Upcoming Events
Saturday May 01
Formation / Training
Creighton Model System teacher-training program - Phase I
12:00am-12:00am
Huntington
Cost: Contact Theresa for more details.
For those who have a passion for teaching and are ready to learn from the leading experts in women’s health, the Creighton Model System (CrMS) teacher-training program is a perfect fit.
What is the Creighton Model System teacher-training program?
This program gives you the credentials to teach the CrMS to women and couples. Upon successful completion of this 13-month program, you will be adequately equipped to be a FertilityCare Practitioner of the CrMS.
For more details visit: https://tcmef.org/practitioner-program/
Website: https://tcmef.org/practitioner-program/
Address
St. Felix Friary
1280 Hitzfield St.
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Address
St. Felix Friary
1280 Hitzfield St.
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Way of St. Joseph Pilgrimage
9:00am-1:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Celebrate the Year of St. Joseph by participating in a family-friendly walking pilgrimage from St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka to St. Joseph Church, South Bend on Saturday, May 1st, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. The Way of St. Joseph will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka, wind its way along the River Walk, and eventually end up at St. Joseph Church, South Bend. There will be three other on-ramps along the way for families for whom the entire pilgrimage would be too taxing. The event will end with a prayer service, food and fellowship in the fenced-in parking lot and playground at St. Joseph parish. The event is free, but registration is strongly recommended. For more information and to register, visit: diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage
Website: diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
220 West Fourth Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
220 West Fourth Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Tuesday May 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is sponsored by the Vocations Office, this monthly event is held from 7 – 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Each month is led by a different diocesan priest or deacon, with the May Holy Hour being led by Fr. Andrew Budzinski. Please join us in praying for vocations!
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1102 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday May 07
Parish / Community
Springs of Hope: Virtual Mother's Day retreat
12:00am-12:00am
This retreat is for all who long for motherhood. Whether you are experiencing primary or secondary infertility, miscarriage or loss, a diagnosis or unexplained and everything in between.
This retreat is for you.
Join us for live and pre-recorded talks that explore Belonging: To Christ in Marriage and in our communities. If you are carrying the cross of infertility, you are not alone. Free registration opens April 11.
Visit www.springsinthedesert.org.
Download the graphic here.
Website: www.springsinthedesert.org
Sunday May 09
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 9 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. 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 (on the second and fourth Sundays) 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 in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (FW)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 9 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton Fort Wayne, IN 46802. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc. provides ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer this monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at (260) 399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday May 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday May 13
Youth / School
Annual eighth-grade Fatima Essay Contest
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
The 8th grade Fatima essay theme is:
Our Lady of Fatima warned that Russia would multiply her errors if we did not honor her request. During Our Lady’s last apparition, on October 13, 1917, she identified herself as “I am the Lady of the Rosary,” and asks the children to continue to pray the Most Holy Rosary each day. Three weeks later, Russia suffered its revolution and the Christian government was overthrown.
Identify one or more errors of Russia and give examples of how we still suffer from these errors today.
Also, initiate one of Our Lady of Fatima’s request that involves your school and/or parish.
Rubic: Essay submissions are written in 12 point/Times New Roman font, no less than 500 words and up to 2500 words in length.
All essays need to be submitted no later than May 13, 2021 to Anita Senesac.
Email: (preferred) your essay to: anitasenesac@yahoo.com or US mail your essay to:
ATTN: 8th Grade Fatima Contest
FWSB WAF Blue Army, Inc P.O. Box 10032
The three $500 winners will be announced June 5, 2021. We hope you participate in the Fatima Essay contest and enjoy learning about Our Lady of Fatima’s most important message of peace!
Website: http://www.FatimaFWSB.org
Address
FatimaFWSB.org
virtual
Indiana
Address
FatimaFWSB.org
virtual
Indiana
Diocesan-Sponsored
Let the Children Lead: Diocesan-Wide Rosary
10:00am-11:00am
Cost: FREE
On this, the 104th anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s first appearance at Fatima, our diocese will unite in praying the Luminous Mysteries. A rosary with our school children will be made available on diocesefwsb.org/let-the-children-lead as well as on the diocesan Facebook and YouTube channels @diocesefwsb. You are invited to join our school children as they follow Mary and her message at Fatima, either at 10 a.m. when this will be prayed in schools or on your own time.
“Our Mother revealed to the children at Fatima that her Immaculate Heart will triumph. We don’t know exactly how that will happen, but it must begin with each one of us, in our own hearts, our own conversion from sin, our own repentance, our own prayer and sacrifices, just as Mary asked for these things from the shepherd children in their own lives… So that’s Fatima; that’s the Gospel: penance, conversion and growth in faith, hope and love… That’s the way to salvation” – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.
Website: diocesefwsb.org/let-the-children-lead
Saturday May 15
Parish / Community
America Needs Fatima to pray rosary
12:00pm-1:00pm
Auburn
Cost: Free
Save the Dates: America Needs Fatima will pray a 15 decade rosary on the north side of the Auburn Courthouse,
100 Main St., on Saturday, May 15. Additional dates will be June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9. Rosary starts at noon — rain or shine. Masks and social distancing required. Contact Alice at 260-925-9252.
Tuesday May 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday May 21
Fundraiser
Elkhart Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: $10
The Elkhart Knights of Columbus local 1043 will be hosting a Fish fry on Friday, May 21, from 5-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 112 E Lexington. It is all-you-can-eat fish, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, and bread for a cost of $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12, and those under 5 free. Carry-out and dine-in are both available.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
112 E Lexington
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Sunday May 23
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 23 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. 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 (on the second and fourth Sundays) 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 in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, May 23 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. 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 (on the second and fourth Sundays) 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 in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Tuesday May 25
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Misahawak
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from April 13 through June 1. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.