March 18, 2016

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

March 18

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, side entrance, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., all proceeds go to the Hermitage.

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, “Breaking the Cycle of Poverty,” national president of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul Sheila K. Gilbert presenter, Mass, breakfast and program, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove. Lenten concert “Come Watch with Me: The Perfect Storm,” walk the Via Dolorosa/Way of the Cross in prayer and meditation with music by Christian singer Mike Davis, 7 p.m., social gathering after concert, free but goodwill offerings accepted. Information: 513-382-3112.

March 19

Indianapolis Downtown Marriott, 305 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference, featuring Father James Blount, SOLT, Michelle Faehnle Emily Jaminet, Anthony Mullen and Annie Karto. Check-in 8 a.m., conference 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mass with Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin 11 a.m., Tickets: $50, or $25 for students and religious. Groups of 10 or more: $45. Registration: log on to www.indianacatholicwomen.com, or mail a check and number of attendees to the Marian Center of Indianapolis at P.O. Box 47362, Indianapolis, IN 46247 (checks made out to St. Michael Foundation). Information: 317-888-0873 or mariancntr@aol.com.

Franciscan St. Francis Health education and Support Services Center, 421 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood. CPR and AED Training, co-sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life and Family Life, designed for ushers and liturgical ministers, 8:30-1 a.m., $10 includes certification and booklet. Registration required by March 14 at secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=d8155f or contact Joni LeBeau at 317-236-1475, 800-382-9836, ext. 1475, or jlebeau@archindy.org.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

March 20-27

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, perpetual adoration chapel, 1723 I St., Bedford. Traveling missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6 foot by 4 foot image. Information: 317-923-6246.

March 23

Marian University, Ruth Lilly Student Center Community Room, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Faith and Idea Series: “Showing and Discussing the documentary ‘Poverty, Inc.’,” assistant theology professor Donna Proctor, campus minister of service and social justice Jeanne Hidalgo, and archdiocesan CRS/CCHD director Theresa Chamblee presenting, 7 p.m., free. Information: 317-955-6136 or troberts@marian.edu.

March 24

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Primary School, 700 N. A St., Richmond. Muffins with Mom, for parents and preschool age children, crafts, story time, parachute play, snack, tips and information on early learning readiness, 8:30-10:30 a.m., register by March 23. Information/registration: 765-962-5010 or nblakely@setonschools.org.

March 25

Annunciation Parish, 19 N. Alabama St., Brazil. St. Ambrose Schola Cantorum Tenebrae Service, candlelit service of Psalms and Scripture for Good Friday, 8 p.m., free. Information: Edward Atkinson at 812-448-1901.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or http://www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or http://www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

March 28

Marian University, Marian University Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Faith and Idea Series: “Dr. Patch Adams—Lead from the Heart Professional Ethics Lecture,” founder of Gesundheit Institute and subject of the film “Patch Adams” Dr. Patch Adams speaking, 6 p.m., reception following, free but registration is required at goo.gl/sjFOTi. Information: 317-955-6136 or troberts@marian.edu.

March 28-April 3

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, Sacred Heart Chapel, 8210 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Traveling missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6 foot by 4 foot image. Information: 317-923-6246.

March 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Health Ministry Speaker Series: “Bridges of Hope—The Faith Community and the National Alliance on Mental Illness,” Carole Wills of Wellspring Mental Health Ministries presenting, 7-9 p.m., free. Information: Joni LeBeau, 317-236-1475, 800-382-9836, ext. 1475, or jlebeau@archindy.org.

March 31

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, Indianapolis. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies Speaker Series, “The future of Iraq, Ambassador Feisal Istrabadi, presenter, 6 p.m. Information: maple@marian.edu or 317-955-6775.

April 1

Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

Most Holy Name of Jesus, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. First Friday devotion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the Sacred Heart and prayers for the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9:30 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

April 2

St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Road, Suite 200, Indianapolis. Introductory Centering Prayer Program, hosted by the Indianapolis Chapter of Contemplative Outreach, 9:15 a.m.-2 p.m., $15, bring sack lunch, snacks and coffee and water will be provided. Information and registration: Mary Kendall, 317-883-0457 or mkendall@iu.edu.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Bicycle blessing, 10 a.m. Information: 812-535-2952.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, prayers, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

April 3

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Divine Mercy Service, adoration 2-3 p.m., Divine Mercy program 3 p.m., reception 3:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861 or Information: parish office at 317-359-7147, or   Kpjpielsticker@gmail.com.

April 4

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 19 N. Alabama St., Brazil. Mass celebrating 150th anniversary, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin celebrating, 6 p.m., reception will follow the Mass.

April 6

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, Indianapolis. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies Speaker Series, “The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race: A Century of Global Impact,” Mark Miles, presenter, 6 p.m. Information: maple@marian.edu or 317-955-6775.

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

April 7-8

Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 1005 West Main Street, Danville. Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Women’s Club. Information: Anna Wray, awray@mqpdanville.org or 317-745-4284.

April 9

Holy Name Parish Life Center, 21 N. 16th St., Beech Grove. Holy Name Altar Society Rummage Sale, linens, knick-knacks, clothes, electronics, dishes, jewelry and more, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., proceeds benefit school and church.

April 10

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

April 11

Marian University, the Exchange in Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Library, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Faith and Idea Series: “Jobs, not Jails,” IndyCAN Community Organizer Rev. Juard Barnes facilitating, 7 p.m., free. Information: 317-955-6136 or troberts@marian.edu.

April 12

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop Inn-spired, gift shop sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Mass 11 a.m. in the chapel, followed by lunch at the Hermitage. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

April 12-May 17

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond, six consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m., $30 includes book. Registration: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or email dvanvelse@archindy.org.

April 14

Marian University, Ruth Lilly Student Center Community Room, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Faith and Idea Series: “Spirituality and Mental Health,” St. Michael the Archangel Parish pastor Father Michael Hoyt presenting, 7 p.m., free. Information: 317-955-6136 or troberts@marian.edu.

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Cenacle (house on parish grounds), Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.

April 16

St. Bartholomew School, 1235 Jackson St., Columbus. No Tie Affair fundraiser, samples from local restaurants and breweries, live and silent auctions, games, raffles, cash bar, live music by the Tiptonians, 7-11 p.m., purchase tickets before April 15, $50 before April 1, $60 on or after April 1. Tickets and information: online at stbirish.maestroweb.com/ or email stbirish@maestroweb.com. Information only: 812-379-9353.

Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Seton Catholic Schools “Flying Cardinal 5K Run/Walk,” 9 a.m., $20 per person or $60 per family, official chip timing available, benefits Seton Catholic School’s Home & School group and Athletic Boosters. Information: 765-962-5010 or RTB8923@yahoo.com.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

Bravo Italian Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle, Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, John and Bev Hansberry, presenters, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Sept. 30 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

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General Announcements 

St. Mark Disability Awareness Mass and reception are scheduled for April 24

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., in Indianapolis, will celebrate its annual Disabilities Awareness Mass at 11:45 a.m. on April 24.

The purpose of this Mass is to raise awareness of the importance and value that individuals with disabilities bring to both St. Mark Parish and to the community. Several of St. Mark’s disabled parishioners will actively participate in the Mass.

There will be a reception in St. Mark Schafer Hall immediately following the Mass.

The Mass and reception are being organized by the St. Mark Inclusion Committee under the guidance of Father Todd Riebe, the parish’s pastor, and Deacon Tom Horn.

All are invited to attend the Mass and reception to celebrate and to learn more about how to encourage everyone, including parishioners with disabilities, to take an active role in parish and community activities.

 

Traveling image of Our Lady of Guadalupe coming to archdiocese on March 20-April 3

A 6 foot by 4 foot traveling missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will visit two archdiocesan parishes in March and early April for veneration.

The first opportunity for veneration will take place at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s perpetual adoration chapel, 1723 I St., in Bedford, from March 20-27.

The missionary image will then be available for veneration at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center’s Sacred Heart Chapel, 8210 W. State Road 48, in Bloomington, from March 28-April 3. The chapel is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For information about the chapel, call 812-825-4642 ext. 200

For more information about the traveling image, call Christine Rienecker at 317-923-6246 or Carole Williams at 317-970-9029.

 

Health Ministry Speaker Series talk on March 30 to focus on mental health

The next Health Ministry Speaker Series meeting will be at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. on March 30.

Carole J. Wills, founder of Wellspring Mental Health Ministries in Indianapolis, will present “Bridges of Hope—The Faith Community and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).”

Topics discussed include “The Need for Bridges—Mental Health,” “The First Bridge—The Faith Community” and “The Second Bridge—NAMI and NAMI FaithNet.” The event is one of several health-related topics to be discussed through the Health Ministry Speaker Series, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life and Family Life.

The event is free, and no registration is required.

For more information, contact archdiocesan health ministries coordinator Joni LeBeau at 317-236-1475, 800-382-9836, ext. 1475, or jlebeau@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

March 18

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8212 Hendricks Road, Bloomington. “Helpful Signposts During Our Lenten Desert Journey,” Father John Hollowell presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, lunch included. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1.

March 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Guided Weekend Retreat, Father Jeff Godecker and Mary Schaffner, presenters, $165 per person, $295 per married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Preparing for Holy Week Retreat, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, $200 per person, registration deadline March 14. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Married couples only, “Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage,” Deacon Rich and Cherie Zoldak, presenters, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 18-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Days/Evenings of Reflection for Holy Week. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Walking to Calvary with Jesus: Preparing for Holy Week,” Benedictine Sister Marie Lindstrom, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 23

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session two, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten Book Study Series: Job and Julian of Norwich, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA and Rev. Dr. Will Hine, presenters, 1-3 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 23-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holy Week retreat, “Reflections on the Triduum,” “The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke,” President-Rector Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, presenter, $465 single, $735 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 24-27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. A Triduum retreat, $200 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday, “Spend a Day with God,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 1-2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Mercy” Women’s Retreat, Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter, $85 for single room with full bed, $70 for shared room with two twin beds, $45 for commuters, includes Mass. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session one, “Background and Causes of the Reformation,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad.  “He Has Been Raised!,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. ‘Come and See’ life as a Sister of Providence, for single Catholic women, ages 18-42 to learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence. Information: 812-230-4771 or eben@spsmw.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “The Wisdom of the Second Half of Life,” Judy Ribar, presenter, $150 includes two lunches and dinner, bring your own breakfast. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 8-10

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road, Nashville. Women’s Only Weekend, faith workshops, spiritual direction, massages, camp activities, crafts, self-designed schedules, heated cabins, 7:30 p.m. April 8 through 2 p.m. April 10, $180, scholarships available, registration deadline April 5, ages 21 and older. Registration and information:  www.campranchoframasa.org, info@campranchoframasa.org or 888-988-2839.

April 9

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. In the Light of Providence Retreat: A Photographic Journey, Providence Sisters Evelyn Ovalles and Mary Montgomery and Sharon Woods, presenters, $40 per person includes lunch,  registration deadline April 4. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. An Evening for Parents who are grieving the loss of a child, “Tending Your Grieving Heart,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, 4:30 p.m., no registration fee for this program. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sunday with a Saint, Providence Sister Jan Craven, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $25 per person includes brunch, registration deadline April 4. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 11

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal retreat day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 12

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session two, “First Reformers: Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 14

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Visio Divina, session three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 14-16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Holy Ground Retreat: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery, presenter, registration deadline April 11. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Virtuously: Exploring Christian Virtues,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. 18th Annual Earth Day Celebration, free-will donation. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session three, “The Reformation Spreads Across Europe,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 21

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk, Benedictine Sisters Angela Jarboe and Cathy Anne Lepore, facilitators, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donations accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 22-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Peace the Benedictine Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Life and Death Matters, presented by Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, Drs. Christine Zainer and Paul Byrne, and Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Elias Mills, registration deadline April 13, call for cost details. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200, or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

April 23

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Grieving Gracefully…into a Future Full of Hope, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., registration deadline April 18. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection for Those Who Grieve,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, $40 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 25-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Retreat for Permanent Deacons, “The Psalms: Formation for Ministry,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 26

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session four, “The Major Religious Issues of the Reformation,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session three, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 29-May 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Information: 317-888-1892 or www.wwme.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. , “Pray Always,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Our Tangles Journey,” Dawna Petersen, presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 per person includes lunch and Zentangle kit. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Praying with the Mystics, Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person, registration deadline April 25. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

May 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Singing the Gospel-Day by Day!,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 6-7

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Heart of Wisdom,” Benedictine Sisters Angela Jarboe and Cathy Anne Lepore, Nora Pritchett and Sandra Hartlieb, facilitators, $150 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 6-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Monastic Life as it is Lived Today,” Benedictine Father Barnabas Gillespie, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

May 12

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Visio Divina, session four, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal retreat day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Saint Theodore Lecture Series, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, noon-1:30 p.m., $12 includes lunch. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org, or online at events.sistersofprovidence.org.

May 13-14

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Activity Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art Journaling, and Art Journaling Retreat, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $100 per person, registration deadline May 9. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

May 13-15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Retreat: “Dare to be an Instrument of Mercy,” Margarita Armendariz, presenter, $170 for single room with full bed, $150 for shared room with two twin beds, $95 for commuters, includes Mass. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

May 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Monday with Mary, Providence Sister Jan Craven, presenter, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $25 per person includes lunch, registration deadline May 11. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

May 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk, Benedictine Sisters Angela Jarboe and Cathy Anne Lepore, facilitators, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donations accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 20-22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Peace, the Benedictine Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

May 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session four, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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