Upcoming Events
Wednesday Jan 03
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture Registration Deadline
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Certification Program will provide an overview of the important themes and story lines of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required for this four week course that will be held on Thursday evenings, January 11, 18, and 25; February 1, 2018. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 or the first 40 registered participants.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Parish / Community
Christmas Concert at St. Vincent de Paul
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Christmas Concert and Reception will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Wallen Road. The concert will feature musicians of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic as well as members of the St. Vincent de Paul adult choir. Reception following in the gathering space.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Jan 04
9:00am-10:00am
Fort Wayne
Friday Jan 05
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Business Network First Friday Breakfast
7:00am-9:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The next Catholic Business Network breakfast will be on Friday, Jan. 5, at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel (by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception). Mass is at 7 a.m., followed by networking, breakfast, and featured speaker at 8 a.m. in the Cathedral Center. This month’s featured speaker is Bob Buescher, who will share his story: “Bob the Builder: The Spiritual Journey of Building a Strong Foundation.” All are welcome!
Website: https://todayscatholic.org/meet-greet/
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46854
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass at Saint Joseph School
9:00am-10:00am
Decatur
Formation / Training
Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society
11:30am-1:15pm
Ft. Wayne
The next Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society meeting will be on Friday, Jan.5, at St. Joseph Hospital with Mass in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and guest speaker, Seminarian Jake Schneider. He is from St. Charles Parish and in first year pre-theology. He will share his Vocation story and life as a Seminarian. Join in support of diocesan seminarians.
Sunday Jan 07
11:30am-12:20pm
Notre Dame
Parish / Community
Christmas Concert
2:30pm-3:30pm
Granger
Cost: Free
St. Pius X Music Ministry, under the direction of Jeremy Hoy, Beth Habas, and Sherrie Hoy will close the Christmas season with a concert on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the church. Featured choirs include: Children’s Choir, Middle School Choir, Sunday Morning and Evening Adult Choirs, Adult and Youth Handbell Choirs and Instrumentalists. The concert is free.
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
52553 Fir Rd.
Granger Indiana, 46530
Eucharistic Revival
Epiphany Concert
4:00pm-5:00pm
Fort Wayne
An Epiphany Concert will be Sunday, January 7 at 4 p.m. in the Mother Guerin Chapel on the corner Calhoun and Lewis Streets. Free parking in all lots. Handicap accessible with a reception following. All welcome.
Parish / Community
Epiphany Candlelight Choral Festival
4:00pm-5:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free Admission
Choirs from St. Bavo, Queen of Peace and St. Monica Parishes will present an Epiphany Candlelight Choral Festival Sunday, Jan. 7, from 4-5 p.m. Also featuring Mishawaka Catholic School Handbells. No admission charge. Donations of canned goods for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry are requested. Reception to follow.
Website: http://www.stbavochurch.com
Address
St. Bavo Church
502 W. 7th St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Jan 10
Formation / Training
Day of reflection
9:30am-2:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $20
A day of reflection will be held at St. Francis Convent Wednesday, January 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The theme for the day is “God’s Holy Mountains.” Bring a Bible. The cost of the day is $20 and includes lunch. Register with Sister Barbara Anne Hallman at 574-259-5427.
Address
St. Francis Convent
1515 W. Dragoon Tr.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Website: www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
South Bend, IN
Thursday Jan 11
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture
6:00pm-8:30pm
Fort
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Certification Program will provide an overview of the important themes and story lines of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required and is limited to the first 40 registered.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
Financial Peace University
6:20pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: $109
This is a nine week course on Monday nights beginning Jan. 11, from 6:20-8:30 p.m. on how to become debt free, live with-in your means, and be able to give generously. Students must register online using the class link: http://www.fpu.com/1054524.
Website: http://www.fpu.com/1054524
Address
St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon in the Atrium
15535 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Program will provide an overview of the important themes and story lines of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required and is limited to the first 40 registered.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
St. John Paul II Center
1328 West Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Jan 13
Diocesan-Sponsored
Young Adult Retreat: Speak Lord, Your Servants are Listening
9:00am-1:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Flexible
When you pray, does the Lord respond? Can you sense God speaking to you in any way? Would you like to hear the Lord more clearly? This year’s retreat focuses on hearing the Lord better during prayer, providing practical guidance and tools for a fruitful conversation with God.
Join us for a chance to get away from the busyness of daily life and grow into deeper relationship with the Lord. Enjoy relevant talks, inspiring music, Mass, Adoration, Confession, and social time. Includes overnight lodging, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-retreats
Address
Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center
9601 Union Rd
Plymouth, IN 46563
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
10:00am-11:00am
Granger
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deacon
Address
St. Pius X, Granger
Parish Life Center
Parish / Community
Cor Unum - Parish Date Night
5:30pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $25/couple
Parishioners at Our Lady of Good Hope will get together Saturday, Jan. 13, at 5:30 p.m., for an evening of heavy hors d’oevres, wine and beer, followed by Eucharistic Adoration, a meditation from Father Andrew Budzinski, confessions and silent prayer time with your spouse/fiancé. All engaged and married couples are welcome! Tickets are $25/couple and are available in the parish office. For more information, contact Jacob Laskowski – [email protected].
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Fundraiser
St. Louis Academy HASA trivia night
7:00pm-11:00pm
New Haven
Cost: $10
The St. Louis Academy Home & School Association will sponsor a Trivia Night benefiting St. Louis Academy on Saturday, Jan. 13 in the parish hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia, fun and games from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and include snacks and 2 drink tickets. Maximum team size is 10, but smaller teams are also welcome. Teams are encouraged to create a name and arrive early to decorate their table. Team with the best table decoration, theme, or costumes will win a prize! Trivia will consist of 10 rounds with each round consisting of 10 questions. There will also be buy-in mini games and other fun activities throughout the evening. 1st place team wins $100, a trophy and bragging rites.
Must be 21 to participate.
Email registration to [email protected] or drop off at the St. Louis Rectory. Call 260-749-1755 for more details.
Address
St. Louis Besancon Parish Hall
15535 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Sunday Jan 14
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (South Bend)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
South Bend – A Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing will be held on Sunday, January 14, at 11:00am at the St. Matthew Cathedral. 1701 Miami St. South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) will sign in American Sign Language. St. Matthew and the Secretariat for Evangelization offer this monthly Mass (Second Sunday at 11:00 am) and encourage people to invite family and friends who are deaf to attend. If you would like to assist the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry in its efforts to connect with deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm in the Secretariat for Evangelization at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452. Download Flyer Here.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Ministry
Address
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Fort Wayne)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
A Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing will be held on Sunday, January 14, 11:30am at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown, Fort Wayne. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc., will provide ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral parish and the Secretariat for Evangelization offer this monthly Mass (Second Sunday at 11:30 am) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf to attend Mass. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm in the Secretariat for Evangelization at [email protected] or at (260) 399-1452. Download Flyer Here.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Ministry
Address
Fundraiser
Bingo at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
2:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $25
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel will be hosting Bingo on Sunday, January 14, in the parish hall. Cost to play is $25 which includes admission and all game boards. Doors open at 2 p.m. and games start at 2:30 p.m. Must be 18 to play.
Monday Jan 15
Parish / Community
Career Ministry
6:15pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
The Career Ministry of St. Vincent’s Church and Associated Churches serves the un- and under-employed as well as those seeking career change. We offer 1-on-1 coaching, resume critique and presentations/workshops to assist in your job search. Our meeting dates are as follows: 1/15 – Hope in the Job Search; 2/19 – Utilizing LinkedIn for your Job Search Strategy. Meeting times are 6:15 p.m. in the St. Vincent’s Spiritual Center (Rooms A & B) on the corner of Wallen Rd and Auburn. Dress is casual. Anyone is welcome. Please bring a copy of your resume. Email Molly Roman at [email protected] with any questions.
Website: https://www.saintv.org
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Tuesday Jan 16
Bishop Rhoades
Theology on Tap - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Join the Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith. The series theme is Bridging the Divide. The topic Darkness and Light: Finding Hope in Hard Times will be presented by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.
There are so many horrible things going on in the world right now and so much fear – mass shootings, terrorism, natural disasters, environmental destruction of the planet, societal/political polarization, young adults largely missing from the Church, and more. What does it all mean? Is it the End Times as some suggest? What can we do about all of this? How are Christians to live amidst it all? How do we escape feeling helpless in a flood of darkness, and instead find the light of hope amidst these difficult times?
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
Mishawaka Columbus Club
114 W 1st Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Jan 17
Youth / School
Life Defenders D.C. Bus Trip
7:00am-6:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: $145
Each January, Allen County Right to Life sponsors charter buses of local high school students to Washington D.C. for the National March for Life. During the trip students have a chance to march with hundreds of thousands of life supporters from across the county, lobby Indiana Senators, tour the Capitol, and visit national monuments that represent the founding of our country.
Registration fees differ depending on your school/organization’s sponsorship. Students from all schools are welcome to come with us! If you would like to pay the fee over a the course of a few months, or are interested in a scholarship, please call Abigail at 260.471.1849.
For more information and registration, please visit www.ichooselife.org/evnt/dc-bus-trip/.
Website: http://www.ichooselife.org/evnt/dc-bus-trip/
Address
Concordia Lutheran High School to Washington D.C.
1601 Saint Joe River Drive
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Address
St. John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Thursday Jan 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture
6:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Certification Program will provide an overview of the important themes and story lines of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required and is limited to the first 40 registered.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture
6:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Certification Program will provide an overview of the important themes and story lines of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required and is limited to the first 40 registered.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
St. John Paul II Center
1328 West Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Bishop Rhoades
March for Life Pilgrimage
7:00pm-6:00am
South Bend
Cost: $135 youth; $50 chaperones
Join Bishop Rhoades and hundreds of high school youth from around the diocese to say “yes” to life at the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Website: http://www.fwsbym.com
Address
Washington, D.C.
National Mall
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Saturday Jan 20
Fundraiser
Christ Child Society baby bottle campaign
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
This is the Christ Child Society annual Baby bottle fundraiser will run from January 20 through February 11.
Website: https://christchildfw.org
Address
Various parishes in diocese
P. O. Box 12708
Fort wayne Indiana, 46864
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
9:30am-10:30am
Washington
Fundraiser
Bishop Dwenger trivia night
6:30pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15
Bishop Dwenger will have a trivia night Saturday, Jan. 20, at the high school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with games beginning at 7 p.m. Put your team of 10 together or you can be placed on a team. Cost is $15 per person.
Carry in food; cash bar will be available. Must be 21 or older to attend. Contact Molly Schreck at 260-496-4775 or [email protected]
Sunday Jan 21
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Byzantine Mass
10:00am-11:00am
Notre Dame
Bishop Rhoades
Catholic-Episcopalian Vespers
5:00pm-6:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
Bishop Kevin. C. Rhoades and Bishop Douglas E. Sparks of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana will be celebrating an ecumenical vespers service at St. Monica Parish in Mishawaka on Sunday, Jan. 21, the Sunday of the week of prayer for Christian Unity. Vespers will be held at 5 p.m. Bishop Rhoades will be presiding, and Episcopal Bishop Sparks will be preaching. All are welcome!
Tuesday Jan 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Join the Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith. The series theme is Bridging the Divide. The topic Heaven and Earth: Calling on Your Team of Saints, will be presented by Sarah Yaklic.
Sarah Yaklic is the Director of Grotto Network, a digital media outreach to young adults by the University of Notre Dame. She previously served as the Director of Digital Media for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC after starting as the Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry for the archdiocese. Sarah regularly calls on a team of saints for heavenly assistance throughout daily life, and you can too.
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
Mishawaka Columbus Club
114 W 1st Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
Albion
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Permanent-Diaconate
Address
Blessed Sacrament, Albion
Main Hall
Wednesday Jan 24
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades celebrates Mass at Indiana Tech
12:00pm-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Parish / Community
Winning Friends for Christ One Conversation at a Time
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Do you know someone who is not Catholic? Do you have a family member or friend who has fallen away from the Catholic Faith? Have you ever wondered what you would say if someone asked YOU about what this Catholic Faith is all about? Have you ever hid behind the curtain when the Jehovah Witnesses came knocking at your door?
If the answer to ANY ONE of those questions is “yes” then plan to attend “Winning Friends for Christ,” on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Vincent Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center, 1502 E Wallen Rd. Welcome Father Thomas Cavanaugh and Thomas Gallagher as they discuss the principles of telling others about our faith that can be used in every part of life, at home, in the workplace or socially with friends.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul
Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Parish / Community
The Dignity of Women
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: None
If there’s one thing the world desperately needs right now, it’s a greater respect for women. Come hear “The Dignity of Women,” a talk by Bishop Dwenger High School theology teacher, Jessica Hayes, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave.
Address
St. John the Baptist
4500 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Thursday Jan 25
Parish / Community
A Mothers Hope ( District Council of Catholic Women)
10:30am-11:30am
Besoncon
Cost: No cost
Guest speaker Stasia Roth, founder and executive Director
of A Mothers Hope will speak about how they provide safe shelter to homeless pregnant women and offer them training and opportunities to improve their lives. A Mother’s Hope offers physical needs of safety, food and shelter plus practices and principles grounded in Christian love. It recognizes that each resident will be unique in circumstances that led to homelessness and help them to define and strive for their own success. Stacia has a story to tell.
Website: http://www.amothershopefw.org
Address
St. Louis Besoncon Atrium
15535 Lincoln Hwy East
New Haven, IN
Besoncon Indiana, 4674
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture
6:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Certification Program will provide an overview of the important themes and story lines of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required and limited to the first 40 registered.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
St. John Paul II Center
1328 West Dragoon Trail
Mi Indiana, 46544
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Introduction to Scripture
6:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Catholic School Teachers receive a discount; all others $10.00
This unit of the Education for Ministry Certification Program will provide an overview of the important themes of the Old and New Testaments. A special focus will be on the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament and how to interpret Scripture according to Catholic principles.
Registration is required and is limited to the first 40 registered.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Address
St. Augustine
South Bend
Friday Jan 26
6:30am-7:30am
Mishawaka
5:00pm-7:00pm
Angola
Cost: 8
A homemade chicken and dumpling youth fundraiser will be Friday, Jan, 26, from 5-7 p.m. at St Anthony de Padua Church. Tickets are $8. All proceeds benefit the Youth Mission trip to the Franciscan Kitchen in Louisville this summer. Menu includes chicken and dumplings, roasted potatoes, Caruso’s Italian Restaurant’s famous salad and a dessert.
Website: http://www.stanthonyangola.com
Address
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
700 W. Maumee St.
Angola Indiana, 46703
Formation / Training
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jan. 26-28, 2018 Weekend
8:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $75 Application Fee
The upcoming January 26-28 weekend is the perfect time to get away and spend the time with your spouse, continuing to grow further in love. There’s no distractions, such as the kids, the NFL, or the warm weather. Re-discover that spark and desire to be together continuously, like it was when you were first married. Space is limited. Reserve your place today. Go to wwme-ni.org to apply or call Greg & Jen at 260-422-0803, to answer any questions you may have.
Website: http://www.wwme-ni.org
Address
Quality Inn
1734 West Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46818
Saturday Jan 27
Fundraiser
Summit Show Choir Invitational
7:30am-11:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15 all day
Bishop Dwenger High School is proud to host the Summit Show Choir Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 27, in the main gymnasium featuring 19 choirs from Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas for a day of music, dancing, and all things show choir. The day will begin with a 7:30 a.m. performance by Bishop Dwenger’s own unisex choir, Elegance, and continue throughout the day with performances by small and large mixed choirs. Day awards will start at 7:15 p.m. and finals will begin at 8:30 p.m. Night show awards will begin at 11 p.m.
Admission prices are $15 for full day admission, $10 day show only, $10 night show only and $10 all day for students (high school and college student with valid student ID). Children 5 and under are free
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School
1300 E. Washington Center Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Bishop Rhoades
Symposium on Strengthening Marriage and the Family
8:30am-3:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $25 per couple; $15 for individuals
Join the South Bend Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for a day long conference on marriage and the family, reflecting on many practical ways to foster love, life, and joy in a Christ-filled home. FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED
Topics include: Communication in Marriage, Parenting and Authority, Social Media and the Family, Spiritual Leadership, Teaching Sexuality, Overcoming Common Conflicts in Marriage, The Family in Service to Society.
Speakers include: Bishop Kevin Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend; President Rick Jones, Stake President, South Bend Indiana Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Dr. Mary O’Callaghan, University of Notre Dame; Dr. Erin Leonard, Psychotherapist, South Bend; Drs. Jeffrey and Susan Feathergill, Clinical Psychologists, South Bend; Gayla Sorenson, JD, BYU Law School; Dr. Dan Philpott, University of Notre Dame; Fred and Lisa Everett, Family Life Office, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/family
Address
St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church
54191 N Ironwood Rd
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Formation / Training
Extraordinary Minister Training (Registration Required)
9:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free (but pre-registration required)
The Office of Worship has organized diocesan liturgical trainings on upcoming Saturdays in early 2018 for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There is no charge to attend a training, but advance registration is required by mail or email. For registration and instructions, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Data/Accounts/Files/1/LiturgicalTrainingsBrochure2018.pdf
Address
St. Charles Church
4916 Trier Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
10:00am-11:00am
Warsaw
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Address
Sacred Heart, Warsaw
Living Well Room
Parish / Community
Allen County March for Life
12:00pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Join nearly 2,000 pro-lifers from Fort Wayne for a march through downtown to show that you support life from conception to natural death. The Fort Wayne March for Life is an annual pro-life rally held near the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in Roe v. Wade. If you would like to volunteer at this event please email us. The rally will begin at noon at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center, followed by the March at 1 p.m. Kelsey Vander Vliet will be this year’s guest speaker. Kelsey is the birth mom of a child who was adopted and has a tremendous story to share as well as a unique perspective. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with informational tables in the lobby. Organizations represented include: Silent No More, Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Indiana, Women’s Care Center, Catholic Charities, Project Rachel, Bott Radio, Redeemer Radio, The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), Lutherans for Life and A Mother’s Hope.
Website: http://www.ichooselife.org/evnt/marchforlife/
Address
University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center
431 W Berry St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Jan 28
9:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Council #11043 will be serving an ‘All You Can Eat’ breakfast in the gymnasium, in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children (6-12) and $20 per family (4 or more, same household) $5 carry out packs will also be available. Proceeds will benefit the parish school.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Most Precious Blood
1515 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Fundraiser
Knights host breakfast at Queen of Angels
9:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Council #11043 will be serving an ‘All You Can Eat’ breakfast in the activities center, in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children (6-12) and $20 per family (4 or more, same household) $5 carry out packs will also be available. Proceeds will benefit the parish school.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Queen of Angels
1500 W State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Youth / School
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School Open House
9:00am-11:00am
Avilla
• Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will begin Sunday, January 28, 2018
• Preschool (ages 3 & 4) through 8th Grade
• Dedicated and experienced teachers & staff
• Faith-based values allowing students to share and grow in their faith daily
• Information available on academics, the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, bus availability, and extra-curricular activities
• All are welcome; come visit us at the Open House!
Website: http://www.stmaryavilla.org
Address
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School
232 N. Main St.
Avilla Indiana, 46710
Youth / School
St. Anthony School Open House
10:00am-1:00pm
South Bend
St. Anthony School will have an open house Sunday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 3210 E. Jefferson Blvd. St. Anthony School is an Indiana Department of Education 4-star school. Visit and see what we are doing with STEM!
Website: http://www.stasb.org/welcome
Address
St. Anthony de Padua School
2310 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46615
Youth / School
Queen of Peace School open house
10:30am-12:30pm
Mishawaka
Queen of Peace School will have an open house Sunday, Jan. 28, from 10:30-12:30 p.m. Tour the building, meet the staff and ask questions of current parents to learn more about the school.
• preschool through 8th grade
• before and after care options for all ages
• extra-curricular, athletics, foreign languages and tuition assistance options
“A place where Christ is loved, excellence is expected, character counts and traditions thrive.”
Website: http://www.queenofpeace.cc
Address
Queen of Peace School
4508 Vistula Rd
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Youth / School
St. Thomas the Apostle School Open House
11:00am-12:00pm
Elkhart
Kick off Catholic Schools Week with an Open House atSt. Thomas the Apostle School, 1331 N. Main Street. Discover the outstanding opportunities available to students in preschool through 8th grade at the only “A” rated K-8 school in Elkhart. Tour the campus, meet the principal and faculty, talk with current parents, and enjoy a preview of the advanced technology and STEM programming used by all students.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/144003279632007/
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle School
1331 N. Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
2:00pm-3:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Address
Queen of Peace, Mishawaka
Commons
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass at Saint Mary's College
7:00pm-8:00pm
Notre Dame
Monday Jan 29
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Address
St. Jude, Fort Wayne
Parish Hall, basement
Tuesday Jan 30
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Winter Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Join the Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith. The series theme is Bridging the Divide. The topic Science & Religion: Searching for Truth, will be presented byPhil Sakimoto, PhD.
Phil Sakimoto is the Director of the Program in Academic Excellence in the University of Notre Dame’s First Year of Studies program. He received his B.A. in Physics from Pomona College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Astronomy from UCLA. Phil spent close to 15 years at NASA, most recently as acting director of the NASA Space Science Education and Public Outreach Program, then joined the Notre Dame faculty in 2005 as an education and outreach specialist for the Department of Physics.
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
Mishawaka Columbus Club
114 W 1st Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].
Address
St. Elizabeth Anne Seton, Fort Wayne
St. Mother Teresa Room
Wednesday Jan 31
Diocesan-Sponsored
Permanent Diaconate "Come and See" Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is looking for a few faith-filled men — up to 25 of them — willing to consider beginning formation for the permanent diaconate. Deacons are ordained members of the clergy who promise to obey their bishop. All are welcome to attend one of our many “Come and See” weekends. For the full schedule, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/deacon. Those who have further questions before one of the sessions may contact Deacon Stan LeMieux at [email protected].