Events Calendar

For the events calendar policy, click here | Submit an event online 

The Coming Month - - - General - - - Retreats 

The Coming Month

March 4, 11, 18, 25

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.

March 6

St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersy St., Indianapolis. The Soul’s Journey: Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Carthage College choir performing, free. Information: 317-637-3983, musicdirector@staintmarysindy.org.

March 7

Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteering Opportunity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 12-18, visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking and more. Information, registration: teenvolunteer.sistersofprovidence.org, jluna@spsmw.org, 361-500-9505.

Anderson Hills Church, 7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati. Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., check-in 8 a.m., $15 includes light breakfast and snacks, additional box lunch is $12. Information, registration: stephenministries.org/celebrateCIN.

Lindenwood Retreat Center, 9601 Union Road, Plymouth (Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend). Entering Canaan: A Day of Prayer and Healing for Women Who Have Experienced Abortion, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., includes personal testimony, Scripture meditations, eucharistic adoration, sacrament of reconciliation, Mass, lunch, free. Information: leverett@diocesefwsb.org. Registration: diocesefwsb.org/project-rachel.

March 8

McGowan Hall, 1305 Delaware St., Indianapolis. Irish Hooley Celebration, 2-7 p.m., Irish bands, Irish dancing, corned beef sandwiches, Irish stew and soda bread available for purchase, cash bar, live auction, games, $10, clergy and children 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome, proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis’ unsheltered programs. Information, advance tickets: 317-924-5769, dsweeny@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/hooley.

March 12-13

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Servant Leadership Workshop, Thurs. 6:15 p.m.-Fri. 4:30 p.m., archdiocesan executive director of the Secretariat of Evangelizing Catechesis Ken Ogorek presenting, $295 includes meals, $100 additional overnight accommodation, $50 deposit required for registration. Information, registration: saintmeinrad.edu/workshops, 812-357-6611.

March 13-15

Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio. Worldwide Marriage Encounter,

$75 non-refundable fee. Registration: www.wwme.org. Information: Andy and Melanie Reinersman, 859-653-8464.

March 15

Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Events. St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis: Celtic Cross Blessing, Mass, Parade: 10:15 a.m. Celtic cross blessing in church courtyard followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. parade to Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, for Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Celebration, 11:45 a.m., plated luncheon, Irish bands, raffle for Ireland trip for two, $40 adults, $16 ages 12 and younger, register for dinner by March 10. Information: aohindy.com/spc. Registration: 317-341-3570, kmcginley720@sbcglobal.net.

March 16

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.

March 20

Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBD, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. March 17. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

March 27-28

Planned Parenthood, 8590 N. Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. Indiana Knights of Columbus Overnight prayer Vigil, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sat. 6 a.m., rosary 6 p.m., join for a few minutes, an hour or longer. Information: 317-223-4892.

March 27-29

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and See Retreat, 4 p.m. Fri.-2 p.m. Sun., for single Catholic women ages 18-42 wanting to explore religious life, free, meals and housing provided. Information, registration: 361-500-9505, jluna@swsmw.org, ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org.

March 28

St. Felix Catholic Center, 1280 Hitzfield St., Huntington (Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend). Ava’s Grace Healing Retreat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for couples and individuals who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss, witness talks, couple conversation, small group discussion, eucharistic adoration, pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady on the retreat center grounds, lunch, free. Information: leverett@diocesefwsb.org. Registration: diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace.

March 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation, no appointment needed. Information: 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 2

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Simple Soup and Bread Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., fundraiser for Catholic Charities Crisis Office, $10, register online or pay cash at the door. Information, registration: 317-236-1411, cbush@archindy.org, tinyurl.com/ccsoupbread26.

Back to the top

General Announcements 

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert at Sacred Heart Church on March 15 will feature sacred music and jazz

“Sacred Brass, Swinging Streets,” a concert of sacred music and jazz, will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., in Indianapolis, at 2 p.m. on March 15.

Featuring the polyphony of Renaissance Venice and the rhythms of American jazz and Latin dance, this brass program spans centuries of musical expression. Works by Giovanni Gabrieli and J.S. Bach anchor the concert’s classical roots, while music by Francis Poulenc, José Pablo Moncayo, Irving Berlin and Alice Gomez bring color, swing and rhythm.

This performance is presented as part of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s partnership with the Sphinx Organization.

Among the pieces in the program are:

• Canzon per sonare No. 2, Giovanni Gabrieli
• Sonata from Die Bänkelsängerlieder, Anonymous (Germany, 19th century)
• Sonata for Horn, Trumpet, and Trombone (1922), Francis Poulenc
• Huapango (1941), José Pablo Moncayo
• Canzon per sonare No. 1, “La Spiritata,” Giovanni Gabrieli
• Canzon per sonare No. 4, Giovanni Gabrieli
• “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” Irving Berlin
• “Black Bottom Stomp,” Jelly Roll Morton
• “Strike Up the Band,” George Gershwin
• “Salsa Metálica,” Alice Gomez

The concert is free, although donations will be accepted.

For more information, call Judith Essex at 317-902-3006 or e-mail judithessex@icloud.com.

 

Apologist Tim Staples will offer retreat on ‘The Gift of the Church and the Magisterium’ in Bloomington

Catholic apologist Tim Staples will offer a retreat on “The Gift of the Church and the Magisterium” at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, in Bloomington, on March 20-22.

Staples is a senior apologist—a defender of the faith—for Catholic Answers, a media ministry focused on helping others know and understand Church teaching.

Raised a Southern Baptist, Staples attended a Bible college and became a youth minister in an Assemblies of God community.

Later, he met a knowledgeable Catholic who challenged him to study Catholicism from Catholic and historical sources. That encounter sparked a two-year search for the truth. Determined to prove Catholicism wrong, Staples instead embraced the faith and was welcomed into full communion of the Church in 1988.

He spent the following six years in formation for the priesthood before discerning in 1994 that he was not called to that vocation. Since that time, Staples has worked in Catholic apologetics and evangelization.

The cost for the retreat is $290 for a single-bed room, $480 for a two-bed room, $670 for a three-bed room, and $860 for a four-bed room. The cost includes four meals and lodging for two nights.

The price for commuters is $90, which includes lunch.

For more information or to register, call 812-825-4642, ext. 1, or go to motheroftheredeemer.com.

Back to the top

Retreats and Programs

March 6-8

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Journeying Through Lent with Mary Magdalene, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 10 a.m., facilitated by Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael, includes materials, private room and meals, $275. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 9

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Francis of Assisi and the Eucharist, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 10

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. The Heart of the Gospel According to St. Francis of Assisi, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 14

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Lenten Letting Go Retreat: Clearing the Path to God this Lenten Season, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by Judy Ribar, includes lunch and retreat materials, $60. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

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

March 20-22

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Gift of the Church & the Magisterium, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Tim Staples 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.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Lord’s Prayer: Praying the Prayer Jesus Taught Us, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon. Sun, Father James Farrell presenting, $250, includes room and meals. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org .

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Death, Dust and New Life: Creating Soul Images in Lent, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m., facilitated by Peggy Holthaus and retreat director Dr. Regina Proctor, includes materials, optional spiritual direction, private room and meals, $275, bring notebook/journal. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 27

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.

March 28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Place that Holds You—Lenten Day Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., led by Father Jeffrey Godecker and Mary Schaffner, $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds. Registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 27-29

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.

March 31, April 1, 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 per day, 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.

April 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praise and Worship in the Fine Arts, Benedictine Father Michael Reyes presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Into the Ocean of Mercy, Benedictine Father Kolbe Wolniakowski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 17

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.

April 17-19

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

April 20-24

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

April 25

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Why We’re Catholic, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn presenting, $65, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Women Carrying the Light of Christ: Past and Present, women’s retreat, Dr. Kimberly Baker presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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 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.

June 5-7

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.

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 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.

Back to the top