May 23, 2025

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The Coming Month

May 26

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

May 29-31

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., children’s games, prizes, food and beer tents, raffle, silent auction, bingo, Monte Carlo games, carnival rides, live music: Thurs. DJ Tobias, Fri. Project 19, Sat. Train Wreck, free admission. Information: 317-786-4371, festival@stjudeindy.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, beer garden, games, kids’ zone, Vegas room (ages 21 and older), live music: Thurs. St. Simon Idol, Fri. My Yellow Rickshaw, Sat. Stella Luna and the Satellites, $10 admission. Information: Facebook: @stsimonfestival, 317-826-6000, saintsimonfestival.com.

May 30-31

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, carnival rides, food, live music, raffles, free admission. Information: 317-291-7014, eesparza@stgabrielindy.org.

May 30-June 1

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Summerfest, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4,000 grand prize raffle, bingo Fri. and Sat., midway rides, silent auction, food, beer, wine, games for kids and adults, live music: Fri. 5 Minutes 2 Wapner 5 p.m., The Sherwood Club 8:30 p.m.; Sat. OK Boomer Band 4:30 p.m., Bigger is Better Band 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Silly Safaris noon, Jaylen Koehl 1 p.m., Arisan Maru (Scecina) 2 p.m., Almost Live 3 p.m., $10 admission for $10 in event coupons. Information: 317-357-8352, lfsummerfest@littleflowerparish.org.

June 3, 10, 17, 24

St. Patrick Parish, 950 Prospect St., Indianapolis. “Know Your Fertility” class in Spanish, 7-9 p.m., series of four sessions, $75. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306.

June 4

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—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605.

June 5-7

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Crossroads of the Americas Festival, Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, live music, beer garden, American, Mexican and international food, $20,000 cash raffle, free admission. Information: 317-636-4828. saintanthonybusiness@gmail.com.

June 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, womenscarecenter.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

June 7

Virtual Prayer with the Sisters of Providence, 7-7:45 p.m., for single women ages 18-42, prayer and sharing on topic of gratitude. Information, registration: events.sistersofprovidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

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

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Children’s Rosary, 9 a.m., children of all ages invited to pray rosary every first Saturday, donuts and fellowship to follow, free. Information: julie3reyes@gmail.com.

June 8

Marian University, Norman Center Room 222, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. People of Peace OFS Monthly Meeting, 12:30-3 p.m., explore Franciscan spirituality with lay Franciscans, free. Information: Information: 317-432-0909, jodymdalton@aol.com.

June 10

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.

June 12

Hickory Stick Golf Club, 4422 Thompson Blvd., Greenwood. SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish Men’s Club Annual Golf Outing, noon-5 p.m., benefitting SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish youth athletic program, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available, $125 May 23-June 8, $150 June 9-12. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/ssfcgolf25, text “2025golfouting” to 76278, jcecil@ss-fc.org.

June 13-14

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., Italian food, wine, live music, free parking in Eli Lilly lots on East and New Jersey streets, free admission. Information: 317-636-4478, info@holyrosary.org, indyitalianfest.org.

June 14

1st Choice for Women, 3727 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis. Grand Opening and Blessing of 1st Choice for Women pregnancy care center, 10 a.m.-noon, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaking, tours and light refreshments. Information: linda@goangels.org.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Young Adult Feast of St. Anthony Celebration, 4:30-8 p.m., 5 p.m. Mass with dinner following, free admission. Information: 812-282-2290, stayouth22@gmail.com.

June 18

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

June 19

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

June 20

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on June 17. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

June 20-21

Christ the King Parish, 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Summer Social, 6-11 p.m., food, beverages, dancing, kids’ games, prizes, $1 admission. Information: 317-255-3666, ctksummersocial@gmail.com.

June 21

Griffin Bike Park, 10700 Bono Rd., Terre Haute. Quick Quack 5k Trail Run, 6:30-7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. race, benefitting Terre Haute Catholic Charities, chip timing, refreshments, register by June 12 for T-shirt; $25 until March 28, $30 until June 20, $35 walk-up price, $5 discount for each member of four-member teams received at on-site registration. Information and registration: tinyurl.com/quickquack25.

Huber’s Orchard and Winery, 19816 Huber Road, Borden. Huber’s Orchard Wine Run 5k, 9 a.m., benefitting St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities; includes T-shirt, shatterproof wine glass, finisher medal, race bib, online race results, pour of wine; $25 ages 20 and younger, $30 ages 20 and older. Information, registration: bit.ly/SECC25.

June 22

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Filipino Mass, Divine Mercy 3 p.m., rosary 3:10 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with homily in English, every fourth Sunday. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

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General Announcements 

Wedding Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Thompson is set for Aug. 24

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will celebrate the annual archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass (bilingual) at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24.

The Mass is for all couples of the archdiocese married sacramentally in the Catholic Church who are celebrating a milestone anniversary ending in a 0 or 5. Couples will renew their commitment to their wedding vows during the Mass and will receive a certificate of recognition.

A reception will follow across the street at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., from 3-5 p.m. The reception will include appetizers, drinks, wedding cake, music and the opportunity to greet the archbishop.

The Mass and reception are sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life.

The event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required by Aug. 2.

To register or for more information, go to marriageandfamily.archindy.org.

For additional questions, contact Claudia Corona at 317-800-9306 or ccorona@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

May 31-June 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Flourishing in Seasons of Surrender, 11 a.m. Sat.-noon Sunday, Venatta presenting, $175 includes private room, Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Information, registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 6-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praying the Mass: Eucharistic Spirituality, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Women’s Day Celebration, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., keynote by Cory Lockhart, coffee, breakfast, crafts, chair yoga, essential oils, neck massages, door prizes, coffee bar, lunch, $60. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Hands: Art with Heart, 6:30-8 p.m., for children ages 3-17 with accompanying adult, cookies, snacks, juice, all paint supplies, $25 adult, $5 child. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 13-15

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. St. Jacinta of Fatima: A Prophetess for Our Times, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Jacinto Chapin facilitating, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

June 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being a Pilgrim of Hope in the Jubilee Year: Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Father James Farrell presenting, $45, includes Mass and lunch. Information, registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being a Pilgrim of Hope in the Jubilee Year: Evening of Reflection, 5-9 p.m., Father James Farrell presenting, $45, includes Mass and dinner. Information, registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Making “Soma” from “Sarx”: The Transformative Power of the Gospel, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 23

You Are Not Alone: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoom), 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, teens ages 15-19 and older may attend with parent or guardian, licensed therapist Christine Turo-Shields presenting, free, registration required. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 25-29

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. In the Quiet, God Speaks, 6 p.m. Wed.-noon Sun., personal retreat guided by spiritual directors Anny Behymer and Peggy Holthaus, includes meals and private room, $550. Information, registration: 812 923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat.

July 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 18-20

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Honoring the Elderly and Grandparenting in Scripture, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Joachim Mudd facilitating, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

July 18-20, 18-22 or 18-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Three-, five- or eight-day Silent Directed Retreat, includes private room, meals, daily spiritual direction; July 18-23, $265; July 18-22, $425; July 18-25, $595. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Navigating the Storms of Life: Tools for Resilience, 9:30-11:30 a.m., chaplain and counselor Richard Brendan presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 21

You Are Not Alone: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoon), 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, ages 15-19 may attend with parent or guardian, Indiana State Board Member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lisa Thibault presenting, free, registration required. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Osteopathy as an Expression of Franciscan Values in Body, Mind and Spirit, 9:30-11:30 a.m., osteopathic physician Dr. David C. Eland presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 15-17

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Psychological, Emotional and Spiritual Healing, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic therapist Dr. Peter Malonski presenting, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

August 18

Via Zoom. You Are Not Alone: The Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, teens ages 15-19 may attend with parent or guardian, Father Jim Farell presenting, free, registration required. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 22-24

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

August 23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Care of the Terminally Ill: Work Without Hope? 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dr. Richard Gunderman presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 29-31

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, unstructured, directed by Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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