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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.
May 1-2
White Violet Center, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Spring Plant Sale, Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., organically grown vegetables, flowers and herbs. Information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2946, lrobinette@spsmw.org.
May 6, June 3
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—ages 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday 1 p.m. lunch events. Information: 317-796-8605.
May 7-9
St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Church Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., rides, food, activities, casino, beer garden, free admission. Information: 317-821-2909, admin@stannindy.org.
May 9
White Violet Center, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lunch and Learn: Native and Invasives of Indiana Woods, noon-3 p.m., lunch followed by guided hike with forester Stuart Haney, $40. Information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2932, lrobinette@spsmw.org.
May 15
Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, presenter TBD, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. May 12. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
May 16
St. Roch Parish, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Mayfest: A Taste of the Southside Festival, 2-11 p.m., features Mexican, Irish, German, Italian and American cuisines, bounce houses, games, beer garden, food prices vary, free admission. Information: 317-784-1763, church@strochindy.org.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Living Rosary, 2 p.m., rosary procession around the church (weather permitting), free. Information: 812-282-2290, a.macaluso@stanthony-clarksville.org.
May 18, June 15
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.
May 22-24
Carmelite Monastery, 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. Monastic Experience Weekend, 3 p.m. Fri. -3 p.m. Sun., vocation discernment retreat for women ages 18-40, includes accommodations and meals, free. Information: 812-299-1410, ext. 214, vocations@heartsawake.org.
May 28-30
St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. St. Simon Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight; food, beer garden, games, Vegas room, rides, $20 per family. Information: 317-826-6000, chair@saintsimonfestival.com.
May 29-30
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, food, amusement rides, carnival games, $5,000 raffle, live music, sponsor booths, evangelization station, free admission. Information: 317-291-7014, eesparza@stgabrielindy.org.
May 29-31
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Summerfest 2026, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4,000 raffle, Bingo Fri. and Sat., Monte Carlo Fri., rides, silent auction, live entertainment, food, beer, wine, games for kids and adults, $10 admission for $10 in event coupons. Information: 317-357-8352 ext. 102, lfsummerfest@littleflowerparish.org.
June 4-6
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Summer Festival, Thurs 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight; rides, games, Monte Carlo, bingo, cake wheel, grand raffle, quilt raffle, children’s games, live music, beer tent, fair food, free admission. Information: 317-888-2861, info@olgreenwood.org.
June 11-13
St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Crossroads of America Festival, 4-11 p.m., carnival rides, food, live entertainment, raffle, free admission. Information: 317-742-0103, sandra@saintanthonyindy.org.
June 12-13
St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary Dr., Lanesville. Festiville on the Hill, Fri. 5:30-9 p.m., Sat. 4-10 p.m., fried chicken dinner, raffles, games for all ages, beer and wine garden, live music from Smokin’ Joe and Midnight Radio, fireworks, free admission and parking. Information: 812-952-2853 ext. 24, makayla.mccarty@catholic-community.org.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., Marian procession Sat. 6:45 p.m. prior to 7 p.m. Mass, Italian food, drinks, live entertainment, free admission and parking. Information: indyitalianfest.org, 317-636-4478, info@holyrosaryindy.org.
June 19
Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, presenter TBD, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. June 16. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
June 20
Griffin Bike Park, 10700 Bono Road, Terre Haute. Quick Quack 5K Trail Run, 6:30–7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. race, benefitting Catholic Charities Terre Haute, chip timing, refreshments, register by June 12 for T-shirt, $25 through April 19, $30 April 20–June 19, $35 race day, team discount available: register with a team of four to receive $5 off per participant. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/quickquack26.
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General Announcements
Monte Cassino pilgrimages will be held in May in St. Meinrad
Pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Our Lady of Monte Cassino Shrine, 13312 Monte Cassino Shrine Road, in St. Meinrad (on State Highway 62 one mile east of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad), are scheduled at 2 p.m. CT on the Sundays in May.
The pilgrimages, sponsored by Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The services end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speakers and topics for the pilgrimages are:
—May 3: Benedictine Brother Chrysostom Sica (Belmont Abbey, N..C), “Mary: Like Us”
—May 10: Benedictine Brother Joel Blaize, “Regina Caeli: The Church’s Easter Song to Mary”
—May 17: Benedictine Brother Francis de Sales Wagner, “Our Lady of Peace”
—May 24: Benedictine Brother Jude Angel Romero-Olivas, “Have You Discovered Your Gift from the Holy Spirit Yet?”
—May 31: Benedictine Brother Gregory Morris, “Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit”
For more information, call Krista Hall during business hours at 812-357-6501, or call 812-357-6611 on the day of the event.
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Retreats and Programs
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 15-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being “Eucharistic” People, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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.
May 22-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Healing Loneliness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
May 27
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Heart on Fire, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75 single, $150 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Spirituality of Liturgical Architecture, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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.
June 24-28
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. In the Quiet, God Speaks: A Four-day Directed Retreat,7 p.m. Wed.-noon Sun., includes silent reflection time, morning and evening prayer, individual spiritual direction, lodging and meals for four nights, $575. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat, 812-923-8817.
July 10-12
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Doubting Thomas: Keeping Faith in a Secular Age, Benedictine Father Thomas Gricoski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
July 17-19 Review
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Catherine of Siena and Julian of Norwich: Women of Hope, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
July 31-August 1
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Your Divine Mission, broadcaster and author Deacon Larry Oney presenting, $290 for single, $305 double, $420 triple, $531 quadruple, includes two meals and room for one night, commuter $75 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.
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