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The Coming Month

March 3-May 28

RISE UP! Daily Lent and Easter Reflections, one- to two-minute video reflections led by Father Jonathan Meyer, pastor of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, receive link via text or email, text “Riseup” to 84576, free. Information: 812-576-4302, clairkeck.asp@gmail.com.

March 6-8

St. Joseph University Parish, 113 St. 5th St., Terre Haute. Parish Mission: Walking Humbly with Our God, 6-7:30 p.m. each night, Conventual Franciscan Father Richard Kaley presenting, free. Information: 812-232-7011, parishoffice@stjoeup.org.

March 10

St. Jude School cafeteria, 353 McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Boy Scout Troop 51 Fish Fry Fundraiser, 4-7p.m., fish filets, grilled cheese, French fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans, potatoes, water, lemonade or tea, freewill donation. Information: 317-752-2829.

March 10, 17

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish Gym, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., three Fridays in Lent (March 10, 17), fried pollock, fried shrimp or baked cod dinners with two sides $10; a’ la carte options and sides $2-$5; family meal $45; beer, wine, beverages and desserts available for purchase. Information: 317-257-4297, bulletin@saintmatt.org.

March 10, 17, 24

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., dinners ($11.50-$16) include choice from seven entrées, two sides, soda, bread and dessert, entrée only $11.50-$13.75, side orders á la cart $1-$4, delivery available for six orders or more. Information: 317-632-9349, stritacatholicindpls@gmail.com.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Fridays during Lent, baked or fried fish, oysters or shrimp with two sides, dine in, carry out, adults $11-$12, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290, communications@stanthony-clarksville.com.

March 10, 17, 24, 31

Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays during Lent, sit-down or to go, $12 adult meal: 2-piece fried fish or one piece baked fish or one grilled cheese sandwich, choice of three sides plus salad or coleslaw; $10 children’s meal: one piece baked or fried fish or grilled cheese, two sides plus salad or coleslaw; extra fish $1 apiece. Information: 317-859-4673.

St. Francis Xavier Parish, 101 N. Ferguson St., Henryville. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Fridays during Lent, fried fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, dessert table, dine in, carry out, dinner $10, fish sandwich $8, 8-piece shrimp $8. Information: 812-294-4682, stfrancissecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joe Hill campus, 2605 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Fridays during Lent, fried fish, shrimp or baked fish, fries, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, cheese pizza, dessert table, dine in, carry out, drive through, $14 dinner, $10 sandwich and side, $8 sandwich. Information: 812-246-2512.

March 12

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Northside Knights of Columbus Charity Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., benefitting Seeds of Hope, $10 individual, $25 family. Information: 317-442-5542, pachciarz@sbcglobal.net.

March 13

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 15

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

March 16

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

March 17

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Jon Trice, Indiana Mills and Manufacturing vice president of global human resources, presenting “IMMI: A Dynamic, Growing Business with a Christian Impact,” 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 14. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

March 18

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteering Opportunity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 12-18, assist with retired Providence Sisters. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jluna@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. A Father’s Heart: Celebrate St. Joseph, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by Knights of Columbus, men only, Dominican Father David Caron presenting, includes prayer, group discussion and Mass, RSVP required, free. Information, registration: events@indianakofc.org, cutt.ly/StJoeRetreat23.

March 19

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

March 19-20

St. Roch Church, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses celebrated by Father Joseph Moriarty, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary rector, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501, esanders@archindy.org.

March 20

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org, 317-236-1474.

March 21

Virtual Mini-Retreat: A Day in the Life of a Sister, 7:30-8:45 p.m., sponsored by Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Sister Tracey Horan presenting, single women ages 18-42 exploring religious life, free. Registration, information: MiniRetreat.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spswm.org.

March 24

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joe Hill campus, 2605 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Fridays during Lent (March 31), fried fish, shrimp or baked fish, fries, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, cheese pizza, dessert table, dine in, carry out, drive through, $14 dinner, $10 sandwich and side, $8 sandwich. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked or fried fish, oysters or shrimp with two sides, dine in, carry out, adults $11-$12, children $3-$7. Information: 812-282-2290, communications@stanthony-clarksville.com.

St. Francis Xavier Parish,101 N. Ferguson St., Henryville. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Fridays during Lent (March 31), fried fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, dessert table, dine in, carry out, dinner $10, fish sandwich $8, 8-piece shrimp $8. Information: 812-294-4682, stfrancissecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays during Lent (March 31), sit-down or to go, $12 adult meal: 2-piece fried fish or one piece baked fish or one grilled cheese sandwich, choice of three sides plus salad or coleslaw; $10 children’s meal: one piece baked or fried fish or grilled cheese, two sides plus salad or coleslaw; extra fish $1 apiece. Information: 317-859-4673.

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Rd., Indianapolis. Fish Fry Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays during Lent (March 31, April 7) menu items vary week to week, free will donation. Information: 317-821-2909.

March 24-25

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Knights of Columbus Vigil, Fri. 7 p.m.- Sat. 7 a.m., free. Information: 317-372-0040, idipsumsapere@att.net.

March 25

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Married Couples Speaking Event: Overcoming Dysfunction and Putting Christ at the Center of Our Marriage, 6-9- p.m., authors Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford presenting, includes dinner, free, registration required. Information, registration: cutt.ly/AS-swaffordevent23, 812-576-4302, clairekeck.asp@gmail.com.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Alpaca Encounter, 1-3 p.m., meet at White Violet Farm Store, $25 per person, register by March 20. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org ,812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholicism 101 Workshop, third of four independent sessions (April 1), free. Information: 317-638-5551.

March 25-26

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m. Masses celebrated by Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary vice rector Father Andrew Syberg, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501, esanders@archindy.org.

March 30

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Benedictine Room, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services Volunteer Information Session, 10-11 a.m., refreshments provided. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CCRIS, Laura Sheehan, lsheehan@archindy.org.

March 31

St. Francis Xavier Parish,101 N. Ferguson St., Henryville. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Fridays during Lent, fried fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, dessert table, dine in, carry out, dinner $10, fish sandwich $8, 8-piece shrimp $8. Information: 812-294-4682, stfrancissecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., sit-down or to go, $12 adult meal: 2-piece fried fish or one piece baked fish or one grilled cheese sandwich, choice of three sides plus salad or coleslaw; $10 children’s meal: one piece baked or fried fish or grilled cheese, two sides plus salad or coleslaw; extra fish $1 apiece. Information: 317-859-4673.

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Rd., Indianapolis. Fish Fry Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays during Lent (April 7) menu items vary week to week, free will donation. Information: 317-821-2909.

April 1

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholicism 101 Workshop, fourth of four independent sessions, free. Information: 317-638-5551.

April 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Closing Rally, 3 p.m., free. Information: 317-372-0040, idipsumsapere@att.net.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 4-5 p.m., Father Keith Hosey facilitating, meet in retreat house lobby. Information: lcoons@archindy.org, 317-545-7681.

April 3

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

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General Announcements

Final St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Holy Cross School set for March 12

After 33 years, the final St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Holy Cross Central School will take place in the school’s gym, 125 Oriental Ave., in Indianapolis, from 3-7:30 p.m. on March 12.

The event includes raffles, pull tabs and tip boards. Irish Stew will play live music from 4-7:30 p.m., and the Indianapolis Rogue Pipes and Drums will perform at 5 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, beverages and bakery items will be available for purchase.

The admission cost is $5. The funds raised go toward serving the local community through evangelization, outreach, weekly meals provided for shut-ins, and Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for more than 450 families.

For more information, call Carol at 317-695-5421 or the St. Philip Neri Parish office at 317-631-8746.

Mass, sculpture unveiling at Holy Trinity Heritage Park in New Albany will take place on March 17

A new sculpture titled “Fruit of Thy Womb” will be unveiled and blessed at Holy Trinity Heritage Park, 702 E. Market St., in New Albany, next to the offices of St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, at noon on March 17. An outdoor Mass will immediately follow at the same location.

The sculpture was created by Timothy Schmalz. It joins another of his works, “When I Was Hungry and Thirsty,” installed at Holy Trinity Heritage Park last fall. According to his website, Schmalz’s work can be found in cathedrals and churches around the world, including in Rome and at the Vatican.

Retired Father Wilfred “Sonny” Day will bless the sculpture then celebrate Mass at the park.

All are invited to come to the unveiling, blessing and Mass.

For more information, call St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities of New Albany at 812-949-7305.

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Retreats and Programs

March 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 3-5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Life Along the Road—Reflections and Meditations on Our Life Journey Toward God: a Lenten Weekend Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Father Jeffrey Godecker facilitating, $200 includes private accommodations, meals, snacks and program material, register by March 2. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 4

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Grieving Our Losses, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and clinical psychologist Claire Sherman facilitating, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Living Cruciform, 10-11:30 a.m., Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, second of six independent sessions (March 14, 21, 28, April 4), $25 per session, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 8

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.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Sacred Portraiture: Holy Face, 9:30-11:30 a.m., second of four standalone sessions (March 15, 22), Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, participants must provide their own paints, brushes and paper, $25, 12-person limit. Information, registration: cutt.ly/portrait-3-8.

March 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Chosen, episode “I Have Called You by Name,” 6:30-8 p.m., all Thursdays in March, episode viewing and discussion, Our Lady of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program director Cheryl McSweeney facilitating, free will offering. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 10-12

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. No Greater Love—A Pilgrimage from the Garden to the Resurrection, 9 a.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner and Patty Moore facilitating, $275 before March 1, $300 after March 1, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Becoming Friends of God and Prophets: Providence Community Spring Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-10:30 a.m. Sun., Scripture professor Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Laurie Brink presenting, virtual option available, $75 in-person option includes four meals, $25 for virtual option, register by Feb. 23. Information, registration: 317-250-3294, paoffice@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

March 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living the Stations of the Cross—14 Timeless Treasures and One Mighty Resurrection: Evening of Reflection, 7-9 p.m., author Beth Leonard presenting, $25, register by March 12. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Learning to Receive, 10-11:30 a.m., Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, third of six independent sessions (March 21, 28, April 4), $25 per session, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Sacred Portraiture: Holy Face, 9:30-11:30 a.m., third of four standalone sessions (March 22), Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, participants must provide their own paints, brushes and paper, $25, 12-person limit. Information, registration: cutt.ly/portrait-3-15.

March 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Chosen, episode “Invitations,” 6:30-8 p.m., all Thursdays in March, episode viewing and discussion, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program director Cheryl McSweeney facilitating, free will offering. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Hospitality: Welcoming One Another As Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 18

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Lenten Day of Reflection: The Creed—Understanding What We Profess, 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Deacon Ed Walker (Diocese of Evansville) facilitating, $25 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Card Making, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham and Joan Horner facilitating, $45 includes lunch and materials, Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 18-19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Encountering the Women in the Bible—a Lenten Weekend Retreat with Father Jim Farrell, 8:30 a.m. Sat.-3:30 p.m. Sun., Father Jim Farrell facilitating, $160 includes Sat. breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sun. breakfast and lunch, overnight accommodations, register by March 17. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 19

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mystics—A Journey of Discovery: St. Bridget of Sweden, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Providence Sister Paula Damiano presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

March 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living the Stations of the Cross—14 Timeless Treasures and One Mighty Resurrection: Morning of Reflection, 9-11 a.m., Beth Leonard presenting, $25, register by March 19. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Real Koinonia, 10-11:30 a.m., Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, fourth of six independent sessions (March 28, April 4), $25 per session, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 22

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Sacred Portraiture: Holy Face, 9:30-11:30 a.m., last of four standalone sessions, Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, participants must provide their own paints, brushes and paper, $25, 12-person limit. Information, registration: cutt.ly/portrait-3-22.

March 23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Chosen, episode “I am He,” 6:30-8 p.m., all Thursdays in March, episode viewing and discussion, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program director Cheryl McSweeney facilitating, free will offering. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 24

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre: Freida Kahlo, 6-9 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, supplies and snacks provided, bring beverage to share, 12-person limit, $40. Information, registration: cutt.ly/paintfrieda23.

March 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Welcoming In-laws, second Valentine Retreat for married couples, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living Within a Mystery: a Paula D'Arcy Weekend Retreat, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Paula D’Arcy facilitating, $250 includes Sat. breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sun. breakfast, snacks, overnight accommodations, register by March 23. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 25

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Letting Go Retreat, Judy Ribar presenting, 9 a.m.-4p.m., includes lunch, $50. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-23-8817.

March 28

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Embracing Inconvenience, 10-11:30 a.m., Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, fifth of six independent sessions (April 4), $25 per session, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 30

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Chosen, episode “Beyond Mountains,” 6:30-8 p.m., all Thursdays in March, episode viewing and discussion, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program director Cheryl McSweeney facilitating, free will offering. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 1

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith and the Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided, register by Mar. 29. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/events.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Priest, Prophet and King—Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Deacon Robert Beyke facilitating, $45 includes lunch, program and Mass, register by March 31. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 4

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation: Who We Serve, 10-11:30 a.m., Patty Moore facilitating, series based on book The Broken Way, sixth of six independent sessions, $25, journals provided. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 4, 5, 6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per night, dinner additional $10 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 5-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Celebrating the Paschal Mystery, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, Holy Week retreat, $465 single, $735 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 6-8

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Holy Week and Triduum Retreat, 9 a.m. Thurs.-4 p.m. Sat., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson facilitating, includes three-night stay at Loftus House, use of kitchen and spiritual direction, limited to six participants, $250. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-23-8817.

April 6-9

Benedict Inn Retreat and 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., Franciscans of the Immaculate Fathers Terrance Chartier and Matthias Sasko 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.

April 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday Personal Day of Retreat, 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 14

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Day of Reflection, [time], Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Father Matthias Sasko facilitator, free. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Making Sacred Journals, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Stewart facilitating, $30 includes materials. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Sunday, [time], adoration, confession, Mass, blessing of images, free. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Flannery O’Connor, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner facilitating, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 17-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew’s Handbook for Living in the Kingdom of Heaven, priests retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Values in Caring for Our Creation, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick presenting, $35. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Envisioning Joy, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artist Liz Foley presenting, bring art materials, limited to 10 participants, $100. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

April 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Blessed Mother’s Beads, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne and Kathy Willis presenting, $60, includes materials, class limited to 25. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-042823or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

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May 6

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pause and Let Your Soul Catch Up, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cindy Sturgeon presenting, $75 includes lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 9

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 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitator, registration required, $75. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

May 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Christianity: God’s Call to Holiness, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Ignatius Manfredonia facilitating, $241 per adult, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, or motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Laudato Si’ ” Spirituality: Challenges and Opportunities, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Cromer facilitating, $30, $45 CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

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