Upcoming Events
Tuesday Oct 01
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Please Join us in praying for vocations on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at the Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel located at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Each month we will have a different presider leading the Holy Hour to pray for vocations. This month our presider will be Fr. Tom Shoemaker, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Address
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1105 s. Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Oct 02
Parish / Community
The Marriage Course
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
The Marriage Course is for any couple looking to invest in their relationship.
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a stronger marriage.
Dessert and refreshments will be provided.
This is a free event.
Meetings will be in the gym of St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Rd., next building past the Church.
Website: https://www.themarriagecourse.org/course/the-marriage-course
Address
St. Therese Catholic Church
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Thursday Oct 03
Parish / Community
24-7 Prayer USA National Gathering: Fort Wayne
8:00am-8:00am
New Haven
Love Fort Wayne is sponsoring a prayer conference Oct. 3-4 in partnership with PrayerWorks and 24-7 Prayer USA. The conference will act as a livestream location for the 24-7 Prayer USA National Gathering taking place in San Francisco on the same dates. All the teaching inputs will come from the National Gathering along with six different Fort Wayne worship teams leading throughout the two days. The inputs will come from internationally known prayer leaders and authors such as Pete Greig, Tyler Staton, Katie Adams, Rich Villodas, Jon Tyson, Mark Sayers, etc.
A portion of the registration proceeds will go toward 24-7 Prayer USA that helps resource and multiply prayer rooms all over the country.
The Prayer Conference will be a part of a wider citywide gospel movement week in Fort Wayne and region led by Love Fort Wayne. This will take place during a ‘One City Week’ with other opportunities of citywide collaboration like a ‘One City Serve’ day on October 5th, among other opportunities that week.
You can go here to learn a bit more about the conference or to register and be in-person in San Francisco.
Fort Wayne Tentative Schedule: (for both Thursday and Friday):
8:00-9:00 Doors and Registration Open
9:00-12:00 Inputs, Worship, Prayer
12:00-1:00 Lunch (on-site lunch options available for purchase ahead of time)
1:00-3:30 Inputs, Worship, Prayer
3:30-6:30 Time On Your Own
7:00-9:15 Inputs, Worship, Prayer
Chick-fil-A is the lunch sponsor. There will be three options for each day that will be available. Drinks will also be provided. Please make your lunch selection when you register if you would like a lunch.
Early Bird Registration (until Sept. 11) – $69.00
Regular Registration (until Sept. 22) – $89.00
(Promo Codes can be applied to the Regular Registration only)
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24-7-prayer-usa-national-gathering-fort-wayne-livestream-tickets-896315522857
Diocesan-Sponsored
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:00pm-12:00am
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
If you have lost a child before or after birth — whether recently or long ago — join a special Memorial Mass on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Monica, Mishawaka. You will have the opportunity to record your child’s/grandchild’s name in a Book of Remembrance, to take home a silk rose in honor of him or her, and to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of a child. All are welcome, including siblings, other family members and friends. For more information, contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace
Address
St. Monica Catholic Church
222 W Mishawaka Avenue
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Saturday Oct 05
Parish / Community
Walk to Remember for Perinatal and Infant Loss
10:00am-1:30pm
Huntertown
Cost: Free
Walk to Remember for Perinatal and Infant Loss will take place October 5, in Huntertown, Indiana. 2024 is the 11th Anniversary of the event, which is a leisure walk and community gathering. This FREE event is an opportunity for parents and family to come together, in the journey they walk, and know they aren’t alone in their grief.
The Walk offers something for everyone. Our highlighted activity is a one mile memorial walk around the park following a banner with your baby’s name on it. We will also have other stations with additional activities leading up to the walk itself, such as:
– Resource Tent: Filled with information on many area organizations that specialize in memorial items, support groups, and so much more.
– Chalk Art: A wonderful activity for the entire family to draw on a section of the 1-mile path to remember your baby.
– Family Craft: All supplies will be provided to create a keepsake craft to honor your angel baby.
– Family Photography: We have beautiful props and a professional photographer capture your family – a keepsake that can be added to the ways you continue to remember and honor your angel baby’s memory.
– Refreshments: We are always overwhelmed with our donation from Prairie Farms and other local companies who provide milk, juice, coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and baked goods.
– Free Raffle Baskets: We have been working with area/national companies to create several lovely care baskets to raffle off to attendees. Something to bring a smile to your day, if just for a moment. There is no cost to participate, you will receive a ticket to enter to win whichever basket you would like. Check out Facebook in the days before the Walk to get a sneak peek of the baskets.
– Balloon Release: each family will receive a balloon following the memorial walk, which they can write a message to their angel baby, which will be released together.
A gentle reminder that absolutely everything we do at Walk to Remember is at no cost to you. Everything is FREE to participate in. We hope you’ll join us.
Website: https://www.walktorememberfw.org/
Address
Huntertown Family Park
2303 Woods Road
Huntertown Indiana, 46818
1:00pm-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: 25.00 per person
St. Therese Parish will host Chris Godfrey, Former NFL New York Giants Guard, who will speak on “Faith in One’s Professional Life” during a spaghetti dinner with beer, wine, and dessert on Saturday, October 5 from 1-3 p.m. at the school, 2304 Lower Huntington Rd. This fundraiser will have a silent auction and raffle that will help match funds from Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation for new flooring for the school.
Website: https://sttheresefw.org
Address
St. Therese Catholic Church Parish Hall
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Saturday evening, October 5, at the 4pm Vigil 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Sunday Oct 06
1:00pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Pray the Holy Rosary on Sunday, October 6, at the Holy Rosary Garden at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., from 1-2 p.m.
Website: https://fatimafwsb.org
Address
Rosary Garden at the Catholic Cemetary
3500 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46774
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 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 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Parish / Community
Memorial for the Unborn
2:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana invites you to the Memorial for the Unborn on Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m., at Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Ave.
Last year 4,673 babies in Indiana lost their lives to abortion. This important event gives us a chance to honor the short lives of these children and pray for their mothers and all who are or have been affected by abortion. We encourage all side-walk counselors, 40 Days for Life participants, and anyone who has hoped and prayed for the end to abortion to come and give thanks to God with us for the miracle of life and for His grace, forgiveness and faithfulness.
The Memorial for the Unborn is about forgiveness and healing. It is also a sobering reminder of the work that lies before us. One life taken is one life too many.
Website: https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/events/upcoming-events/memorial-for-the-unborn
Address
Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Tuesday Oct 08
Diocesan-Sponsored
Misa conmemorativa por los que han perdido a un hijo
6:00pm-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: Free
Si ha sufrido la pérdida de un hijo antes o después del nacimiento, ya sea recientemente o hace mucho tiempo, únase a nosotros para una Misa Conmemorativa especial. Tendrá la oportunidad de orar junto con otras personas que han sufrido la pérdida de sus hijos y de llevarse a casa una rosa de seda en honor a su(s) hi jo(s). Los hermanos y abuelos también son bienvenidos. Patrocinado por el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Familia, Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Para obtener más información, visite diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace o comuníquese con Lisa al 574-234-0687 o [email protected].
Address
Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church
829 W. Calvert Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Saturday Oct 12
Fundraiser
St. Joseph Grand Bazaar
9:00am-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
The crafters and bakers of St. Joseph Parish, 2213 Brooklyn Ave., will be holding the St. Joseph Grand Bazaar on Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors who may be interested in selling their goods should contact Leonor Rodriguez 260-417-0839 or Jan Reid 260- 422-1845 for more information. Registration deadline is Sept 20, 2024.
Parish / Community
National Rosary Rally
12:00pm-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
A National Rosary Rally will be on Saturday, October 12, at noon outside Planned Parenthood on Lake Avenue. Catholics across the country will unite and invoke the protection of Our Lady of Fatima for our country and pray for stronger pro-life laws to end the atrocity of abortion in the United States. The rally lasts about 30 minutes and includes recitation of the rosary, a litany, and a few other prayers. Hope to see you there!
Address
The Sidewalk Outside Planned Parenthood
2930 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Sunday Oct 13
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, October 13, at the 11am 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
his weekly Sunday 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 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Oct 14
5:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: tables of 8 = $400 (on sale month of June) individual tickets =$50 (on sale month of July)
The 50th Anniversary Right to Life of Northeast Indiana Fall Banquet will take place on Monday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum,
4000 Parnell Ave. The keynote speaker is actor Jim Caviezel, known for his leading role in The Passion of Christ, Frequency, or most recently, The Sound of Freedom. With such an amazing speaker, we are expecting an audience of nearly 3,000 people and are anticipating that it will be the largest Pro-Life Banquet in the United States in 2024! Tables of 8 are on sale now for $400 and individual tickets go on sale in July for $50 each. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Website: https://ichooselife.org/resources/events/upcoming-events/uniting-our-county-for-life-banquet
Address
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Tuesday Oct 15
Parish / Community
Catholic Young Adult Bowling League
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: 60
Catholic Young Adult Recreation invites all young adults ages 18-35 to join a bowling league hosted at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Fort Wayne on Tuesday evenings from Oct. 15 through Dec. 3. Bowlers may register individually or as a team of 5. The cost to participate in the league is $60/person. More information and registration details can be found online at https://diocesefwsb.org/cyar. Catholic Young Adult Recreation is a growing and vibrant community of young adults who plan sports leagues and social events to foster community for young adults within the Catholic faith.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/cyar/
Address
Precious Blood Catholic Church in Fort Wayne
1515 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Thursday Oct 17
Diocesan-Sponsored
Misa Conmemorativa por los que han perdido a un hijo
6:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Si ha sufrido la pérdida de un hijo antes o después del nacimiento, ya sea recientemente o hace mucho tiempo, únase a nosotros para una Misa Conmemorativa especial el jueves, 17 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia San Jose en Fort Wayne. Tendrá la oportunidad de orar junto con otras personas que han sufrido la pérdida de sus hijos y de llevarse a casa una rosa de seda en honor a su(s) hijo(s). Los hermanos y abuelos también son bienvenidos. Patrocinado por el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Familia, Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Lisa al 574-234-0687 or [email protected].
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
2213 Brooklyn Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Oct 18
Fundraiser
Most Precious Blood School's Rummage Sale
8:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Most Precious Blood School’s Rummage Sale will be Friday and Saturday, October 18-19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym, 1529 Barthold St. This sale is an ongoing fundraiser to help support our confirmation students attend a Damascus Confirmation retreat in Centerburg, OH.
Address
Most Precious Blood's Gymnasium
1529 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Diocesan-Sponsored
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
5:45pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
If you have lost a child before or after birth — whether recently or long ago — join a special Memorial Mass on Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:45 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, featuring the parish schola. You will have the opportunity to record your child’s/grandchild’s name in a Book of Remembrance, to take home a silk rose in honor of him or her, and to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of a child. All are welcome, including siblings, other family members and friends. For more information, contact Caty Burke at 260-422-4611 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Sunday Oct 20
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, October 20, at the 11am 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
This weekly Sunday 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 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Oct 24
Formation / Training
Human Trafficking Presentation
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
A presentation on Human Trafficking in Fort Wayne will be sponsored by St. Jude Church on Thursday, October 24, from 7-9 p.m. at Thaddeus Hall, located at 2109 E. State Blvd., across from St. Jude Church and one building east of Hall’s Restaurant. Parking is available next to the building and in the St. Jude Church parking lot. It will be presented by Cameron Shackelford and Natalie Stabler. Cameron is the coordinator of the Allen County Safe Place Program, overseeing crisis intervention operations, training, and protocols. Natalie is the East Region Community Services Supervisor at Catholic Charities and supervises the human trafficking program. Those attending will learn how much human trafficking has infiltrated the Fort Wayne area, how to recognize and respond to it, and the services available to assist the victims.
Website: https://www.stjudefw.org/
Address
Thaddus Hall across the street from St. Jude
2130 Pemberton
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Sunday Oct 27
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, October 27, at the 11am 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 partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
his weekly Sunday 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 260.399.1452.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/sensory-friendly-mass/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Tuesday Oct 29
Diocesan-Sponsored
RETURN Rosary and Presentation: How to Have Meaningful (Sometimes Difficult) Conversations with Your Adult Children
7:00pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: free of charge
RETURN Rosary & Presentation: “Having Meaningful (Sometimes Difficult) Conversations with Your Adult Children” will be Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Therese Little Flower – Parish Center, 54191 Ironwood Rd.
Do you wish that you could have productive discussions about the faith with your adult children? Every parent dreams of having wonderful relationships with their adult children, but when our children make choices that we believe are not in their best interest, how do we talk to them about these concerns?
This presentation provides practical advice based on the book Having Meaningful (Sometimes Difficult) Conversations with your Adult Sons and Daughters by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak, who are family counselors, bestselling authors, national speakers, and parents themselves. Whether you want to nurture already-loving relationships or repair damaged relationships, you can draw closer to and guide your children. Presented by Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry. The evening includes praying the Rosary prior to the presentation, and table discussion afterwards. The evening is free of charge and registration is requested but not required: www.ablazemission.org/return.