February 21, 2025

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The Coming Month

February 25

St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. Day of Formation for Lay Ecclesial Ministers, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., guest speaker Michael Gormley, lunch included, $30 (assessed to parish event). Information, registration: kcarroll@archindy.org, tinyurl.com/DayofFormation25.

February 26

St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parenting Pioneers: Navigating the Hypersexualized Culture, 7-8:30 p.m., Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., priest and sexual addiction counselor Father Sean Kilcawley presenting, free. Information: 317-826-6000.

February 28

St. John the Evangelist Parish, Corpus Christi Hall, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Pro-life Film: The 1916 Project, 6 p.m. doors open for pizza dinner, 6:30 p.m. film showing, panel discussion following, freewill offering for dinner. Information: 317-407-6881, smdye1@gmail.com. View trailer at the1916project.com.

March 1

St. Ann Parish, 6350

S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Mardi Gras Fundraiser, 5-10 p.m., $40 includes dinner, beverages, reverse raffle, games, silent auction, dinner plus reverse raffle ticket for $1,000, $20 option raffle ticket only for those who can’t attend event. Tickets: 317-502-6327. Information: 317-821-2909, admin@stannindy.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.

March 5

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.

March 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 hope. Information, registration: events.sistersofprovidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

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.

March 7, 8, 14, 15

Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. “Why We Must Die So Young,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., play about the White Rose movement in Nazi Germany, performed by Agape Theater Company, $20 individual, $15 student, senior or military. Tickets: artsforlawrence.org/tickets. Information: agapetheatercompany.com.

March 8

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.

March 9

McGowan Hall, 1305 Delaware St., Indianapolis. Mary Berry St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 2-7 p.m., live entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Rogues Pipes and Drums, Irish Dancers, The Irish Stew, Tullies at the Wakefield; corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, desserts, cash bar, live auction, raffles, $10, ages 12 and younger free, proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Ministry in Indianapolis and CYO Camp Rancho Framasa (in memory of Bernie Price). Information: 317-695-5421, kilcar57@gmail.com.

March 9, 16

Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. “Why We Must Die So Young,” 3-5 p.m., play about the White Rose movement in Nazi Germany, performed by Agape Theater Company, $20 individual, $15 student, senior or military. Tickets: artsforlawrence.org/tickets. Information: agapetheatercompany.com.

March 11

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.

March 15

Geddes Hall Auditorium, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind. The Changing Face of Life-Limiting Prenatal Diagnoses: Clinical, Pastoral, and Ethical Considerations, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., lunch included, $50 physicians, $30 nurses, midwives, and other health professionals, $10 for diocesan/parish staff, parents, students and clergy, register by March 1. Information, registration: 574-234-0687, leverett@diocesefwsb.org, diocesefwsb.org/pnd-conference.

March 15, 16

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. both days, includes light breakfast, box lunch, snacks, all books, materials, Mass, opportunity for confession, $200. Information, registration: 317-236-7310, marriageandfamily.archindy.org/pre-cana-retreat.

March 16

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, noon, plated luncheon, Irish music, raffle for Ireland trip for two, $40 adults, $16 ages 12 and younger, register for dinner by March 11. Information: aohindy.com/spc. Registration: 317-258-5159, jhegarty@scecina.org.

March 19

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

March 20

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

March 21

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 March 18. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Italian Lenten Supper, 5:30-7:30 p.m., meatless Italian lasagna (pesto or vegetable) with sides, salad, bread, mac-and-cheese, gluten-free option available, adults $12, seniors $10, children $5. Information: 317-283-5508, pto@sjoa.org.

March 22

St. Monica Parish, St. Augustine Hall (Door 1), 6131 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Evangelization Informational Gathering, 10 a.m.-noon, hosted by archdiocesan Office of Evangelization, equipping parishes with vision on witnessing through faith journeys, free, registration required. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/Monicaevang25, 317-236-1466, abardo@archindy.org.

March 23

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

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General Announcements 

Retreat centers offer Lenten/Triduum retreat and reflection opportunities

Catholic retreat centers throughout central and southern Indiana will offer Lenten-themed and Easter Triduum retreats and reflection opportunities from March 5-April 20.

Here is a list of those opportunities as reported to The Criterion.
 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

  • March 22: Lent with Mary and the Saints, 9 a.m.-noon, Franciscans of the Immaculate Friar Joseph Michael McShane facilitating, free.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org.

  • March 8: Lenten Letting Go Retreat: Clearing the Path to God this Lenten Season, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $60, Judy Ribar presenting, includes all materials, activities and lunch.
  • April 8, 9 and 10: Lenten Evening Series on Resurrection, Humility and Mercy, 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steve McMichael presenting, attend any or all sessions, free, registration requested.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

  • March 6, 13, 20, 27: Lenten Series, 6:30-8 p.m., Franciscan Father John Baker and Franciscan Father E.J. Stein facilitating, $55 for all sessions or $15 per session.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

  • —March 28: Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per day, includes room, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $32, dinner additional $11.
  • —April 1: Lenten Evening of Reflection: It Was Not You Who Chose Me, But I Who Chose You … Coming home to God and realizing our life in God, 5-9 p.m., Father Joseph Moriarty presenting, $45, includes Mass, dinner and program.
  • —April 2: Lenten Day of Reflection: It Was Not You Who Chose Me, But I Who Chose You … Coming home to God and realizing our life in God, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Father Joseph Moriarty presenting, $45, includes Mass, lunch and program.
  • —April 4-6: Living a More Deliberate and Conscious Christian Life: Lenten Weekend Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Father James Farrell and Mary Schaffner presenting, $225, includes single room, meals, Mass.
  • —April 15, 16, 17: Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $32 per night, dinner additional $11 per meal.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

  • March 5: Ashes, Awe and the Cross, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75.
  • April 11-13: The Passion(s) of the Christ, Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak presenting, $350 single, $550 double.
  • April 16-20: Holy Week: A Time to Ponder and Rejoice, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $625 single, $1,000 double.

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Retreats and Programs

February 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Wisdom for Married Life, Valentine’s Day retreat for married couples, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Seraphic Doctor’s Guide to Holiness, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father John Lawrence 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.

February 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.

February 22

Mystics and Fellowship virtual program, 9-10:30 a.m., sponsored by Sisters of Providence, third of four independent sessions (March 29), register by Feb. 19, $25 per session. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Wisdom Knowing and Wisdom Jesus, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., doctor of nursing Kay Jackson presenting, $40. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 25-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Contemplative Approach to the Lord’s Prayer, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 28

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 1

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis Remembering Ourselves: A Lenten Mini-Retreat to Reconnect, Reflect, and Renew, 9:30 a.m.-noon., teacher and artist Cory Lockhart presenting, includes retreat materials, $40. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/remembering-ourselves, 812-923-8817.

March 5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Ashes, Awe and the Cross, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. ‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple - Finding Hope and Peace of Mind in A Complex Time, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Father Jeffrey Godecker and Mary Schaffner presenting, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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/lenten-letting-go, 812-923-8817.

March 13

Virtual guided meditation series via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., every second Thursday of the month through May, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, free, registration required. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

March 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Contemplative Prayer: Being Centered on Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 22

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Lent with Mary and the Saints, 9 a.m.-noon, day of reflection facilitated by Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Joseph Michael McShane, free. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

March 28

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.

March 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being True to the Path, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., president of Red Bird Foundation Paula D’Arcy presenting, $275, includes single room, meals. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 29

Mystics and Fellowship virtual program, 9-10:30 a.m., sponsored by Sisters of Providence, last of four independent sessions, register by March 26, $25 per session. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Evening of Reflection: It Was Not You Who Chose Me, But I Who Chose You—Coming home to God and realizing our life in God, 5-9 p.m., Father Joseph Moriarty presenting, $45, includes Mass, dinner and program. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Day of Reflection: It Was Not You Who Chose Me, But I Who Chose You...Coming home to God and realizing our life in God, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Father Joseph Moriarty presenting, $45, includes Mass lunch and program. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 4-6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living a More Deliberate and Conscious Christian Life: Lenten Weekend Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Father Jim Farrell and Mary Schaffner presenting, $225, includes single room, meals. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 10

Virtual guided meditation series via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., every second Thursday of the month through May, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, free, registration required. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Passion(s) of the Christ, Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 15, 16, 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $32 per night, dinner additional $11 per meal. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 16-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holy Week: A Time to Ponder and Rejoice, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $625 single, $1,000 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 25-27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter, 8 p.m. Fri. -4 p.m. Sun., includes three meals Sat., two meals Sun., and Sunday Mass, $75 applications fee to reserve space plus free-will offering to cover cost of retreat. Information, registration: wwme.org/apply, 317-863-5680.

April 28-May2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priest Retreat: Faith Stories from the Gospel of John, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625 single, $1,250 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 2-4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $330 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 8

Virtual guided meditation series via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., every second Thursday of the month through May, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, free, registration required. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

May 15

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.

May 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Rosary Zone, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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