May 8, 2026

Events Calendar

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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

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, IMMI chief executive officer Larry Gray and senior vice president of mission Jon Tice presenting “Your Work Matters to God,” $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. May 12. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

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.

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.

Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Step Inside 175 Years of History: Special Motherhouse Tour, 2-4:30 p.m., free. Information: 812-934-2475.

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.

May 22-24

Carmelite Monastery, 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. Monastic Experience Weekend, 3 p.m. Fri.-3 p.m. Sun., 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, 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.

May 28-30

St. Mark Parish Life Center, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Rummage Sale, 8-5 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., early bird Wed. 5-8 p.m. with $10 admission, enter through door #8. Information: 317-260-8034, annieberk@yahoo.com.

May 31

Marian University, Bishop Chartrand Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Mass honoring Oldenburg Franciscan Sisters who served in Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 2 p.m., reception to follow Mass, RSVP for reception by May 13, free. Information, reception registration: 812-933-6495, grace.vanderbur@oldenburgfranciscans.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 4-6

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Summer Festival, Thurs 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight; rides, games, Monte Carlo, bingo, cake wheel, grand raffle, quilt raffle, children’s games, live music, beer tent, fair food, free admission. Information: 317-888-2861, info@olgreenwood.org.

June 7

St. Paul Parish, 824 Jefferson St., Tell City. Parish Picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. CT, pulled pork or BBQ chicken dinners $12, live music and live raffle, free admission. Information: 812-547-7994, stpaulch@psci.net.

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.

June 13-19

Holy Angels School, 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis. Obaro Village: Rooting and Rising Summer Youth Academy Session 1, for students entering grade fifth-ninth grade in the fall, STEAM education, faith formation, leadership development, career exploration, Black Catholic spirituality and community building, $100 per camper with $25 discount for each additional sibling, $50 discount for students who also attend session two July 11-17, scholarships available, register by June 8. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/Obaro2026, blackcatholicministry@archindy.org, 317-261-3381. Volunteers needed: tinyurl.com/ObaroVolunteer26.

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General Announcements 

Sisters of Providence accepting Providence Associate applications through June 30

The Providence Associate program of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, is accepting applications for Providence Associates through June 30.

Providence Associates are people of diverse faith, ages 18 years and older, who share their own unique gifts and talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence.

Accepted applicants spend a year meeting one-on-one on a regular basis with a Sister of Providence or a Providence Associate companion. During the meetings, the candidates and their companions learn and share about Providence spirituality.

Accepted candidates attend an orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in November. Following the orientation, the candidate and companion usually meet once a month for the coming year in person, virtually or by phone.

For more information or to request an application, go to ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Debbie Dillow at ddillow@spsmw.org or 317-250-3294.

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Retreats and Programs

May 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Talk Saves Lives, 6:30-8 p.m., suicide prevention talk, Father James Farrell presenting, free. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75 single, $150 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 30-31

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Flourishing in Seasons of Surrender, Sat. 11 a.m.-Sun. noon, Teresa Venatta presenting, includes overnight accommodations, lunch and dinner, $175. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 5-6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Treasure of Friendship, Fri. 5 p.m.-Sat. 5 p.m., includes overnight accommodations, lunch and dinner, $175. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 5-7

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 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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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.

June 26-28

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.

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.

August 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Catholic Approach to Studying Scripture, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75 single, $150 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 7-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, for young adults ages 18-35, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 14-16

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Eucharist, Mary and the Early Church, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Joe Heschmeyer 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.

August 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Experiences of Prayer in the Bible, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 28-30

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

September 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Lifted High: A Retreat for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Benedictine Father Kolbe Wolniakowski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You are Not Alone: Retreat for Survivors of Suicide Loss, Fri. 6:30-9 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30-12:30 p.m., certified therapist Christine Turo-Shields, Father James Farrell, loss survivors panel Lisa Thibault and Shelly and Shea Wynn presenters, $250, includes program, meals, snacks, private guest room to use during the days of program, overnight stay available for additional $42 per night. Information, registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Living the Litany of Humility, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Father Jerry Byrd 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.

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.

September 25-27

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. Serving, Receiving, and Giving: From the Church to the World, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann and Dr. David Freyer presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holiness in the Hoosier Hills: A Mini-Pilgrimage to Historic Southern Indiana Churches, tour of five churches, Benedictine Brother Stanley Rother Wagner presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 12-16

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

October 16-18

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Catholic Relationship to Christ, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., EWTN’s Dr. David Anders 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.

October 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, for young adults ages 18-35, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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.

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