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The Coming Month

April 14

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 16

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

April 17

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

April 18

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of the Cross for Justice, 11 a.m.-noon, Information: spsmw.org/events, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 20

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Easter Lunch, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $30 adults, $15 ages 3-12, ages 2 and younger free, purchase tickets in advance by April 13. Information, registration: 812-535-3131, tinyurl.com/speasterlunch25.

April 21

Landsbaum Auditorium, Lugar Center, 1433 N. 6th 1/2 St., Terre Haute. Food Insecure: A Documentary that Hits Home, 4-5 p.m., discussion following film, free. Information, registration: secure.qgiv.com/for/foodinsecuredocumentary.

April 24-May 29

Christ the King Parish, 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Project Hope: Faith-Based Mental Health Support Group, six consecutive Thursdays sessions, 7-8:30 p.m., 8-10 participant limit, mental health professional present, registration required, free. Information, registration: 317-236-1543, bvarick@archindy.org.

April 26

White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk and One-mile Fun Run, 9-10:30 a.m., registration opens 7:30 a.m., $29 adults, $25 students, $19 families, walk-ups welcome. Information, registration: svdpindy.org/neighbor.

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 East Edgewood Road, Indianapolis. Evangelization 101 Workshop: A Simple Approach to Forming Teams, Witnessing and Accompanying One Another, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Diocese of St. Louis evangelization director Brian Miller presenting, $30 fee assessed to parish, includes lunch and materials, registration required. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/markevang25, 317-236-1466, abardo@archindy.org.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Earth Day Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., nature shows, live music, kids’ craft activities, demonstrations on spinning, weaving and woodcarving, visit the alpacas, bake sale, food vendors, freewill donations. Information: spsmw.org/event/earth-day-festival-2025, 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org.

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. ROAR: The Greatest Show on Earth fundraiser, 5:30-10 p.m., appetizers, cocktails, silent auction, dinner, live entertainment, proceeds benefit Roncalli students, staff and families, $150, registration deadline April 18. Information, tickets: roar25.givesmart.com, 317-787-8277, byoung@roncalli.org.

Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Scecina Memorial Club 53 Fundraiser, 6 p.m., food, drinks, $10,000 reverse raffle, live entertainment, games, $80 until April 8, $100 after, registration deadline April 23. Information, tickets: 317-352-3282, adamsmith@scecina.org.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

April 26, May 3, 17, 24

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. “Know Your Fertility” Class in Spanish, 6-8 p.m., four sessions, $75. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306.

April 27

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N., Meridian St., Indianapolis. Disabilities Awareness Mass, 10 a.m., reception following Mass at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Cetner, 1400 N. Meridian St. Information: 317-236-1448, jbryans@archindy.org.

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.

St. Anne’s Golf Course, 360 E. County Road 350 N., North Vernon. Missy’s Hope Golf Scramble, 8 a.m., benefitting Missy’s Hope Maternity Home, $200 per four-person team, register by April 27. Information, registration: 812-767-2897.

April 30

Virtual Series: Learn About Our Benedictine Vows—Obedience, via Zoom, 7 p.m., last of three sessions, hosted by Sisters of St. Benedict of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese), free, registration required. Information, registration: 812-367-1411, ext. 2830, vocation@thedome.org.

May 2

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.

May 3

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.

May 3-4

Central Indiana area. Project Joseph Healing Retreat, for men suffering from past abortion experience, May 3 9 a.m.-May 4 4 p.m., location disclosed upon registration. Information: 765-860-6006, dlbangs1@gmail.com.

May 4

Crane Bay Event Center, 551 W. Merrill St., Indianapolis. Light in the City Annual Dinner, 4-9 p.m., benefitting Lumen Christi Catholic School, dinner, cocktail hour, silent auction, dessert dash, raffle, student speaker, award presentation, $125. Information, ticket purchase: 317-632-3174, bcollins@lumenchristischool.org.

May 7

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.

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

Ritz Charles, 2156 N. Meridian St., Caramel. St. Augustine Home Guild Hats “Off to Spring” Fundraiser Luncheon and Fashion Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., proceeds go to Little Sisters of the Poor St. Augustine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis, register by April 18, $65. Information, registration: 317 294-1955, cayeadon@gmail.com.

May 10

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Spring Prayer Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., for those who have experienced loss in the last year, songs and hymns of consolation, free, register by May 5. Information, registration: 812-945-1647, jfey@olphna.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Mother’s Day Paint and Sip, 9:30-11:30 a.m., includes painting supplies and mimosas, or bring your own beverage, $50, Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention, 6:30-8 p.m., American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) flagship suicide prevention education program, presented by Father James Farrell and licensed therapist and AFSP Indiana Board Member Christine Turo-Shields, free, registration required. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 13

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.

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General Announcements 

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Simple Soup and Bread fundraiser benefitting archdiocesan Crisis Office set for April 17

The annual Simple Soup and Bread Luncheon to support the archdiocesan Crisis Office will take place in Assembly Hall at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on April 17. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., a short prayer service will take place at 11:45 a.m., and lunch will be served at 11:55 a.m.

The Crisis Office offers assistance to low-income persons residing in Marion County unable to provide for basic necessities such as shelter, food and clothing. Services include linking clients with existing community resources, access to a food pantry and clothing room, bus tickets for job transportation, medication prescription assistance and limited rental assistance.

With the number of people seeking assistance from the Crisis Office increasing in the past year, the goal for the luncheon is to raise $15,000 to support those in need.

Those who donate $50 or more prior to or at the event will receive an item made by students of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis as follows: a handmade ceramic cross for a donation of $50-$99, and a handcrafted medallion for a donation of $100 or more.

The cost for the lunch is $10. Registration is preferred by April 15; however, walk-ups will be accepted. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/soupbread25.

For more information, contact Cheri Bush at 317-236-1411 or cbush@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

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 17-20

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Easter Triduum Retreat, 4 p.m. Holy Thursday-10 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass, facilitated by Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, $241 for single room, $277 for double room, $313 for triple room, includes meals on Friday and Saturday plus breakfast Sunday, commuters $36 includes lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

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 application 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.

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 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 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., Friar of the Immaculate 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 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 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., spiritual director-director guided personal retreat, spiritual directors Anny Behymer and Peggy Holthaus facilitating, includes meals and private room, $550. Information, registration: 812 923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat.

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