Saturday
Apr 27
St. Mary Garage Sale and Pork Burger Sale
Way of St. Joseph Pilgrimage
Honor St. Joseph by participating in a family-friendly walking pilgrimage from St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka to St. Joseph Church, South Bend on Saturday, April 27. The Way of St. Joseph will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka, wind its way along the River Walk, and eventually end up at St. Joseph Church, South Bend. There will be three other on-ramps along the way for families for whom the entire pilgrimage would be too taxing. The event will end with a prayer service, food and fellowship in the fenced-in parking lot and playground at St. Joseph parish. The event is free, but registration is strongly recommended. For more information and to register, visit: www.diocesefwsb.org/joseph-pilgrimage
Beloved Daughters: A Retreat for Young Women Ages 16-22
Young women ages 16-22 are invited to a day retreat at the University of Notre Dame’s Sacred Heart Parish Center on Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to explore what it means to authentically follow God’s call. Participants will hear life stories and gain wisdom from wives/mothers, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, and consecrated virgin, Jessica Hayes, OV. Come and experience the joy of searching for holiness with other young women and discover God’s invitation for your life. Register by Apr. 20 at diocesefwsb.org/beloved.
Blessing of the Bikes – St. Patrick Church Arcola
Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music
The Ecce Young Adult Choir presents “Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music” at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St. in New Haven on Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations required.
Sunday
Apr 28
St. Mary Garage Sale and Pork Burger Sale
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, April 28, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Monday
Apr 29
How to Start Drawing Your Adult Child Back to the Faith
How to Start Drawing Your Adult Child Back to the Faith
Monday, April 29th, 7-8:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist parish
109 W. Monroe Street, Goshen
If you are concerned about an adult child who has strayed from the practice of the faith, you are not alone. Learn the initial steps to guide your adult child to a relationship with the Lord and back to the Church, presented by Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry. The evening is free of charge, and refreshments will be provided, but please register so that we know how many people to expect: https://www.ablazemission.org/return. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Sean Allen at [email protected].
Saturday
May 04
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose Mass and Prayer Service
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose on a nine-month pilgrimage will be the centerpiece of a special Mass and prayer service at St. Thérèse, Little Flower Catholic Church on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m. The message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the promotion of respect for life during this pilgrimage demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady.
Both the Silver Rose and a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be on display all weekend for veneration.
Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music
The Ecce Young Adult Choir presents “Savior of the World: A Concert of Sacred Music” at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., on Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations required.
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Saturday evening, May 4 at the 4pm Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Sunday
May 05
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Tuesday
May 07
K of C Blood Drive in Garrett
Knights of Columbus Council 1790 in Garrett is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 7, at St. Joseph Church, 300 W Houston St. Appointments are available from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code kofc1790. You can also call 1-800-733-2767. Blood supplies are extremely low. Make your appointment today.
Wednesday
May 08
Christ Child Society of South Bend Diaper Drop
The Christ Child Society wants to make the lives of infants, toddlers and Moms in our community better, healthier and safer! Remember ALL Moms on Mother’s Day, including those who don’t have clean diapers to soothe their crying babies. Help keep babies dry by donating diapers at the 6th annual Diaper Drop. All diapers will be shared with local partner agencies who serve children. Just drive up and drop off your donation!
Friday
May 10
Courage Chapter to meet in Fort Wayne
Saturday
May 11
O Beautiful Mother
Join the Ecce Young Adult Choir and Father Ryan Timossi at the outdoor Marian grotto of Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Ave., for rosary, prayers, and Marian hymns to honor the Blessed Mother and to pray for ALL mothers, living and deceased.
Bring blankets and chairs for sitting on the lawn, and you may bring fresh or potted flowers to place before the statue of Our Lady. There will be reserved parking near the grotto for the handicapped. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Resurrection Mausoleum on site.
Sunday
May 12
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, May 12, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Friday
May 17
Called and Gifted Workshop
The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process has been used since 1993 by over 200,000 lay, ordained, and religious Catholics and other Christians around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people.
Join St. Thérèse Little Flower Catholic Church for a Pentecost Called & Gifted Workshop on May 17th and 18th!
Schedule:
Friday May 17: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday May 18: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Discounted rates available for young adults and parishioners!
Saturday
May 18
Called and Gifted Workshop
The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process has been used since 1993 by over 200,000 lay, ordained, and religious Catholics and other Christians around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people.
Join St. Thérèse Little Flower Catholic Church for a Pentecost Called & Gifted Workshop on May 17th and 18th!
Schedule:
Friday May 17: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday May 18: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Discounted rates available for young adults and parishioners!
Diaconate Ordination
Sunday
May 19
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, May 19, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Sunday
May 26
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, May 26, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Secretariat for Communications
915 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
P.O. Box 390 Fort Wayne, IN 46801
The Secretariat for Communications of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is responsible for spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to Catholics, the surrounding community, and the secular media. The Communications Office acts as a media liaison for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.