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.
Notre Dame Children’s Choir Community Festival Concert
The University of Notre Dame Children’s Choir presents its annual NDCC Community Festival Concert on Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in South Bend, 333 N. Main St. No tickets required, admission is free.
Celebrating its 11th year, the Notre Dame Children’s Choir will perform with children from the community joining us for the day and welcomes a choir of alumni from the NDCC to the concert program featuring six choirs with children from ages 6-18.
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
St. Hildegard Project Sacred Music Concert
The Saint Hildegard Project will offer an evening of Sacred Choral Music from the English tradition on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish, 1050 Wilber St. in South Bend.
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.
Thursday
May 16
May Crowning and Picnic
Young adults (age 21-35) of all parishes are invited to celebrate the month of Mary with a May crowning ceremony, free picnic dinner, and lawn games at Our Lady of Good Hope on Thursday, May 16, from 6-9 p.m. We will begin in the church for prayer and process outside to crown Mary and celebrate. In case of rain, event will proceed in the gym. Little ones welcome!
May Crowning and Picnic
Young adults age 21-35 are invited to a May Crowning and picnic at Our Lady of Good Hope! The crowning of Mary (including music from the Ecce young adult choir) will take place from 6-6:30 p.m,, and then there will be free food and drinks, along with yard games, from 6:30-9 p.m. Little ones are welcome!
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.