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Events

March 10

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Cross Blessing, Mass, 10:15 a.m. Celtic cross blessing in church courtyard followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass. Information: aohindy.com/spc.

McGowan Hall Knights of Columbus, 1305 Delaware St., Indianapolis. Mary Berry St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 3-8 p.m., live music by The Irish Stew 4-7:30 p.m., Indianapolis Rogue Pipes and Drums 5 p.m., corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, drinks, bakery items for purchase, pull tab game, $5 admission. Information: 317-695-5421.

March 10-12 or 13

St. Malachy Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. “The Word Became Flesh” Bible Marathon, eucharistic procession after 10:30 a.m. Mass on March 10 followed by perpetual adoration and proclamation of the entire Bible, ending possibly March 12 or 13, regular Masses and confession will continue as scheduled, people of all faiths invited. Information: 317-852-3195.

March 12

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.

March 13

St. Michael Church, 101 St. Michael Dr., Charlestown. Holy Spirit Night, 7 p.m., bilingual event, prayer and preaching led by Father Jerry Byrd, includes adoration, live music by Angie Meyer, confession available in English and Spanish. Information:

812-256-3200.

March 15

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, archdiocesan chancellor Christopher Walsh presenting “National Eucharistic Congress in Indy: A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for YOU,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on March 13. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

March 20

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

March 21

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

March 23

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.

March 24

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Tenebrae, 7 p.m., Liturgy of the Hours of Holy Week, music by archdiocesan schola Vox Sacra, free. Information: 317-236-1513, amotyka@archindy.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 2:30-3:30 p.m., led by Father Keith Hosey, for inclement weather meet in chapel. Information: 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., priests available for sacrament of reconciliation, no appointment needed. Information: 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Marian University, Marian Hall Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Tenebrae Service, 8-9 p.m., readings, prayers, choral pieces. Information: 317-955-6000, jgarcia@marian.edu.

March 28

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Cor Jesu: Holy Thursday Altar of Repose, 7-8 p.m., night of communal prayer, adoration, Benediction and fellowship, free. Information: megt2014@gmail.com.

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 Crisis Office, $10, register online by March 22, cash accepted at the door. Information, registration: 317-236-1411, cbush@archindy.org, tinyurl.com/ccsoupbread24.

March 29

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

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

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

April 5

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.

April 6

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.

April 7

Monthly Prayer with Sisters of Providence: “Prayer on Spring,” for single Catholic women ages 18-42, via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., seventh day of each month. Information, registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Free Solar Eclipse Event, 2-4 p.m., $5 donation for solar glasses, snacks and drinks provided. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 9

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 

Get advice on starting or boosting parish evangelization at March 14 gathering in Terre Haute

The archdiocesan Office of Evangelization will offer an Evangelization Informational Gathering in Hellmann Hall at St. Benedict Parish, 118 S. 9th St., in Terre Haute., from 7-8:30 p.m. on March 14.

The gathering is for active parish evangelization teams, parish evangelization teams needing a boost and those interested in starting a parish evangelization team.

The event is an opportunity for those attending to discuss where their parish is in terms of evangelization, how to develop and move forward with parish evangelization plans, and to hear ideas from active parish evangelization teams.

The event is free. Those interested are asked to register in advance at tinyurl.com/EvangInfoTH2024. However, walk-ins are welcome.

For more information, contact Anita Bardo, archdiocesan evangelization coordinator, at 317-236-1466 or abardo@archindy.org.

 

Archdiocesan exorcist to offer free talk in New Albany on March 12

An evening with Father Vincent Lampert, archdiocesan exorcist, will take place at the Cardinal Ritter Knights of Columbus Council #1221 building, 809 E. Main St., in New Albany, starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending between 7:30-8 p.m. on March 12.

The event, which is sponsored by the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation in New Albany, will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Father Lampert’s presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Father Lampert was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 1991. He has been a priest for nearly 33 years. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and St. Peter Parish in Franklin County.

In 2005, he was appointed the exorcist for the archdiocese. He received his exorcist training in Rome and is a member of the International Association of Exorcists. He is also the author of the book, Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons, by Emmaus Road Publishing.

There is no cost for the event. For more information, call the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation at 502-291-3131.

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Retreats and Programs

March 8

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 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, Angie and Josh Greulich presenting, for married couples, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come to the Cross: Evening of Reflection, 5-9 p.m., Father Keith Hosey and program manager Jennifer Burger presenting, $45, includes light supper and Mass. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Sleeper Awake!, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 16

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Lenten Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-noon, Franciscans of the Immaculate Friar John Lawrence Polis facilitating, free. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

March 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come to the Cross: Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Father Keith Hosey and program manager Jennifer Burger presenting, $45, includes Mass and lunch. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 22-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ponder and Proclaim! A Lenten Weekend Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Father Jim Farrell and Deacon Richard Wagner presenting, $220, includes accommodations, program materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 26, 27, 28

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 27-31

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Living the Liturgy of the Triduum, Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenting, $465 single, $735 double, commuter $200. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 28-31

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Triduum Retreat, 4:30 p.m. Thur.-1 p.m. Sun., $375, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Easter Triduum Retreat, 6 p.m. Thurs.-8 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate facilitating, $50.70 per adult, children free, includes lunch and dinner on Sat., overnight accommodations additional cost, call for details. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

March 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grov. Good Friday Day of Silence, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 5

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 6

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Holy Boldness: Women Who Have Encountered Jesus, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Catholic author and storyteller Sandra Hartlieb presenting, $75, includes lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Cardmaking, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham presenting, $50 materials and lunch included. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 10

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 available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Forgiving as We Have Been Forgiven, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Flourishing in Seasons of Surrender: Day of Reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Teresa Venatta presenting, $45, includes Mass and lunch. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 22-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests Retreat: The Gospel of Mark—Lessons in Rejection, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 23

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, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, includes separate rooms, meals and materials. Information, registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. E.A.R.T.H. (Energy Awareness for Rual Towns and Homes), 9:30-11:30 a.m. p.m., Franciscan Sister Claire Whalen, Peter Schubert and Kathryn Lisinicchia presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 3

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.

May 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, 5 p.m. Fri. (vespers)-1 p.m. Sun. (lunch), for young adults ages 18-39, quiet day of reflection with spiritual direction available, includes overnight accommodations and meals, $50 single room. Registration: 812-357-6501, yae@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed & Burning, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $55 single, $110 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 14

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 available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality 101, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 21

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, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 31-June 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Celebrate Marriage Getaway Weekend, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., for married couples, Celebrate Marriage founders Tom and Marcy Renken facilitators, includes meals, overnight accommodations, refreshments and snacks, $450 until May 17, $500 after May 17. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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