Upcoming Events
Monday Apr 01
Parish / Community
Word and Wisdom Conference
12:00am-12:00am
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
The conference honors the 2019 publication of Olivier-Thomas Venard’s A Poetic Christ: Thomist Reflections on Scripture, Language and Reality, translated by Francesca Murphy and Kenneth Oakes. The imminent publication of this text has inspired us to reflect on the project of the future of biblical studies.
This conference seeks to reconnect Word and Wisdom by reclaiming the learned study of the Word of God as inspired Scripture. With the insights of Dei Verbum at the fore, this conference asks: How might a synthesis of history, contemporary philosophy of language, theology of culture, and traditional exegetical resources guide Biblical studies toward a better future? Registration is free but required.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/academic-pastoral/venard/
Address
McKenna Hall
N Notre Dame Avenue
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Mass / Liturgy
Rejoice and Come Together: A Lenten prayer service
6:30pm-7:30pm
South Bend
A joyous prayer service and reception will be held Monday, April 1, at at 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1501 W. Washington St., to unite our community on the birthday of America’s first recognizably Black priest, Father Augustus Tolton.
The mid-Lent Monday event follows Laetare (“Rejoice”) Sunday whose introit implores us to “Rejoice … and come together!” The dynamic preacher will be Rev. Canon, A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem, currently of Chicago, who serves as “Promoter of the Cause” of sainthood for Farther Tolton. Tolton’s unshakable joy brought together then-unlikely peoples — Blacks and Whites — in “times …both beautiful and paradoxical.” In this spirit, ALL are welcome to come and rejoice!
Co-sponsors: The Tolton Society of St. Augustine Parish and the Black Catholic Advisory Board of the Diocese.
Address
St. Augustine Catholic Church
1501 W. Washington Street
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Tuesday Apr 02
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Please join us as Fr. Thomas Zehr 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
Parish / Community
Latens Deitas: A Musical Exploration of the Works of Father Olivier-Thomas Venard
7:00pm-8:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
The McGrath Institute for Church Life is proud to present Latens Deitas, an original composition by French-Armenian composer Michel Petrossian, commissioned to mark the occasion of the Word and Wisdom conference at the University of Notre Dame. Under the direction of Maestra Carmen-Helena Téllez, the composition will feature soprano Arwen Myers, countertenor Joshua Boggs and the chamber group Ensemble Concept/21. Father Venard will speak on his work at 7 p.m., and the concert performance will begin at 7:40 p.m. A reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/events/2019/04/02/latens-deitas/
Address
Eck Visitors Center
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Wednesday Apr 03
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Day of Reflection
9:30am-2:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: The cost for the day is $20 and includes lunch.
A day of reflection will be held at St. Francis Convent Wednesday, April 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The theme for the day is “God of Gathering.” 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
Mishawaka Indiana, 46546
Thursday Apr 04
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, Thursday, April 4, 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
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Social Doctrine Series: A Broader Vision of Reality: Liturgy, Laudato Si' and Living Integral Ecology within the Great Lakes Watershed
7:00pm-8:45pm
Notre Dame
Cost: no cost
On Thursday, April 4, Father Terrence Erhman, CSC, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Life Sciences Research and Outreach at the Center for Theology, Science and Human Flourishing at the University of Notre Dame and professor in the Department of Theology will speak on A Broader Vision of Reality: Liturgy, Laudato Si’ and Living Integral Ecology within the Great Lakes Watershed 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 Apr 05
Fundraiser
Spring rummage sale
9:00am-5:00pm
Kendallville
The Immaculate Conception Rosary Sodality, 319 Diamond St., will have a rummage sale on Friday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m. The Saturday sale offers fill a bag for $2.50.
Fundraiser
St. Louis Besancon spring rummage sale
9:00am-12:00pm
New Haven
The St. Louis Besancon spring rummage sale will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6. Saturday will also be fill-a-bag for $3 all day. There will be something for everyone from furniture to electronics, clothing to household goods, and much more. A bake sale featuring home made goods will also be taking place. All proceeds will benefit the St. Louis Besancon Rosary Sodality.
Fundraiser
Lenten fish fry
4:00pm-6:00pm
Auburn
Immaculate Conception Parish will have a fish fry every Friday during Lent thru April 12 at the church, 500 East Seventh St. Tickets are $9 for those ages 12 and older, $5 for those ages 2 thru 11. Maximum $28 per family (same household). Proceeds benefit the Women’s Care Center – Auburn. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council #9186
Website: http://www.iccauburn.com
Saturday Apr 06
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Sole Faith running retreat
12:00pm-11:00am
Notre Dame
Cost: 75
A retreat for runners of all backgrounds who are striving to be their healthiest selves as created beings with minds, bodies and souls will be Saturday, Apr. 6 at noon through Sunday Apr. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. After running the Holy Half Marathon or 10K (welcome if don’t run, too), join participants to learn more about nourishing and moving our bodies to glorify God in all things. Runners of all ages and levels are welcome. Visit Instagram, @_solefaith for more info.
Register: https://shop.nd.edu/C21688_ustores/web/classic/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=7182&SINGLESTORE=true
Address
Sacred Heart Parish Center
104 Sacred Heart Parish Center
Notre Dame Rhode Island, 02871
Fundraiser
Taste of Life to benefit Women's Care Center
6:00pm-9:00pm
Angola
Cost: $40
Taste of Life, an event benefiting the Women’s Care Center of Northeast Indiana, is a fun night out tasting the region’s finest wines and craft beers, enjoying a delicious dinner, trying to win “A Few of My Favorite Things” from local celebrities, and testing your baby knowledge to win $500! Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online at bit.ly/wcc2019. Must be 21 or older to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Website: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/26cf/n
Address
Steuben County Event Center
100 LN 101B
Crooked Lake
Angola Indiana, 46703
Tuesday Apr 09
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, April 9, 2019 will feature:
6:00–7:00pm, “The Silver Chair,” Rebekah Lamb (St. Andrew’s)
7:15–8:15pm, “The Horse and His Boy,” Francesca Murphy (Notre Dame)
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/narnia
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
Respect Life Prayer Dinner
6:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $20
Join St. Joseph County Right to Life for a night of interfaith prayer, music and worship Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 900 W Western Ave., Clergy and religious attend free.
Website: https://www.prolifemichiana.org/prayerdinner
Address
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, South Bend
900 W Western Ave
South Bend Indiana, 466601
Formation / Training
Inspired Discipleship: In-depth Catholic bible study, virtually
8:00pm-9:00pm
n/a
Cost: none
The Catholic Biblical School of Michigan (CBSM) will host an online information session for those interested in finding out more about a new virtual class (with both online and in-person small group options) starting in the fall. CBSM is lay apostolate that brings in-depth study of the entire Bible from a faith-filled Catholic perspective led by Sacred Heart Major Seminary (Detroit) adjunct faculty. To receive call-in and video conference links, visit cbsmich.org/virtual or contact [email protected]
Website: http://www.cbsmich.org/virtual
Address
online
Michigan
Wednesday Apr 10
Diocesan-Sponsored
Teacher Recruitment Fair - South Bend
5:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend invites you to attend a Teacher Recruitment Fair in South Bend at St. Anthony de Padua gymnasium on Wednesday, April 10, from 5-8 p.m. The diocese has 39 elementary schools and 4 high schools in the northeast corner of Indiana. Come interview with many Catholic school principals at the fair. Twenty minute interview slots are available for the schools that will be present.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Teacher-Recruitment-Fairs
Address
St. Anthony de Padua Gymnasium
2310 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46616
Parish / Community
University of Saint Francis Philosophy and Theology Lecture
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Dr. John Bequette, professor of theology, will discuss the friendship tradition in Western culture from its beginnings in the Greco-Roman era to its adoption by Christianity on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in Brookside Ballroom,
2701 Spring St. His lecture will explore the nature of friendship as the ancient philosophers understood it, its transformation and perfection in relation to Christ, and the need for a renewed sense of friendship in contemporary culture.
Website: https://www.sf.edu/
Address
Brookside Ballroom
2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Formation / Training
Heritage of Hospitality series presents final event
7:00pm-8:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: FREE
Saint Mary’s College will host the final event in the Heritage of Hospitality: Breaking Open Catholic Worship and Lived Experience series.
A House of Prayer for All People: The Introductory Rites as God’s Hospitality will be Wednesday, April 10, at7 p.m., Walsh Parlor, Haggar Hall, at Saint Mary’s College.
Open to the community. Free parking available in the Clubhouse and Science parking lots.
Parking map: https://www.saintmarys.edu/files/ParkingMap2018FINAL.pdf
Dr. Antonio Alonso, Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture and Director of Catholic Studies, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, will speak, followed by a moderated discussion with Sr. Adria Connors, CSC, and Jackie Rojas ’21 and table discussion with all present.
Dr. Tony Alonso works at the intersection of theology and culture, with a particular focus on worship and ritual practices. His articles have appeared in a range of journals including Modern Theology, Worship, and Liturgy. Alonso’s current research centers on the relationship between consumer culture and Eucharist as well as the theological implications of the work of Michel de Certeau. In addition to his scholarly work, he is a widely published composer of liturgical music in both English and Spanish; his music appears in hymnals across denominations throughout the world. He is on the board of the Aquinas Center for Theology, a member of the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians in the United States, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and the Catholic Theological Society of America.
This program is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, MI, with funds provided by the Lilly Endowment Inc.
Address
Walsh Parlor, Haggar Hall, Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary's College
Haggar Hall
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Thursday Apr 11
Parish / Community
St. Pius X Parenting Series - Movie Screening: 'Screenagers'
7:00pm-9:00pm
Granger
Cost: Free, but registration is required
How does constant exposure to digital media affect our children? How can parents help their children to navigate the digital world in a responsible and virtuous way?
As the second event in our spring parenting series, Saint Pius X Catholic Church is proud to present the documentary, “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age,” on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. This award-winning film reveals the vulnerable corners of family life in the wake of our digital revolution. It examines messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics, and it offers guidance for effective parenting in this new situation.
Event attendance and childcare registration are required no later than Tuesday, April 9. The registration form and more information can be found at https://www.stpius.net/parenting-series.
Light refreshments will be served.
This event is co-sponsored by St. Pius X Adult Faith Formation, St. Pius X Religious Education, and St. Pius X Catholic School.
Website: https://www.stpius.net/parenting-series
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Parish Life Center
52553 Fir Rd.
Granger Indiana, 46530
Formation / Training
Not Your Grandma's Family Planning
7:45pm-8:45pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Compare natural and artificial methods of avoiding and achieving pregnancy in this engaging and informative presentation Thursday, April 11, from 7:45-8:45 p.m. at Queen of Angels Parish, 1500 W. State Blvd.
Website: https://www.stephaniehamiltoncrms.com/talks.html
Address
Queen of Angels
1500 W State Blvd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Friday Apr 12
Fundraiser
K of C fish fry at St. Pius X, Granger
4:00am-7:00pm
Granger
Cost: $10 adults $5 children 6-11
K of C Council 4263 is sponsoring a fish fry Friday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m., in St Pius X auxilary gym (Door 2),
52553 Fir Rd. Adults $10, children 6-11 $5, under 6 free. (Soft drinks available for an extra charge) Dine-in or Carryout — credit cards accepted.
Fundraiser
St. Bavo original Jonah fish fry
4:00pm-7:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $10 adults; $5 K-8 at door. Pre-sale discounts available
St. Bavo Parish, 524 W. 8th St., Mishawaka, will be hosting an original Jonah Fish Fry in the school gymnasium on Friday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m. Pre-Sale Tickets can be purchased for a discount at the Parish Office, 502 W. 7th St. Pre-Sale prices are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for K-8 and preschoolers are free. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and seniors, $5 for K-8 and free for preschoolers. For your convenience, adult and children dinners will be available at the drive-through carryout. (No special orders please.) For those dining inside, beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Address
St. Bavo Parish in School gymnasium
524 W. 8th St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
4:30pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
The St. Charles Knights of Columbus will have a fish Fry Friday, April 12, from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are adults 13 and up $10, children 5-12 $5 or grilled cheese, $4, children under 5 free. Family maximum $50. Carryout available for $10.
Address
St. Charles Cafeteria - doors 7 and 13
4916 Trier Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
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, April 12, 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
Fundraiser
Fish Fry
5:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Knights of Columbus Father Solanus Council 11276 is sponsoring a Fish Fry Friday, April 12, from 5:-8 p.m. in the school cafeteria at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church School at 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne.
All meals catered by “Dan’s Fish Fry” will include all you care to eat fish with potato wedges, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, desert and beverage. Adult meals (12 and up) will be $10, children (ages 6-11) will be $6 and kid’s five and under eat free. Carryout will also be available at adult meal price only.
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46904
Saturday Apr 13
Fundraiser
St. Adalbert sisters' auxiliary bake sale
8:00am-1:00pm
South Bend
Cost: differs for baked goods
The St. Adalbert sisters’ auxiliary bake sale will be Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the St. Adalbert Heritage Center, 519 S Olive St. Sweet-sour cabbage, Polish noodles, home-made Pierogi and all kinds baked goods for Easter will be available. Lunch will be available. Lamb Cakes will be sold on a pre-paid, pre-order basis only. No lamb cakes will be available for sale at the bake sale. The deadline for the pre-orders is Friday, April 5. Cost is just $18 each. The Easter Bunny will be visiting from noon till 12:30 p.m. Bring your camera. Call Linda, 288-5708, ext. 203 during the day for information.
Website: http://www.StAdalbertParish.org
Address
St. Adalbert Heritage Center
519 S Olive St
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Youth / School
Oratory contest
10:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Allen County Right to Life is holding an Oratory Contest on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. All high school students are eligible to participate in the ACRL Oratory Contest.
Contestants are to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on abortion, infanticide, stem cell research, or euthanasia. The speech is to be 5–7 minutes in length. Dramatic presentations are not acceptable. Contestants may use notes although memorization is encouraged. Judging will be based on: introduction, content, presentation, and conclusion. The Allen County Contest will follow the rules of the Indiana Right to Life Contest. (see below)
Prizes:
1st place – $100 cash
2nd place – $50 cash
Applicants should submit an application by April 8 and send a copy of the student’s speech no later than April 10 to [email protected]
For more information please visit: www.ichooselife.org/evnt/oratory/
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/evnt/oratory/
Address
Allen County Right to Life Office
2126 Inwood Dr
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Fundraiser
St. Hedwig Rosary Society bake sale
3:00pm-12:00pm
South Bend
The Rosary Society of St. Hedwig and St. Patrick is having their annual Palm Sunday bake sale April 13-14 at St. Hedwig Memorial Center, 331 S Scott St. It will be held before and after 4 p.m. Mass at St. Hedwig, after 9 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Hedwig and before and after 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick. A variety of pastries will be available: Baranek’s, (lamb cakes) Paczki’s, pies, cookies and more. Ham and sausage sandwiches are also available for $3.
Sunday Apr 14
9:00am-10:00am
South Bend
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
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:30am-12:30am
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 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/deaf-ministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46854
Formation / Training
The second greatest story ever told: Documentary by Father Michael Gaitley
1:00pm-6:00pm
Huntington
Cost: No Charge
View and learn more about the powerful and historic events from Father Michael Gaitley’s DVD series: “The Second Greatest Story Ever Told.” Beginning with the events of Fatima in 1917, he connects saints and events in history that, providentially, weave the splendor of God’s Merciful Love. These thoughts and writings of the 20th Century include St. John Paul II, St. Sister Faustina, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Therese. Now is the Time for Mercy! Contact Linda Leist at 260-224-5602.
Website: https://sspeterpaulparish.org
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield St.
HUNTINGTON Indiana, 46750
Diocesan-Sponsored
Prayer in memory of those who gave their lives for the Gospel
4:00pm-5:15pm
South Bend
Cost: free
Prayer in memory of those who gave their lives for the Gospel will be Palm Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m.
at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St.
Father Emmanuel Katongole, Presider
In many parts of the world Christians, even at the risk of their own lives, do not cease to proclaim the Gospel of Christ’s peace. This strong, nonviolent witness of our brothers and sisters helps us to understand the meaning of the Cross of Jesus, of His Passion and Resurrection. Continuing a tradition started in Rome, and encouraged by St. John Paul II, this memorial prayer remembers the faithful of all Christian traditions of the 20th & 21st Centuries who have been given the grace to offer their lives for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
“We know that there is no growth without the Spirit: it is He who is Church, it is He who makes the Church grow, it is He who convokes the Church’s community. But the witness of Christians is necessary too. And when historical situations require a strong witness, there are martyrs, the greatest witnesses. And the Church grows thanks to the blood of the martyrs. This is the beauty of martyrdom. It begins with witness, day after day, and it can end like Jesus.” – Pope Francis
For more information please contact: Richard LaSalvia at [email protected] or Shawn Storer at [email protected]
Hosted by the Community of Sant’Egidio and co-sponsored by Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Catechist for Catholic Social Doctrine, Under Caesar’s Sword, St. Matthew Cathedral Catholic Parish and the Catholic Peace Fellowship.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2084363808306583/
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Monday Apr 15
7:30pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Chrism Mass
7:30pm-8:30pm
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
Tuesday Apr 16
7:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Chrism Mass
7:30pm-8:30pm
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
Thursday Apr 18
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Friday Apr 19
1:00pm-2:00pm
South Bend
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Good Friday
1:00pm-2:00pm
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 - Good Friday
1:00pm-2:00pm
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
Mass / Liturgy
Office of Tenebrae
8:30pm-10:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: free
St. Vincent de Paul Parish will offer Tenebrae Friday, April 19, from 8:30-10 p.m. and is modeled after traditional Catholic ceremonies for Holy Week. The candle-lit liturgy features hymns, readings and psalms in English, as well as chant and polyphony sung by the choir in Latin. It is a beautiful meditation upon Christ’s passion and death, and a popular tradition at St. Vincent. All are welcome.
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/saintvincentmusic/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 S Main St.
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Parish / Community
St. Vincent's TENEBRAE
9:00pm-10:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
St. Vincent de Paul Parish will offer Tenebrae, a musical meditation on the seven “last words” of Christ on the Cross on Good Friday, April 19, at 9 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Wallen Rd.
Tenebrae is the Latin word for “darkness.” The gradual extinguishing of all candles in the church symbolizes the temporary triumph of the prince of darkness over the Light of the World. The loud noise, or strepitus, at the conclusion of the service suggests the earthquake described in the Passion narratives. The single candle left burning, the Paschal candle, is the symbol and promise of Christ’s triumph over death and darkness.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Saturday Apr 20
Fundraiser
Easter bake sale in Monroeville
10:00am-1:00pm
Monroeville
Parish / Community
St. Vincent's Easter Food Basket Blessing
10:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
St. Vincent de Paul Church will have an Easter Food Basket Blessing Holy Saturday, April 20, in the Life Center, 1502 E Wallen Rd., at 10 a.m.
The custom of bringing food to church to be blessed for Easter breakfast is an age-old tradition in many European countries and is still practiced in our country by their descendants. The religious significance attached to the foods eaten is symbolic of Christ Himself, our true Passover. This custom stems from the desire of the Christian community to ask God’s blessing on the foods that will break the Great Fast (Lent). The food is blessed on Holy Saturday to be eaten after the Saturday Vigil or on Easter Sunday morning.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Easter Vigil Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
9:15pm-10:15pm
Fort Wayne
Sunday Apr 21
9:00am-10:00am
Pierceton
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Easter Sunday
11:00am-12:00pm
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
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf - Easter Sunday
11:30am-12:30pm
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
Tuesday Apr 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Charities' National Mentoring Program open house
4:00pm-6:00pm
Auburn
Today, over 8.5 million youth lack supportive, sustained relationships with caring adults. You can change that by becoming a mentor with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
This National Mentoring Program was created by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Catholic Charities USA in a response to increasing school attendance and preventing truancy in at-risk youth. Working with youth ages 9-17, we are looking for mentors that can commit to one year with our program.
Learn more about how you can make an impact in a local child’s life by attending an open house Tuesday, April 23, from 4-6 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Auburn.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1175201639325589/
Address
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
500 E 7th St.
Auburn Indiana, 46706
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, April 23, 2019 will feature:
6:00–7:00pm, “The Magician’s Nephew,” Catherine Cavadini (Notre Dame)
7:15–8:15pm, “The Last Battle,” Anthony Pagliarini (Notre Dame)
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/narnia
Address
Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Thursday Apr 25
Parish / Community
Resource fair and family fun night at Turnstone
12:30pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
A resource fair and family fun night at Turnstone will be Thursday, April 25, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for the fair and from 4-7: p.m. for the family fun night. Diocesan staff from the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities will participate for the first time in this third annual event. An information table will be at both sessions.
Website: http://www.turnstone.org
Address
Turnstone
3320 N. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Social Doctrine Series: Reconciliation with the Land: Laudato Si', the Bethany Land Institute in Uganda
7:00pm-8:45pm
Notre Dame
Cost: no cost
On Thursday, April 25, Father Emmanuel Katongole, Ph.D. of the Keough School Global Affairs and the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame will speak on Reconciliation with the Land: Laudato Si’, the Bethany Land Institute in Uganda 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
Formation / Training
5 Things They Don't Teach You in Sex Ed
7:45pm-8:45pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
5 Things They Don’t Teach You in Sex Ed will be presented Thursday, April 25, from 7:45-8:45 p.m. at Queen of Angels Parish, 1500 W. State Blvd., and is designed for teens with their parents. This presentation is an excellent follow-up to the Diocesan Theology of the Body program.
Website: https://www.stephaniehamiltoncrms.com/talks.html
Address
Queen of Angels Social Hall
1500 W State Blvd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Friday Apr 26
Fundraiser
Immaculate Conception Parish rummage sale
9:00am-12:00am
Auburn
Immaculate Conception Parish will have its annual rummage sale Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m to noon. Bag sale on Saturday.
Website: http://www.iccauburn.com
6:00pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Fundraiser
LuersKnight
6:00pm-11:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Alumni Ticket: $100, Single Ticket: $120, Table Reservation for 10: $1,200
LuersKnight will take place on Friday, April 26, frjom 6-11 p.m. at The Clyde, 1808 Bluffton Rd. LuersKnight is a celebration of Bishop Luers and the education provided to the student body. Its focus is to assist in raising tuition based dollars.
Website: https://www.bishopluers.org/LuersKnight/
Address
The Clyde Theatre
1808 Bluffton Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Saturday Apr 27
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Diocesan retreat for married couples
12:00am-12:00am
Plymouth
Cost: $195 per couple, which includes overnight accommodations and all meals.
Could your marriage use a Spring tune-up? Join Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett for a couples’ retreat on the beautiful campus of The Center at Donaldson.
“An Encounter with the Beloved” will be held on the weekend of April 27-28 at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center in Plymouth. The price of the retreat is $195 per couple and includes overnight accommodations and all meals. For more details and/or to register, please go to http://www.lindenwood.org/index.php/programs-retreats/attend-a-retreat/An-Encounter-with-the-Beloved-p91761026, or contact Lisa Everett at [email protected]. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your relationship with each other and with Christ.
Website: http://www.lindenwood.org/index.php/programs-retreats/attend-a-retreat/An-Encounter-with-the-Beloved-p91761026
Address
Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center
9601 Union Road
Plymouth Indiana, 46513
Parish / Community
God Put a Song In My Mouth: A retreat for persons with disabilities and their caregivers
9:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Any adult with physical, mental or emotional challenges is invited to a special retreat on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., as speakers present on the topic “God Put a Song In My Mouth.” The retreat will be held at the Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center, 1502 E Wallen Rd. Lunch will be served. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 260-489-3537 ext. 207 or email [email protected]. Registration forms are at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Space. If you know of someone who would benefit from having some special time to grow in our love of the Lord, please invite them to attend, or contact the church office so a special invitation can be extended.
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
St. Vincent de Paul widows’ retreat (Safe Harbor)
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
St. Vincent de Paul Parish widows’ grief support group, Safe Harbor, will host a widows’ retreat on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the parish, 1502 E Wallen Rd. Kay Cozad, certified grief educator, will present “The Ebb and Flow of Grief.” You may attend Mass at 8 a.m. in the church — retreat begins at 9 a.m. with continental breakfast in the Spiritual Center. Reservations are required— contact Judy at 260-489-4875 or [email protected]. Free will donations will be accepted.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Spiritual Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Sunday Apr 28
7:45am-11:00am
South Bend
Cost: donations only
A pancake and sausage breakfast sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 5521 will be Sunday, April 28, at St. Matthew Cathedral School cafeteria. Donations benefit St. Vincent de Paul, St. Matthew Conference.
Address
St. Matthew School cafeteria
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Fundraiser
Pancake and sausage breakfast
8:00am-12:00pm
Ft. Wayne
Cost: Free Will Offering
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel – Knights of Columbus, Council 12379 is sponsoring a pancake, egg and sausage breakfast on Sunday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to noon in the parish hall. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Care Center in Fort Wayne. A free will offering will be taken with all profits going to the Women’s Care Center.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/249975442585058/
Address
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
11521 Old Decatur Road
Ft. Wayne Indiana, 46816
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
12:00pm-2:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $13.00
The Rosary Society of St. Hedwig and St. Patrick is having a pork chop buffet on Sunday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are being sold at the end of Mass in back of the church for $13 per person. Children under the age of 10 are FREE. You can also call any Rosary Society members and the rectory at 574-287-8932 for tickets.
Address
St. Hedwig Memorial Center
331 S Scott St.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Mass / Liturgy
Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Jude, Fort Wayne
1:00pm-3:30pm
Fort Wayne
St. Jude parish will once again be hosting Divine Mercy Sunday on April 28. The schedule is:
Adoration 1-3 p.m.
Confessions 2-3 p.m.
Divine Mercy Devotion 3 p.m.
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church
2130 Pemberton Drive
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Mass / Liturgy
Divine Mercy Sunday events in Decatur
1:00pm-4:00pm
Decatur
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish will offer Divine Mercy Sunday adoration, confession, rosary, chaplet and Mass on Sunday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. at the church. Remember to start the Divine Mercy Novena on Good Friday.
Mass / Liturgy
Divine Mercy Novena closing Mass
1:30pm-4:00pm
South Bend
Parish / Community
Voice recital with Jessica Roberts, soprano
6:00pm-7:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: free - donations accepted
Jessica Roberts is director of music at Christ the King Parish, South Bend, and an alumnae of the Program in Sacred Music at Notre Dame. Her program will feature the music of Hildegard von Bingen, Mozart, Vierne, and others on Sunday, April 28, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1108 S Main St., from 6-7 p.m.
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/saintvincentmusic/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 S Main St.
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Tuesday Apr 30
Diocesan-Sponsored
Teacher Recruitment Fair - Fort Wayne
5:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend invites you to attend a Teacher Recruitment Fair in Fort Wayne at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center on Tuesday, April 30, from 5-8 p.m. The diocese has 39 elementary schools and 4 high schools in the northeast corner of Indiana. Come interview with Catholic school principals at the fair. Twenty minute interview slots are available for the schools that will be present.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Teacher-Recruitment-Fairs
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
Mass for those affected by cancer
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
A special Mass for anyone affected by cancer (those in remission, those currently in treatment, those who have passed away as well as family members) will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E Wallen Rd. A reception in the Gathering Space will follow Mass.
On Monday, April 22, begin to pray a novena for those affected by cancer. The novena will end on Tuesday, April 30, when this special Mass for those affected by cancer is celebrated.
O God, who gave to Saint Peregrine an Angel for his companion, the Mother of God for his Teacher and Jesus as the Physician of his malady, grant we beseech You through his merits that we may on earth intensely love our Holy Angel, the blessed Virgin Mary, and our Savior, and in Him bless them forever. Grant that we may receive the favor for which we now petition. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Followed by:
Seven Our Fathers | Seven Hail Marys | Seven Glorias (Glory be to the Father…)
with the invocation “St. Peregrine, pray for us.”