March 17, 2023

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

March 17-May 28

RISE UP! Daily Lent and Easter Reflections, one- to two-minute video reflections led by Father Jonathan Meyer, pastor of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, receive link via text or email, text “Riseup” to 84576, free. Information: 812-576-4302, clairkeck.asp@gmail.com.

March 20

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org, 317-236-1474.

March 21

Virtual Mini-Retreat: A Day in the Life of a Sister, 7:30-8:45 p.m., sponsored by Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Sister Tracey Horan presenting, single women ages 18-42 exploring religious life, free. Registration, information: MiniRetreat.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spswm.org.

March 23

Virtual Visio Divina using Raising Lazarus Illumination from the Saint John’s Bible, noon-12:30 p.m., sponsored by Marian University, free, register by March 22. Information, registration: 317-955-6783, merdosy@marian.edu.

March 24

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., dinners ($11.50-$16) include choice from seven entrées, two sides, soda, bread and dessert, entrée only $11.50-$13.75, side orders á la carte $1-$4, delivery available for six orders or more. Information: 317-632-9349, stritacatholicindpls@gmail.com.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked or fried fish, oysters or shrimp with two sides, dine in, carry out, adults $11-$12, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290, communications@stanthony-clarksville.com.

March 24, 31

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joe Hill campus, 2605 St. Joe Road. W., Sellersburg. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., fried fish, shrimp or baked fish, fries, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, cheese pizza, dessert table, dine in, carry out, drive through, $14 dinner, $10 sandwich and side, $8 sandwich. Information: 812-246-2512.

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., sit-down or to go, $12 adult meal: 2-piece fried fish or one piece baked fish or one grilled cheese sandwich, choice of three sides plus salad or coleslaw; $10 children’s meal: one piece baked or fried fish or grilled cheese, two sides plus salad or coleslaw; extra fish $1 apiece. Information: 317-859-4673.

St. Francis Xavier Parish,101 N. Ferguson St., Henryville. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., fried fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, dessert table, dine in, carry out, dinner $10, fish sandwich $8, 8-piece shrimp $8. Information: 812-294-4682, stfrancissecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

March 24, 31, April 7

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Rd., Indianapolis. Fish Fry Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., fish, side items vary weekly, freewill donation. Information: 317-821-2909.

March 24-25

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Knights of Columbus Vigil, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 7 a.m., free. Information: 317-372-0040, idipsumsapere@att.net.

March 25

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Married Couples Event: Overcoming Dysfunction and Putting Christ at the Center of Our Marriage, 6-9- p.m., authors Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford presenting, includes dinner, free, registration required. Information, registration: cutt.ly/AS-swaffordevent23, 812-576-4302, clairekeck.asp@gmail.com.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Alpaca Encounter, 1-3 p.m., meet at White Violet Farm Store, $25 per person, register by March 20. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

March 25, April 1

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholicism 101 Workshop, third and fourth of four independent sessions, free. Information: 317-638-5551.

March 25-26

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m. Masses celebrated by Father Andrew Syberg, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary vice rector, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501, esanders@archindy.org.

March 30

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Benedictine Room, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services Volunteer Information Session, 10-11 a.m., refreshments provided. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CCRIS, Laura Sheehan, lsheehan@archindy.org.

April 1

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confessions 8:10-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

April 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Closing Rally, 3 p.m., free. Information: 317-372-0040, idipsumsapere@att.net.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3-4 p.m., Father Keith Hosey facilitating, meet in retreat house lobby. Information: lcoons@archindy.org, 317-545-7681.

April 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation offered all day, no appointment needed. Information: 317-545-7681,  lcoons@archindy.org.

Marian University, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Library Auditorium, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Women in the Saint John's Bible, 4-5:15 p.m., free. Information: 317-955-6783, merdosy@marian.edu.

April 5

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

April 6

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Crisis Office Simple Soup & Bread Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., doors open 11:30 a.m., prayer service 11:45 a.m., lunch 11:55 a.m., individual tickets $10, sponsorships available, register by March 30. Information: 317-236-1411, cbush@archindy.org, cutt.ly/soupbread23.

April 7

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

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

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Rd., Indianapolis. Fish Fry Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., fish, side item, freewill donation. Information: 317-821-2909.

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence Way, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of Cross for Justice, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville (Lafayette Diocese). 7 Last Days: A Service of Shadows, 8 p.m., reflection on the seven last days of Jesus’ earthly life with readings and hymns, free. Information: 317-873-2885, communications@zionsvillecatholic.com.

April 11

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.

April 14-16

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Providence Way, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and see Retreat, 4 p.m. Fri.-2 p.m. Sun., single Catholic women ages 18-42 exploring religious life, includes housing and meals, free. Registration, information: ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spswm.org.

April 15

Scecina Memorial High School gym, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Club 53 Fundraiser, 6-11 p.m., $10,000 reverse raffle, silent auction, catered meal by IndyAnna's, beverages, live music by The Doo!, $75 before March 8, $90 after, benefits Scecina academics, technology, arts, athletics and tuition assistance. Information, registration: 317-352-3228, mleming@scecina.org, scecina.org/club53.

St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. CliftonStrengths Date Night for Engaged and Married Couples, 7-9 p.m., Caitlin Alerding and Denise McGonigal presenting, $20 for CliftonStrengths assessment required for attendance, free if assessment already taken, registration required by April 10. Assessment link: cutt.ly/CliftonAssessment. Information, registration: 317-466-3365, kblandford@spxparish.org or cutt.ly/CliftonMESPX23

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave. parking lot, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., collection for material donations, accepting clothing, household goods, linens, furniture, bicycles, helmets locks and backpacks. List of items most needed: svdpindy.org/i-want-to-help/#goods. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

April 15-29

Virtual St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk, prices for one-three participants: ages 23 and older $29 through March 26, $34 from March 27-April 16, $39 from April 17-29; $25 ages 22 and younger; $5 discount per person when registering four or more, register by April 29. Information, registration: 317-924-5769, ext. 238, dsweeney@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/neighbor.

April 16

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. George St., Indianapolis. Divine Mercy Sunday Healing Service, 3 p.m. adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3:30 p.m. praise and worship, 4 p.m. corporate prayer for healing, 5 p.m. individual prayer ministry teams, sacrament of reconciliation available, free. Information: encounterschool.org/Indianapolis.

April 17

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

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General Announcements 

Applications to become a Providence Associate accepted through June 30

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite all to consider becoming a Providence Associate. The deadline for applications for the coming year is on June 30.

Providence Associates are women and men of faith who enter into a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence and help carry the mission of love, mercy and justice to the world through their everyday lives. Currently, more than 300 Providence Associates live and serve across the United States and in Taiwan.

To request an application, go to ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Providence Associate co-director Providence Sister Sue Paweski at 312-909-7492 or spaweski@spsmw.org.

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Retreats and Programs

March 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Hospitality: Welcoming One Another As Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 18

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Lenten Day of Reflection: The Creed—Understanding What We Profess, 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Deacon Ed Walker (Diocese of Evansville) facilitating, $25 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Card Making, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham and Joan Horner facilitating, $45 includes lunch and materials, Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 18-19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Encountering the Women in the Bible—a Lenten Weekend Retreat with Father Jim Farrell, 8:30 a.m. Sat.-3:30 p.m. Sun., Father Jim Farrell facilitating, $160 includes Sat. breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sun. breakfast and lunch, overnight accommodations, register by March 17. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 19

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mystics—A Journey of Discovery: St. Bridget of Sweden, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Providence Sister Paula Damiano presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

March 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living the Stations of the Cross—14 Timeless Treasures and One Mighty Resurrection: Morning of Reflection, 9-11 a.m., Beth Leonard presenting, $25, register by March 19. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Real Koinonia, 10-11:30 a.m.,   Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, fourth of six independent sessions (March 28, April 4), $25 per session, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 22

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Sacred Portraiture: Holy Face, 9:30-11:30 a.m., last of four standalone sessions, Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, participants must provide their own paints, brushes and paper, $25, 12-person limit. Information, registration: cutt.ly/portrait-3-22.

March 23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Chosen, episode “I am He,” 6:30-8 p.m., all Thursdays in March, episode viewing and discussion, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program director Cheryl McSweeney facilitating, free will offering. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 24

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre: Freida Kahlo, 6-9 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, supplies and snacks provided, bring beverage to share, 12-person limit, $40. Information, registration:

cutt.ly/paintfrieda23.

March 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Welcoming In-laws, second Valentine Retreat for married couples, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living Within a Mystery: a Paula D'Arcy Weekend Retreat, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Paula D’Arcy facilitating, $250 includes Sat. breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sun. breakfast, snacks, overnight accommodations, register by March 23. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 25

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Letting Go Retreat, Judy Ribar presenting, 9 a.m.-4p.m., includes lunch, $50. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

March 28

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Embracing Inconvenience, 10-11:30 a.m., Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, fifth of six independent sessions (April 4), $25 per session, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 30

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Chosen, episode “Beyond Mountains,” 6:30-8 p.m., all Thursdays in March, episode viewing and discussion, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program director Cheryl McSweeney facilitating, free will offering. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 1

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith and the Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments, register by Mar. 29. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Priest, Prophet and King—Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Deacon Robert Beyke facilitating, $45 includes lunch, program and Mass, register by March 31. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 3-June 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ramsey Solutions’ Financial Peace University, nine Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $79.99, led by Ramsey Solutions’ Matt Wolfert. Registration, class schedule: fpu.com/1160319. Information: givinghopefinancialservices@gmail.com, 317-389-0885, www.ramseyplus.com.

April 4

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Who We Serve, 10-11:30 a.m.,   Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, sixth of six independent sessions, $25, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 4, 5, 6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per night, dinner additional $10 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 5-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Celebrating the Paschal Mystery, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, Holy Week retreat, $465 single, $735 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 6-8

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Holy Week and Triduum Retreat, 9 a.m. Thurs.-4 p.m. Sat., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson facilitating, includes three-night stay at Loftus House, use of kitchen and spiritual direction, limited to six participants, $250. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

April 6-9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Triduum Retreat, 4:30 p.m. Thur.-1 p.m. Sun., $375, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Easter Triduum Retreat, 6 p.m. Thurs.-8 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculata Fathers Terrance Chartier and Matthias Sasko facilitating, $50.70 per adult, children free, includes lunch and dinner on Sat., overnight accommodations additional cost, call for details. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Making Sacred Journals, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Stewart facilitating, $30 includes materials. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center Sacred Heart Chapel, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculata Father Matthias Sasko facilitator, registration not required, free. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Flannery O’Connor, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner facilitating, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Sunday, 1 p.m. adoration and confessions, 1:45 p.m. benediction, 2 p.m. Mass with blessing of images, 3 p.m., procession of relic of St. maria Faustina with sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy, free. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 17-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew’s Handbook for Living in the Kingdom of Heaven, priests retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Values in Caring for Our Creation, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick presenting, $35. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Envisioning Joy, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artist Liz Foley presenting, bring art materials, limited to 10 participants, $100. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

April 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Blessed Mother’s Beads, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne and Kathy Willis presenting, $60, includes materials, class limited to 25. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-042823or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 6

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pause and Let Your Soul Catch Up, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,   Cindy Sturgeon presenting, $75 includes lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitator, registration required, $75. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

May 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Christianity: God’s Call to Holiness, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculata Father Ignatius Manfredonia facilitating, $241 per adult, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, or motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Laudato Si’ ” Spirituality: Challenges and Opportunities, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Cromer facilitating, $30, $45 CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 3

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith and the Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided, register by May 31. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

June 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Wizard of Oz: Struggles in the Soul’s Journey to God, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman facilitating, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, married couples retreat, Angie and Josh Greulich presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A St. Paul Sampler, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 18-24

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat—Resiliency: The Benedictine Way, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sat., Benedictine Father Michael Peterson facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

June 23-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-062323 or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

June 29

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

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