Upcoming Events
Sunday May 01
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 Easter! (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.) Wishing you a blessed season of Easter!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
The CatholicTV Network or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Parish / Community
Central Catholic Alumni Association Open House
1:01pm-3:01pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: No charge
We are having an open house at the Central Catholic Alumni Association Office on Sunday May 1, 2022, from 1pm to 3pm. Our location is at 4816 East State boulevard, in East State Professional Park behind Redeemer Radio. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
All are welcome. Come and see the office and some of the memorabilia we have accumulated. We would love to see you there. Cookies and drinks provided.
Any questions call Vickey Avila Linker at 260-341-6209
Address
4816 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, In,
4816 East State Boulevard, Suite 100
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46815
Parish / Community
May crowning
1:30pm-2:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Come and honor Mary, the Mother of God, at the university dedicated to her name, on Sunday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes for a May Crowning event. Families are welcome. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at Geddes Hall chapel.
Website: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/maycrowning
Address
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes (Notre Dame)
248 Geddes Hall
McGrath Institute for Church Life
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Tuesday May 03
Diocesan-Sponsored
Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair
12:00am-12:00am
Register for an interview to teach at the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as part of a Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair to be held on Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4. Applicants will be invited to submit their resume and schedule an interview time slot with the diocesan Catholic school(s) of their choice. Registration opens the week of April 18 at diocesefwsb.org/school-careers. Can’t make the fair but still interested in applying? Find opportunities any time at diocesefwsb.org/school-careers.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/school-careers
Address
Virtual
Indiana,
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
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 May Holy Hour being led by Fr. Tom Shoemaker. Please Join us in praying for vocations.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday May 04
Fundraiser
Third annual Diaper Drop
9:00am-2:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: whatever you spend on diapers!
When a baby cries, one of the first things Mom checks is his diaper. How do you soothe a crying baby if you don’t have a clean, dry diaper? Imagine the stress and despair Moms feel when they can’t soothe their baby in this most basic way. This Mother’s Day, the Christ Child Society wants to make the lives of infants, toddlers and Moms in our community better, healthier and safer!
Diapers will be delivered to the following agencies: El Campito, St. Margaret’s House, YWCA, La Case de Amistad, Center for the Homeless and St. Vincent de Paul as well as Foster Hope (a Christ Child Society program). Last year, well over 40,000 diapers were collected. The goal for 2022 is 60,000!
These organizations refer clients to The Christ Child Society when, every autumn, thousands of children from birth through age 14 receive new coats, clothing, shoes and books at the CCS Clothing Center. For 75 years, The Christ Child Society has steadfastly served the children of St. Joseph County.
Website: https://www.christchildsb.org
Address
Christ Child Society Clothing Center
Town and Country Shopping Center
2366 Miracle Lane
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday May 07
Diocesan-Sponsored
CHERISHED — A retreat for those in a season of infertility
9:30am-7:30pm
Notre Dame
Cost: $50/couple, $25/individual
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Springs in the Desert are partnering to support couples carrying the cross of infertility with a day-long retreat on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 7. Come with your spouse or on your own to be supported, hear inspiring reflections, have opportunities for group sharing and experience friendship with others on this same path. The retreat will include time for prayer in Adoration as well as an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and attend the Vigil Mass for Sunday. Registration is $50/couple, $25/individual, and includes lunch and dinner. Registration opens March 21. Details at www.springsinthedesert.org. Questions? Email [email protected]. It is an honor to walk with you.
Website: https://springsinthedesert.org/cherished/
Address
Sacred Heart Parish Center, Notre Dame
100 Sacred Heart Parish Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
O Beautiful Mother
1:00pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
A choir of young adults and Father Daniel Whelan will honor Mary from 1-2 p.m. at the outdoor Marian grotto in Catholic Cemetery with a rosary, Marian hymns, and a May Crowning in honor of the Blessed Mother and to pray for all mothers, living and deceased. Bring your own blankets and chairs for sitting on the lawn, and you may bring fresh or potted flowers to place before the statue of Our Lady. There will be reserved parking near the grotto for the handicapped. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Resurrection Mausoleum on site.
Address
Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Sunday May 08
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 4th Sunday of Easter/Good Shepherd Sunday! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) 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.) Wishing you a blessed season of Easter!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
The CatholicTV Network or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Wednesday May 11
Diocesan-Sponsored
WYD 2023 Info Night
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mishawaka
WYD 2023 Info Nights are open to youth, parents, clergy, and young adults wanting to learn more about our diocesan pilgrimage to Portugal in 2023 for World Youth Day. Info nights are the perfect opportunity to grow your interest in WYD, answer questions you may have, share ideas for fundraising, and hear from our travel partners at Verso Ministries.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/wyd/#INFO
Address
Marian High School
1311 S. Logan Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday May 12
Formation / Training
Planning Today to Secure a Peaceful Tomorrow: Life Planning Workshop
7:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
St. John Fort Wayne will present Planning Today to Secure a Peaceful Tomorrow, a FREE life planning workshop for individuals and couples of ALL ages to learn about how they can start to get their affairs in order now to remove burdens from their loved ones later. We never know when in life death will occur; it is never too early to be prepared.
Join us on Thursday, May 12, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the church at St. John’s, 4500 Fairfield Ave. The night will consist of four 15-minute presentations from each presenter plus three breakout Q&A sessions of participants’ choice.
Presenters will be Divine Mercy Funeral Home (funeral planning), Father Andrew Budzinski (Catholic approach to death and funeral Masses), Catholic Community Foundation (endowments), and lawyer, Charlie Heiny (estate planning and wills). This event is meant to be informative and empower you to start making these decisions. There is no obligation to utilize the services the vendors provide. They are generously coming to inform, not to sell. For more information, contact [email protected].
Website: https://www.saintjohnfortwayne.com
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Diocesan-Sponsored
WYD 2023 Info Night
7:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
WYD 2023 Info Nights are open to youth, parents, clergy, and young adults wanting to learn more about our diocesan pilgrimage to Portugal in 2023 for World Youth Day. Info nights are the perfect opportunity to grow your interest in WYD, answer questions you may have, share ideas for fundraising, and hear from our travel partners at Verso Ministries.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/wyd/#INFO
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Friday May 13
Young Adult
Auditions for Young Adult Sacred Music Choir
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: N/A
We are excited to announce that we are now holding AUDITIONS for our summer choir season, which will run from early June through early August! Interested singers should be practicing Catholics between the ages of 18 and 30 and proficient at reading music, and should email Jessica Schuster directly to learn more and schedule an audition date. See the attached flyer for more information.
We are a group of Catholic young adults from all over Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, striving to live as intentional disciples of the Lord and conscious instruments of the Holy Spirit in the work of the New Evangelization. Our mission is to boldly proclaim the Gospel message by the beauty of the music we sing, the splendor of the truths we teach, the authenticity of our friendship, and the witness of our lives. We have performed at parishes and venues all across the Diocese of Fort Wayne and the Diocese of Toledo (OH).
Address
Audition location flexible; email Jessica for info
Indiana,
Sunday May 15
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 5th Sunday of Easter! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) 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.) Wishing you a blessed season of Easter!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
The CatholicTV Network or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Parish / Community
Celebrate God's Mercy concert
6:30pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free will offering
Recording artist, songwriter and author Amanda Vernon returns to Holy Cross Parish to offer a concert on the theme Celebrate God’s Mercy on Sunday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Amanda has released eight albums of religious, spiritual and liturgical music. Her style is described as “soulful pop with gospel and jazz roots.” For more information on Amanda, visit www.amandavernon.com. A free-will offering will be taken at the concert.
Address
Holy Cross Church
920 Wilber St.
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Tuesday May 17
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
Virtual
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday May 18
6:45pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $0
Armor of God was created by laity with the direct purpose to arm men to be the spiritual leaders that God designed them to be in their homes, workplace and Churches.
As God calls us to be spiritual leaders, understanding how to live a life of virtue and what graces the virtues bring us is essential. In addition, for every vice that we encounter a virtue can be linked to offset that. Please come and hear from Bishop Kevin Rhoades as he arms men on the power of virtue.
Website: https://armingmen.com/events
Address
St. Vincent Fort Wayne - Msgr. Kuzmich Life Center
1502 E. Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday May 19
Parish / Community
Pasta for Peace
5:30pm-7:30pm
Angola
Cost: Free / a free will offering will be accepted
“Pasta for Peace” is hosted by the St. Anthony Parish Pastoral Council. The focus is fellowship, friendliness and the joy of good food. There is no cost for the meal.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony Church
700 W Maumee St.
Angola Indiana, 46703
Friday May 20
Fundraiser
St. Joseph Grade School auction 2022
6:30pm-11:00pm
Cost: $100
Join us for the St. Joe Auction 2022, taking place Friday, May 20, at the Morris Park Country Club in South Bend.
Cocktail hour and silent auction to begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and live auction.
The theme this year is “School’s Out for Summer,” to benefit St. Joseph Grade School!
Seating is limited so purchasing tickets soon is recommended. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and items for auction are still being accepted.
Sponsoring the St. Joe Auction is a great way to advertise your company while supporting a great cause!
View all the details, including ticket and sponsorship information, at https://www.stjosephgradeschool.com/auction.
Thank you for supporting St. Joseph Grade School! Your contribution helps us to continue our mission of educating hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition, making God known, loved, and served.
Website: https://www.stjosephgradeschool.com/auction
Address
Morris Park Country Club
Indiana,
Saturday May 21
Bishop Rhoades
Diaconate Ordination
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit Bishop Kevin Rhoades will ordain Brian Florin, Robert Krisch, David Langford, Jacob Schneider and Ryan Timossi to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday, May 21, at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 S. Miami St., at 11 a.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Christine in the Vocation Office.
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613-2819
Sunday May 22
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 6th Sunday of Easter! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) 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.) Wishing you a blessed season of Easter!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
The CatholicTV Network or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Monday May 23
7:00pm-12:00am
Pizza is on the menu. Fr. Matt Coonan will offer us a talk and Shema Worship will be leading us in music! Invite your friends! See you soon!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/collegecrewfw/
Wednesday May 25
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 the monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese. We 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, May 25th. 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 May 29
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 Ascension of the Lord! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) 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.) Wishing you a blessed Solemnity!