adult program and a children’s program for students k-5th each night. We hope you will join us in celebrating our faith and growing closer in our relationship with Christ.
Website: https://www.stjudefw.org/church/event/parish-mission-gather-us-in-click-to-volunteer-and-for-info/
Address
St. Jude Church
2155 Randallia Dr.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Address
St. Jude Church
2155 Randallia Dr.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Monday Oct 25
Parish / Community
Sacred Heart Cemetery Fall Cleanup
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Sacred Heart Cemetery will conduct a fall cleanup from Monday, Oct. 25 thru Saturday, Oct. 30.
All summer decorations should be removed by this time.
Address
Sacred Heart Cemetery (Western Av & Pine Rd.)
1826 Kemble Avenue
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Parish / Community
Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue tour to visit St. John the Evangelist
12:00am-12:00am
Goshen
You’re invited to experience the wonder of Fatima!
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady Fatima was sculpted by famous artist José Thedim, according to the description of Sister Lucia. It has traveled worldwide since 1947, bringing the message of Fatima to millions of people. The Bishop of Fatima prayed that Mary would accompany the statue wherever it goes.
Countless favors and graces are associated with the statue. Many people recognize the Fatima message as the pathway to world peace.
Monday, October, 25:
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, IN
Website: https://fatimaFWSB.org
Address
St. John the Evangelist Church
109 W. Monroe St.
Goshen Indiana, 46526
Address
St. John the Evangelist Church
109 W. Monroe St.
Goshen Indiana, 46526
Parish / Community
Surviving Divorce series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Granger
Saint Pius X is pleased to announce the return of the support group that will bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Surviving Divorce is a twelve-week program featuring thirty-minute DVD sessions each week. Surviving Divorce 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. This program is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel, and clarity after divorce.
The twelve week series will be held on Monday evenings from October 25 through January 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Parish Life Center 105.
Cost: $20 per person
Website: https://stpius.net/divorcesupport
Website: https://stpius.net/divorcesupport
Address
St. Pius X Parish Life Center 105
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Address
St. Pius X Parish Life Center 105
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Tuesday Oct 26
Mass / Liturgy
South Bend Red Mass
5:15pm-6:15pm
Notre Dame
Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend, invites you to the Annual Red Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame. First celebrated in France in the 13th Century, this ancient rite annually asks God’s blessing on all those who serve as lawyers, judges, civil government officials, teachers and students of the law and political science. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be a reception following the Red Mass this year.
Address
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame
114 Coleman Morse Ctr.
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Oct 27
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue tour to visit St. John Bosco
12:00am-12:00am
Churubusco
You’re invited to experience the wonder of Fatima!
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady Fatima was sculpted by famous artist José Thedim, according to the description of Sister Lucia. It has traveled worldwide since 1947, bringing the message of Fatima to millions of people. The Bishop of Fatima prayed that Mary would accompany the statue wherever it goes.
Countless favors and graces are associated with the statue. Many people recognize the Fatima message as the pathway to world peace.
Wednesday, October, 27
St, John Bosco 220 N Main St. Churubusco, IN 46723
Website: https://fatimafwsB.org
Address
St. John Busco Church
220 N. Main St.
Churubusco Indiana, 46723
Address
St. John Busco Church
220 N. Main St.
Churubusco Indiana, 46723
Formation / Training
The Popes as Guardians of Human Dignity
4:00pm-5:30pm
Cardinal Gerhard MUller is the former prefect of Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith. He has written more than 600 works on topics of theology and the Catholic Church and is the editor of the 16-volume “The Complete Works of Joseph Ratzinger: Pope Benedict XVI.” He will speak on the pope’s role in protecting human dignity as part of his tour promoting his new book, “The Pope: His Mission and His Task,” and copies of his book will be available for purchase at the event.
The Cardinal will celebrate Mass on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at St. Pius X in Granger.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Online NFP support group
8:00pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free of charge
Are you looking for some support and fellowship in using natural family planning? Join our monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese! We meet over Zoom on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 8:00 to 9:30 PM Eastern Time. Our next gathering will take place on Wednesday, October 27th. Email Caty at cburke@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Address
Online over Zoom
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Thursday Oct 28
Parish / Community
Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue tour to visit Queen of Angels
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
You’re invited to experience the wonder of Fatima!
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady Fatima was sculpted by famous artist José Thedim, according to the description of Sister Lucia. It has traveled worldwide since 1947, bringing the message of Fatima to millions of people. The Bishop of Fatima prayed that Mary would accompany the statue wherever it goes. Countless favors and graces are associated with the statue. Many people recognize the Fatima message as the pathway to world peace.
Thursday, October 28
Queen of Angels 1500 W State Blvd. Fort Wayne
Website: https://fatimafwsB.org
Address
Queen of Angels Parish
1500 W. State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Address
Queen of Angels Parish
1500 W. State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Friday Oct 29
Fundraiser
Queen of Angels card and social luncheon
12:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Mass / Liturgy
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
5:45pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
If you have lost a child before or after birth—whether recently or long ago — please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Friday, Oct. 29, at 5:45 p.m. at St. John the Baptist church in Fort Wayne, celebrated by Father Andrew Budzinski. Siblings, grandparents and other family members are also welcome. Sponsored by Marriage and Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Caty Burke at 260-422-4611 or cburke@diocesefwsb.org.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace/
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Mass / Liturgy
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth—whether recently or long ago — please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Friday, Oct. 29th, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thérese, Little Flower Church, celebrated by Fr. Julius Okojie. Siblings, grandparents and other family members are also welcome. Sponsored by Marriage and Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or leverett@diocesefwsb.org.
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower Catholic Church
54191 North Ironwood Road
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Sunday Oct 31
Parish / Community
Rosary for Poor Souls
2:00pm-3:00pm
Mishawaka
Monday Nov 01
Mass / Liturgy
All Saints Day Mass
8:00am-9:00am
Angola
Cost: No cost
All Saints Day Mass will take place on Monday, Nov. 1, at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Church.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Tuesday Nov 02
Mass / Liturgy
All Souls' Mass
8:00am-9:00am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Names of loved ones who are deceased will be announced during Mass.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
St. Anthony Church in Angola, Indiana
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Elizabeth
6:00pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2 at 6 p.m. (first Tuesday of each month) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, FW 46804. A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family members and caregivers. It is open to others, outside of St. Elizabeth parish, who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
Livestream: www.facebook.com/SEASFW/
Contact Allison at 260.399.1452 or asturm@diocesefwsb.org for questions.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is Sponsored by the Vocation Office, This monthly event is held from 7-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Each month is led by a different priest or deacon, with the November Holy Hour being led by Fr. Jay Horning. Please Join us in praying for vocations.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Nov 03
Formation / Training
Discussion with Catholic health care professionals
7:00pm-8:30pm
Granger
Cost: free of charge
An engaging, spiritually uplifting discussion on the practice of medicine from a Catholic perspective will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Parish in Granger in the church basement meeting room. Enter at the back of Church off Fir Road next to the playground. Stairs and elevator access are available to the lower level. For more information, contact Dr. Charles Craig, O.D. at cma@stpius.net or 419-305-0244. All are welcome. Sponsored by the St. Andre Bessette Guild of North Central Indiana, a charted guild of the Catholic Medical Association.
Address
St. Pius X Parish, Church Basement Meeting Room
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Saturday Nov 06
8:30am-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Come join us on Saturday, Nov. 6 and begin the holiday gift shopping season by viewing many unique hand-made items as well as offerings from Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Young Living Oils and Mary Kay Cosmetics. The sale will be held at the Most Precious Blood school gym, 1529 Barthold St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch items will be available along with an offering of baked goods. We are wheelchair accessible. Masks are requested to be worn.
Address
Most Precious Blood School gym
1529 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Fundraiser
BDHS Designer Purse Bingo
5:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $35
Bishop Dwenger High School’s Purse Bingo will be Saturday, Nov. 6, in the main gym. Play bingo for a designer purse such as Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, and more.
Back this year is a chance to win a Louis Vuitton!
Cost is $350 for a reserved table of up to 10 guests. Limited open seating is available for $35 each.
Registration opens Monday, Oct. 11, promptly at noon. All reservations must be made and paid in full online. Limit of 2 tables purchased per person.
Price includes one bingo card for 25 rounds. Additional cards may be purchased at event for $5 each.
Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase (no carry-ins, please).
For more information, contact Molly Schreck at mschreck@bishopdwenger.com.
License # 000573
Website: https://bishopdwenger.jh-web-006.info/resources/news/bdhs-designer-purse-bingo
Address
Bishop Dwenger Main Gym
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
Bishop Dwenger Main Gym
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Tuesday Nov 09
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Nov 12
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. John, FW
5:45pm-6:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 12 at 5:45 p.m. (second Friday of each month) at St. John the Baptist Church, 4500 Fairfield Avenue, FW 46807. A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family members and caregivers. It is open to others, outside of St. John’s parish, who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
Livestream: www.facebook.com/SaintJohnFortWayne
Contact Allison at 260.399.1452 or asturm@diocesefwsb.org for questions.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. John the Baptist, FW
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Address
St. John the Baptist, FW
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Parish / Community
John Bosco Jam basketball game
6:30pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free
Basketball Evangelization!
Diocesan Priests vs. CSC Seminarians
Bring your friends and family to celebrate our diocesan community over a game of hoops.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m
Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
All Welcome!
Address
Saint Joseph High School (South Bend)
453 N. Notre Dame Ave.
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Sunday Nov 14
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, November 14 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (FW)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, November 14 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton Fort Wayne, IN 46802. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc. provides ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer this monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at (260) 399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Nov 16
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Nov 17
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace online support group meeting
8:00pm-9:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to gather online with others who know this deep grief, we invite you to attend our monthly ava’s grace support group meeting whenever you’d like. The support group meets over Zoom on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 8 to 9:30 PM. The November meeting will take place on Wednesday evening, November 17. Please email Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. For more information about ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry which offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to those grieving the loss of a baby before or after birth, please visit diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Nov 20
Parish / Community
Eucharistic Miracles exhibit from the Vatican with quotes from Blessed Carlo Acutis
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: none
Eucharistic Miracles from the Vatican Exhibit with quotes from Blessed Carlo Acutis. Coloring corner for children. Eucharistic Miracles Scavenger Hunt. Saturday, Nov. 20, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Books on Eucharistic Miracles and Blessed Carlo Acutis as well as prayer cards available. All invited.
Address
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
10700 Aboite Center Road,
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Fundraiser
St. Matthew Holiday Craft Bazaar
9:00am-2:00pm
South Bend
St. Matthew Holiday Craft Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium,
1015 E. Dayton St.
Multiple talented vendors!
Concessions/Refreshments available for purchase!
Masks may be mandated due to local Covid-19 conditions.
Local guidelines will be followed for everyone’s safety.
Address
St. Mathew School Gymnasium
1015 E. Dayton Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Tuesday Nov 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Nov 24
Diocesan-Sponsored
Online NFP support group
8:00pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free of charge
Are you looking for some support and fellowship in using natural family planning? Join our monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese! We meet over Zoom on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 8:00 to 9:30 PM Eastern Time. Our next gathering will take place on Wednesday, November 24th. Email Caty at cburke@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Address
Online over Zoom
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Nov 28
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, November 28 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
An Evening of Heavenly Lights
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 for luminaria bag
An Evening of Heavenly Lights will be held Sunday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Plaza. A live Nativity will be on site while hundreds of tribute lights shine brightly as the diocese remembers the lives of lost loved ones. A donation of $10 is requested for a luminaria which will be lit and blessed at the prayer service. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. For information visit www.diocesefwsb.org/heavenlylights or call 260-399-1438.