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The Coming Month

Every Wednesday:

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 15

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis Symphony Sphinx Series Chamber Music Concert, 2-4 p.m., brass program featuring works by Giovanni Gabrieli, J.S. Bach, Francis Poulenc, Juan Pablo Moncayo, Irving Berlin and Alice Gomez, free. Information: 317-902-3006, judithessex@icloud.com.

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, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, Shawn Collinsworth, Dama Foundation president, presents “Building Better Futures for Children and Adults Facing Life’s Greatest Developmental and Behavioral Challenges,” $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.

March 31-April 15

Online auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in New Albany, one.bidpal.net/stegala2026, site opens 8 a.m. on March 31. Information: info@stecharities.org, 812-949-7305.

April 1

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, Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul president Paul Ainsley presenting, also call about regular Friday 1 p.m. lunch events. Information: 317-796-8605.

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 Indianapolis Crisis Office, $15, register online or pay cash at the door. Information, registration: 317-236-1411, cbush@archindy.org, tinyurl.com/ccsoupbread26.

April 3

University Park, 325 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Way of the Cross with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, noon, meet on East Vermont Street across from Indiana War Memorial, sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 5

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Easter Buffet Breakfast or Lunch, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. breakfast, 12:30-2:30 p.m. lunch, $30 ages 11 and older, $15 ages 3-10, ages 2 and younger free, purchase tickets in advance by March 27. Information, registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2946, lrobinette@spsmw.org.

April 11

Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E US Highway 36, Avon. Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event, 8-4 p.m., $15 includes light breakfast and snacks, additional box lunch is $12. Information, registration: stephenministries.org/celebrateIND.

April 16

The Galt House, 140 N 4th St, Louisville, Ky. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities of New Albany “Giving Hope-Changing Lives” Annual Gala Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. doors open, dinner 7 p.m., client testimonials, live auction. Information, RSVP: 812-949-7305, info@stecharities.org.

April 17

Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following (presenter TBA), $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. April 14. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

April 18

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Called to Community Women’s Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., sponsored by Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Mass at 7:30 a.m. followed by hot catered breakfast and full espresso bar, speaker and craft activity, $15, register by April 4. Information, registration: 317-752-5172.

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General Announcements 

Learn the basics of evangelization at workshop on April 25 in Indianapolis

The archdiocesan Office of Evangelization will offer an Evangelization 101 Workshop at Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., in Indianapolis, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 25.

Facilitated by Catholic speaker, writer and storyteller Meg Hunter-Kilmer, the theme of this year’s workshop is titled “Elevate Your Spiritual Discipleship Journey.” It is open to all those interested in learning more about evangelization: parishioners, parish leaders, ministry leaders and members of existing parish evangelization teams.

The program will provide core concepts of how to evangelize, including the basics on how to pray, how to share personal faith stories, and how to form evangelization teams and small discipleship groups that help parishes grow in faith. The day will include developing best practices, action steps and the framework to begin goal setting.

The cost is $30. Attendees may self-pay or contact their parish to see if it will assume the cost. Registration is required by April 20.

For more information or to register, go to tinyurl.com/Evang101-2026 or contact Anita Bardo, archdiocesan evangelization coordinator, at 317-236-1466 or abardo@archindy.org.

 

Right to Life of Indianapolis student art, essay, speech contests and scholarship deadlines approaching in April

Each year, Right to Life of Indianapolis (RTLI) invites private, public and homeschool students in Marion and its seven surrounding counties to participate in pro-life themed art, essay and speech contests and to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. The deadline for the scholarship, essay and speech contests is April 1. The deadline for the art contest is April 15.

There are four sets of grade levels for the essay contest: seventh grade; eighth grade; ninth and 10th grades; and 11th and 12th grades.

The speech contest is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The art contest is open to students in ninth through 12th grades.

For the contests, winning students and their school or church will receive matching prizes ranging from $50-$250.

The RTLI Joan Byrum Pro-Life $1,000 Student Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have shown pro-life commitment and involvement during high school and dedication to the pro-life philosophy as they continue their education in college or a vocational program.

For more information, applications and specific guidelines for the contests and scholarship, go to rtlindy.org/scholarship-contests.

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Retreats and Programs

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.

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