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February 28

St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Devotions, adoration noon-6 p.m., rosary 6 p.m., Mass 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross with Benediction 7 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508, mrivelli@stjoa.org.

Seton Catholic Elementary School, 700 N. A St., Richmond. Pop Into Primary School, for those interested in applying, already applied or currently have students attending Seton Catholic’s early childhood opportunities for ages 3-5, adults and children welcome, stories, games, snacks, 8:30-10 a.m., RSVP for event or to schedule another time to visit: 765-962-5010, www.setonschools.org.

St. Matthew School Gymnasium, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish Fry, all-you-can-eat breaded fish dinners, $8 per person; breaded and grilled shrimp, cheese pizza, clam chowder, fettuccine alfredo, macaroni and cheese available à la carte, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297, spines@saintmatt.org.

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., dinners $11.50-$14 includes two sides, dessert, soda; sandwiches or entrées $10-$12.25; à la carte items available for purchase, pre-order for pick-up 317-536-1047, 317-632-9349, ext. 111. Information: stritasecretary71@yahoo.com.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood, Clarksville. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked fish, fried fish, oysters, shrimp, adults $9-11, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290.

February 28-29

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Weaver’s Helper: Rigid Heddle and Floor Loom Workshop, 6-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., for those with weaving experience but will offer limited number of spots for beginners, $115 includes supplies and refreshments, bring your own lunch, register by Feb. 27. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

February 29

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Church, 5719 Saint Marys Road, Floyds Knobs. Rite of Election, 10:30 a.m. Information: Christina Tuley, ctuley@archindy.org, 317-236-1483.

March 1

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Rite of Election, 2 p.m. Information: Christina Tuley, ctuley@archindy.org, 317-236-1483.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Rite of Election, 6 p.m. Information: Christina Tuley, ctuley@archindy.org, 317-236-1483.

March 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pottery Classes, every Mon. and Wed., Steven Cheek teaching, $30 per session plus $10 fee at first session for clay and tools, 6-9 p.m. Registration: 404-242-0839.

March 3

Indiana State University, Hulman Memorial Student Union, 210 N. 7th St., Terre Haute. Human Rights Day event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., keynote by Together We Remember CEO and founder David Estrin 9:15 a.m. in Dede I Room, workshops 10:15 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. including Providence Sister Barbara Battista session on Nonviolent Civil Disobedience at 10:15 a.m. in Dede III Room, includes resource fair, free. Schedule and speakers: bit.ly/ISUHumanRightsDay. Information: 812-237-2334, isu-engagement@mail.indstate.edu,

March 4

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

March 5

The Atrium Banquet and Conference Center, 3143 Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Retirement Dinner in honor of outgoing Roncalli High School president Joseph Hollowell, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., business casual attire, all are welcome, $25 per person with a portion of each ticket sold benefiting a scholarship, cash bar available, reservations requested by Feb. 20. Reservations and information: www.roncalli.org, 317-787-8277, ext. 239, thayes@roncalli.org.

March 6

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart, following 11:45 a.m. Mass, prayer, reflection and lunch, registration not required, free will offering. Information: www.mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father Patrick Beidelman presiding, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.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, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-759-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Men’s Club Fish Fry and Pizza Dinner, benefiting St. Anthony School, door prizes, 5:30-8 p.m., $8 per person suggested donation, $30 per family, beer and wine available for purchase. Information: 317-257-2266.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood, Clarksville. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked fish, fried fish, oysters, shrimp, adults $9-11, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290.

March 7

St. Monica Parish, Emmaus Center, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Black Catholic Couples Retreat and Gathering: “We Promise: Sacramental Marriage in Service to the Village,” sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, Arusi Network Inc. founders Andrew and Terry Lyke facilitating, 9 a.m. morning prayer, concludes after 5 p.m. Mass and renewal of marriage commitment, $25 per couple suggested, freewill offering accepted. Registration required by March 5: bit.ly/2tKGArm (case sensitive). For more information or to reserve childcare, contact Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org, 317-236-1474.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteer Opportunity, ages 12-18, sharing time and talent with retired Providence sisters, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration and parent/guardian waver: www.spsmw.org/event/teen-volunteer-opportunity/all Information: Providence Sister Joni Luna, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, devotional prayers, Rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Men’s Club Lenten Prayer Breakfast, 8 a.m. Mass in chapel followed by breakfast and talk by St. Joan of Arc pastor Father Guy Roberts, 10 a.m. conclusion, all faith traditions welcome, free, reservations preferred. Information and reservations: 317-442-5542, pachciarz@sbcglobal.net.

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Tropical Tribute, benefiting the Joe and Barb Krier foundation that awards a $2,000 scholarship per year for four years to an incoming Bishop Chatard High School freshman from an Indianapolis North Deanery parish, 7:30-11:30 p.m., live music by “The Boogie Knights” 9 p.m., $35 per person includes beer, wine, appetizers. Tickets available at the door. Information: 317-872-5088, sherymp@comcast.net. Online donations accepted at bit.ly/39uOdlE (case sensitive).

March 8

St. Louis School, 13 E. St. Louis Place, Batesville. Super Sunday Bingo, $50 per person includes game cards, raffle tickets, door prizes, fried chicken or pulled pork dinner. Pre-sale tickets: www.stlbingo.org. Information: 812-932-4646, stlouisbingo@gmail.com.

March 8-10

St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Revival: Draw Me Close to You, Dominican Father Paul Whittington presenting, 7 p.m. each evening. Information: 317-632-9349, stritasecretary71@yahoo.com.

March 10

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Act justly, Love tenderly, Walk humbly” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, 11 a.m. Memorial Mass for deceased guild members, 12:30 p.m. meeting. Information: 317-787-3863, jak1948@sbcglobal.net.

March 11

Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. 5th St., Richmond. Open House for Class of 2024, for those with students entering 9th grade in the fall of 2020, 5:30 p.m. Information: 765-965-6956.

March 12

Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. 5th St., Richmond. Open House for Class of 2026, for those with students entering 7th grade in the fall of 2020, 5:30 p.m. Information: 765-965-6956.

March 13

St. Matthew School Gymnasium, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish Fry, all-you-can-eat breaded fish dinners, $8 per person, breaded and grilled shrimp, cheese pizza, clam chowder, fettuccine alfredo, macaroni and cheese available à la carte, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297, spines@saintmatt.org.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood, Clarksville. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked fish, fried fish, oysters, shrimp, adults $9-11, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290.

March 13-15

Basile Theater, Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. The Sound of Music, performed by Agapé Performing Arts Company of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreters at 7:30 p.m. performance), Sun. 3:30 p.m., ticket range $5-$15. Tickets: thelittleboxoffice.com/agape. Information: 317-983-1965, inquiries@agapeshows.org.

March 14

Right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood abortion center, 8590 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Mid-point Rally, noon-1 p.m. Information: 317-372-0040, idipsumsapere@att.net.

March 16

St. Mark Parish Cenacle House, 6118 Smock St., Indianapolis. Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by Catholic Charities, 5: 30-7 p.m. Information: Monica Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, mwoodsworth@archindy.org .

March 19

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.

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

March 20

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood, Clarksville. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked fish, fried fish, oysters, shrimp, adults $9-11, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290.

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

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild Spring Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

March 20-21

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Encounter School of Healing, presented by Encounter Ministries, Joe Philip and Sean Breeden speaking, Fri. 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Vigil Mass 5 p.m., healing service 7:30 p.m. (open to public, across from Catholic Center at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral); Sat. lunch provided, $69 per person or $35 for priests and religious. Information and registration: encounterministries.us.

March 20-22

Basile Theater, Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. The Sound of Music, performed by Agapé Performing Arts Company of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3:30 p.m., ticket range $5-$15. Tickets: thelittleboxoffice.com/agape. Information: 317-983-1965, inquiries@agapeshows.org.

March 21

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Healing Service, conducted by Joe Philip of Encounter Ministries, 7:30 p.m., free.

Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom, 100 S. Capital Ave., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference, sponsored by Marian Center of Indianapolis, Franciscan Father Pio Francesco Mandato, Gina Bauer, Annie Karto and Msgr. Joseph Schaedel speaking, 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. conference, includes lunch, vendors, opportunity for Mass, reconciliation, adoration, Benediction, $50 per person or $45 per person for groups of 10 or more through March 9, $5 per person increase after March 10; students $25 and religious $15 regardless of registration date. For more information, to register online or to print a downloadable registration form, go to bit.ly/ICWC2020 (case sensitive).

March 22

Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 19th St., Ferdinand (Evansville Diocese), Sundaes with the Sisters. sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict, receive input on discernment, visit and meet with the sisters, 1-3 p.m. Information: vocations@thedome.org, 812-367-1411.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, reconciliation available 9 a.m.-7 p.m., no appointment necessary. Information: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 25

The Well Community Center, Brownsburg Older Adult Alliance, 554 Pitt Road, Brownsburg. Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by Catholic Charities, noon-1:30 p.m. Information: Monica Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, mwoodsworth@archindy.org .

March 26

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by Catholic Charities, 5: 30-7 p.m. Information: Monica Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, mwoodsworth@archindy.org.

March 27

March 28

St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Creative Acts of Worship, performance featuring stories from the Gospel of Matthew, light meal 5 p.m., performance 6:30 p.m., free. Information: 317-372-5925, shartlieb@saintlawrence.net.

March 29

St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Creative Acts of Worship, performance featuring stories from the Gospel of Matthew, light meal at noon, performance 1 p.m., free. Information: 317-372-5925, shartlieb@saintlawrence.net.

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General Announcements

Agape Performing Arts Company to perform The Sound of Music in March

Agape Performing Arts Company, a ministry of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, will perform the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music in Basile Theater at The Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St., in Indianapolis, on March 13-15 and March 20-22.

Performances will take place on March 13 and March 20 at 7:30 p.m.; on March 14 and March 21 at 2:30 p.m. (featuring understudies) and 7:30 p.m., with ASL interpreters available at the evening performance; and on March 15 and 22 at 3:30 p.m.

Advance tickets for VIP seating (first three rows of the main floor) are $15. Advance tickets for table seating are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 11 and younger. Ticket prices at the door increase by $2. Tickets for floor level, handicap-accessible seating for those with wheelchairs or other disabilities and for their caregivers are $10, or $12 at the door.

To purchase advance tickets, go to thelittleboxoffice.com/agape. For more information, call 317-983-1965 or e-mail inquiries@agapeshows.org.

National Players to perform The Diary of Anne Frank and As You Like It in St. Meinrad

The internationally acclaimed National Players of Olney Theatre Center in Maryland will perform The Diary of Anne Frank and William Shakespeare’s As You Like It in St. Bede Theater on the campus of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad in March.

As You Like It will be performed on March 13, with National Players melding classic language with contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s imaginative tale. The Diary of Anne Frank will be performed on March 14.

All performances are free and open to the public. Each show begins at 7 p.m. Central Time, and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Mary Jeanne Schumacher during business hours at 812-357-6501.

Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Distribution Center needs donations, volunteers

For those seeking to simplify their lives and/or for volunteer opportunities this Lent (and beyond), the Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Distribution Center, both in Indianapolis, are in great need of donations and volunteers.

The most urgent need at the Distribution Center at 1201 E. Maryland St. is for towels, silverware, dishes, pots and pans, children’s clothing, men’s jeans, bicycles for the homeless, large appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators) and furniture.

All items can be dropped off at the dock on the southside of the Distribution Center, and large appliances in good working order as well as furniture can be scheduled for a Saturday pick-up by calling the donation line at 317-687-1006 or online at www.svdpindy.org/i-want-to-help/donate-goods. Questions can be sent to Ken Schutt at kschutt@svdpindy.org.

The Food Pantry at 3001 E. 30th St. is in dire need of canned goods—particularly pork and beans, mixed vegetables, tuna and fruit—as well as peanut butter and jelly (no glass jars). Send questions to Skip McCulley at smcculley@svdpindy.org.

Lastly, there is an urgent need for volunteers at both locations.

Specific needs at the Food Pantry include volunteers to sort and repackage produce, shopping line assistants, assistant day managers and waiting room library help.

Specific needs at the Distribution Center include volunteers to sort, hang, price and tag clothing donations, and Saturday truck drivers and helpers.

Online sign-up is available by going to our: www.svdpindy.org and selecting “I Want To Help.” Questions can be sent to Darlene Sweeney at dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

Volunteer mentors are also needed for graduates of the Changing Lives Forever program, which provides those in need with instruction and tools for success. Send questions to Domoni Rouse at drouse@svdpindy.org.

‘Retreat for Busy Moms’ set for March 27-29 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods will offer a “Retreat for Busy Moms” in Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, from 6:30 p.m. on Friday through Sunday brunch at O’Shaughnessy Hall (about 1:30 p.m.) on March 27-29.

The retreat, presented by Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, will provide an opportunity for moms to deepen their relationship with Christ through quiet reflection, spiritual enrichment and sharing with other women.

The cost for the retreat plus lodging and meals is $230, with a registration deadline of March 12. For the retreat and meals only, the cost is $140, with a registration deadline of March 20.

To register online, go to spsmw.org/event/retreat-for-busy-moms. For more information, call 812-535-2952 or e-mail provctr@spsmw.org.

Rachel’s Vineyard retreat to be offered in Bloomington on March 13-15 for those grieving after abortion

A Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion healing retreat will take place in the greater Bloomington area on March 13-15. The location will be disclosed upon registration.

The retreat is for women and men who have known regret, sorrow, guilt or shame after abortion. Supported by the sacraments, the goal of the retreat is to help provide insight, comfort and healing. The weekend combines Scripture meditations, spiritual exercises and discussions in a guided process that leads to the heart of God’s love and compassion.

The cost is $175, although scholarships are available and no one will be turned away due to financial difficulties.

For general information about Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats go to www.rachelsvineyard.org. Inquiries, registration and participation are strictly confidential.

To speak with someone about Rachel’s Vineyard retreats or to register for the upcoming retreat, contact the Project Rachel Team’s confidential line at 317-452-0054 or e-mail projectrachel@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

February 28-29

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Retreat: Siblings in Scripture and in Our Own Families, Judy Ribar presenting, 6:30 p.m. check-in Friday through conclusion of 5 p.m. Mass Saturday, $100 includes accommodations and two meals, registration required by Feb. 21. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets, 812-923-8817.

February 28-March 1

Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand. Come and See: Discover the Treasure, for high school girls, Fri. 7 p.m. through Sun. 7 p.m. Registration and information, www.thedome.org/events, vocation@thedome.org.

March 1

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sundays at the Woods: Feasting on Forgiveness, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Providence Sister Connie Kramer presenting, freewill offering. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Movie Nights: The Two Popes, first of three (March 8 and 15), 5-5:30 p.m., light supper, 6-8:30 p.m. movie and discussion led by Father Jeffrey Godecker, $25 per movie or $65 for three nights. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Cupertino Room, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount Scripture Study, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., registration not required, free will offering. Information: www.mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

March 2-6

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Proclaim the Word, Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin presenting, $465 single, $735 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 3

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality Series: Moderation, presented by Benedictine Sister Susan Nicole, first of four (March 10, 17, 31), 7-8:30 p.m., $90 for series, $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 5

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Springtime Scripture, Thursdays through April 2, 6-7:30 p.m., Providence Sister Jan Craven and team presenting, freewill offering. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten Series: Holy Women Visionaries for Today: Catherine de Houck Doherty, presented by Christy Wesselman, second of four (March 12, 19), 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per session. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 5, March 6

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art to Lift your Spirit!, choose between 9:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Contact Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952 to request a brochure. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 6-8

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Healing from Sexual Abuse: A Retreat for Women Religious, Rachel Waltz and Providence Sisters Jan Craven, Paula Damiano and Marie McCarthy facilitating, Fri. 1 p.m.-Sun. 2 p.m., $250 per person includes meals and lodging, register by Feb. 20. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Mystery of the Cross Lenten Retreat, facilitated by Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner and Patty Moore, prayer, silence, video presentations, discussion, 6:30 p.m. check-in Friday through 1 p.m. Sunday, $250 per person includes lodging and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Preached Lenten Weekend Retreat, led by Father Jeffrey Godecker, 7 p.m. Friday through conclusion of lunch Sunday, Mass available Saturday and Sunday, $200 per person (private room, shared bathroom), $400 per married couple (private room and bathroom), includes five meals and snacks. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Celebrating Our Struggles Writing Workshop, writing facilitator for Women Writing for (a) Change Kelly Richey presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 7-8

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Soul Journey, art therapist Joan Zehnder presenting, 9 a.m. Saturday through 3 p.m. Sunday, $150 includes private room, three meals and materials, registration required by Feb. 28. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets , 812-923-8817.

March 8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Movie Nights: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, second of three (March 15), 5-5:30 p.m., light supper, 6-8:30 p.m. movie and discussion led by Cheryl McSweeney and Hayley Mosson, $25 per movie. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org , www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds. Depending on availability, overnight stay costs additional $28, $9 cold plate dinner when available. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality Series: Conversion of Heart, presented by Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore, second of four (March 17, 31), 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction for additional fee of $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten Series: Holy Women Visionaries for Today: Holy Cross Sister Madeleva Wolff, presented by Anne Buening, third of four (March 19), 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per session. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with the Padre, paint with Franciscan Father Vince Peterson, doors open 6 p.m., 6:30-9 p.m., $40 includes all painting supplies and snacks, bring your own beverage. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets, 812-923-8817.

March 13-15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Weekend Retreat for Women, Judy Ribar presenting, 7 p.m. check-in Friday through noon Sunday, $175 includes private room, two meals and materials, limited to six attendees, registration required by March 6. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets, 812-923-8817.

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Together in Christ, for married couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center, 1440 W. Division Road, Tipton (Lafayette Diocese). Retrouvaille Weekend, for marriages in crisis, with six follow-up sessions at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis. Information and registration: www.retrouvaille.org, RetrouIndy@gmail.com, 317-489-6811.

Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat, greater Bloomington area (exact location given upon registration), for women and men who have known regret, sorrow, guilt or shame after abortion, $175, scholarships available. Registration and information: www.archindy.org/humanlifeanddignity/past-abortion. For confidential help after an abortion, call 317-452-0054 or email projectrachel@archindy.org.

March 15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Movie Night: Mary Magdalene, 5-5:30 p.m., light supper, 6-8:30 p.m. movie and discussion led by Father Keith Hosey, $25. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality Chapel, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Sabbath Rest at the Mount: Rediscovering Renewal and Delight in Our Lives, Prayer: Turning of the Heart, prayer, music, adoration, reflection and journaling, led by Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson and Judy Ribar, noon-3 p.m., free will offering, no meals provided. Information: www.mountsaintfrancis.org , 812-923-8817.

March 16

March 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality Series: Obedience, presented by Benedictine Sister Kathleen Yeadon, third of four (March 31), 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 17-19

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Healing Anger Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten Series: Holy Women Visionaries for Today: Mirabai Starr, presented by Christy Wesselman, 6:30-8 p.m., $15. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, 2-4 p.m., third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 20-22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Weekend Retreat: “On the Way to the Tomb”, facilitated by Father James Farrell, 7 p.m. Friday through conclusion of lunch on Sunday, Saturday is a day of silence from rising until 6 p.m. dinner, Mass available each day, $200 per person (private room, shared bathroom), $400 per married couple (private room and bathroom), includes five meals and snacks. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 21

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 10 a.m.-noon, $10, register by March 18. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 23

March 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Miracle of Healing: The Power of the Sacraments, led by Father Keith Hosey, 5:30-9 p.m., $40 includes light supper. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 24

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, register by March 21. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Miracle of Healing: The Power of the Sacraments, led by Father Keith Hosey, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 includes continental breakfast, lunch and Mass. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 27-29

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Retreat for Busy Moms, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano presenting, 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday brunch at O’Shaughnessy Hall, $230 includes lodging and meals, $140 without lodging, register by March 12 with lodging, March 20 without. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 28

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Women’s Day: Women of Wisdom, Providence Sister Olga Wittekind keynote, Chris Bruns and Providence Sister Ann Vonder Meulen presenting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $50, 2 for $90, includes lunch. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 30

March 31

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality: Good Zeal, presented by Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, 7-8:30 p.m., $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 2

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Springtime Scripture, 6-7:30 p.m., Providence Sister Jan Craven and team presenting, freewill offering. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

April 3-5

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Lectio Divina Retreat, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Walking with Christ: Journeying through Holy Week as a Fragile Disciple, facilitated by Father Stephen Banet, presentations, reconciliation, adoration, Mass and Seder Meal, Friday 7 p.m. through Sunday lunch, day of silence Saturday, $200 per person (private room, shared bathroom), $400 per married couple (private room and bathroom), includes five meals and snacks. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and See Weekend, for women ages 18-42, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 2 p.m. Register by March 31. Registration: www.comeandsee.sistersofprovidence.org. Information: Providence Sister Edith Ben, 812-230-4771, eben@spsmw.org.

April 6

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, 2-4 p.m., Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

April 6-9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds. Depending on availability, overnight stay costs additional $28, $9 dinner when available. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima. Spiritual direction available for additional suggested donation, contact Georgene Beiriger, gbeiriger@archindy.org, 317-545-7681, ext. 105.

April 8-12

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Easter Triduum: Three Days, One Easter, Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenting, $465 single, $735 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 9-12

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Triduum Retreat 2020, 4:30 p.m. check-in Thursday through 1 p.m. Sunday, $335 per person includes lodging and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Holy Week Retreat, facilitated by Providence Sister Olga Wittekind, $350 includes accommodations, meals and spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 include private room and lunch (spiritual direction not available). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 13

April 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Interfaith Pilgrimage, tour Hindu Temple of Central Indiana and Islamic Center of Indianapolis, 8 a.m-5:30 p.m., $70 includes lunch and transportation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 17-19

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. The Wisdom of the Second Half of Life, for women over the age of 50, Judy Ribar presenting, 7 p.m. check-in Friday through noon Sunday, $175 includes private room, two meals and materials, limited to six attendees, registration required by April 10. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets, 812-923-8817.

April 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Climate Change, Immigrants and Refugees: Realities, Connections, Possibilities, Charity Sister Caroljean Willie presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 19

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality Chapel, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Sabbath Rest at the Mount: Rediscovering Renewal and Delight in Our Lives: Praying in Nature, prayer, music, adoration, reflection and journaling, led by Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson and Judy Ribar, noon-3 p.m., free will offering, no meals provided. Information: www.mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sundays at the Woods: Art in the Woods, view artwork by sisters and other artists, free will offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event .

April 20

April 24-26

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Choosing a Loving Relationship with God, Observations with C.S. Lewis, presented by Franciscan Brother Nick Wolfa, 6 p.m. check-in Friday through conclusion of 10 a.m. Mass Sunday, $225 includes copy of The Great Divorce: A Bible Study on the C.S. Lewis Book the Great Divorce, single room, four meals, registration required by April 10. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets, 812-923-8817.

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