Upcoming Events
Saturday Jan 01
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of New Year's Day
10:00am-11:00am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Mass of New Year’s Day on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at 10 AM.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Sunday Jan 02
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Solemnity of the Epiphany! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV of YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Tuesday Jan 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is Sponsored by the Vocation 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 priest or deacon, with the January Holy Hour being led by Fr. Daniel Koehl. Please Join us in praying for vocations.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm via ZOOM (until further notice)
• Connect with others interested in helping children with disabilities attend Catholic schools in our diocese
• Find out about funding, existing programs, partnering possibilities, and other opportunities towards accessibility
• Discuss ways to support parents, educators (Gen Ed, SpED, Resource teachers) and administrators
Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings. To get the link (new each month) or to get in touch with Allison in the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, please call 260.399.1452 or email [email protected]
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
zoom meeting
Virtual
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Thursday Jan 06
Parish / Community
My School Options
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Before the 2022 spring semester begins, come to St John the Baptist Catholic School and learn what your K-12 school options are. The Institute for Quality Education (IQE) will be leading a short seminar in Fort Wayne to show parents how to navigate Indiana’s education system, find the school that is the best fit for their family, and apply for funding for private school. Many people are unaware that, because of the recent expansion, over 80% of families in Indiana now qualify for funding for private schools. Reserve your spot soon for this free 30-minute presentation and open forum Q&A session on January 6th. Reservations can be made on our Eventbrite page or by messaging [email protected].
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-john-the-baptist-catholic-school-info-session-tickets-222149694717?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Parish / Community
Epilepsy Support Group
7:00pm-8:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: Free
This is a support group for those with epilepsy and their family and loved ones. All are welcome.
Website: https://www.epilepsy.com/local/indiana/support-groups
Address
St Thomas the Apostle School
1331 N Main St Entrance B
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Saturday Jan 08
Formation / Training
Life Defenders Workshop by Mike Spencer
9:00am-12:00pm
Granger
Cost: $5
St. Pius and Right to Life Michiana are pleased to be hosting pro-life speaker Mike Spencer at Saint Pius on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 from 9 a.m. until noon for his popular Life Defenders workshop. This workshop equips attendees to be gracious, persuasive, and effective ambassadors for life when speaking about the contentious issue of abortion. Seats are limited and advanced registration is required: learn more and sign up at https://stpius.net/respectlife.
Website: https://stpius.net/respectlife
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Sunday Jan 09
Mass / Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Tuesday Jan 11
Formation / Training
Creighton Model System teacher-training program - Phase II
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
Friday Jan 14
Parish / Community
SALT Marriage Enrichment - Queen of Peace, Mishawaka
6:15pm-8:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
Join us for some fun, fellowship and marriage enrichment. Game Show Edition: Supermarket Chopped. Three “show couples” will compete in Supermarket sweep type games to earn extra time for their Chopped competition. Watch how these couples work together while playing the game and cooking! Audience members should learn a lot and be entertained! Light snacks will be provided. Please RSVP at this link https://tinyurl.com/2022QofPDate1 RSVP is not required to attend event. RSVP is required for FREE babysitting. Please RSVP by January 11.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674426145942467
Address
Queen of Peace Mishawaka
4508 Vistual Road
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Sunday Jan 16
Mass / Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
,
Parish / Community
Afghan Refugee Simulation
3:00pm-8:00pm
Warsaw
Ever wonder what is life is like for a person who is fleeing their home and country? Each decision a refugee makes impacts their future for themselves and their families. Catholic Charities’ Afghan Refugee Simulation gives a glimpse into the life of a refugee and helps us understand the situations they face by actively participating in small groups discussions. The presentation will also provide information on the specific aspects of our local Catholic Charities’ Refugee Resettlement Program. This is a community event so please sign-up and bring a friend!
What: Afghan Refugee Simulation
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Time: Adult session 3-5pm
Teen session 6-8pm
Place: Sacred Heart Gym
To Register:
Adults- please contact Ida List at [email protected]
Teens-please contact Katie Owens at [email protected]
Website: https://www.sacredheartwarsaw.org/
Address
125 N. Harrison St.
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Tuesday Jan 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
Belonging "OUR PARISH COMMUNITIES" Meeting: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Connect with others interested in helping children and adults with disabilities engage in meaningful participation at Mass and in our parish communities
• Find out about Sacramental Preparation and the Celebration of Sacraments for children and adults with disabilities
• Start celebrating a Sensory-Friendly Mass at your parish
• Discuss ways to support individuals, parents, priests, parish staffs, catechists
• Learn about the need for accessibility/accommodations and resources available
Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. To get the link (new each month) or to get in touch with Allison in the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, please call 260.399.1452 or email [email protected]
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
zoom meeting
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Jan 23
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Parishioners of St. Vincent and non-parishioners are welcome. A Sensory-Friendly Mass provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free environment for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family and caregivers. This Mass offers special accommodations like low lights, no bells or music (singing or instrumental), no incense and a short homily. Feel free to contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected] with questions.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Wednesday Jan 26
Diocesan-Sponsored
Online NFP support group
8:00pm-9:30pm
Cost: Free
Are you looking for some support and fellowship in using Natural Family Planning? Join our monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese. Meet over Zoom on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 8-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The next gathering will take place on Wednesday, January 26th. Email Caty at [email protected] for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/nfp
Address
Online via Zoom
Indiana,
Sunday Jan 30
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Freewill Offering
In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, St. Gaspar del Bufalo Council No. 11043 will be serving breakfast on Sunday, Jan 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Activities Center at Queen of Angels, 1500 W State Blvd. Carryout packs will be available. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Proceeds this month will help support the parish school.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Queen of Angels
1500 W State Blvd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Youth / School
St. Anthony School Open House
9:30am-10:30am
South Bend
A winter open house is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 30. The schedule will be 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Open house for prospective new families only.
10:30 a.m.: Mass in the church
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Open house for current families only.
Stop by and see the school, meet the teachers and staff, and experience why St. Anthony is a great choice of school for both your child and your family.
Website: https://www.school.stasb.org/
Address
St. Anthony de Padua School
2310 E. Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46615
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Parishioners of St. Vincent and non-parishioners are welcome. A Sensory-Friendly Mass provides a welcoming, safe, and stigma-free environment for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family and caregivers. This Mass offers special accommodations like low lights, no bells or music (singing or instrumental), no incense and a short homily. Feel free to contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected] with questions.