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The Coming Month

Every Wednesday:

St. John the Evangelist Parish, Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Catholics in Recovery Support Group, 7 p.m., meets every Wednesday, Catholic 12-step program serving those with addictions and unhealthy attachments. Information: 317-557-8888, jjdav887@gmail.com.

April 20, May 18

Virtual Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women’s Prayer Group, 7 p.m., meets online monthly on third Monday, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, all women welcome. Meeting: tinyurl.com/SrTheaPrayerGrp. Information: iowhosomaddox@archindy.org, 317-261-3381.

April 24

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Race in the Catholic Church, 6:30-9 p.m., Notre Dame Professor Darren Davis presenting, appetizers, wine, babysitting, free. Information: 317-253-1461, churchinfo@staindy.org.

April 24-26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter in Spanish, $75 non-refundable application fee. Registration: wwme.org. Information: Ken and Ann Butt, 317-863-5680.

April 25

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Evangelization 101 Workshop: Elevate your Spiritual Discipleship Journey, 9 a.m.-3p.m., writer, speaker, evangelist Meg Hunter-Kilmer presenting, $30 fee either paid by attendee or assessed to parish, includes lunch and materials, registration deadline April 20. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/Evang101-2026, 317-236-1466, abardo@archindy.org.

April 26

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Disabilities Awareness Mass, 10 a.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson celebrant, reception to follow at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., free. Information: 317-749-0871, ueble@archindy.org.

May 1-2

White Violet Center, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Spring Plant Sale, Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., organically grown vegetables, flowers and herbs. Information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2946, lrobinette@spsmw.org.

May 6

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—ages 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday 1 p.m. lunch events. Information: 317-796-8605.

May 9

White Violet Center, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lunch and Learn: Native and Invasives of Indiana Woods, noon-3 p.m., lunch followed by guided hike with forester Stuart Haney, $40. Information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2932, lrobinette@spsmw.org.

May 15

Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, presenter TBD, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. May 12. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

May 16

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Living Rosary, 2 p.m., rosary procession around the church (weather permitting), free. Information: 812-282-2290, a.macaluso@stanthony-clarksville.org.

May 22-24

Carmelite Monastery, 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. Monastic Experience Weekend, Fri 3 p.m.-Sun 3 p.m., vocation discernment retreat for women ages 18-40, includes accommodations and meals, free. Information: 812-299-1410, ext. 214, vocations@heartsawake.org.

May 28-30

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. St. Simon Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight; food, beer garden, games, Vegas room, rides, $20 per family. Information: 317-826-6000, chair@saintsimonfestival.com.

May 29-30

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight both nights, food, amusement rides, carnival games, $5,000 raffle, live music, sponsor booths, evangelization station, free admission. Information: 317-291-7014, eesparza@stgabrielindy.org.

May 29-31

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Summerfest 2026, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4,000 raffle, Bingo Fri. and Sat., Monte Carlo Fri., rides, silent auction, live entertainment, food, beer, wine, games for kids and adults, $10 admission for $10 in event coupons. Information: 317-357-8352, ext. 102, lfsummerfest@littleflowerparish.org.

June 3

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—ages 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday 1 p.m. lunch events. Information: 317-796-8605.

June 11-13

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Crossroads of America Festival, 4-11 p.m., carnival rides, food, live entertainment, raffle, free admission. Information: 317-742-0103, sandra@saintanthonyindy.org.

June 12-13

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary Dr., Lanesville. Festiville on the Hill, Fri. 5:30-9 p.m., Sat. 4-10 p.m., fried chicken dinner, raffles, games for all ages, beer and wine garden, live music from Smokin’ Joe and Midnight Radio, fireworks, free admission and parking. Information: 812-952-2853 ext. 24, makayla.mccarty@catholic-community.org.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., Marian procession Sat. 6:45 p.m. prior to 7 p.m. Mass, Italian food, drinks, live entertainment, free admission and parking. Information: indyitalianfest.org, 317-636-4478, info@holyrosaryindy.org.

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General Announcements 

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima evening of reflection will be held in Indy on May 13

An evening of reflection for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis, from 5-8 p.m. on May 13.

Author and Relevant Radio contributor Jesuit Father James Kubicki will facilitate the discussion. Father Kubicki has a special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. He currently serves as the spiritual director at St. Francis

de Sales Seminary in St. Franics, Wis., in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

The event is free, but registration is required. Freewill donations to Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House will be accepted. This is the first of the retreat house’s two major fundraisers for the year.

For more information or to register, go to tinyurl.com/OLFatima0526, call 317-545-7681 or e-mail lcoons@archindy.org.

Two southside Indy parishes will offer festivals in early May

Two parishes on Indianapolis’ south side will host festivals prior to the publication of The Criterion’s annual parish festival listing on May 22. The information for the two events is included below.

—May 7-9: St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Church Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., rides, food, activities, casino, beer garden, free admission. Information: 317-821-2909, admin@stannindy.org.

—May 16: St. Roch Parish, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Mayfest: A Taste of the Southside Festival, 2-11 p.m., features Mexican, Irish, German, Italian and American cuisines, bounce houses, games, beer garden, food prices vary, free admission. Information: 317-784-1763, church@strochindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

April 17

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.

April 20-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priest Retreat: Faith Stories from the Gospel of Matthew, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Women Carrying the Light of Christ: Past and Present, women’s retreat, Dr. Kimberly Baker presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $42, dinner additional $14.40. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day Evening of Reflection, 5-8 p.m., spiritual director at the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Seminary and Fatima expert Jesuit Father James Kubick presenting, freewill donations accepted. Registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being “Eucharistic” People, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 16

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Broken Mary Project, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m., former radio broadcaster Kevin Matthew presenting, $65, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Healing Loneliness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Heart on Fire, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75 single, $150 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 5-7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $400 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Spirituality of Liturgical Architecture, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 7-10, 11, 12 or 13

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Quilters Retreat, three nights $500, four nights $600, five nights $700, six nights $800, commuters $75 per day, $100 non-refundable deposit required to hold spot, pay in one or two installments. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/quilters-retreat-1, 812-923-8817.

June 19-21

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Archbishop Fulton Sheen Retreat, teacher and tour guide at the Diocese of Peoria’s Sheen Museum Katie Bogner presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

June 24-28

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. In the Quiet, God Speaks: A Four-day Directed Retreat,7 p.m. Wed.-noon Sun., includes silent reflection time, morning and evening prayer, individual spiritual direction, lodging and meals for four nights, $575. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat, 812-923-8817.

July 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Doubting Thomas: Keeping Faith in a Secular Age, Benedictine Father Thomas Gricoski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 17-19 Review

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Catherine of Siena and Julian of Norwich: Women of Hope, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 31-August 1

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Your Divine Mission, broadcaster and author Deacon Larry Oney presenting, $290 for single, $305 double, $420 triple, $531 quadruple, includes two meals and room for one night, commuter $75 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

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