Armor of God was created by laity with the direct purpose to arm men to be the spiritual leaders that God designed them to be in their homes, workplace and Churches.

As God calls us to be spiritual leaders, understanding how to live a life of virtue and what graces the virtues bring us is essential. In addition, for every vice that we encounter a virtue can be linked to offset that. Please come and hear from Bishop Kevin Rhoades as he arms men on the power of virtue.

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“Pasta for Peace” is hosted by the St. Anthony Parish Pastoral Council. The focus is fellowship, friendliness and the joy of good food. There is no cost for the meal.

Join us for the St. Joe Auction 2022, taking place Friday, May 20, at the Morris Park Country Club in South Bend.

Cocktail hour and silent auction to begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and live auction.

The theme this year is “School’s Out for Summer,” to benefit St. Joseph Grade School!

Seating is limited so purchasing tickets soon is recommended. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and items for auction are still being accepted.

Sponsoring the St. Joe Auction is a great way to advertise your company while supporting a great cause!

View all the details, including ticket and sponsorship information, at https://www.stjosephgradeschool.com/auction.

Thank you for supporting St. Joseph Grade School! Your contribution helps us to continue our mission of educating hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition, making God known, loved, and served.

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Through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit Bishop Kevin Rhoades will ordain Brian Florin, Robert Krisch, David Langford, Jacob Schneider and Ryan Timossi to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday, May 21, at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 S. Miami St., at 11 a.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Christine in the Vocation Office.

Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the 6th Sunday of Easter! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!

If you would like to share your child’s freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.

We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.) Wishing you a blessed season of Easter!

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Pizza is on the menu. Fr. Matt Coonan will offer us a talk and Shema Worship will be leading us in music! Invite your friends! See you soon!

Are you looking for some support and fellowship in using natural family planning? Join the monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese. We meet over Zoom on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 8-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The next gathering will take place on Wednesday, May 25th. Email Caty at [email protected] for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Most Precious Blood Church is celebrating FunFest on June 3 and 4! Join us for children’s games, raffles, bingo, inflatables, trackless train, silent auction, Kona Ice, and MORE! Food provided by Big Eyed Fish and Booker’s BBQ. Live music includes Randara on Friday 6/3 and Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra on Saturday 6/4. Join us Friday from 5-11 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship!

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Most Precious Blood Church is celebrating FunFest on June 3 and 4! Join us for children’s games, raffles, bingo, inflatables, trackless train, silent auction, Kona Ice, and MORE! Food provided by Big Eyed Fish and Booker’s BBQ. Live music includes Randara on Friday 6/3 and Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra on Saturday 6/4. Join us Friday from 5-11 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship!

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Through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit Bishop Kevin Rhoades will ordain Rev. Mr. LeeAllen Fortin, Rev. Mr. Mark Hellinger and Rev. Mr. Brian Isenbarger to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 4, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 South Clinton St., at 11 a.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.

“A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR: A Festival of Scripture and Song celebrating the feast days and seasons of the Church, from Advent to Christ the King” will be held on Pentecost Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at St. Bavo Church, 502 W. 7th St. The program will feature soloists, choral music and congregational singing, including some brand new compositions. It’s an excellent way to the celebrate the “Birthday of the Church. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

Spend a night in prayer for and learning about the Dobbs Case coming up. All are welcome!

6 p.m. – Mass

6:30 p.m. – Adoration

7:30 p.m. – Presentation on the Right to Life Movement

8 p.m. – Dinner

Hosted by the Diocesan Youth Leadership Team.

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm via ZOOM (until further notice)

• Connect with others interested in helping children with disabilities attend Catholic schools in our diocese

• Find out about funding, existing programs, partnering possibilities, and other opportunities towards accessibility

• Discuss ways to support parents, educators (Gen Ed, SpED, Resource teachers) and administrators

Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings. To get the link (new each month) or to get in touch with Allison in the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, please call 260.399.1452 or email [email protected]

The 3rd Annual Catholic Homeschool Conference – Empowering You to Homeschool with Joy! is once again being held on-line, June 10-11, 2022. It will be a gathering of excellent Catholic Homeschool speakers, college and universities, along with on-line schools, and vendors. The two day event will have both live and recorded talks and presentations to help Catholic homeschool families both in finding the perfect products for their families and the encouragement to continue homeschooling with Joy!

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The 3rd Annual Catholic Homeschool Conference – Empowering You to Homeschool with Joy! is once again being held on-line, June 10-11, 2022. It will be a gathering of excellent Catholic Homeschool speakers, college and universities, along with on-line schools, and vendors. The two day event will have both live and recorded talks and presentations to help Catholic homeschool families both in finding the perfect products for their families and the encouragement to continue homeschooling with Joy!

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A morning of reflection and renewal will be held Saturday, June 11, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd., with reflections by Janette Howe (foundress) and Father Daniel Scheidt.

Getting to Know our Patrons: Madonna of the Grapes, St. John Vianney, and St. Margaret Clitherow

Holy Mass: 8:15 a.m. (Church)

Light Breakfast in the Life Center: Following Mass

Welcome/Reflection in the Life Center: 9:15 a.m.

Salad Lunch provided

Final Blessing 1:00 p.m.

This will be a wonderful fellowship time and an opportunity to renew our yearly commitment with our foundress, Janette!

A relic of St. John Vianney will be available for veneration. (Bring your rosaries to touch the relic.)

Seven Sister Apostolate materials will be available for purchase – plus a few freebies!

Special thanks to St. Vincent de Paul for sponsoring this event and generously providing food. While this even has been made possible for us to attend at no cost, sisters MUST register to attend so we have accurate numbers for space and food.

Learn more about Seven Sisters Apostolate at sevensistersapostolate.org

Register online at: bit.ly/ssrenewal22

If you have questions concerning the morning or registration, please contact Tammie Schenkel at [email protected]

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2022 marks 50 years since Central Catholic High School Fort Wayne closed. In honor of the school and all that CCHS meant to us, there will be a celebration for all students, staff, faculty, and anyone affiliated with CCHS at the CC Memorial Plaza E. Lewis Street on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food and beverage trucks will be available to purchase lunch or you may bring your own.

RSVP  to [email protected]. Include your name, maiden name, class year and number attending.

Email [email protected] for more information.

You’re invited to witness a live recording event of OSV Talks! Brought to you by OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, OSV Talks is a series of talks by Catholic leaders to encourage innovation and inspiration in the Church. Discover more at osvtalks.com.

This event will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University. See the event link for additional details and get your ticket now at: osvtalks.com/witness

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Now is the time to gather your team together and start practicing your throws! A new and exciting venue has been secured for the 11th annual Redeemer Radio Viva Bocce! Classic on Thursday, June 16, in Fort Wayne starting at 6 p.m. We will be playing this round of Bocce at Bishop Dwenger’s Shields Field Stadium! Sign up now for an evening of Bocce, food, drinks, a silent auction, and more! Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

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“Pasta for Peace” is hosted by the St. Anthony Parish Pastoral Council. The focus is on fellowship, friendliness and the joy of good food. There is no cost for the meal.

Connect with others interested in helping children and adults with disabilities engage in meaningful participation at Mass and in our parish communities

• Find out about Sacramental Preparation and the Celebration of Sacraments for children and adults with disabilities

• Start celebrating a Sensory-Friendly Mass at your parish

• Discuss ways to support individuals, parents, priests, parish staffs, catechists

• Learn about the need for accessibility/accommodations and resources available

Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. To get the link (new each month) or to get in touch with Allison in the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, please call 260.399.1452 or email [email protected]

Are you looking for some support and fellowship in using natural family planning? Join our monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese. Meet over Zoom on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 8-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The next gathering will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd. Email Caty at [email protected] for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians in the Congregation of Holy Cross, this annual summer program is for rising high school junior and senior Catholic men interested in studying theology, philosophy as well as the theology of priesthood and the consecrated life. The program is run through Notre Dame’s pre-college initiative and earns a college credit. This two weeks is designed to be a rich encounter with Catholic Tradition (including daily celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours). Participants enjoy extensive periods of fellowship, fun, field trips, service work, faith formation, and more. This annual summer program fosters a deep experience of the brotherhood and mission that animate the Congregation of Holy Cross. It is a great opportunity to further discover the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame and historic Moreau Seminary. For application questions, contact Fr. Brendan McAleer C.S.C. or Matthew Bartek in the Office of Vocations.

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