Events Calendar

Seminary to host one-woman play about St. Catherine of Siena

Dominican Sister Nancy Murray will portray St. Catherine of Siena in a one-woman play at 7 p.m. on March 1 at the Newman Conference Center at Saint Meinrad School of Theology and Seminary in St. Meinrad.

Sister Nancy, who is the sister of actor Bill Murray, has presented more than 200 performances as St. Catherine of Siena, a young woman who lived in the 14th century and played a major role in history by her efforts to reunify the Catholic papacy in Rome.

Catherine was born in Italy and became a lay member of the Dominican religious order at age 16. She devoted herself to working for the poor and sick as well as counseling prisoners.

The play is based on translations of 400 of Catherine’s letters in which she boldly chastises popes, cardinals and princes with whom she differed on Church and political issues. She is best known for her writings and diplomatic effort that helped end the Avignon papacy.

Sister Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree in theater at Barry University in Miami and master’s degree in pastoral studies at Loyola University in Chicago.

Her performance, which is free and open to the public, is part of the Gardner Lectures in Pastoral Practice and is hosted by Saint Meinrad’s Institute for Priests and Presbyterates.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish sponsors fish fry, Lenten programs

St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis has scheduled a four-part “Friday Night Adult Formation Series” on a variety of pro-life issues during Lent.

The presentations, which are open to the public, begin at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Life Center behind St. Michael the Archangel Church, located at 3354 W. 30th St.

There is no charge for the programs, which follow the weekly Lenten fish fry. Free child care is available.

The dates, topics and speakers arranged by the parish Faith Formation Commission are:

• Feb. 19—“Stem-Cell Research and Ethics,” presented by Dr. Hans Geisler, a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.
• Feb. 26—“Ministry for Women Wounded by Abortion and Pregnancy Loss,” presented by Debbie Miller, the founder of Healing Hidden Hurts and a member of St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis.
• March 5—“Immigration as a Pro-Life Issue,” presented by Franciscan Father Tom Fox, a Hispanic ministry assistant for the archdiocese.
• March 12—Bella, a pro-life movie.

(For more information, call St. Michael the Archangel Parish at 317-926-7359.)

The Master’s Chorale welcomes new members, plans spring concert

Singers are invited to join The Master’s Chorale of Central Indiana Inc. as they prepare for their spring concert featuring Mozart’s Requiem.

The concert will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, at Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., East Drive, in Indianapolis.

The Master’s Chorale remains dedicated to the preservation of sacred chorale music. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer, unpaid choir.

For more information about the choir, call 317-271-2788.

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Retreats and Programs

February 13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Five Love Languages–How Would I Like to Receive Love?” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Evensong–Scripture, Taizé Music and Silence,” 4-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Thomas Merton seminar, “Bridges to Contemplative Living–Traveling Your Road to Joy,” four-part series, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple soup and bread supper, 6 p.m., session 6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 for series. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series–Called to Conversion,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 19-21

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Come and See,” vocation retreat, women ages 18-42, no cost. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or jennifermechtild@benedictine.com.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Renewed by Gospel Principles: A Weekend Lenten Retreat with Franciscan Father Charlie Smiech.” Information: 317-545-7681.

February 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–We Are All (Thank God) Prodigal Sons and Daughters,” Franciscan Father Norman Langenbrunner, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will donation includes pastry and coffee. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 25

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series–Called to Conversion,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 26-28

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women’s Retreat–Women Clothed in Grace.” Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). Sisters of St. Benedict, “Come and See Weekend,” high school girls are invited to learn about religious life. Information: 800-734-9999 or vocation@thedome.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Date Night at Fatima Retreat House,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 5 p.m., Mass, 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and presentation, $40 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

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