Upcoming Events
Thursday Nov 02
Mass / Liturgy
Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
6:00pm-7:00pm
Bluffton
Cost: Free
Join us on All Souls’ Day at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 3500 IN-124 in Bluffton for Mass and the dedication of a new altar.
Website: https://www.stjosephchurchbluffton.org
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
3500 IN-124
Bluffton Indiana, 46714
Eucharistic Revival
Parish Agape Dinner
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fremont
St. Paul Chapel invites all ages, all faiths to attend a dinner, video and discussion about what Catholics believe! This event is open to the public. We will be watching The Presence: Part 3.
RSVP is recommended for the dinner! No charge.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org/revival
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel
8780 E. 700 N.
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Saturday Nov 04
Parish / Community
University of Saint Francis Nativity Exhibition
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
An exhibition will be available from November 4 to December 20, and will display works that focus on interpretations of the Nativity as a spiritual and artistic theme. On December 24, 1223, St. Francis of Assisi staged the first Living Nativity scene. Complete with live animals and human participants, he created this scene to cultivate the worship of Christ. The galleries will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Public Reception: Saturday, Nov. 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Website: https://calendar.sf.edu/event/nativity_exhibition_nov_4_to_dec_20
Address
Mimi & Ian Rolland Art and Visual Comm. Center
1200 Leesburg Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Parish / Community
Young Moms Retreat: Groaning in Labor, Growing in Hope
8:30am-11:30am
Granger
Cost: 10
Young moms are invited to join St. Pius parishioner Jessica Mannen Kimmet for a morning of retreat inspired by her 2023 book, Groaning in Labor, Growing in Hope: Scripture Reflections for the Hard Days of Early Motherhood. This prayerful morning includes Eucharistic Exposition, a light breakfast, talks, fellowship, and an opportunity to reflect together (and create art!) on Scripture. Childcare is available!
Advance registration required: sign up by Sunday, October 29 at StPius.net/Retreats
Website: https://stpius.net/retreats
Address
Saint Pius X Catholic Church, Parish Life Center
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
9:00am-2:00pm
South Bend
St. Anthony de Padua Parish’s Be the Light women’s group is hosting “Garments with Grace,” the first annual women’s gently used clothing and accessories sale on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym. All proceeds will benefit Hannah’s House.
Website: https://stasb.org/news/gently-used-womens-clothing-sale
Address
St. Anthony de Padua School Gym, South Bend
2310 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend Indiana, 46615
9:00am-3:00am
Huntington
The St. Mary Annual Snowflake Bazaar and Luncheon, will be Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium, 903 N. Jefferson St. Bake Sale and 50/50 Raffle will be offered. We are Currently taking orders for tables at $20 per table. Call Diane at 519-5664 for a table.
Address
St. Mary's Catholic Church Gymnasium
903 N. Jefferson St.
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Fundraiser
St. Stanislaus Kostka Craft Show
9:00am-4:00pm
New Carlisle
Cost: Free admission
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church will have a craft show Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parish hall, 55756 Tulip Rd., to benefit hall renovations. Only vendors with hand made items will be offered. Free admission with cookies, chips, and drinks available for sale. A raffle of vendor merchandise will finish the show.
Address
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Hall
55756 Tulip Rd
New Carlisle Indiana, 46552
Fundraiser
St. Aloysius Craft Show
9:00am-3:00pm
Yoder
Cost: free
St. Aloysius will hosting a Craft Show on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 14623 Bluffton Road. Join others for a fun day of shopping, coffee, baked goods, and great food! A great variety of craft vendors and some great prizes baskets will be on hand.
Address
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
14623 Bluffton Road
Yoder Indiana, 46798
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
Sunday Nov 05
Fundraiser
Knights Breakfast at Most Precious Blood
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and $25 per family.
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Knights of Columbus Council #11043 will be serving breakfast on Sunday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at Most Precious Blood, 1500 Barthold St. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and $25 per family.
$5 carryout packs will be available.
Proceeds will benefit the 7th and 8th grade students to attend their Confirmation retreat.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Most Precious Blood
1515 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Youth / School
Saint Joseph High School Open House
1:00pm-3:00pm
South Bend
Prospective students of all ages and their families are invited to our annual Open House on Sunday, November 5, from 1-3 p.m. Guests will tour our beautiful school, learn about the many co-curricular opportunities and meet students, faculty and administrators. The cafe will also be offering samples of our student’s favorite foods. RSVPs are encouraged.
Website: https://www.saintjoehigh.com
Address
Saint Joseph High School
453 N Notre Dame Ave
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
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
Thursday Nov 09
Parish / Community
Veteran's BBQ Lunch
11:30am-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A free lunch to thank all veterans will be held at St. Jude, 2130 Pemberton, Thursday, November 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the basement. Dine in or carryout. Hotdogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, sides, and desserts will be provided.
Address
St. Jude Church Basement
2130 Pemberton Dr.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Youth / School
Bishop Luers High School Open House 2023
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: None
Bishop Luers High School will host its an Open House for prospective students/parents on Thursday, November 9, from 6-8 p.m. All grade levels are welcome to tour the school, meet teachers and coaches and learn more about programs offered at Bishop Luers. Current families are encouraged to invite family, friends and neighbors to come and experience our LUERS SPIRIT firsthand.
Website: https://www.bishopluers.org/
Address
Bishop Luers High School
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Friday Nov 10
Fundraiser
St. John Bosco Annual Bazaar
9:00am-5:00pm
Churubusco
St. John Bosco Parish, 216 N. Main St., will host a bazaar on Friday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Freshly baked cinnamon rolls will be offered from morning to afternoon. Stay and enjoy a lunch of delicious homemade soup, sandwich and chips served all afternoon. Handmade crafts, homemade baked goods and candy and the famous Hand Rolled Noodles will be offered for sale as well as yard art, birdhouses, jewelry, millenary items, Christmas tree ornaments and so much more! There will also be a raffle with a chance to win a handmade quilt or one of several fine prizes!
7:00pm-11:30am
Mishawaka
Cost: none
The Sisters of St. Francis will offer a discernment retreat the weekend of November 10-12 at the St. Francis Convent. A Discernment Retreat is a beautiful opportunity to spend time away with the Lord and allow Him to speak to your heart. The retreat consists of three conferences preached by a visiting priest on the topics of how to discern and grow in prayer. The Sacraments and Eucharistic Adoration are available as well as an opportunity to talk with the young Sisters and other young women who are discerning the Lord’s will in their lives.
If you are a single, Catholic woman between the ages of 17 and 30 and are interested in attending a Discernment Retreat, please register at ssfpa.org/retreat.
Website: https://ssfpa.org/retreat/
Saturday Nov 11
9:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Sunday Nov 12
Diocesan-Sponsored
SB - Mass interpreted for the deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present this Sunday, November 14 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
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
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
Mass / Liturgy
Fathers of Mercy Parish Mission
5:30pm-7:30pm
Auburn
Cost: Free will donation
Parish Mission Schedule:
5 p.m. Parish Dinner (Sunday Evening only)
5:30 p.m. Holy Mass (Monday and Tuesday)
6 p.m. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Confessions
6:30 p.m. Mission – in context of Eucharistic Adoration, ending with,
7:30 p.m. Benediction followed by Confessions each evening until the last person goes.
Please RSVP for parish dinner on Sunday.
Address
Immaculate Conception Church
500 E 7th Street
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Parish / Community
Adoration by Candlelight
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: N/A
Join us as we adore our Eucharistic Lord! Since November is the Month of the Holy Souls, we will be especially praying for all the dearly departed. Sacred music will be provided by the Ecce Young Adult Choir.
Website: https://olghfw.com/
Wednesday Nov 15
Mass / Liturgy
Young Adult Prayer, Penance, and Pub Night
5:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Looking to meet other young adults who are striving to grow spiritually? Check out Cor Jesu, a group of Young Adults in the Fort Wayne downtown area!
Mass: 5:30 p.m. at St Peter’s Catholic Church 518 E Dewald St. Fort Wayne
Adoration/Confession: 6:05 p.m.
Social: 7:15 p.m. at Summit City Brewerks 1501 E Berry St #106, Fort Wayne
Join us for P3 – Prayer, Penance, Pub. Mass is at 5:30 p.m., a directed holy hour and confession at 6:05 p.m., and meeting up at Summit City Brewerks afterwards. Invite your friends!
Diocesan-Sponsored
Annulments: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
7:00pm-8:00pm
Granger
What exactly does the Catholic Church teach about marriage and divorce? What is a “declaration of nullity,” and do I need one? How long do annulments take? This is an opportunity for anyone – but especially for divorced Catholics – to learn about the marriage nullity process. Father David Violi and Anne Therese Stephens of the Diocesan Tribunal will be at St. Pius X Church, Parish Life Center, 52553 Fir Road from 7-8 p.m. to answer all of your questions about annulments.
Friday Nov 17
4:00pm-7:00pm
New Haven
Cost: Adult Fish dinners - $12 and Children Fish Dinners (5-12 yrs) - $7
FISH FRY
Dine-In or Drive Thru | November 17, from 4-7 p.m.
Sponsored by St. John’s Holy Name Society
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
943 Powers Street, New Haven, IN 46774
Adult Fish dinners – $12
Children Fish Dinners (5-12 yrs) – $7
Dinners Include Sides of potato wedges, coleslaw, applesauce and cookies!
Address
St. John's Community Center
943 Powers Street
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Summit Awakening 8
6:00pm-2:00pm
Huntington
Cost: 45
Summit Awakening is a Catholic retreat held twice per year (early summer and late fall) that creates an opportunity in which students can become more fully awakened to the ever-present love of God. While this is a Catholic retreat, all faiths are welcome!
Summit Awakening encourages self-reflection and meaningful connections by allowing students to step-out of their normal routines for a weekend of prayer. During the retreat, there are talks given by students, opportunities to pray, reflect and share with small groups, and lots of fun to be had! The Sacraments will be offered so prepare yourself for an immersive weekend into your faith life!
This student-led retreat challenges students to embrace an enhanced commitment to love, integrity, faith, and most importantly the Eucharist. Invite your friends and be prepared to make new ones too!
Website: https://summitawakeningfw.weebly.com/
Address
St. Felix Catholic Center
1280 Hitzfield St
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Saturday Nov 18
Fundraiser
St. Matthew Holiday Craft Bazaar
9:00am-2:00pm
South Bend
St. Matthew Cathedral, 1015 E. Dayton Street, will have a Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guaranteed to have a little bit for everyone with many talented vendors. Enjoy delicious lunch items for purchase from the Student Council.
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral School
1015 E. Dayton Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
9:00am-3:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free
The 42nd annual Holiday Bazaar will be held at Corpus Christi School on Saturday, November 1,8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 60 quality handcraft vendors. Altar and Rosary Society will be holding a basket raffle with many baskets filled with unique items. Lunch will be for sale by the 8th grade class offering their famous chicken and noodles and other lunch items.
Address
Corpus Christi Catholic School
2822 Corpus Christi Drive
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Sunday Nov 19
Fundraiser
Turkey Bingo
12:00pm-2:30pm
Fort Wayne
Turkey Bingo will again be held at St. Peter Parish Pavilion, 506 E DeWald St., on Sunday, November 19, at 1 p.m. Instead of winning a turkey, you have the chance to win a grocery gift card to pick out your own turkey. There will be jackpot games to win cash and at 50 cents per Bingo card and $1 for jackpot cards, who wouldn’t want to play. Affordable concessions will be available for purchase. Great fun for the whole family.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
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
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Plans Turkey Bingo
6:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
St. Vincent de Paul Parish will have an evening of Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 19.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Calling begins at 6. Win a Thanksgiving Turkey! Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar, and cash prizes! *Must be 18 or older to play
Thursday Nov 23
Diocesan-Sponsored
Christmas Altars Exhibit
10:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Diocesan Museum is again hosting a display of diocesan parish altars decorated for Christmas. The decorations are all beautiful and creative in their various styles. We have over thirty photos, which means 40-50 parish altars are not represented. If you find that yours has not been included or there has been major renovations at your church in the last two year (or recently), please feel free to send a photo via email to Kathy Imler, Director of the Museum at [email protected].
The Diocesan Museum
1103 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN
Open Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 10am to 2pm.
The displays will be up from Nov. 23 thru Jan. 6.
The museum is free and open to the public, with free parking at the Cathedral. Handicap accessible.
Address
Diocesan Museum
1103 S. Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Saturday Nov 25
Youth / School
Bishop Luers Football Goes to State Championship
11:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15
The Bishop Luers football team is going to the State Championship game! Join us this Saturday, November 25th to cheer on the Knights! They are playing against North Posey at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tickets are sold online at www.ihsaa.org. Streaming information can be found their as well.
Website: https://athletics.bishopluers.org/Article/16413
Address
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Sunday Nov 26
Diocesan-Sponsored
SB - Mass interpreted for the deaf
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present this Sunday, November 26 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
Diocesan-Sponsored
Sensory Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
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
Thursday Nov 30
Formation / Training
Annulment Presentation
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
All are invited to come learn more about what annulments are and how they work on Thursday, November 30th at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, 4500 Fairfield Ave., in the church basement. The evening will be presented by Father David Violi, JCL and Anne Therese Stephens, JCL and is intended to bring a deeper understanding and appreciation for this often misunderstood topic and is geared towards both those seeking an annulment or individuals who just want to learn more.
