Upcoming Events
Saturday Aug 01
Formation / Training
Training offered: 'Youth Stress and Trauma: How to Respond' - POSTPONED
9:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Note: this event has been postponed to a later date. Once rescheduled, find this (and other formation and training opportunities) at fwsbym.com/formation-and-training
The Office of Youth Ministry is excited to offer an online training featuring Roy Petitfils who will be offering a presentation titled: “Youth Stress and Trauma: How to Respond.” Roy is an internationally sought after speaker who uses humor, passion, clinical and life experience to help adults connect with teens and teens to know, understand and love themselves. This online training is designed for teachers, youth ministers, and other adult leaders who would like to learn more about the psychology behind teen stress, ways to identify it, and how we can respond as pastoral leaders. Event runs from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1st and registration is free at: https://www.fwsbym.com/formation-and-training
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/formation-and-training
Address
Online at www.fwsbym.com/formation-and-training
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Online at www.fwsbym.com/formation-and-training
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
Kloska Family Life Defenders Boot Camp
10:00am-3:00pm
South Bend
Join Right to Life Michiana for a comprehensive training on how to defend the pro-life cause.
Address
Northside Baptist Church
53198 County Road 9, Elkhart, Indiana 46514
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Sunday Aug 02
Mass / Liturgy
Online Children's Liturgy of the Word
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
Please join us for free, online Children’s Liturgy of the Word for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our Children’s Liturgy videos also air on the CatholicTV channel Sundays at 8:30 a.m. EST). A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found on our Twitter page (@kidsliturgy) or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share these resources with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, 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 throughout the summer while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe and well, and God bless you!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Tuesday Aug 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
We will be holding this series outdoors in order to spread out per social distancing guidelines. Each night will include musical entertainment by talented local young adults, a food truck serving street tacos, and an engaging talk followed by discussion. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating and your favorite summer beverage!
Series Theme: Sanctifying Everyday Life
July 14 – Finding God in All Things – Fr. Sam Conedera SJ
July 21 – Sanctify Your Spending – Bob Kloska
July 28 – Sanctify Your Body – Sam Martinez
Aug 4 – Sanctify Your Time – Allie Greene
Aug 11 – Summer Party: Mass & BBQ!
More Info: diocesefwsb.org/tot
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series: Getting Back to Basics
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Theology on Tap is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith.
This series will be held outdoors in order to spread out per social distancing guidelines. Each night will include a special treat from a couple of local bakeries, cold brew coffee from Conjure Coffee and an engaging talk followed by discussion. Bring a lawn chair for seating and your favorite summer beverage.
Series Theme: Getting Back to Basics
July 21 – The Good News – Nathaniel Binversie
July 28 – Prayer – Justin Aquila
August 4 – The Eucharist – Sr. Maria Gemma OSF
August 11 – The Universal Church – Monica Aquila
August 18 – Summer Party: Mass & Closing Party!
For more information visit: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-fw
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-fw
Address
St. Charles Borromeo
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Thursday Aug 06
Mass / Liturgy
Adoration Under the Stars
8:30pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, and bring your blankets, chairs, and families and join us on the front lawn of Our Lady of Good Hope parish as we Adore the Lord in the Monstrance under the night sky with Sacred Singing (only the choir), Sacred Scripture, Sacred Silence, and Sacred Supplication. Prior to the event, the Schola will begin singing at 8:15PM. All are asked to practice social distancing. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church (Front Lawn)
7215 St. Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Saturday Aug 08
Parish / Community
Blood drive
8:00am-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 St. Joe Rd., is hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gym. Signup online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time, or in the gather space at church. Those who successfully donate blood will have a free COVID-19 antibody test.
Remember, each blood donation can save up to 3 lives and now that elective surgeries are being scheduled again, and summer fun accidents are on the rise, more blood is needed. Click here for a letter from Doug Haywood about how blood drives have helped him.
Website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Church
7215 St. Joe Road
FORT WAYNE Indiana, 46835
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Church
7215 St. Joe Road
FORT WAYNE Indiana, 46835
Formation / Training
Core Team training
8:15am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The Core Team Training is an in-person professional development event for youth ministers and youth ministry leaders to help them prepare for the upcoming year of youth ministry. The Core Team Training will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne. The Office of Youth Ministry will help facilitate trainings and discussions on pressing issues as we further our knowledge on issues important to the young people we serve. The event begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and will include a training from 9 a.m. to noon focusing on two timely topics: 1. Responding to Racism 2. Growing in Our Pastoral Identity.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Tuesday Aug 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
We will be holding this series outdoors in order to spread out per social distancing guidelines. Each night will include musical entertainment by talented local young adults, a food truck serving street tacos, and an engaging talk followed by discussion. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating and your favorite summer beverage!
Series Theme: Sanctifying Everyday Life
July 14 – Finding God in All Things – Fr. Sam Conedera SJ
July 21 – Sanctify Your Spending – Bob Kloska
July 28 – Sanctify Your Body – Sam Martinez
Aug 4 – Sanctify Your Time – Allie Greene
Aug 11 – Summer Party: Mass & BBQ!
More Info: diocesefwsb.org/tot
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesfwsb.org/tot
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series: Getting Back to Basics
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Theology on Tap is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith.
This series will be held outdoors in order to spread out per social distancing guidelines. Each night will include a special treat from a couple of local bakeries, cold brew coffee from Conjure Coffee and an engaging talk followed by discussion. Bring a lawn chair for seating and your favorite summer beverage.
Series Theme: Getting Back to Basics
July 21 – The Good News – Nathaniel Binversie
July 28 – Prayer – Justin Aquila
August 4 – The Eucharist – Sr. Maria Gemma OSF
August 11 – The Universal Church – Monica Aquila
August 18 – Summer Party: Mass & Closing Party!
For more information visit: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-fw
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-fw
Address
St. Charles Borromeo
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Saturday Aug 15
Parish / Community
Tour of St. Joseph Cemetery
11:00am-12:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
Pete Dekever of St. Joseph Parish, Mishawaka, will give a tour of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m.
The cemetery is located at the corner of Jefferson and Liberty. Enter off of Jefferson. Please bring and wear face masks.
Dekever’s tour will introduce attendants to people who helped to shape the Church, Mishawaka and world.
Parish / Community
Rosary for America
12:00pm-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Tuesday Aug 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series: Getting Back to Basics
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Theology on Tap is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith.
This series will be held outdoors in order to spread out per social distancing guidelines. Each night will include a special treat from a couple of local bakeries, cold brew coffee from Conjure Coffee and an engaging talk followed by discussion. Bring a lawn chair for seating and your favorite summer beverage.
Series Theme: Getting Back to Basics
July 21 – The Good News – Nathaniel Binversie
July 28 – Prayer – Justin Aquila
August 4 – The Eucharist – Sr. Maria Gemma OSF
August 11 – The Universal Church – Monica Aquila
August 18 – Summer Party: Mass & Closing Party!
For more information visit: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-fw
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-fw
Address
St. Charles Borromeo
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Wednesday Aug 19
Mass / Liturgy
WAF quarterly meeting
5:30pm-7:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
The World Apostolate of Fatima will have a quarterly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Monica Church, 222 W Mishawaka Ave. Celebrant Father Jacob Meyer will offer Mass, Holy Rosary and Benediction. Reception following.
Website: https://www.fatimafwsb.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
Diocesan-Sponsored
Online ava's grace support group for those grieving the loss of a baby
7:00pm-8:30pm
If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to listen to, learn from, and pray with others who know this deep suffering, please consider attending our new monthly online support group sponsored by ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry which offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. The support group meets over Zoom on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. Please email Lisa Everett at leverett@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and password. For more information about ava’s grace, visit our website at www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace
Address
Address
Thursday Aug 20
Fundraiser
The Red Rose Dinner
6:00pm-8:30pm
Angola
Cost: $85
Women’s Care Center of Northeast Indiana is hosting a new event this August called The Red Rose Dinner. This elegant garden party will be held inside Trine University’s Athletic Recreation Center (ARC) and it will feature a 4-course meal with wine pairings curated by two award winning chefs as well as soft, live music by an area band.
The Red Rose Dinner is an evening honoring motherhood. We will be acknowledging the beauty and sacrifice of all mothers (biological, adoptive, spiritual) as we come together to celebrate the mission of Women’s Care Center—empowering mothers to choose LIFE for their babies.
Our Auburn office has now served more than 1,300 women and saved 900 babies from abortion in less than 4 years. Proceeds will go towards Women’s Care Center’s endowment fund — ensuring our center will be around to save the next 900 babies years from now.
Will you help us plan for the future by attending The Red Rose Dinner?
Tickets are $85 each and can be purchased online at www.bit.ly/RedRoseDinner2020
Website: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/Vhx78g?vid=55kdz
Address
Trine University’s Athletic Recreation Center
1101 Thunder Dr
Angola Indiana, 46703
Address
Trine University’s Athletic Recreation Center
1101 Thunder Dr
Angola Indiana, 46703
Saturday Sep 12
Diocesan-Sponsored
Just Desserts online date night for couples in their 20s and 30s
8:00pm-9:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
Just Desserts is going virtual! Join us for a “date night” series for couples in their 20s and 30s over Zoom! Valerie Galbraith, LMHC, will present on attachment theory and how fostering healthy attachment can help you deepen your marriage, followed by some time to participate in small group discussion with other participants. While we unfortunately can’t provide desserts for an online event, we’ve compiled some recipes you and your beloved can make at home before the date night for an extra something sweet.
Register to get the Zoom link and password!
Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Website: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lijkwkrab&oeidk=a07eh84orrs4b1a9812
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Sep 19
Diocesan-Sponsored
Diocesan Confirmation Retreat (Canceled)
9:00am-3:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20 / person
This event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com/confirmation-retreat
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Sunday Sep 20
Mass / Liturgy
Anniversary Masses for 25/50 years of marriage
10:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
the Anniversary Masses for couples married 25/50 years will be in Fort Wayne Sunday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and in South Bend Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. There will be no reception after either Mass.
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Tuesday Sep 22
Diocesan-Sponsored
Alpha Online FWSB fall series
7:30pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free of charge
Alpha Online FWSB is a ten-week small group discussion series featuring the highly- acclaimed Alpha film series which explores the Christian faith in an engaging, contemporary style with inspiring stories and interviews from around the world. It will take place over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from September 22 through November 24. Whether you want to deepen your own relationship with Jesus or introduce someone else to what life in Christ looks like, register for this free series and invite a friend. https://alphafwsb.wixsite.com/alphafwsb
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Sunday Sep 27
Retreat / Pilgrimage
'Seek the Face of Christ’ Italy Eucharistic Miracle Pilgrimage
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
“Seek the Face of Christ” Pilgrimage
Eucharistic Miracles in Italy — Sept. 27-Oct. 8
Father Louis Fowoyo will lead a pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Shrine of Padre Pio, Loreto and many Eucharistic miracles including Lanciano, Siena and others. Daily Mass. Live spiritual drawings by Mary Hilger along the journey. For further information contact:
Michael Nolan at (574) 335-9952 or email: mnolan6@me.com
Mary Hilger at (260) 438-8356 or Email: hilger8@aol.com
Sign-up by Jan. 25, 2020 at pilgrim-path.com
Website: http://www.pilgrim-path.com
Address
Eucharistic Miracles in Italy
Rome, Monte Sant’ Angelo, Lanciano, Loreto, Assisi, Siena, Cascia, Orvieto, Bolsena, Rome
N/a Indiana, n/a
Address
Eucharistic Miracles in Italy
Rome, Monte Sant’ Angelo, Lanciano, Loreto, Assisi, Siena, Cascia, Orvieto, Bolsena, Rome
N/a Indiana, n/a
Tuesday Sep 29
Diocesan-Sponsored
Alpha Online FWSB Fall Series
7:30pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Alpha Online FWSB is a ten-week small group discussion series featuring the highly- acclaimed Alpha film series which explores the Christian faith in an engaging, contemporary style with inspiring stories and interviews from around the world. It will take place over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from September 22nd through November 24th. Whether you want to deepen your own relationship with Jesus or introduce someone else to what life in Christ looks like, register for this free series and invite a friend. Registration will open on August 1 and the deadline for registering is September 15th. https://alphafwsb.wixsite.com/alphafwsb.