Upcoming Events
Saturday Mar 02
Young Adult
Assisi young adult conference
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
A young adult conference will be March 2, 2019 at the University of Saint Francis. The mission of the Assisi Conference is to encourage young adults to dive deeply into the mystery of the Incarnation, which is at the heart of Franciscan spirituality. The participants of this conference will have the opportunity for small group discussion, excellent speakers, and the sacraments. The conference will end on March 3rd with Mass celebrated by Bishop Rhoades. This conference will reinvigorate young adult Catholic community down to the local and parish level.
Address
University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
5:00pm-8:00pm
Albion
Blessed Sacrament Parish will have a baked steak dinner and basket auction on Saturday, March 2, from 5-8 p.m.
Baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, dessert and drink, will be offered to those age 6 and up for $10, to those 3-6 for $3 and to those 2 and under free. Basket Auction begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the high school trip to the Steubenville Conference.
Address
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
2290 N State Road 9
Albion Indiana, 46701
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to attend Saints Alive! dinner and auction
6:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Fundraiser
Las Vegas night
6:00pm-11:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $8 in Advance and $10 at door
Holy Family Parish Center, 56405 Mayflower Rd., will host a Las Vegas night Saturday, March 2, from 6-11 p.m. with Blackjack, Big Six, other gaming, tips and raffle. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets include free food and drinks and $1000 drawing.
Address
Holy Family Parish Center
56405 Mayflower Rd
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Fundraiser
Saints Alive! dinner and auction
6:30pm-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $350 per couple
The Saints Alive! dinner and auction will be Saturday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bishop Dwenger main gym. Tickets are $350 per couple. A live auction, four interactive silent auction booths and the Tuition Assistance Challenge will be offered while enjoying a cocktail reception, elegant dinner, delicious dessert and a late night snack. Please consider being a part of this amazing event in support of the school. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School - Main Gym
1300 E. Washington Center Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Sunday Mar 03
11:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Rite of Election
2:00pm-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Monday Mar 04
Parish / Community
Lunch 'N Learn — Stretching in Place
11:30am-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Lunch ‘N Learn at St. Vincent de Paul Parish will host Melinda Richey who will discuss “Stretching in Place”: Tips and suggestions on how to stay flexible, how to stretch safely and stretches and exercises for standing and sitting on Monday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. in Spiritual Center Room A, 1502 E Wallen Rd. Potluck lunch (please bring a dish to share). Open to anyone age 55 and over.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Spiritual Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Diocesan-Sponsored
Divorce Support Group future meetings
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20
The Diocese offers a twelve-week support group for divorced men and women called “Surviving Divorce.” The current class is now closed but information on upcoming sessions, is available at
http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Divorce-Ministry
During each two-hour session, a DVD covering topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, helping children cope and annulment and remarriage is shown, followed by group discussion. Each participant is provided with a Personal Guide that corresponds with the DVDs from Ascension Press.
“Surviving Divorce” is offered various times during the year and generally held at the Archbishop Noll Center in Fort Wayne, the St. John Paul II Center in Mishawaka, or at a parish. It is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel and clarity after divorce. The cost of the program is $20.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Divorce-Ministry
Address
Archbishop Noll Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Mar 05
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Parish to host Mardi Gras gathering
5:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
St. Vincent de Paul Parish will celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 5, with a New Orleans style dinner and activities for children from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The “cookoff challenge” between Father Andrew Budzinski and Father Jay Horning will be a 6 p.m., bonfire and prayer service with music by Choristers Choir will be at 7:30 p.m. — school door #9.
Menu includes: Gumbolaya Soup: $3 (w/andouille, mussels, shrimp and chicken); Muffuletta: $3.50 (layered w/cheeses, meats and olives – it’s an antipasto platter stuffed into a sandwich); ¼ pounder hot dog: $2; artesian hamburger: $5 (naturally Raised Premium Angus beef from Greeley, CO; hormone-free and source-verified the best beef we can get ); assorted chips: 50¢; king cake: $1 (rich brioche cinnamon roll topped with colorful sugar -watch out for the hidden baby Jesus); world’s greatest chocolate cake: $3 (drizzled chocolate icing cascaded over four indulgent layers of moist cake and fudgy frosting and accented with flaky dark chocolate shavings for the ultimate chocolate experience); Bananas Foster: $3 (dessert made from bananas and vanilla ice cream with a sauce made from butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, and banana liqueur); bottled water / coke / diet coke / sprite: $1
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul - Parish Hall & School
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Fundraiser
St. Augustine Mardi Gras dinner auction
5:30pm-7:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $20.00 adults, $10.00 for pre-teens, age five free
St. Augustine 18th Annual Mardi Gras Dinner Auction will be Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Church, 1501 W. Washington St.
Before Lent, come for feast and fun at the 18th annual Mardi Gras dinner and silent auction of the Tolton Society of St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1501 W. Washington St.), from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 5. Experience an authentic “Taste of New Orleans” (gumbo, dirty rice, music, king cake, etc)! Tickets at door are $20, $10 for pre-teens, age five and under free. Silent auction will include artwork, gift baskets, ND/SMC items, fine dining, etc. Proceeds will benefit the charitable works of the Tolton Society (named for Father Augustus Tolton, the first U.S. Black priest). For information contact Annie Tardy at [email protected], 574-707-1232.
Address
St. Augustine Church
1501 W. Washington Street
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Parish / Community
Chronicles of Narnia: A Spiritual Journey through Narnia from Lent to Easter
6:00pm-8:15pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Please join the McGrath Institute for Church Life as it hosts a series of lectures focusing on the Chronicles of Narnia. The series is designed to accompany the audience as they make their way through reading the Chronicles of Narnia during Lent and into Easter. On each of the assigned dates, there will be two lectures. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 5 will feature:
6:00–7:00pm, An Introduction to the Chronicles, David Fagerberg (Notre Dame)
7:15–8:15pm, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” Leonard DeLorenzo (Notre Dame)
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/narnia
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Mardi Gras
6:30pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Confronting a Broken World
Feb 5 – Sexual Abuse Crisis: What Can We Do? – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Feb 12 – How Can Beauty Save the World? – Band of Men (including live music)
Feb 19 – Why Does God Allow Suffering? – Fr. Raphael Mary OP
Feb 26 – Religious Freedom or Discrimination? – Phillip Muñoz
Mar 5 – Mardi Gras: Mass & Party! – at St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka
Generously sponsored by Knights of Columbus Insurance.
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
225 S Mill St
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Parish / Community
Bereavement support group
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The St. Vincent de Paul Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday evenings for seven weeks in the spring:
March 5 – April 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Library (in the Gathering Space of the church – 1502 E Wallen Rd.) The group hopes to provide a comforting atmosphere in which to offer emotional support. Your loss need not be recent for the sessions to be helpful. Space is limited, so register in advance. Contact Claire Martin at 810-569-4935 or [email protected].
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Please join us as Fr. Ben Muhlenkamp leads the faithful during our monthly holy hour for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Mar 06
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass
7:00am-8:00am
Fort Wayne
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Ash Wednesday
12:05pm-1:05pm
Fort Wayne
An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc., will provide ASL (American Sign Language) at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Clinton, FW 46802 at several Masses during Lent and Holy Week including Ash Wednesday, March 6 at 12:05 p.m, Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m, Good Friday Service with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on April 19, at 1 p.m., and Easter Sunday, April 21, at 11:30 a.m. The Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these special Masses and Service to 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 Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/deaf-ministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46854
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Ash Wednesday
5:30pm-6:30pm
South Bend
An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) will provides ASL (American Sign Language) at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, for several Masses during Lent and Holy Week including Ash Wednesday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m., Chrism Mass on Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m., Good Friday Service, April 19,at 1p.m., and Easter Sunday, April 21 at 11 a.m. St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these special Masses and Service to 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 Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/deaf-ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Thursday Mar 07
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Social Doctrine Series: Cultivating a Culture of Care for Life in a Violent World
7:00pm-8:45pm
Notre Dame
Cost: no cost
On Thursday, March 7, Richard P. Becker, R.N., M.S., M.A. Catholic Writer and Professor at Bethel College School of Nursing will speak on Cultivating a Culture of Care for Life in a Violent World at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium as part of the Winter/Spring Catholic Social Doctrine Series.
Address
Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
54515 State Road 933 N.
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Friday Mar 08
Parish / Community
Homeschool tea party
10:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Homeschool parent-teachers and their children may attend a Tea Time Out, Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center, 1502 E Wallen Rd. Hostess will provide a variety of tea bag selections, paper products and some games to play. If you are able to attend, please bring some kind of tea and a treat or snack to share. Feel free to bring your favorite games too. Call Lisa with any questions. *Note on parking: Please park in the church lot and walk over to the Life Center. Join us RSVP to Lisa at: 637-1285, 206-2054 (cell/text) [email protected].
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul - Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Fundraiser
Fish fry at St. Dominic
4:00pm-7:00pm
Bremen
Cost: $9.00 adult / $4.00 child age 4-12
A fish fry prepared by Tyner I00F will be Friday, March 8 from 4-7 p.m. at St. Dominic Church, 803 W. Bike St. Cost at door is $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12.
Website: http://www.stdominiccatholicchurch.yolasite.com
Address
St. Dominic
803 W. Bike St
Bremen Indiana, 46506
Parish / Community
St. Patrick Parish plans fish fry
4:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
St. Patrick Parish will have an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday, March 8, from 4-7 p.m. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches available for children. Tickets are adults $10, seniors 60 plus $9, children 5-10 $5 those 4 and under free. Drive thru and carry-outs available.
Address
St. Patrick Church, Arcola, Parish Hall
12305 Arcola Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46818
Fundraiser
Queen of Angels Lenten fish fry
4:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Adults $10; Children 6-10 $5; Children 5 and under Free
Queen of Angels Church will have a Lenten “all-you-can-eat” Fish Fry on Friday, March 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at 1500 W State Blvd. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-10, and 5 and under are free. Carry-out is also available.
Website: https://www.queenofangelsfw.org/
Address
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Monsignor Faber Activities Center
1500 W State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Fundraiser
Lenten fish fry in Garrett
4:30pm-7:00pm
Garrett
Cost: $9 per person, $5.00 for kids under 12
Knights of Columbus Council No. 1790 in Garrett will hold a fish fry every Friday during Lent from 4:30-7 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets are $9 per person or $5 for kids under 12.
Address
St. Joseph School Gym
300 W. Houston St.
Garrett Indiana, 46738
Fundraiser
Drive-Through fish fry
4:30pm-7:00pm
Ft. Wayne
Cost: $9
Knights of Columbus Council 12379 will host a drive-Through only fish fry on Friday, March 8, from 4:30-7 p.m. A $9 carry-out dinner includes: fish, breaded potato wedges, coleslaw, applesauce, and dinner roll.
Fish-only meals are also available.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/359532871564661/
Address
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
11521 Old Decatur Road
Ft. Wayne Indiana, 46816
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Mary and Mercy: A retreat with Father Michael Gaitley
7:15pm-4:30pm
Granger
Cost: $49.95
St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Rd., will host the “Time of Mercy” with Father Michael Gaitley, Friday, March 8 at 7:15 p.m.
Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy, Redeemer Radio, and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for an inspiring Mercy and Mary Retreat, featuring bestselling author of “33 Days to Morning Glory” and acclaimed speaker Father Michael Gaitley, MIC.
Take time to recharge and refocus as you learn the secrets of this “Time of Mercy.”
Participants will receive a full immersion experience into Divine Mercy and Mary. Enjoy talks by Father Gaitley, Mass, Adoration, testimonies with the Marian Missionaries and more.
Website: https://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-south-bend-in/?source=marian1004button
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Saturday Mar 09
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference
8:30am-6:00pm
Kokomo
Cost: by 2/18 - family $60, couple $40, single $20 after 2/18 - family $75, couple $50, single $25
The Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference is Saturday, March 9 in Kokomo, Indiana. This 13th annual event will once again offer activities and programs for adults, students and children, as well as babysitting for children up to two years old. The day includes awesome speakers (Teresa Tomeo, Deacon Dominick Pastore, Chris Bray, religious Sisters from St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia), gym time with bounce houses, Adoration time for each classroom with instruction from one of our sisters, a hot catered meal (included in cost) and family fun time after lunch, an indoor Eucharistic procession, Adoration Chapel, confession, and will conclude with Mass with Bishop Timothy Doherty as the celebrant. What a great opportunity for you and your family to grow in your faith this Lent.
One of many testimonials “What do I like most? I love the whole package! My family has attended this conference the past 5 years — it was advertised at our parish and our priest encouraged his parishioners to attend — and we did. We recommend this conference to our friends and family every year!” www.holyfamilyconference.org
Website: http://www.holyfamilyconference.org/
Address
Kokomo High School
2501 S Berkley Road
Kokomo Indiana, 46902
Youth / School
Bishop Luers youth soccer camp
3:00pm-5:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $35
The Bishop Luers Boys Soccer team will host a fun 2 day camp for boys in grades 5-8, Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10. Campers will receive instruction from the coaching staff and receive a camp T-shirt.
Price: $35
Address
Bishop Luers High School
333 E. Paulding Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Fundraiser
Fish fry hosted by Knights
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 5521 will have a Lenten fish fry at the South Bend Francis Club, 61533 Ironwood Rd., on all Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $9.50, children 5-12 $3.50, children under 5 free. Shrimp is also available for $9.50, and cheese pizza for $1 per slice.
5:00pm-7:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $12
Tickets are available at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 2114 E Jefferson Blvd. Tickets are adults: $12, good for any choice of a Friday in Lent. Available menu is baked and fried fish or pierogi, salad, French fries, cole slaw, lemonade, green beans, dessert, cash bar.
Children tickets available at the door.
Address
The Hall
553 East Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Fundraiser
St. Louis Besancon spring square dance
8:00pm-11:00pm
New Haven
Cost: $10/person
The St. Louis Home and School Association is sponsoring a spring square dance on Saturday, March 9, in the parish hall, 15535 Lincoln Highway East. Tickets are $10 per person and includes one drink and snacks with additional drinks available. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with dancing from 8-11 p.m. New this year, classes will be offered at 7 p.m. for those who would like a refresher on common dance moves and calls. Music will be provided by Bill Werling and Breakaway
Sunday Mar 10
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Mass at St. Casimir Church
9:30am-10:30am
South Bend
Mass / Liturgy
Sisters of the Holy Cross Meet and Greet
9:45am-12:00pm
Notre Dame
Join the Sisters of the Holy Cross as they celebrate National Catholic Sisters Week on Sunday, March 10.
Come meet with the sisters who will be sharing about the Congregation and their own lives of ministry, after the 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, on the Saint Mary’s campus.
Website: https://www.cscsisters.org
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Masses Interpreted for the deaf are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-299-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/deafministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
A Mass interpreted for the deaf will be held on the second Sunday of each month at the 11:30 a.m. Mass 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 Diocesan Deaf Ministry 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 Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at (260) 399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/deafministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46854
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Rite of Election
2:00pm-3:00pm
South Bend
Fundraiser
Bingo at St. Joseph - Hessen Cassel
2:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Bingo will be held at St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel on Sunday, March 10. Doors open at 2 and games start at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $25/person and includes 10 games with payouts from $25 to $100. Must be 18 to play. Bring items for the food bank to receive extra door prize tickets.
Monday Mar 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
Divorce Support Group future meetings
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20
The Diocese offers a twelve-week support group for divorced men and women called “Surviving Divorce.” The current class is now closed but information on upcoming sessions, is available at
http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Divorce-Ministry
During each two-hour session, a DVD covering topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, helping children cope and annulment and remarriage is shown, followed by group discussion. Each participant is provided with a Personal Guide that corresponds with the DVDs from Ascension Press.
“Surviving Divorce” is offered various times during the year and generally held at the Archbishop Noll Center in Fort Wayne, the St. John Paul II Center in Mishawaka, or at a parish. It is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel and clarity after divorce. The cost of the program is $20.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Divorce-Ministry
Address
Archbishop Noll Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Mar 12
Diocesan-Sponsored
Diocesan Museum grand reopening
10:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan Museum, formerly known as Cathedral Museum, will reopen in a new location, 1103 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, in the former diocesan chancery building at the southeast corner of Calhoun Street and Jefferson Boulevard. The grand opening celebration takes place Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Regular museum hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. The first 50 visitors will receive a copy of “Worthy of the Gospel of Christ, a History of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend,” by Joseph M. White.
Free parking is available.
Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-museum
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-museum
Address
Diocesan Museum
1103 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
6:00pm-7:00pm
Garrett
Pre-k and kindergarten orientation and registration for parents will be Tuesday, March 12, from 6-7 p.m. Parents will meet the teachers, tour the school and receive important information for their upcoming Pre-k or kindergarten school year. Exciting news about the upcoming Kindergarten Camp. Childcare will be available in the Pre-k classroom.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/saintjosephgarrett/
Address
St. Joseph School
301 West Houston Street
Garrett Indiana, 46738
Wednesday Mar 13
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Day of Reflection
9:30am-2:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $20.00 includes lunch
The theme for the day is “Wandering with God. Please register by Friday, March 8.
Address
St. Francis Convent
1515 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46546
Fundraiser
Lenten Soup 'n Bread Supper
5:00pm-6:30pm
Waterloo
Cost: free will offering
Food and Fellowship will be offered on the following Wednesdays during Lent: March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17.
Food served from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall followed by Mass at 7 p.m.
Soups are served with a variety of bread and crackers, all for a free-will offering. To-go containers are available also.
Additionally, there is a HOMEMADE DESSERT Table that changes from week to week. Pies, cheesecakes, trifles, gourmet brownies, fruit cobblers, etc. Desserts are priced based on size.
All profit goes to the Tuition Fund.
Website: https://stmichaelwaterloo.com
Address
St. Michael the Archangel
1098 County Rd 39
Waterloo Indiana, 46793
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Series: Standing with Christ in Gethsemane
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The three-part St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Series: Standing with Christ in Gethsemane: being Faithful to the Light in the Midst of the Church’s Darkness, will begin Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Wallen Rd.
1) Seeking TRUTH: March 13 | 7 PM | Church
Another evening of reflection with Father Daniel Scheidt on exploring what health in the Church needs to look like.
2) Seeking GOODNESS: March 20 | 7 PM | Church
Donald Schmid (former Federal Prosecutor, member of our Diocesan Review Board and advisor to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops) discusses the goodness and the necessity of the laity furthering transparency and accountability in the Church.
3) Seeking BEAUTY: March 27 | 7 PM | Church
Artist and teacher, Anastassia Cassady, exhibits 20 of her sketches of the homeless of the city and describes how to find the face of Christ in the distressing guise of the poor.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Mar 14
4:00pm-6:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $8.00
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 5570 is sponsoring an “all-you-can-eat” spaghetti dinner, Thursday, March 14, from 4-6 p.m. Adults $8, children ages 5 to 12, $2.50. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverages and dessert.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
5202 Linden Avenue
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Friday Mar 15
Fundraiser
Jonah fish fry dinner
4:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Pre sale $9 Adult, $8 Senior, $5 Child
St. Anthony de Padua will host a parish fish fry on Friday, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Adult carryout will be available. Tickets are available for purchase online, via printable form, after weekend Masses and at the parish office.
Pre-sale tickets are adults: $9, seniors: $8, children 5-10 $5. Tickets at the door are adults: $10, seniors: $9, children 5-10 $6.
Website: https://school.stasb.org/events/parish-fish-fry
Address
St. Anthony de Padua Auditorium
2310 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46615
Fundraiser
Fish fry at Our Lady of Hungary
4:00pm-6:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $10 Adult Dinner | $5.00 children 6-12 | under 6 free!
The Our Lady of Hungary Holy Name Society will have a fish fry on Friday, March 15, from 4-6:30 p.m. in the school gym. Meal includes macaroni and cheese or baked potato, cole slaw and ice cream. Tickets are at the door and $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and children under 6 free. Carry outs available.
In observance of Lent, please bring a voluntary donation to the Food Pantry of a non-perishable food item.
Website: http://ourladyofhungary.org/
Address
Our Lady of Hungary school gym
735 W. Calvert Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Parish / Community
St. Jude Lenten fish fry
4:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
St. Jude Church will have a Lenten fish fry on Friday, March 15, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at 2130 Pemberton Dr. The cost will be: adults $10; children ages 6-10 $5; children 5 and under are free. Sides to include, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, and a dessert from the fresh baked cookie table. PBJ sandwiches available for younger kids under five not wanting fish. Carryout is also available.
Website: https://www.stjudefw.org
Address
St. Jude Church
2130 Pemberton Drive
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Fundraiser
Lenten fish fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 5521 will have a Lenten fish fry at the South Bend Francis Club, 61533 Ironwood Rd., on ALL FRIDAYS during Lent, including Good Friday, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $9.50, children 5-12 $3.50, children under 5 free. Shrimp is also available for $9.50, and cheese pizza for $1 per slice.
Fundraiser
Fish dinner sponsored by Boy Scouts
5:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: variable
A fish dinner sponsored by the St. Vincent Boy Scouts will be held three Fridays: March 15, March 29, April 12 from 5-8 p.m. in the parish hall — school door No. 9. All the fish you can eat includes dessert, mac and cheese, cole slaw, roll, potato and drink. Tickets are adult $10, children 6-11, $5.
Website: http://www.svboyscouts.org
Saturday Mar 16
Parish / Community
Saint Patrick's Day dinner and social event
5:30pm-10:00pm
Walkerton
Cost: $15 per person (over 21 only)
St. Patrick Parish, 807 Tyler St., will have a dinner on Saturday, March 16, from 5:30-10 p.m. in Letko Hall. Dinner includes corned beef (breaded boneless chicken thighs optional), cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, rye bread, salad, dessert, table snacks, coffee and open bar (Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks). Musical entertainment before and after dinner and a commemorative glass. Tickets available for purchase through March 10 for $15 per person, adults only (21 years and over).
Address
St. Patrick's Church, Letko Hall
807 Tyler Street
Walkerton Indiana, 46574
Parish / Community
Bingo and silent auction planned
6:00pm-9:30pm
Garrett
Cost: pre-sale tickets $20.00 and $25.00 at the door
St. Joseph Catholic School will hold a merchant Bingo and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 16, from 6-9:30 p.m. in the school. The doors will open at 5:15 p.m. and warm-up games will start at 6 p.m. Bingo will be open to adults 18 and over only. The pre-sale tickets are $20 and at the door will they will be $25. All proceeds will go to St. Joseph Catholic School. Call the school for further information at 260-357-5137.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/389901581573947/
Address
St. Joseph School
301 West Houston Street
Garrett Indiana, 46738
Fundraiser
Trivia night supports youth group
6:00pm-10:00pm
Columbia City
Cost: $100
St. Paul of The Cross Parish will host a trivia night Saturday, March 16, from 6-10 p.m. at the church, 315 S. Line St. Gather teams of 8-10 for a fun night of trivia while supporting the St. Paul of the Cross Youth Group’s trip to the Steubenville Youth Conference. Bring out your best Irish-themed table decorations and enjoy an optional Irish buffet before trivia from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Register at www.spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.
Website: https://spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.html
Address
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
315 S. Line St.
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Fundraiser
Trivia Night
6:15pm-12:00am
Columbia City
St. Paul of the Cross will host their first ever Trivia Night Saturday, March 16, at 6:15 p.m. to raise money for the Youth Group to attend the Steubenville Youth Conference.
Website: https://spygcc.weebly.com/trivia.html
Address
St. Paul of the Cross
1055 N Airport Rd.
Columbia City Indiana, 46725
Sunday Mar 17
Eucharistic Revival
St. Patrick's Day Mass in Lagro
1:00pm-4:00pm
Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. by Father Levi Nkwocha in the St. Patrick Oratory, 950 Main St. in Lagro. Mass will be followed by meditation, lights and prayer with harpist, Sarah Wall, at 2:30 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments will conclude the celebration at 3:30 p.m.
Friends of St. Patrick’s members will be available to answer any questions you may have about the history of St. Patrick Church.
Parish / Community
The CCHS Alumni Association
1:00pm-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The CCHS Alumni Association will have an Open House March 17, from 1-3 p.m. at the East State Professional Park, 4618 E. State Blvd Ste. 100 (South end of the building from Redeemer Radio at State and Reed). For information call Leanne 260-493-0290 or Sylvia at 260-493-7479.
Mass / Liturgy
Rebuilding the Path to Christ: Mission at St. Louis
5:15pm-8:00pm
New Haven
St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church will have a Parish Mission, “Rebuilding the Path to Christ,” on Sunday, March 17, in the hall. A light supper will be from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Opening prayer service with speakers Brad and Elaine Smith on the topic: Rebuilding the Path to Christ with Faith will be followed by a small group discussion.
On Monday, March 18, following a light supper in hall from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. the mission will move to the church for speaker Dan DeMatte on the topic: Rebuilding the Path to Christ with Prayer followed by adoration.
On Tuesday, March 19, a light supper will be followed by a penance service/examination of conscience with speaker Father Jay Horning on the topic: Rebuilding the Path to Christ with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Several priest will be available.
On Wednesday, March 20, a 5:30 p.m. Mass will be followed by speaker Father Andrew Budzinski on the topic: Rebuilding the Path to Christ with the Sacrament of
Holy Eucharist. Supper will follow in the hall.
Parish / Community
Parish Lenten retreat
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: no cost
Christ the King Parish will offer a Lenten retreat, “Our Family in Faith at Prayer” Sunday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the church.
Retreat Leaders are Most Rev. William Wack, CSC and Rev. Neil Wack, CSC.
With the Holy Family as the guide, come to the parish retreat and grow as a family at prayer. Bishop Bill Wack and Father Neil Wack grew up at Christ the King Parish and graduated from the grade school. Come and enjoy their reflections on life in prayer as a family at faith.
Website: http://www.christthekingonline.com
Address
Christ the King Catholic Church
52473 SR 933
South Bend Indiana, 46637
Monday Mar 18
Parish / Community
Romero Days Conference "Belonging: The Church of Romero and the Gangs"
9:00am-7:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free and open to the public
The canonization of Archbishop Óscar Romero in 2018 brought renewed attention to the slain priest’s witness and legacy of promoting social justice. The Romero Days conference held March 18-20, will show how a diverse host of leaders who wish to honor Archbishop Romero might respond pastorally and politically to the transnational reality of gang violence now in our midst.
Website: https://kellogg.nd.edu/romero-days-2019-belonging-church-romero-and-gangs
Address
Hesburgh Center, University of Notre Dame
130 Hesburgh Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556-5677
Parish / Community
A Haven for Healing
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: free
A Haven for Healing offers spiritual renewal for those who have experienced the loss of a child from abortion. Do you suffer from carrying a secret that makes you feel isolated? Have you received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and yet cannot forgive yourself? Are you tired of carrying the burden of guilt and shame?
A Haven for Healing can help. We use a Bible study and discussion to address many issues that arise after an abortion. Group or individual sessions are offered. The group sessions begin Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. Call the confidential phone line 574-514-7471 or email [email protected] for more information.
Website: https://www.ahavenforhealing.com/
Address
Confidential location
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Diocesan-Sponsored
Divorce Support Group future meetings
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20
The Diocese offers a twelve-week support group for divorced men and women called “Surviving Divorce.” The current class is now closed but information on upcoming sessions, is available at
http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Divorce-Ministry
During each two-hour session, a DVD covering topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, helping children cope and annulment and remarriage is shown, followed by group discussion. Each participant is provided with a Personal Guide that corresponds with the DVDs from Ascension Press.
“Surviving Divorce” is offered various times during the year and generally held at the Archbishop Noll Center in Fort Wayne, the St. John Paul II Center in Mishawaka, or at a parish. It is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel and clarity after divorce. The cost of the program is $20.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Divorce-Ministry
Address
Archbishop Noll Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Mar 19
Eucharistic Revival
Feast of St. Joseph celebrated
5:30pm-8:00pm
Ft. Wayne
Cost: Free
The Knights of Columbus will assist in the celebration for the Feast of St. Joseph beginning with Mass Tuesday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a spaghetti dinner immediately following Mass.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/390870021478248/?active_tab=about
Address
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Church
11337 US-27 South
Ft. Wayne Indiana, 46816
6:00pm-8:15pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Please join the McGrath Institute for Church Life as it hosts a series of lectures focusing on the Chronicles of Narnia. The series is designed to accompany the audience as they make their way through reading the Chronicles of Narnia during Lent and into Easter. On each of the assigned dates, there will be two lectures. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 will feature:
6:00–7:00pm, “Prince Caspian,” Michael Ward (Oxford)
7:15–8:15pm, “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” Peter Schakel (Hope College)
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/narnia
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
Robert Rogers: Inspirational Speaker
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Inspirational speaker Robert Rogers is coming to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the church, 10700 Aboite Center Rd.
In 2003, Robert Rogers experienced a tragedy of Biblical proportions. After 8 years as a father, nearly 12 years as a husband, and 13 years as an electrical engineer, Robert’s life completely changed one night on their way home from a wedding in Wichita, Kansas. Through his immediate trust in God, Robert has risen above adversity and freely shared his compelling message across the country by invitation over 1,200 times to at least 280,000 people personally, as well as with ABC, CBS, CNN, EWTN, Montel Williams, Integrity Film & Video, the Billy Graham TV Crusade, and Focus on the Family. An accomplished worship leader, pianist, songwriter, and author of 4 books, “Into the Deep,” “7 Steps to No Regrets,” “Rise Above,” and “Pass the Test,” Robert teaches others to live a life of no regrets with his inspiring words and original songs at the piano.
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Parish Mission at St. Mary of the Assumption, Decatur
7:00pm-8:30pm
Decatur
Cost: Free
St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 414 Madison St., will have a Parish Mission March 19-21 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the church. Susan Tassone, award winning author and regular guest on EWTN, will speak Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and be available for book signing afterward. Her talks are titled “A Guide to Saving Grace: Purgatory, Adoration and Divine Mercy” based on her book “Day by Day with the Holy Souls in Purgatory” and her newest release “St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration.” The Sacrament of Confession will be celebrated Thursday at a Lenten Penance Service with many priest confessors available. All are welcome.
Website: http://www.stmarysdecatur.org
Address
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
414 Madison Street
Decatur Indiana, 46733
Parish / Community
Belonging "Building Inclusive Parishes" meeting
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Belonging “Building Inclusive Parishes” will have a meeting Tuesday, March 19, from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton St.
“Belonging” is comprised of parents, educators, parish staff members, diocesan personnel and individuals who work to advocate for the dignity, acceptance and inclusion of all persons with disabilities in church, school, and pastoral ministries by promoting full and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the life of the Church and society.
Website: http://buildinginclusiveparishes.weebly.com
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Mar 20
Parish / Community
Luke's Passion narrative
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Father Tyrell J. Alles, OSB, pastor of St. Peter Parish, will present a talk in the Parish Pavilion, 506 E. DeWald St., on Wednesday, March 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This presentation will study the passion and death of Jesus through a close reading and exegesis of Luke 22:1–23:56. This study will also show the implications of Jesus’ passion and death on our life of Christian discipleship. Please bring your bible. Call 260-744-2765 with any questions.
Address
St. Peter Pavilion
506 E DeWald Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Parish / Community
University of Saint Francis philosophy and theology lecture
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Dr. Vincent Wargo, associate professor of philosophy, will speak Tuesday, March 20, from 7-8 p.m. in the Brookside Ballroom about “Charles Taylor on Secularity and Social Imaginaries.” Charles Taylor is a leading Catholic philosopher who in his various writings has taken up the question of what it means to live in a secular age. Dr. Wargo will give an overview of Taylor’s thought on this topic and will invite discussion on the possibility of practicing one’s faith in such an environment.
Address
USF Brookside Ballroom
2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Series: Standing with Christ in Gethsemane
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The second of the three-part St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Series: Standing with Christ in Gethsemane: being Faithful to the Light in the Midst of the Church’s Darkness, will be Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Wallen Rd.
Seeking GOODNESS: Donald Schmid (former Federal Prosecutor, member of the Diocesan Review Board and advisor to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops) discusses the goodness and the necessity of the laity furthering transparency and accountability in the Church.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Mar 21
Parish / Community
Understanding grief and loss speaker series to begin
7:00pm-8:30pm
Granger
Cost: Free
St. Pius X Catholic Church is hosting a “Grieving with Hope” speaker series Thursday, March 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the church, 52553 Fir Rd.
At the first event, Holly Farmer from the Center for Hospice Care will present on “Understanding Grief and Loss.” Drawing on her extensive experience as a bereavement counselor, Holly will define grief and mourning for youth and adults, describe the mourning process and grief reactions, discuss coping and self-care, and explain ways to support grieving individuals. Her presentation will be followed by time for questions. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
If you are grieving or supporting someone who is grieving, we invite you to come.
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Friday Mar 22
Fundraiser
St. Matthew Cathedral fish fry
4:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
Fundraiser
Original Jonah fish fry
4:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
A Jonah fish fry will be Friday, March 22, from 4-7 p.m. in the Corpus Christi School gym, 2817 Corpus Christi Dr.
Adults and carryout: $12, (advance sale: $10); children 6-12 $4; children under six, free.
Carry-out dinner includes:
4 pieces of fish, coleslaw, bread, chips, and cookie.
Tickets on sale at the door.
(Advance ticket sale after all Masses March 16 & 17, 2019.)
Fundraiser
Fish fry in Walkerton
4:00pm-7:00pm
Walkerton
A fish fry will be Friday, March 22, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, Walkerton. Tickets are $9/adult, $4/children 6-10 years and children under 6 years are free. The meal includes all the fish you care to eat, two sides, drink and dessert. Drive-through carryouts available at $9 each (no “all-fish” carry outs). Fish prepared by Tyner 100F Lodge.
Address
St. Patrick Church
811 Tyler Street
Walkerton Indiana, 46574
Fundraiser
Drive-through only fish fry
4:30pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Full Meal Dinner $9, All Fish $12
St. Patrick’s Church, 12305 Arcola Rd., will have a drive-through only fish fry Friday, March 22, from 4:30-7 p.m.
Address
St. Patrick Church Arcola
12305 Arcola Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46818
Fundraiser
Fish Fry at St. Aloysius
4:30pm-7:30pm
Yoder
St. Aloysius Parish will hold a fish fry on Friday, March 22, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu includes: Fried Fish (all you can eat), Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Roll, Drink and Dessert. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-11, 5 years old and under free. St. Aloysius is located at 14623 Bluffton Rd., Yoder (just south of I-469 on Hwy. 1).
Fundraiser
Lenten fish fry at St. John, Fort Wayne
5:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Adults (13+) $10, Children (6-12) $5, Children (1-5) $2, Carry out $10
St. John the Baptist Parish, 4500 Fairfield Ave. will have a Dan’s fish fry from 5-8 p.m. in the PAC. Tickets are adults 13 and over, $10, children 6-12, $5, and children 1-5 $2, Carry out $10. All are welcome.
Address
St. John the Baptist PAC-Fort Wayne
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Formation / Training
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend - South Bend
7:00pm-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: $75
Need a little marriage freshener? Take a weekend off and spend it with your significant other. Discover how easy it is to return back to the early days of life when you both focused your time and energy on each other. Leave the chores and work behind. The next weekend begins March 22, in South Bend. Go to wwme.org to learn about the weekends. Go to wwme-ni.org to apply. Have questions or need to talk to someone, call Greg and Jen at 260-422-0803.
Website: http://www.wwme-ni.org
Address
Microtel Inn
222 Dixie Way South
South Bend Indiana, 46637
Saturday Mar 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Retreat for those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss
10:00am-4:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: free of charge
If you have lost a baby, you are not alone. Come join other couples who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss for a daylong retreat, free of charge, to help face your grief in the context of fellowship and faith.
The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on the outskirts of Notre Dame’s campus. Lunch will be provided. While this retreat is geared for couples, individuals are welcome as well. Sponsored by “ava’s grace,” a new diocesan ministry to support families grieving the loss of a baby before or after birth. To register, contact Lisa Everett at [email protected] or by calling 574-234-0687.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Sacred Heart Parish Center
104 Sacred Heart Parish Center
Moreau Drive (old Douglas Rd)
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Sunday Mar 24
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and $20 per family. $5 carryout packs will be available.
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Council No. 11043 will be serving breakfast on Sunday, Mar. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the gymnasium at Most Precious Blood, 1515 Barthold St. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and $20 per family.
$5 carryout packs will be available.
Proceeds this month will help support Gibault Children’s Services.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Most Precious Blood
1515 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Masses Interpreted for the deaf are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses 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 Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-299-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/deaf-ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Monday Mar 25
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Pueri Cantores Mass
3:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Eucharistic Revival
WAF FW-SB Quarterly Meeting
6:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The WAF FW-SB invites you to celebrate the Annunciation of Our Lord Thursday, March 25, at 6 p.m., at St. Jude Parish, Fort Wayne. Father Mark Enemali, celebrant, will present on the topic of Fatima.
Rosary and Benediction — reception to follow.
Website: http://www.fatimafwsb.org
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church
2130 Pemberton Dr.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Tuesday Mar 26
Fundraiser
Wings Etc.
11:00am-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Wings Etc is helping Knights of Columbus Council 11276 raise money for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school Scholarships. Please see attached flyer for more details. Make sure you bring the coupon on the bottom of the flyer with you.
Parish / Community
Parish mission at St. Vincent de Paul
7:00pm-8:30pm
Elkhart
Monday, March 25
English in Vincent Hall
7 p.m. Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration
(By Father Matthew Coonan)
7:30 p.m. Conversion of Heart and Mercy
(By Father Glenn Kohrman)
8 p.m. Lite reception (both groups in Vincent Hall)
Lunes, 25 de Marzo
Español en el Templo
7 pm Conversión de Corazón y Misericordia
(Por Padre Wilson Corzo)
7:30pm Oración & Adoración
(Por Padre Matthew Coonan)
8 pm Recepción Ligera
(ambos grupos en Vincent Hall)
Tuesday, March 26
English in Vincent Hall
7 p.m. Friendship with Christ
(By Father Ryan Pietrocarlo, CSC )
7:30 p.m. Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration
(By Father Matthew Coonan)
8 p.m. Lite reception (both groups in Vincent Hall)
Martes, 26 de Marzo
Español en el Templo
7 pm Oración & Adoración
(Por Padre Matthew Coonan)
7:30 pm Amistad con Cristo Padre Ryan Pietrocarlo, CSC)
8 pm Recepción Ligera
(Ambos grupos en Vincent Hall)
Wednesday, March 27
English in Vincent Hall
7 p.m. Bearing fruit in the Christian Life
(By Father Zak Barry)
7:30 p.m. Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration
(Por Padre Matthew Coonan)
8 p.m. Lite reception (both groups in Vincent Hall)
Miércoles 27 de Marzo
Español en la Templo
7 pm Oracion & Adoracion
(Por Padre Matthew Coonan)
7:30 pm Dar Fruto en la vida Cristiana
(Por Padre Zak Barry)
8 pm Recepción Ligera
(ambos grupos en Vincent Hall)
Parish / Community
The Primacy of Reproductive Health and Rights and the Rise of Ideological Neo-colonialism
7:00pm-8:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
The McGrath Institute for Church Life hosts the 2019 Human Dignity Lecture, with world-renowned speaker, Obianuju “Uju” Ekeocha. Ms. Ekeocha is the founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, and author of “Target Africa: Ideological Neo-colonialism of the Twenty-first Century.” She has spoken before the United Nations and the Canadian Parliament. She has also appeared on the BBC’s “Focus on Africa.” Sponsored by the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity. Reception to follow.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/events/2019/03/26/2019-human-dignity-lecture/
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Wednesday Mar 27
6:45pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15
Unplanned is based upon the true story of pro-life advocate Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director. A limited amount of tickets will be sold to a private showing on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. (arrive 6:30-6:45 p.m.) at AMC Classic Fort Wayne on 3930 E Dupont Rd.
The film is rated R by the MPAA
Tickets are $15 and limited in quantity. Purchase yours early to secure a seat.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Allen County Right to Life.
Visit: www.ichooselife.org/evnt/unplanned/
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/evnt/unplanned/
Address
AMC Classic Fort Wayne
3930 E Dupont Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Series: Standing with Christ in Gethsemane
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
The last of the three-part St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Series: Standing with Christ in Gethsemane: being Faithful to the Light in the Midst of the Church’s Darkness, will be Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Wallen Rd.
Artist and teacher, Anastassia Cassady, will exhibit 20 of her sketches of the homeless of the city and describes how to find the face of Christ in the distressing guise of the poor.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Mar 28
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Social Doctrine Series: What is Happening to Our Common Home: Laudato Si', Climate Change and Creation Care
7:00pm-8:45pm
Notre Dame
Cost: no cost
On Thursday, March 28, Philip J. Sakimoto, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Minor in Sustainability/First-Year of Studies Program and NASA will speak on What is Happening to Our Common Home: Laudato Si’, Climate Change and Creation Care at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium as part of the Diocesan Winter/Spring Catholic Social Doctrine Series.
Address
Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
54515 State Road 933 N.
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Friday Mar 29
Fundraiser
Lenten fish fry
4:30pm-7:30pm
Huntington
The St. Mary, Huntington, Rosary Sodality is sponsoring a Lenten fish fry on Friday March 29, at the school gymnasium from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Meals are $10 and children 5 and older $5. Fish is by Dan’s Fish Fry with 50/50 raffle, desserts and a bake sale.
Fundraiser
Fish fry hosted by Scouts
5:00pm-7:00pm
ROANOKE
Cost: $9 adult, $5 child ages 5 - 9
Boy Scout Troop 302, chartered by the GM UAW Local 2209, will have a fish fry fundraiser for Scout supplies.
All you can eat Fish served with Baked Potato or French Fries, Coleslaw or Applesauce. Tickets are $9 adult, $5 child ages 5-9. Donations accepted for the bake sale desserts.
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Zenith Awakening 3 retreat for college-age young adults
6:00pm-4:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $25
The retreat will be held at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Mishawaka the weekend of March 29-31 starting Friday at 6 p.m. and ending Sunday around 4 p.m.
If you are a college student, or a college-age young adult anywhere near the South Bend area, please join us for Zenith Awakening 3. As a retreat hosted by college-age young adults for college-age young adults, Awakening is a wonderful, Holy Spirit-filled weekend to connect to new friendships in the area and grow closer to God wherever you are in your life. The retreat consists of talks, laughter, small groups, discussions, and opportunities to encounter Christ through prayer, fellowship and fun.
Go to facebook.com/zenithawakening or to www.diocesefwsb.org/zenithawakening for more information and to register.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/College-Age-Retreats
Address
St. Monica - Mishawaka
222 W. Mishawaka Ave
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Parish / Community
Stations of the Cross — Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
6:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free
Join others on Friday, March 29, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1501 West Washington St., for soulful Stations of the Cross. Soup and salad dinner are from 6-7 p.m. with Stations at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by Black Catholic Advisory Board for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and St. Augustine.
Address
St. Augustine Catholic Church
1501 W. Washington
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Saturday Mar 30
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Holy Cross Spring Family Conference
9:00am-2:30am
Notre Dame
Cost: $20 for luncheon (optional)
The Holy Cross Family Spring Conference presented by the Brothers of Holy Cross and the Holy Cross Associates will be Saturday, March 30, at Holy Cross College Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and free to all. There is a $10 fee if you wish to join for the luncheon.
Keynote speaker is Father Anthony Gittins, CSSp, author of fifteen books about mission and spirituality. Praying and reflecting, tapping inner resources to meet the challenges at this time in the church, country and world.
Brother George Klawitter, CSC, (Holy Cross Historian) will talk about the origins of the Holy Cross order and their 200th Anniversary. Sister Veronique Wiedower, CSC, President of the Sisters of the Holy Cross will speak about “Blessed Moreau’s Insights for Today’s Challenges.”
For more information or for luncheon reservations before March 26, contact Brother Carl at 760-610-9373.
Website: http://holycrossassociates.org
Address
Holy Cross College Auditorium
54515 IN-933
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Sunday Mar 31
Eucharistic Revival
Legion of Mary ACIES Ceremony
2:00pm-5:00pm
New Carlisle
Cost: none
Active and auxiliary members of the Legion of Mary are invited to renew their promise to Our Lady at the ACIES Ceremony. Contact Elsie at 547-259-6215 or Lora at 260-422-4061 for more information.
Address
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
55756 Tulip Road
New Carlisle Indiana, 522 Lowell Wood S
Parish / Community
Laetare Sunday concert
4:00pm-5:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Admission is Free
St. Bavo Church, 511 W. 7th St., will have a LAETARE (rejoice) Sunday concert March 31, at 4 p.m. It will feature choral singing, talented soloists, congregational hymns and a reflection by pastor, Father Pete Pacini, CSC. Traditionally, the 4th Sunday of Lent has been a day of celebration within the austere period of Lent. All are welcome to celebrate. There is no admission charge.