Events Calendar
For the events calendar policy, click here | Submit an event online
The Coming Month - - - General - - - Retreats
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.
March 12-13
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Servant Leadership Workshop, Thurs. 6:15 p.m.-Fri. 4:30 p.m., Ken Ogorek, archdiocesan executive director of the Secretariat of Evangelizing Catechesis, presenting, $295 includes meals, $100 additional overnight accommodation, $50 deposit required for registration. Information, registration: saintmeinrad.edu/workshops, 812-357-6611.
March 13-15
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio. Worldwide Marriage Encounter, $75 non-refundable fee. Registration: www.wwme.org. Information: Andy and Melanie Reinersman, 859-653-8464.
March 15
Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Events. St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis: Celtic Cross Blessing, Mass, Parade: 10:15 a.m. Celtic cross blessing in church courtyard followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. parade to Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, for Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Celebration, 11:45 a.m., plated luncheon, Irish bands, raffle for Ireland trip for two, $40 adults, $16 ages 12 and younger, register for dinner by March 10. Information: aohindy.com/spc. Registration: 317-341-3570, kmcginley720@sbcglobal.net.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis Symphony Sphinx Series Chamber Music Concert, 2-4 p.m., brass program featuring works by Giovanni Gabrieli, J.S. Bach, Francis Poulenc, Juan Pablo Moncayo, Irving Berlin and Alice Gomez, free. Information: 317-902-3006, judithessex@icloud.com.
March 16, April 20
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.
March 20
Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following. Dama Foundation President Shawn Collinsworth presents “Building Better Futures for Children and Adults Facing Life’s Greatest Developmental and Behavioral Challenges.” $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. March 17. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
March 27-March 28
Planned Parenthood, 8590 N. Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. Indiana Knights of Columbus Overnight prayer Vigil, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sat. 6 a.m., rosary 6 p.m., join for a few minutes, an hour or longer. Information: 317-223-4892.
March 27-29
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and See Retreat, 4 p.m. Fri.-2 p.m. Sun., for single Catholic women ages 18-42 wanting to explore religious life, free, meals and housing provided. Information, registration: 361-500-9505, jluna@swsmw.org, ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org.
March 28
St. Felix Catholic Center, 1280 Hitzfield St., Huntington (Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend). Ava’s Grace Healing Retreat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for couples and individuals who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss, witness talks, couple conversation, small group discussion, eucharistic adoration, pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady on the retreat center grounds, lunch, free. Information: leverett@diocesefwsb.org. Registration: diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace.
March 30
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation, no appointment needed. Information: 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
April 11
Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E US Highway 36, Avon. Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event, 8-4 p.m., $15 includes light breakfast and snacks, additional box lunch is $12. Information, registration: stephenministries.org/celebrateIND.
April 16
The Galt House, 140 N 4th St, Louisville, Ky. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities of New Albany “Giving Hope-Changing Lives” Annual Gala Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. doors open, dinner 7 p.m., client testimonials, live auction. Information, RSVP: 812-949-7305, info@stecharities.org.
April 17
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. April 14. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
April 18
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Called to Community Women’s Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., sponsored by Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Mass at 7:30 a.m. followed by hot catered breakfast and full espresso bar, speaker and craft activity, $15, register by April 4. Information, registration: 317-752-5172.
April 23
St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish Hall, 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Boone County Right to Life Banquet, 6:30 p.m., dinner, speaker will address issues and ethics of IVF and embryo adoption, $40, free tickets for student groups available, register online or mail check by April 10. Information, registration: boonecountyrighttolife.org, postmaster@boonecountryrighttolife.org. Mail checks to: PO Box 264, Lebanon, IN 46052.
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: www.wwme.org. Information: Ken and Ann Butt, 317-863-5680.
Back to the top
General Announcements
Simple Soup and Bread fundraiser benefitting archdiocesan Crisis Office set for April 2
The annual Simple Soup and Bread Luncheon to support the archdiocesan Crisis Office will take place in Assembly Hall at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on April 2.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m., a short prayer service will take place at
11:45 a.m., and lunch will be served
at 11:55 a.m.
The Crisis Office offers assistance to low-income persons residing in Marion County unable to provide for basic necessities such as shelter, food and clothing. Services include linking clients with existing community resources, access to a food pantry and clothing room, bus tickets for job transportation, medication prescription assistance and limited rental assistance.
To help the Crisis Office assist nearly 70,000 people this year, the goal for the luncheon is to raise $15,000.
The cost for the lunch is $15, with an online registration option of a table of eight for $100.
Advance registration is preferred for planning purposes, but walk-ups will be accepted. Advanced registration is available at tinyurl.com/ccsoupbread26.
If you are unable to attend but wish to support Catholic Charities Indianapolis which offers the Crisis Office, go to helpcreatehope.org/donate.
For more information, contact Cheri Bush at 317-236-1411 or cbush@archindy.org.
Back to the top
Retreats and Programs
March 6-8
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Journeying Through Lent with Mary Magdalene, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 10 a.m., facilitated by Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael, includes materials, private room and meals, $275. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.
March 9
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Francis of Assisi and the Eucharist, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.
March 10
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. The Heart of the Gospel According to St. Francis of Assisi, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.
March 14
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Lenten Letting Go Retreat: Clearing the Path to God this Lenten Season, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by Judy Ribar, includes lunch and retreat materials, $60. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.
March 18
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: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.
March 20-22
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Gift of the Church & the Magisterium, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Tim Staples 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.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Lord’s Prayer: Praying the Prayer Jesus Taught Us, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon. Sun, Father James Farrell presenting, $250, includes room and meals. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org .
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Death, Dust and New Life: Creating Soul Images in Lent, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m., facilitated by Peggy Holthaus and retreat director Dr. Regina Proctor, includes materials, optional spiritual direction, private room and meals, $275, bring notebook/journal. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.
March 27
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.
March 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Place that Holds You—Lenten Day Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., led by Father Jeffrey Godecker and Mary Schaffner, $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds. Registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.
March 27-29
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pilgrims of Hope, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
March 31, April 1, 2
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 per day, 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.
April 8-10
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praise and Worship in the Fine Arts, Benedictine Father Michael Reyes presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
April 10-12
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Into the Ocean of Mercy, Benedictine Father Kolbe Wolniakowski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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 17-19
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, for ages 18-35, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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.
April 25
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Why We’re Catholic, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn presenting, $65, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.
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 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.
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.
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.
Back to the top