Upcoming Events
Saturday Jun 03
Mass / Liturgy
First Saturday Devotion, Mass and Confessions
11:00am-1:00pm
Rome City
Cost: No Cost
Mass and Confession on the First Saturday of each Month in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This is in keeping with the First Five Saturdays Devotion. See PatronessOfAmerica.org and https://todayscatholic.org/old-sanitarium-gains-new-life-devoted-to-blessed-mother/
Website: https://www.PatronessofAmerica.org
Address
Oratory of the Holy Family
2730 E. Northport Rd.
Rome City Indiana, 46784
Bishop Rhoades
Ordination to the Priesthood Livestream
11:00am-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/vocations/
Address
With praise and thanksgiving, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will ordain Deacons Samuel Anderson, Brian Florin, Robert Krisch, Zane Langenbrunner, David Langford, Jacob Schneider, and Ryan Timossi to the Priesthood through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit. The ordination will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Due to seating capacity, this event is not open to the public, but it will be live-streamed on diocesefwsb.org.
Sunday Jun 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Cross-Diocesan Eucharistic Pilgrimage
12:00am-12:00am
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
From June 4-11, 2023, pilgrims from across our diocese will give public witness to the faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament in a special Eucharistic procession from Fort Wayne all the way to South Bend. This eight-day event is a kickoff for the national Eucharistic procession occurring during the summer of 2024 all across the U.S., concluding in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress in July of 2024. Our diocese is honored to help pave the way for this seminal event for our country.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/eucharist-events/#pilgrimage
Address
Fort Wayne Cathedral to South Bend Cathedral
1311 South Logan Street
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Eucharistic Revival
St. Francis Xavier Forty Hours
12:00am-12:00am
Pierceton
Cost: free
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church invites the faith community to join them in their 40 Hours Devotion.
Each of the three days will begin with morning Mass. The following hours will be filled with Adoration, light refreshments, and talks on the Blessed Sacrament by Msgr Robert C. Shultz & Fr. Glenn J. Kohrman.
Topics include: Eucharist as an Authentic Meal of Love and Eucharistic Food: “Be What You Can See and Receive What You Are”
See flyer for more details
Address
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
408 W. Catholic Street
Pierceton Indiana, 46562
Mass / Liturgy
German Mass and Lunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
St. Peter’s will celebrate the opening of Fort Wayne’s Germanfest with a Mass in German on Sunday, June 4, at 11 a.m. The Fort Wayne Männerchor-Damenchor will provide the music for Mass. A German lunch will be served in the parish hall with live German music following Mass.
Adult lunch consists of brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and kruchen dessert. The kids meal includes hotdogs and applesauce. Prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. Beer will also be available for purchase. Join us in celebrating our city’s German heritage!
Address
St. Peter's Catholic Church
518 E Dewald St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
The 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.414.5960.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Jun 05
Formation / Training
Catholic in Recovery meetings begin at St. Pius X
7:00pm-8:00pm
Granger
Catholic in Recovery meetings will begin at 7 p.m Monday, June 5, in the Church basement of St. Pius X Church, 52553 Fir Rd. The meetings provide healing from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Meetings combine the spiritual principles of 12-step recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Join others in recovery as we overlap scripture from Sunday’s Mass readings, liturgical themes, and recovery topics with honest discussion and prayer. Confidentiality is protected.
We welcome those recovering from any addiction, compulsion, or unhealthy attachment:
• Alcoholism
• Drug addiction
• Compulsive overeating
• Restricted eating
• Lust/pornography addiction
• Gambling addiction
• Technology addiction
• Compulsive spending/debting
• Codependency
• Control, fear, resentment, & grief
Website: https://stpius.net/cir
Address
St. Pius X Parish, Church Basement
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Tuesday Jun 06
Diocesan-Sponsored
ZOOM Belonging "Schools" Meeting: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
1:00pm-2:15pm
Cost: free
Connect with parents of children with disabilities either currently or wishing to attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of FWSB. Conversations at these meetings are shared with the diocesan Catholic Schools Office’s SpED Committee on how to support children, parents, educators, administrators, pastors, parish and school staffs. Meetings are offered at both 1 and 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.
Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings. To get the zoom link (new each month), contact Allison in Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities at 260.414.5960 or email [email protected].
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging/
Address
ZOOM meeting
Indiana,
Diocesan-Sponsored
ZOOM Belonging "Schools" Meeting: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Connect with parents of children with disabilities either currently or wishing to attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of FWSB. Conversations at these meetings are shared with the diocesan Catholic Schools Office’s SpED Committee on how to support children, parents, educators, administrators, pastors, parish and school staffs. Meetings are offered at both 1pm and 7pm on the first Tuesday of each month.
Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings. To get the zoom link (new each month), contact Allison in Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities at 260.414.5960 or email [email protected].
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging/
Address
virtual
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Jun 09
Youth / School
Catholic Homeschool Virtual Conference
12:00am-12:00am
Elkton
Catholic homeschoolers are gathering virtually for “Cultivating Holiness in Your Homeschool,” June 9-10, 2023. Homeschool Connections, a leading provider of on-line classes both live and recorded for over a decade, are again hosting the premier Catholic homeschool conference.
Maureen Wittmann and Walter Crawford, co-directors of Homeschool Connections, are committed to not letting anything stop Catholic homeschoolers from getting everything they need to enrich their families. From excellent talks to meeting the colleges and universities and seeing the materials they might need for success from a variety of exhibitors their conference is packed.
Homeschooling has seen a dramatic increase in the past few years due in part to the recent pandemic. It is estimated that 3.1M homeschoolers nationwide and many of these are Catholic.
While in-person conferences are making a return, an on-line format brings its own benefits. It not only almost eliminates the costs for all involved, a virtual conference allows families across international time-zones to attend and meet via conference meet-ups. With no travel parents can watch together and friends can plan watch parties.
Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak, well-known Catholic radio hosts and authors, will be the keynote speakers: “How to be a more Loving, Connected, Caring and Catholic homeschool Family.” Fr. Joseph Gill, Jennifer Macintosh and other quality homeschool speakers are scheduled for live events. An additional 20+ recorded talks will be made available for attendees to choose from.
A fully interactive vendor area is accessible throughout the event with scheduled live access to such sponsors as Franciscan University, Ignatius Press and Fiat Life Coaching and over 20 more exhibitors. Every attendee will also receive access to the content for a year giving them an opportunity to see everything available when it is most convenient.
GRAVISSIMUM EDUCATIONIS, written by Pope Paul VI, Oct. 28, 1965, tells us parents are “bound by the most serious obligation to educate their offspring and therefore must be recognized as the primary and principal educators.” For many parents who decide to take on this responsibility within their home, this conference has become a necessary part of that adventure.
CONTACTS:
Maureen Wittmann (817-889-8177 or [email protected])
Walter Crawford (682-201-4448 or [email protected])
https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Live, recorded or print interviews, radio and podcast appearances available.
Website: https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Address
Virtual - Online Conference
108 James St.
Elkton Maryland, 21921
Parish / Community
Called and Gifted Workshop for Young Adults
7:00pm-5:15pm
South Bend
Cost: $25
God has called you to a unique mission in life. Discover your spiritual gifts to reveal that call.
When you were baptized, you were given gifts of the Holy Spirit (charisms) that enable you to be a channel of God’s love, truth, beauty, and mercy for others. Discovering your charisms is key to living out your God-given mission and vocation in life. Called & Gifted is designed to help you learn about charisms and lead you through the process of discerning your own.
Join fellow young adults (18-30s) in a Workshop, which includes video presentations, small group discussion, and a spiritual gifts inventory. Cost: $25. Registration is required at: ablazemission.org/gifted
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/gifted
Address
St. Therese Little Flower Church - Upper Room
54191 Ironwood Road
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Saturday Jun 10
Parish / Community
Marriage Encounter at Our Lady of Good Hope Parish
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: $75 application fee
Marriage Encounter helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply with your spouse. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be. Apply now – space is limited! This Marriage Encounter Experience is scheduled for June 10-11 at Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne. Enjoy 2 days of discovery with your spouse and return to the comfort of your own home overnight: Saturday, 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., lunch and dinner included. Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., lunch included. More information and applications can be found at www.wwme-ni.org, or contact Jeff and Brenda at: [email protected] or (260) 484-1664.
Website: http://www.wwme-ni.org
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Parish
7215 St Joe Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Sunday Jun 11
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
The 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.414.5960.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Eucharistic Revival
St. Paul Chapel's Holy Mass and Eucharistic Procession
9:00am-1:00pm
Fremont
Cost: Free
On Sunday, June 11, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, you are invited to a two mile walk with the Lord at St. Paul’s Catholic Chapel, 8780 E. 700 N. The Eucharistic Procession, a liturgical celebration proclaiming Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, which reminds us we are pilgrims on a journey following Jesus on “the Way,” will end with catered lunch. All ages are welcome! Handicap transportation will be available. Bring a lawn chair to sit outside and enjoy your lunch, if weather permits.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org/revival
Address
St. Paul's Catholic Chapel
8780 E. 700 N.
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Eucharistic Revival
St. Joseph Catholic Church Eucharistic Revival Procession
10:00am-1:00pm
LaGrange
Cost: Free
On Sunday, June 11, following the 10 a.m. Mass, you are invited to a two mile walk with the Lord at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Eucharistic Procession, a liturgical celebration proclaiming Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, which reminds us we are pilgrims on a journey following Jesus on “the Way,” will end with catered lunch. All ages are welcome! Handicap transportation will be available.
Website: https://www.saintjosephlagrange.org/revival
Address
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
50 N. 100 E.
Lagrange Indiana, 46761
Mass / Liturgy
SB - Mass interpreted for the deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present this Sunday, June 11 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 [email protected] or at 260-414-5960.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/deaf-ministry/
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Parish / Community
The Importance and Relevance of the Fatima Message
3:00pm-5:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: No cost - donations appreciated
Join us for “The Importance and Relevance of the Fatima Message” with guest speaker Jerry Horban, the President, Apostolate of Our Lady of Fatima, FWSB Diocese, as part of our “Mary’s Way” theme.
Light refreshments will be available.
13 and older are encouraged to attend. While there is no fee, donations are always appreciated. Please RSVP by June 9th by calling 574-255-9674 or email
[email protected]
Website: https://www.queenofpeace.cc
Address
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
4508 Vistula Rd.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Eucharistic Revival
Sacred Music in Honor of Corpus Christi
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free
A Sacred Music Concert to celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be Sunday, June 11, from 4-5 p.m. at St. Therese, Little Flower Church, 54191 N Ironwood. The concert will feature the various music ministries of St. Therese, including the Filipino Choir, professional soloists, The Silvertones from the Forever Learning Institute, and new original music. Come and celebrate “Jesus, the Bread of Life.”
Website: https://littleflowerchurch.org
Address
St. Therese Little Flower Church
54191 N. Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Monday Jun 12
Diocesan-Sponsored
Youth/Young Adult Minister Coffee Gathering (FW)
9:30am-11:00am
Ft. Wayne
n/a
Address
Fortezza
819 S Calhoun St
Ft Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Jun 13
Mass / Liturgy
Fatima Quarterly Mass and Fellowship
6:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
Join the World Apostolate of Fatima at St. Jude, 2130 Pemberton Dr., on June 13 for Holy Mass, Adoration, and fellowship. Mass begins at 6 p.m. followed by a short period of Eucharistic Adoration. Afterward there will be time for fellowship in the parish hall. All are invited and encouraged to come.
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church
2130 Pemberton Drive
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Wednesday Jun 14
Diocesan-Sponsored
Youth/Young Adult Minister Coffee Gathering (SB)
1:30pm-3:00pm
South Bend
n/a
Address
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson Blvd
#103
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Thursday Jun 15
Fundraiser
Holy Smokes benefitting A Mother's Hope
5:30pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $75
This men’s only bourbon and cigar benefit is a great way for the men in our community to support moms who are experiencing homelessness and their babies. Holy Smokes will occur on Thursday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. at The Charles, 3127 Carroll Road in Fort Wayne.
We’ll have everything you’ve come to expect from this event: a wonderful venue, great food from The Orchid, bourbon courtesy of Cedar Creek Carry Out, cigars supplied by Rudy’s, and beer from AALCO! All this plus speaker, SHAWN HARPER, former NFL offensive lineman turned CEO!
Tickets are $75 per gentleman and include dinner, soda/beer, 2 bourbon tastings, and 1 cigar. To purchase tickets or become an event sponsor, visit go.amhfw.org/holysmokes23.
A Mother’s Hope is devoted to being a refuge for homeless, pregnant mothers, and strengthening futures for moms and babies. As the only maternity home in this area, A Mother’s Hope is fulfilling a great need in our community. But we can’t do it alone. May God bless you for your contributions to this mission!
Website: http://go.amhfw.org/holysmokes23
Address
The Charles
3127 Carroll Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46818
Sunday Jun 18
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
The 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.414.5960.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Jun 19
Diocesan-Sponsored
Return Community Gathering
7:00pm-8:30pm
Granger
Return Community Gatherings are designed to support you in walking with your children back to faith and the Church. Share the journey with a community of fellow parents who understand, while learning how to be a better guide for your loved ones.
The next session is “Shedding Light on the Millennial Mind” by Caty Burke, Associate Director of Diocesan Marriage & Family Ministry. Are you striving to better understand where your young adult children are coming from? Caty Burke, herself a millennial, will reveal some of the specific struggles, experiences and characteristics of her generation.
Sessions include prayer, table sharing of progress, a presentation, and small group discussion. Co-sponsored by Ablaze Mission and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Participation is free of charge. Registration is requested but not required at: ablazemission.org/return
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/return
Address
St. Pius X Church – Parish Life Center
52553 N. Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Tuesday Jun 20
Diocesan-Sponsored
ZOOM Belonging “Parishes” Meeting: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
1:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Connect with individuals from different parishes across our diocese to consider and implement ways to make our faith communities welcoming and accommodating for children and adults with all kinds of disabilities to ensure meaningful participation at Mass and in the life of the Church.
These zoom meetings are offered at both 1pm and 7pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Anyone is welcome to attend. Contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.414.5960 to get the zoom link (new for each meeting) or for any questions regarding the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging/
Address
virtual
5626 Indiana Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Cost: free
Connect with individuals from different parishes across our diocese to consider and implement ways to make our faith communities welcoming and accommodating for children and adults with all kinds of disabilities to ensure meaningful participation at Mass and in the life of the Church.
These zoom meetings are offered at both 1pm and 7pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Anyone is welcome to attend. Contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.414.5960 to get the zoom link (new for each meeting) or for any questions regarding the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/belonging/
Address
virtual
Indiana,
Thursday Jun 22
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Join St. Antoinette Court 870 of Fort Wayne as they raise funds for tuition for Robert Becker, an Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminarian. All are welcome!
The hostel dinner will be held Thursday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Don Hall’s Old Gas House, 305 E. Superior St. in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802.
For this sponsored event, 1891 Financial Life will match all funds raised up to $1,500.
MATCHING FUNDS – ABOUT 1891 FINANCIAL LIFE: At 1891 Financial Life (formerly National Catholic Society of Foresters) we don’t just sell policies, we offer possibilities. We pride ourselves on giving back to the communities that we serve by providing quality and comprehensive insurance solutions. We are a not-for-profit life insurance Society, which means the sales from these financial service products help fund member benefits along with social, educational, and volunteer programs designed to respond to community needs.
Our portfolio is extensive, ranging from various life insurance policies to our annuities to support your financial needs no matter what stage of life you’re in. For more information, contact us at [email protected].
Sunday Jun 25
Mass / Liturgy
SB - Mass interpreted for the deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present this Sunday, June 25 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 [email protected] or at 260-414-5960.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/deaf-ministry/
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
The 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way.
To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.414.5960.
