Upcoming Events
Friday Jul 03
Fundraiser
America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
5:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Join the Knights of Columbus Assembly 242 on Friday, July 3, from 5:00–7:00 PM. at 61533 Ironwood Road, South Bend, for a Smoked Chicken Dinner (dine-in or drive-thru) featuring potatoes and coleslaw. Enjoy live music and stay for the Flag Retirement Ceremony at 7:00 PM. Commemorative anniversary shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit veterans’ programs. Everyone is welcome!
Website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/knights-of-columbus-assembly-242s-shop
Address
South Bend Francis Club
61533 Ironwood Rd
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Sunday Jul 12
Parish / Community
St. Therese Blood Drive
8:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
American Red Cross Blood Drive will be at St. Therese in the Parish Hall. Coffee and Donuts will be served during this event. 7:45am-12:pm
Website: http://sttheresefw.org
Address
St Therese Parish Hall
2222 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Monday Jul 13
Youth / School
Coffee Gathering
10:00am-11:30am
Fort Wayne
Every month or two, youth and young adult ministers from Fort Wayne and South Bend gather together to discuss ministry trends, upcoming events, and ways to support our youth and their families. For full time, part time, and volunteer ministers!
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/youth-ministers/
Address
Crescendo Coffee and More
1806 Bluffton Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46809
Friday Jul 17
Fundraiser
Garments with Grace
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Garments with Grace: A Gently Used Women’s Clothing Sale will be happening July 17th and 18th from 9am-2pm. Stop by and find something to match your style! In addition, please consider supporting St. Vincent de Paul in giving back to Goodwill, for the vouchers they provide to clients for clothing, by donating to a “Goodwill Stuff the Truck” Saturday 7/18 & Sunday 7/19. This is the perfect opportunity to de-clutter and support our community! This truck will be taking any donations that would be acceptable at their stores.
Website: https://stasb.org/women
Address
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church
2310 E. Jefferson Blvd
South Bend Indiana, 46615
9:00am-3:30pm
Cost: 10
Men ages 15-35 are invited to Duc in Altum (“Cast Out Into the Deep”), a summer discernment day with priests and seminarians on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Albion. This day includes kayaking, hiking, Holy Hour, Mass, a cookout lunch, and opportunities for conversation and prayer as you explore God’s call for your life. The cost is $10. Register by July 10 at diocesefwsb.org/discern-priesthood
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/discern-priesthood/
Address
Chain O’ Lakes State Park
Albion, IN 46701
Saturday Jul 18
Fundraiser
FamFest at Mary's Glen
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Mary’s Glen Annual FamFest will be Saturday, July 18th from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm ( rain date of 7/19/2026 from 6-8 pm
$20 per adult (18 and over) Children Free
Live Music, Face Painting, Paint a Rock, Balloon Animals, Egg Toss, Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae, Three Legged Race, Line Dancing, Cookie Decorating, Water Bucket Dump Challenge, Scavenger Hunt, Wet Sponge Toss, Chalk Drawing, Live Auction and More!
Advance Ticket Reservations ( save $2.00 per ticket) 260.341.7117
Proceeds to support Fort Wayne’s Vita Dei Houses (www.vitadeihouse.com)
Website: https://www.vitadeihouse.com
Monday Jul 27
Youth / School
Oremus: Liturgy Camp
8:30pm-3:30pm
South Bend
Cost: One Child $50 | Two Children $75 | Three + Children $125
Explore Sacred Liturgy and Tradition. Discover your inheritance within the treasury of the church where you will find a wealth of beauty and reverence within the words, gestures, items, vestments, and music within the Mass.
