Upcoming Events
Tuesday Sep 03
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: no charge
Father Patrick Hake, Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne, will offer a reflection on a biblical reading, lead the rosary during Adoration and conclude the evening with Benediction.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 S. Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Please join us on the first Tuesday of every month for the Little Flower Holy Hour to prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Each month a different presider will lead the Holy Hour. We hope you will join us.
Address
Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Saturday Sep 07
Parish / Community
Satisfy Your Heart's Desire "Be It Done!" Women's Retreat
9:00am-5:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: $25.00
St. Vincent de Paul Parish is hosting the “Be It Done!” Catholic Women’s Ministry’s 5th Annual Women’s Retreat with speaker, author, life-coach Judy Hehr. The retreat will be a combination of prayer, music, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for Confession, talks by Judy, discussion, sisterhood and will end with Mass at
5 p.m.
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Vincent Hall
1108 South Main St.
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Fundraiser
St. Therese fall festival
10:30am-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
St. Therese Church will have a fall festival Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy family games, food, farmer’s market, silent auction, bingo and adult beverages during the day. Menu includes: hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, corn on the cob, walking tacos, pizza, funnel cakes and ice cream. Mass on the grass is at 5 p.m. Evening activities to follow with entertainment by SwimmingIntoView from 7-10 p.m. (21 +)
Website: https://www.sttheresefw.org/
Fundraiser
DEERSTOCK charity fundraiser
12:00pm-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: TICKETS $10.00, $15.00 DAY OF THE FESTIVAL
Deerpark Irish Pub, 1530 Leesburg Rd., will host Deerstock on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 11 p.m. to benefit Vincent Village, Miss Virgina’s Food Pantry and St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen.
Entertainment includes:
1 p.m. JOEY LAMPING “Red Hot Acoustic Show”
2 p.m.- THE EDDIE HASKELL PROJECT WITH CHRIS DOODS AND FULL KIT KURT “You look lovely today Mrs. Clever”
3:30 p.m. RIGHT TO ARM BEARS “With the Songbird Abigail”
5 p.m. THE G MONEY BAND “Hot Funk in Your Trunk”
6 p.m. SCRATCH N SNIFF 2.0 WITH FULL KIT KURT
DUKE TUMATOE AND THE POWER TRIO AT 8 PM.
Tickets are $10, $15 day of the festival. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3331667826847061/
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/deer-park-irish-pub/deerstock-summer-festival/3331667826847061/
Address
Deerpark Irish Pub
1530 Leesburg Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Address
Deerpark Irish Pub
1530 Leesburg Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Bishop Rhoades
Bilingual confirmation Mass for youth with disabilities
4:00pm-5:30pm
Warsaw
Cost: none
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate a bilingual confirmation Mass for youth with disabilities (7th grade through age 18) and their families on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Warsaw. If your child has not received this Sacrament, please contact your pastor. You will be provided the guidance you need, including sacramental preparation by your pastor or the appropriate person at the parish. You will then be contacted by diocesan staff to find out what accommodations your child needs to have meaningful participation in this confirmation Mass. You must contact your pastor by August 1st so that there is adequate time for planning. www.diocesefwsb.org/disabilities
In 2017 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the Revised Edition of the Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities. Since then, children and adults with disabilities, including those with profound intellectual or developmental disabilities have been encouraged to receive their Sacraments.
El Obispo Kevin C. Rhoades celebrará una Misa de Confirmación bilingüe para jóvenes con discapacidades (entre el 7o grado y 18 años) y sus familias el 7 de septiembre 2019 a las 4pm en Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Warsaw. Si su hijo o hija no ha recibido este Sacramento, favor de contactar a su párroco. Usted recibirá más indicaciones y la preparación sacramental con su párroco o la persona encargada en la parroquia. Después de iniciar el proceso en su parroquia, el personal de la diócesis se pondrá en contacto con usted para planear cualquier arreglo o adaptación necesaria para que su hijo o hija participe en la Misa de Confirmación. Para dar suficiente tiempo para la planificación de la misa, favor de contactar a su párroco antes del 1 de agosto. www.diocesefwsb.org/disabilities
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/disabilites
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
225 Gilliam Dr.
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
225 Gilliam Dr.
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Sunday Sep 08
Formation / Training
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience is coming in October
12:00am-12:00am
Auburn
Cost: $75
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience is being presented October 11th-13th. It’s a perfect time to focus on your marriage. Maybe the kids have all gone back to college? Is the empty nest a little too empty? Maybe you need a break from work and chores? Now’s the time to look each other in the heart and focus your attention on making your good marriage even better. Return to the feelings you had when you first met. The weekend Experience will do wonders. To find out more information on the Experience, go to wwme.org. To apply, go online to wwme-ni.org. Have questions or just need assistance with applying, feel free to call Greg & Jen (260) 422-0803 or e-mail them at “application@wwme-ni.org”.
Website: http://www.wwme-ni.org
Address
Baymont Inn & Suites
306 Touring Drive
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Address
Baymont Inn & Suites
306 Touring Drive
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Fundraiser
Ege chicken dinner
12:00pm-5:00pm
LaOtto
Join us for our annual Ege Chicken Dinner featuring chicken or ham, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, salads and pie for dessert. Eat in air-conditioned comfort or take home a carry-out. Play Bingo under the big top or join in other games for both children and adults. Visit the country store and take home some goodies.
Website: http://www.icccege.org
Address
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Ege)
7046 E. 400 S.
Laotto Indiana, 46763
Address
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Ege)
7046 E. 400 S.
Laotto Indiana, 46763
Thursday Sep 12
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Medugorje
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Approximately $2,395
Join Father Daniel Whelan, parochial vicar at Our Lady of Good Hope, for a pilgrimage to Medugorje. We will be staying at the house of Mirjana and her family. Mirjana is one of the visionaries. Contact Father Daniel or go to the website http://www.triumphpilgrimages.com.
Website: http://www.triumphpilgrimages.com
Address
Medugorje
7215 St. Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Address
Medugorje
7215 St. Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Friday Sep 13
Formation / Training
Camino de Santiago Forever Learning class
9:00am-10:20am
South Bend
Cost: $45
Do you like going for walks? Do you like spiritual inspiration, nature, adventure, history, culture, talking to inquisitive, facinating people from around the world? If you answer yes to any one of these, you might find the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain one of the most powerful experiences of you life. In a recent survey, over 60% said the Camino was one of the most moving adventures. Not just a walk, not just a trip but almost 15% of the surveyed Camino pilgrims said it was life transforming. The Camino is an introspective walk, the third most popular Catholic pilgrimage after walking to Jerusalem and Rome. The desitantion is Santiago de Compostela and the Cathedral there where Saint James the Appostle is burried. There is a course offered about the Camino in Spain at Forever Learning Institute starting Friday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. at Little Flower Parish Center on Ironwood Road in South Bend. The classes are 10 weeks of Camino history with short videos, guest experienced Camino pilgrims and regular phone calls from students who have taken this course and will be calling in live from hiking in Spain in September and October. The course is taught by Tom Labuzienski who has hiked and biked the Camino several times (most recently this August), hiked the Kumano Kodo in Japan and is on the national Board of Directors of the American Pilgrims on the Camino. More information and registration online at https://foreverlearninginstitute.org/ listed under Religion and Philosophy.
Website: https://foreverlearninginstitute.org/sprituality-religion
Address
Little Flower Parish Center-Forever Learning
54191 N Ironwood Road North
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Address
Little Flower Parish Center-Forever Learning
54191 N Ironwood Road North
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Sunday Sep 15
Parish / Community
Elkhart County Community Volunteer Service Fair
9:00am-1:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: Free
Together with ACTS OF SERVICE we invite you to this FREE event! Local non-profit organizations will provide on-going volunteer information. Plan to attend and find a place to serve those in need. Please invite friends and family!
Complimentary Pizza provided to the first 200 guests and Kona Ice provided to the first 200 children!
To make a blood donation reservation go to:
GIVEBLOODNOW.COM
Select: DRIVE SEARCH
Organization Code: StThomas
Thank you to Acts of Service for connecting volunteers with community service opportunities.
Thank you to the event sponsors, Welch Packaging and Kem Krest Corporation!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/432990697297158/
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle School
1331 North Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle School
1331 North Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Mass at St. Francis Chapel
7:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Parish / Community
Love, Life and Laughter - Part II
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Love, Life and Laughter – Part II
Join us for the second of this 3-part series on faith and the family. All events are 7:30-9 p.m. in the church.
September 15: Dr. Ray Guarendi – Supporting Catholic Parents
October 6: Chris Padgett – Catholic Family & Marriage
Sponsored in part by Our Sunday Visitor, Redeemer Radio and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Sep 16
No events today.
Tuesday Sep 17
6:30pm-7:30pm
North Manchester
Parish / Community
EXODUS Ninety Days
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
A talk by Father Andrew Budzinski on how “EXODUS Ninety Days” has changed his life will be Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 7-8 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave. This talk is geared towards the gentlemen of the diocese.
All are welcome!
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Wednesday Sep 18
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
James Matthew Wilson, award-winning scholar of philosophical theology and literature, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the University of Saint Francis. Wilson will discuss “Beauty, the Foundation of the West,” as part of the 2019-2020 Annual Alverno Lecture. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture will be in USF’s Parkview Physicians Group Auditorium, Room 226, Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center.
Address
University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Thursday Sep 19
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Saturday Sep 21
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sealed by the Spirit: Diocesan Confirmation Retreat
8:45am-3:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $20
The Diocesan Confirmation Retreat will be Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Saint Joseph High School and offer a unique retreat experience for all eighth graders preparing for confirmation. Retreats will receive catechesis on confirmation and prayer, Mass with Bishop Rhoades, an opportunity for confession and hands-on experiences of prayer and service. For more details, please contact John Pratt at jpratt@diocesefwsb.org.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/confirmation-retreat
Address
Saint Joseph High School
453 N. Notre Dame Ave.
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Address
Saint Joseph High School
453 N. Notre Dame Ave.
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Diocesan-Sponsored
Conference for Engaged Couples
9:00am-3:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $90 per couple
This daylong conference explores the many dimensions of Christian married love and is geared for couples marrying in the Catholic Church. Topics covered include the three essential characteristics of married love; communication and intimacy in marriage; an introduction to Pope St. John Paul II’s theology of the body; sex, as the “body language” of married love; the meaning of responsible parenthood and the practice of natural family planning; building a strong partnership as spouses, the spirituality of Christian marriage; and the Christian family as the “church of the home.” This conference fulfills in part the requirement for marriage preparation for couples marrying in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information and/or to register online, please visit http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Marriage-Preparation.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Marriage-Preparation.
Address
Grand Wayne Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Grand Wayne Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Sep 22
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and $25 per family. $5 carryout packs will be available.
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Council No. 11043 will be serving breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Gymnasium at Most Precious Blood, 1515 Barthold St. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and $25 per family.
$5 carryout packs will be available.
Proceeds this month will help support parish schools.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Most Precious Blood
1515 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Address
Most Precious Blood
1515 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Diocesan-Sponsored
Wedding anniversary Mass celebrated in Fort Wayne
11:30am-3:30pm
Fort Wayne
Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversary in 2019, along with their families, are invited to attend one of two jubilee Masses that will be celebrated by Bishop Kevin Rhoades this September. The Fort Wayne Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A ticketed reception will follow at St. Mary, Mother of God Parish. Anniversary couples will receive two free tickets to the reception and additional reception tickets may be purchased for $10 each. Children age 10 and under may attend the reception at no charge. To register to attend the Mass and reception, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Anniversary-Masses. For questions or to register by phone, please contact TheaMarie Burns at 574-234-0687. Fort Wayne registrations must be made by Monday, Sept. 16.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Anniversary-Masses
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46854
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46854
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Wedding Anniversary Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Fundraiser
Annual Friends of the Poor: 5k Walk
1:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Donation/Pledges
Join us for the third annual Friends of the Poor Walk a Mile in My Shoes 5K walk at Parkview Field
1301 Ewing St. Registration begins at noon. The walk begins at 1 p.m.
Address
Parkview Field
1301 Ewing Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Monday Sep 23
Parish / Community
René Girard and the Present Moment: a lecture by Cynthia Haven
12:00pm-1:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
French theorist René Girard called for forgiveness and the total renunciation of violence. While most focus on his theories about conflict, how do we pursue his solutions in a technological world where we are being more and more conditioned to join mobs?
Cynthia Haven is a 2018/19 National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar, and writes regularly for The Times Literary Supplement, and has also contributed to The New York Times, The Nation, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and many others.
The lecture, sponsored by the McGrath Church Life Journal is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be available.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/girard
Address
Coffeehouse, Geddes Hall
100 Geddes Hall
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Coffeehouse, Geddes Hall
100 Geddes Hall
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
Rosary for the Unborn
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
A Rosary dedicated to the innocent lives lost every day through legalized abortions will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4916 Trier Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Wednesday Sep 25
Parish / Community
40 Days For Life: Allen County Right To Life
8:00am-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
40 Days for Life is a prayerful, peaceful and lawful endeavor to protect and save the lives of unborn children across the United States. Let us pray in thanksgiving for the closed clinic, and that there will never be an abortion clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana again!
Christians from across Fort Wayne gather for 40 Days for Life in the spring and the fall to provide 12 hours of prayer each day for the unborn (8:00 am – 8:00 pm).
The next campaign begins September 25 and runs through November 3 at the prayer vigil tent across the street from Fort Wayne’s former abortion clinic, located at 2210 Inwood Drive.
Join us as we stand before God and cry out for the most defenseless among us. Check out the events, sign up for the prayer vigil, and spread the word. Visit our website at www.40daysforlife.com/ftwayne/.
For more information about Allen County Right To Life, please go to https://www.ichooselife.org/
Website: https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/fort-wayne/
Address
Outside Statewood Baptist Church
2210 Inwood Drive
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
Outside Statewood Baptist Church
2210 Inwood Drive
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Formation / Training
St. Matthew Cathedral plans "You're Amazing"
7:00pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
Join Justin Fatica and Hard As Nails Ministries and be ignited with Christ’s never-ending passion Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m. at Marian High School. All ages are welcome.
Register early at https://st-matthew-cathedral-event-hn.eventbrite.com; walk-ins are welcome too. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hard-as-nails-st-matthew-cathedral-community-event-at-marian-high-school-tickets-65062628072
Address
Marian High School Gym
1311 South Logan Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Marian High School Gym
1311 South Logan Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Sep 27
Formation / Training
Women's religious life Discernment Retreat
4:00pm-11:30am
Williamsport
Cost: free
For young women ages 15 to 25, experience the joy of religious life through Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, chanted divine office, conferences on discernment, recreation with the Sisters (Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth). If you feel God may be calling you to this community, or if you would just like to investigate religious life, this is for you. Reservations required. For information and to make reservations, please call Sister Christina at (570) 745-3334. Carpool from Fort Wayne available.
Website: https://www.capuchinfranciscansisters.com/discerments-retreats
Saturday Sep 28
Fundraiser
St. Joseph - Hessen Cassel Fall Festival
8:00am-11:59pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free to attend
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel’s annual Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. A 5K or 1 Mile fun run/walk will start at 8 a.m.; co-ed volleyball tournament at 10 a.m.; and children’s carnival and inflatable games will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ten games of high-stakes BINGO will take place at the St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. Registration for BINGO starts at 1 p.m., with the first numbers called at 1:30 p.m. $25 buy in will get you entered in to all 10 games. Door prizes, 50/50, and other winning opportunities will also be available.
A High’s Chicken Dinner will run from 4-7 p.m. Meals are $10 and include 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, Arkansas green beans, dinner roll, and dessert.
A silent auction will start at noon and go until 5:30 p.m., with a live auction taking place from 6:30-7 p.m. Live music will be provided by The Hubie Ashcraft Band from 7-11 p.m. under the beer tent.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SJHCfallfestival/
Diocesan-Sponsored
Family Symposium 2019
8:30am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The 2019 Family Symposium, Strengthening Families By Loving Your Neighbor, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Symposium will focus on:
– How to strengthen our community by embracing immigrants and refugees
– How to strengthen your family in the age of technology
The deadline to register is September 23: http://bit.ly/FamilySymposium2019
This event is sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and the Fort Wayne Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strengthening-families-by-loving-your-neighbor-tickets-58346302361
Address
Fort Wayne Latter-day Saint Stake Center
5401 St Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Address
Fort Wayne Latter-day Saint Stake Center
5401 St Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Diocesan-Sponsored
Story time planned at Good Shepherd bookstore
10:30am-11:30am
Fort Wayne
A Story Time will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Books and Gifts, 915 S. Clinton St. Bring children for a special story time with a guest reader. After the stories, a craft will be available for the children to complete. All children’s books will be 10% off that day. Free parking always available in the garage.
Website: http://www.goodshepherdbookstore.org
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
6:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20/person
Join St. Vincent de Paul Parish on Saturday, Sept. 28, for a fundraising dinner concert for the 2019 Honduras Mission Trip. Tickets are available at the church office for $20 per person. Dinner concert is at the St. Vincent Life Center, 1502 E Wallen Rd., doors open at 6 p.m. The 73 Reunion Band performs from 7-9 p.m. with food provided by Pastor’s Place. Guest appearance by Frankie and the Holy Rollers. Call 260-489-3537 ext. 3 for tickets.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Sunday Sep 29
Parish / Community
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
7:00am-10:00pm
The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for many different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for the challenges and increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers. For September 29, 2019, Pope Francis has chosen the theme “It is not just about migrants” to show up our blind-spots and make sure no one remains excluded from society, whether a long-time resident or someone newly-arrived.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Wedding anniversary Mass celebrated in South Bend
11:00am-3:00pm
South Bend
Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversary in 2019, along with their families, are invited to attend one of two jubilee Masses that will be celebrated by Bishop Kevin Rhoades this September. The South Bend Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. A ticketed reception will follow in the school gym. Anniversary couples will receive two free tickets to the reception, and additional reception tickets may be purchased for $10 each. Children age 10 and under may attend the reception at no charge. To register to attend the Mass and reception, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Anniversary-Masses. For questions or to register by phone, please contact TheaMarie Burns at 574-234-0687. South Bend registrations must be made by Monday, Sept. 23.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Anniversary-Masses
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St
South Bend Indiana, 46613
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Monday Sep 30
5:15pm-6:15pm
Notre Dame
Tuesday Oct 01
5:30pm-6:30pm
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne area St. Thomas More Society invites you to the 2019 Red Mass
Bishop Rhoades will celebrate 5:30 p.m. Red Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. All are welcome!
Ticketed dinner to follow featuring keynote speaker: Honorable Amy Coney Barrett, Circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. $40/person for dinner.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Little Flower Holy will be held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel. Each month a different priest will preside and lead the Holy Hour for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We hope you will join us.
Address
Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Oct 02
Parish / Community
Day of Reflection
9:30am-2:30am
Mishawaka
Cost: The cost for the day is $20.00 and includes lunch.
All are welcome to attend. The theme for the day is “Tidal Patterns of Prayer.” Please bring your bibles.
Address
St. Francis Convent
1515 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Oct 03
Parish / Community
Meet the author at St. Patrick, Arcola
7:00pm-9:00pm
Arcola
St. Patrick Arcola will host a popular catholic blogger, author and speaker, Kathryn Whitaker, Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 4, from 9:30-11 a.m. (Children are welcome at the Friday morning gathering)
Kathryn Whitaker is a popular Catholic author, blogger, speaker who shares what it’s like raising a raucous Catholic family. Whitaker shares her journey and challenges you to understand that you, too, can live a life of authenticity with joy-filled purpose, love, and faith. Her sassy authenticity will make you laugh and cry while encouraging you to be honest about mistakes in every
area of your life, embrace them, and find a way to let God redeem it all.
Address
St. Patrick Parish
12305 Arcola Rd.
Arcola Indiana, 46818
Saturday Oct 05
7:30am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Visit website
The First Saturday Mass and Breakfast of the World Apostolate of Fatima will be Saturday, October 5, beginning at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, in Fort Wayne at 7:30 a.m. with Confession, Rosary, First Saturday Meditations and Mass at 9 a.m. with Father Glenn Kohrman and Father. Robert Garrow. A Marian Procession will follow Mass to breakfast at the Grand Wayne Center. Guest Speaker will be John Preiss.
Visit http://www.fatimafwsb.org
Website: http://www.fatimafwsb.org
Address
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Fundraiser
Trivia night planned at St. Therese
7:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 PERSON | $100 TABLE OF 10
To celebrate the Feast of St. Therese, a trivia night will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7-10 p.m. at St. Therese gymnasium, 2222 Lower Huntington Rd. Reserve your table now by calling Ray Converset at 260-443-5766 or RCONVERSET@YAHOO.COM by 10/01/2019. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of 10 per table.
TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND BE A SPONSER, CONTACT: BETH SAVIEO @ mbsavieo@gmail.com
**Bring table decor to give your team a theme!!
**Pro Tip: Bringing snacks + more brain power for your team
**$2.00 Beer and Wine
** CHANCES TO WIN 50/50 CASH PRIZE AND MORE!!
Address
St. Therese Catholic Church gymnasium
2222 Lower Huntington Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Sunday Oct 06
Parish / Community
Love, Life and Laughter - Part III
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Love, Life and Laughter – Part III
Join us for the last of this 3-part series on faith and the family. 7:30-9 p.m. in the church.
October 6: Chris Padgett – Catholic Family & Marriage
Sponsored in part by Our Sunday Visitor, Redeemer Radio and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Oct 07
Formation / Training
Look Up Faith Conference on Mental Health
8:30am-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Advance your faith community’s mental health awareness by attending the 2019 Look Up Faith Conference on Mental Health. This one-day event will provide practical insights for the church and other faith based organizations to promote mental wellness and reduce the stigma around mental illness. Hear from nationally recognized leaders, including Kay Warren of Saddleback Church, Warren Kinghorn of Duke Divinity School and many others.
Website: https://lookupindiana.org/lookup-conference-2019/
Address
Grand Wayne Center
120 W. Jefferson
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Grand Wayne Center
120 W. Jefferson
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Thursday Oct 10
Diocesan-Sponsored
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth — whether recently or long ago — please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at St. Therese, Little Flower Church in South Bend. You will have the opportunity to record your child’s name in a Book of Remembrance, to take home a silk rose in honor of him or her, and to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of their little ones. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or email leverett@diocesefwsb.org.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace-upcoming-events
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower Church
54191 N Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower Church
54191 N Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Parish / Community
Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent with Dr. Ray Guarendi
7:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Join us at St. Charles Church on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. for a talk on “Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent” by Dr. Ray Guarendi.
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries.
This event is free and open to the public.
Website: https://www.stcharlesfortwayne.org/resources/events/current-events/dr-ray-guarendi-talk-standing-strong-as-a-parent-or-grandparent
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Friday Oct 11
Formation / Training
Worldwide Marriage Encounter October Experience
12:00am-12:00am
Auburn
Cost: $75
Do you find yourselves as a married couple sitting at opposite sides of the table when dining out? When you momentarily touch hands while walking side by side, is the impulse to immediately withdraw your hands like it was an accident? OH NO…you might have Marital-Amnesia. Fear not. There is a cure. Worldwide Marriage Encounter provides an Experience October 11th-13th, where you will learn to eliminate these symptoms. Don’t worry, the cure is in your heart. You’ve been a carrier this whole time. You just didn’t know it. Spend the weekend healing each other with love. For more information go to wwme.org or to apply online at wwme-ni.org. Not computer savvy? Call Greg & Jen at (260) 422-0803.
Website: http://www.wwme-ni.org
Address
Baymont Inn & Suites
306 Touring Drive
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Address
Baymont Inn & Suites
306 Touring Drive
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate White Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
7:00am-8:00am
Mishawaka
Saturday Oct 12
Diocesan-Sponsored
Inheritance 2019 Road Trip
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Road trip with us to this annual young adult conference in Milwaukee. We’ll participate in the Inheritance Conference on Saturday and then explore “Brew City” on Sunday.
Inheritance 2019 consists of powerful TED-style talks and workshops given by nationally-known Catholic speakers that are relevant to life as a young adult. Catholic musicians lead everyone in song and prayer throughout the day.
More Info: diocesefwsb.org/yam-conferences
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-conferences
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Journaling workshop
9:30am-11:30am
Fort Wayne
Cost: 5.00
What does journaling have to do with prayer, or with life? This worshop will assist us in three ways. First, we will explore how putting pen to paper can surprise us as we allow our inner self to come forward. Second we will see how the Spirit of God aids us in prayer by focusing our hearts and minds through sacred writing and simple art making. And finally, we will learn the importance of noticing and non-judgemental awareness as God invites us to growth and maturity through this practice.
Website: http://www.goodshepherdbookstore.org
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
America needs Fatima National Holy Hour rosary
12:00pm-1:00pm
South Bend
Sunday Oct 13
Young Adult
C.S. Lewis 'The Screwtape Letters'
4:00pm-5:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $5- $89
Fellowship for Performing Arts presents C.S. Lewis’s classic, ‘The Screwtape Letters,’ October 13 at 4 p.m. at the Morris Center at the University of Notre Dame.
Set in an eerily stylish office in Hell, one of Satan’s senior tempters, Screwtape, schemes meticulously to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth. An international smash hit, this stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece creates a morally inverted universe that reveals unseen spiritual powers and principalities in humorous, vivid and surprising ways.
Run Time: 90 minutes; no intermission.
Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 13 and older. Children under age 4 not admitted.
Tickets are: $5 Notre Dame student tickets; $30-$89 with great deals for groups; Premium seating $89 ;Tier 1 $69; Tier 2 $59; Tier 3 $49.
For more info and tickets: www.screwtapeonstage.com
Website: https://fpatheatre.com/tour/south-bend-in-tsl-2019-2/
Address
The Morris Center at University of Notre Dame
211 N Michigan St
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Address
The Morris Center at University of Notre Dame
211 N Michigan St
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Monday Oct 14
Fundraiser
Uniting Our County for Life Banquet
5:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $35 per person, $350 for a table of ten
Join Master of Ceremonies, Pat Miller, for the annual Uniting Our County for Life Banquet to benefit Allen County Right to Life ETF Monday, Oct. 14, at Ceruti’s Banquet and Event Center, 6325 Illinois Rd.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the reception and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker this year will be Ryan Scott Bomberger, founder of the Radiance Foundation.
Tickets are $35 per person and $350 for a table of ten. For registration, sponsorship levels, and program ads please visit www.ichooselife.org or call 260-471-1849.
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/banquet
Address
Ceruti's Banquet and Event Center
6325 Illinois Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Address
Ceruti's Banquet and Event Center
6325 Illinois Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Wednesday Oct 16
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace support group
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to listen to and pray with others who know this deep suffering, please consider attending our new monthly support group sponsored by ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry dedicated to offering spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. Starting on October 16th, the group will meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Saint John Paul II Center, located at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544. For more information about ava’s grace, please contact Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org, or visit our website at http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Oct 17
Fundraiser
Pro-Life Michiana to host benefit dinner
5:00pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $50/person
Enjoy a gourmet meal and support Pro-Life Michiana while experiencing a performance by Joe Castillo, talented sand artist, motivational speaker and America’s Got Talent finalist. Register today by visiting prolifemichiana.org or calling 574-232-5433.
Website: https://www.prolifemichiana.org/benefit
Address
Century Center
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Address
Century Center
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Diocesan-Sponsored
NCYC pre-pilgrimage gathering
6:00pm-8:00pm
Warsaw
Cost: Free
High School pilgrims attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis are invited to a pre-pilgrimage gathering at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Warsaw. The pre-pilgrimage gathering will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17, with 6 p.m. Mass in Spanish followed by a meal and preparation for the delegation heading to Indianapolis. It is a great chance to meet fellow NCYC participants and leaders.
Website: http://www.fwsbym.com
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw
225 Gilliam Drive
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw
225 Gilliam Drive
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Friday Oct 18
Formation / Training
Women of the Church conference
12:00am-12:00am
Notre Dame
Cost: varies, $225-250
The 2nd Women of the Church Conference highlights the diverse work of Catholic women in the Church and the world. Through breakout sessions, keynote addresses, and conversation, we will examine how women’s leadership is a source of strength and knowledge.
All Catholic women and men are invited to register for this national conference hosted by the Center for Spirituality on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s College.
Website: http://www.womenofthechurch.org/
Address
Saint Mary's College
Center for Spirituality
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Address
Saint Mary's College
Center for Spirituality
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Saturday Oct 19
Formation / Training
Faith in Encounter: Disciples in the Field Hospital, not just the Pews
9:00am-3:00pm
Huntington
Cost: $10
Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters invite you to retool your discipleship to address the very real issues, challenges, and problems that face our country and world today.
Pope Francis has called missionary congregations like the OLVMs to celebrate an Extraordinary Missionary Month in October 2019. We invite you to learn the common call we all share to be missionary disciples in a world in need of healing.
Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C., will lead us in an interactive workshop based on Pope Francis’ vision of the Church as a field hospital:
• Be Not Afraid: They Were Sent 2×2 into the Field
• What’s Your Diagnosis of the Illness?
• The Parables of Jesus—Good for What Ails Us!
• Fostering Well-being: Who Will Care but You?
• Stepping Outside Ourselves to Imitate Jesus, the Divine Physician.
Cost: $10 per person
Registration limited to 100 participants
Lunch will be served
For more information:
(260) 356-0628, ext. 113
victorynoll@olvm.org
Website: https://www.olvm.org/events
Address
Victory Noll Center
1900 W. Park Drive
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Address
Victory Noll Center
1900 W. Park Drive
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Fundraiser
Chili and hot dog supper
6:00pm-9:00pm
Churubusco
Cost: Free-will donation
St. John Bosco Parish, 216 North Main St., will have an all-you-can-eat, free-will donation, chili and hot dog supper Saturday, Oct. 19. All proceeds will go toward Catholic education. Come enjoy delicious food, great company and support young minds.
Fundraiser
Trivia Night
6:00pm-10:00pm
Columbia City
Cost: $100 for table (up to 10 people)
A trivia night to benefit St. Paul Youth Group’s annual Steubenville retreat will be Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6-10 p.m. Trivia will cover a variety of categories and interests. Concession stand style food will be available. Prizes awarded for the winning trivia team, intermission games and the best decorated “favorite college football team” table. Please register at www.spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.
Website: https://spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.html
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S. Line St.
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
315 S. Line St.
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Monday Oct 21
Parish / Community
Chicago bus trip
7:00am-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Reservations needed:
St. Peter Parish, 518 E. DeWald St., is sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Enjoy a day in downtown Chicago to shop, visit the museums or see a show. Round trip transportation, coffee and donuts prior to departure and a boxed dinner on the return trip are included in the $50 per person fee. Bus will depart from St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 7 a.m. and will return at approximately 10 p.m. Please call the parish office at 260-744-2765, or email: stpeter1872@frontier.com to reserve a seat. Please make reservations prior to October 21, 2019.
Address
St. Peter Catholic Church
518 East Dewald Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Saturday Oct 26
Youth / School
Story time at the bookstore with special discount
10:30am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
A special guest reader, will read stories to the children. There will then be an activity for the children to complete. All children’s books will be 10% off that day.
Website: https://www.goodshepherdbookstore.org
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
7:00pm-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 per person, or $100 reserved table of 8
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen Ministries will host “It’s a Circus” Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7-11 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person or $100 for a reserved table of eight. A cash bar, food, silent and live auctions
come and dance to the music of Chris Worth & Co.
All proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Soup kitchen Ministries. Call (260) 450-5170 for tickets.
Address
St. Mary Mother of God Church
1101 S. Lafayette
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
Adoration Under the Stars
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
An evening of the sacred:
*Sacred Singing *Sacred Scripture
*Sacred Supplication *Sacred Silence
Bring your blankets, your chairs, and YOUR family and spend some quality time with Jesus Christ in the Monstrance under the Night Sky of God’s creation on the lawn in front of Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 St. Joe Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The evening will close with Benediction.
In case of inclement weather, we will move inside.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 St. Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Tuesday Oct 29
Diocesan-Sponsored
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth—whether recently or long ago— please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. You will have the opportunity to record your child’s name in a Book of Remembrance, to take home a silk rose in honor of him or her, and to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of their little ones. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or leverett@diocesefwsb.org.