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The Coming Month

October 3-8

National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Mich. The Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, several opportunities throughout the week for Mass and veneration of relics, free. Information: stthereseusa2025.com, StThereseUSA2025@gmail.com.

October 7, 14, 21, 28

Lumen Christi Catholic High School, 717 S. East St., Indianapolis. Catholic in Recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, sponsored by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, free. Information: catholicinrecovery.com, cir.church.holyrosary@gmail.com.

October 10-11

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus 40 Days for Life Overnight Vigil, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sat. 6 a.m., all invited to join the Knights in silent prayer for any length of time. Information: life@indianakofc.org.

October 11

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 State Road 48, Bloomington. Confraternity of Christian Mothers Annual Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., breakfast and lunch included, $25, optional Fri. overnight stays available for $50-$115 depending on room occupancy. Information: call or text 317-752-5172, CCMofOLG@gmail.com.

St. Christopher Parish parking lot, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff-A-Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. Information: bsisk@svdpindy.org.

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Road 1, Guilford. Steps to a Better Marriage with Dr. Ray Guarendi, 6-9:30 p.m., free. Information: 812-576-4302, clairekeck.asp@gmail.com.

October 14

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 St. Meridian St., Greenwood. Who is My Neighbor?, 6-8:30 p.m., reflection on migration, sponsored by Catholic Charities-Social Concerns, free. Information, registration: lsheehan@archindy.org, 317-542-2492.

October 15

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

October 16

Terre Haute History Center, 929 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute. Cheers for Charity Dinner, 6-9 p.m., fundraiser for Terre Haute Catholic Charities, four-course dinner with paired wines, silent auction, live music, raffles, must be 21 or older, limited seating, $125. Information, registration: ccthin.org, 812-232-1447, option 3.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

October 21

St. Mary Church, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Little Souls Memorial Mass, 5:30 p.m., submit baby’s name by Oct. 16 to be read at Mass, sponsored by Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry. Information, name submissions: 812-212-3463, contactus@covenantresources.org, covenantresources.org/mass.

October 21-Nov. 25

Royal Pin Woodland, 3421 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. IndyCatholic Young Adult Fall Bowling League, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., $85, register by Oct. 10. Information, registration: indycatholic.org/bowling, Youngadult@archindy.org.

October 23

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Central Psychological Services founder John Cadwallader presenting “Taking Back Your Life from the Controls of Technology,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Oct. 20. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

October 25

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-10 a.m., benefitting ALFA literacy program in Northern Haiti, $20. Registration, information: 812-350-5250, saleeb9287@att.net, tinyurl.com/polidor25.

Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Authentic Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., presenters include Catholic speaker and author Claire Dwyer, author Emily Wilson, Diocese of Cleveland Father Patrick Schultz, includes Mass, light breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages, hosted by archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life and Living Our Vocations Everyday Ministries, Inc., $50, registration required by Oct. 21. Registration, information on event, volunteering or being a vendor: loveministriesindy.org/mawc, info@loveministriesindy.org, 317-361-8361.

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3p.m., crafts and food available, free admission, vendor tables available for $10, $15 for tables with electricity. Information: 317-625-3130, blackjl@hotmail.com.

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Blessed is She Who elieves: Following Mary’s Example Toward a Life of Peace, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., women’s retreat, Catholic author and speaker Stephanie Engelman presenting, includes Mass, adoration, breakfast and lunch, $30, register by Oct. 20. Information, registration: 812-379-9353, dschafer@stbparish.net.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

October 26

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Filipino Mass, 3 p.m. Divine Mercy, 3:10 p.m. rosary, 3:30 p.m. Mass with homily in English, every fourth Sunday. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

October 28

Lumen Christi Catholic High School, 717 S. East St., Indianapolis. Catholic in Recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, sponsored by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, free. Information: catholicinrecovery.com, cir.church.holyrosary@gmail.com.

November 1

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 W. Ripley St., Milan. 20th Annual Harvest Dinner, 3-7 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m., pulled pork dinner, cash prizes, quilt raffle, country store, kids’ games, $15 dinner, ages four and younger free. Information: 812-654-7051, st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., vendor booths, St. Martin’s Attic and Crafts, Christmas cookies and caramels by the pound, homemade baked goods, raffle cash prizes, handmade quilt wall-hanging door prize, hourly door prizes, food and drinks, carry-out available, free admission. Information: 765-342-6379, parishoffice@stmtours.org.

St. John the Apostle Church, 4607 W. State Road 46, Bloomington. Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., handmade crafts from 35 local artisans, bake sale, lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free door prize ticket upon entry, free admission. Information: 812-821-1152, nothingfancyceramics@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, 4 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.  

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Saints Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.  

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Children’s Rosary, 9 a.m., children of all ages invited to pray rosary every first Saturday, donuts and fellowship to follow, free. Information: julie3reyes@gmail.com.

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General Announcements 

Celebrate Foundation Day at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 22

All are invited to a Mass celebrating Foundation Day at Immaculate Conception Church, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 22.

The date marks the arrival of St. Theodora Guerin and five of her religious sisters in the dense forest of St. Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840—and the founding of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

While on the motherhouse grounds, visit the Shrine of St. Theodora to learn about her life, the history of the religious order and to venerate her relics.

The shrine also serves as a Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage site in the archdiocese where it is possible to obtain a Holy Year plenary indulgence (the remission of temporal punishment for sins already forgiven) through Jan. 6, 2026.

The requirements to obtain the grace of this special indulgence are:

• Have no attachment to sin. In other words, desire not just to avoid sin but to love what is good and pleasing to God and to detest what is evil and sinful.
• Make a profession of faith (either the Apostles’ or Nicene Creed) and pray an Our Father for the pope and his intentions.
• Participate in the sacrament of penance 20 days before or after the plenary indulgence act (described in the next point).
• While visiting the Shrine of St. Theodora, participate in Mass or any other public prayer; in a time of adoration; or in praying a rosary.

Note: A Holy Year plenary indulgence can be obtained through the same four steps listed above at the archdiocese’s two other dedicated pilgrimage sites: SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and chapel, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, and Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. For information on other means of obtaining the holy year indulgence, go to tinyurl.com/ArchIndyHolyYearIndulgence.

For more information on the Oct. 22 Mass or the Shrine of St. Theodora Guerin, call 812-535-2952 or send an e-mail to provctr@spsmw.org.

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Retreats and Programs

October 4

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Marian Day of Prayer, 9:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Father Isaac Siefker facilitating, procession, prayer and talks, free, sack lunch $5 or bring lunch. Information, sack lunch purchase: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Pilgrimage of Hope: Walking Pilgrimage, 10 a.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen presenting, $25 includes lunch, register by Sept. 27. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries.

October 8

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., third of six stand-alone sessions (Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

October 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage, married couples retreat, Archdiocese of Louisville Deacon Richard Zoldak and wife Cherie presenting, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Jewishness of Jesus, 9:30-11:30 a.m., George Kelley presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 13-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Faith Stories from the Gospel of John retreat for priests, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625 single, $1,250 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 22

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., fourth of six stand-alone sessions (Nov. 5 and 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

October 24-26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Peace in the Mourning Grief Retreat for Widows, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., $255 includes meals and private room with shared bath. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Cardmaking, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham presenting, $50 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., includes wine, beverages, snacks and all painting materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 5

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., fifth of six stand-alone sessions (Nov. 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

November 7-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, unstructured, directed by Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being and Belonging Weekend Retreat, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 1:30- p.m., for those who have experienced divorce, Father James Farrell with team of men and women that have experience divorce presenting, includes private room with shared bathroom, all meals and program, $210. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220

W. State Road 48, Bloomington. IndyCatholic Young Adult Retreat: Taken, Blessed, Broken and Given, 7 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., includes meals and lodging, shared room $115, single room $195, register by Oct. 31. Information, registration: indycatholic.org/fall-retreat, mmorrisey@archindy.org.

November 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Infancy Narrative According to the Gospel of Luke, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. More Christ-Centered Counsel for Everyday Difficulties, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Terrance M. Chartier facilitating, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $369.08 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

November 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. With Grateful Hearts, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality associate director or retreats Judy Ribar presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 19

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., sixth of six stand-alone sessions, respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

November 22-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being and Belonging: A Weekend Retreat for Separated or Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Fri.-1:30 p.m. Sun., $210 includes three meals Sat., 2 meails Friday and private room with shared bath. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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