National Marriage Week is a special time to reflect on the beautiful gift of the sacrament of matrimony. This year’s theme from the USCCB is Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal, inviting couples to strengthen their bond and deepen their lifelong commitment to each other.
The USCCB Secretariat on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth is offering a variety of resources for those discerning marriage, engaged couples, and those already living out the vocation of marriage. These include an at-home week-long retreat, a marriage-centered Lectio Divina, and social media graphics.
For more information visit foryourmarriage.org.
"Celebrate Romance" Dinner & Dance, Feb. 8 at Our Lady of the Greenwood
Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and door prizes, with an optional dance lesson at 6pm, and the main event starting at 6:30pm. Buy tickets for you and your spouse, or purchase a table and invite a group of friends. For more information, go to https://celebratemarriageministry.com/
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Challenges in their Relationship. It is... A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend. Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. To learn more and to register, go to https://helpourmarriage.org/.
Couples Weekend Retreat at St. Meinrad Archabbey, Feb. 14-16
The St. Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse will offer a couples retreat on the theme "Benedictine Wisdom for Married Life," presented by Benedictine Father Simon Herrman. The retreat will focus on tenets of monastic life and how they can foster peace in marriage and family life. The weekend includes time for payer, reflection, sharing, and Mass. Meals and accommodations are included. For more information, go to https://saintmeinrad.org/retreats or call (812) 357-6611.
The next "One in Christ" retreat for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage will be held on February 15, 16 and March 8, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Carmel IN. Advanced registration is recommended, as retreats tend to fill up. For more information, go to https://oicmarriage.org/.
Join St. Benedict and St. Joseph parishes in Terre Haute for "An Afternoon of Grace & Mercy: Healing After Divorce" on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm EST on the campus of St. Benedict Parish in Terre Haute, IN. The event will take place at the parish center located at 9th and Walnut streets. The event is free to attend but registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact Sue Butwin at (812) 232-8421 ext. 121 OR Rob Murray at (812) 232-7100 ext. 14
E6 Catholic Men's Conference
Feb. 22 at East Central H.S.
Keynote from author and speaker Chris Stefanick. Other speakers include Jake Khym, Bobby Angel and Father Jonathan Meyer. Event includes Mass, confession, adoration, and lunch. Discounted registration available for college and high school men. More information, go to e6catholicmensconference.com or contact event organizers at (812) 576-4302 or [email protected]
"Parenting Pioneers: Navigating the Hypersexualized Culture" featuring Fr. Sean Kilcawley will take place at St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church (8155 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 7:00 - 8:30pm in the Church sanctuary. The cry room will be open for parents with small children who may need it.
SPEAKER BIO:
Fr. Sean Kilcawley is a 1996 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. After serving three years of active duty as an infantry officer, he entered seminary formation for the Diocese of Lincoln and was ordained to the priesthood in 2005. In 2013, Fr. Kilcawley earned a License in Sacred Theology from the John Paul II institute for marriage and family studies in Rome, and in 2019, he completed certification as a Pastoral Sexual Addiction Practitioner from the International Institute for Trauma and addictions professionals. Fr. Kilcawley has provided continuing education formation in over 40 dioceses and has served as a faculty member for the Institute for Priestly Formation summer program for seminarians, the Avila Institute High Calling propaedeutic program, and the Sexual Addiction Treatment Professional (SATP) certification program at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Most importantly, he is the pastor of Sts. Leo and Martin Parish.
If you have lost a baby before or after birth, you are not alone. Come join others who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss for a daylong retreat, free of charge, to help face your grief in the context of fellowship and faith. The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Holy Cross College in South Bend (across the street from Notre Dame). While this retreat is geared for couples, individuals are welcome as well. Sponsored by the Marriage & Family Ministry of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend. Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis are welcome to attend. To register, contact Lisa Everett at [email protected] or by calling 574-234-0687. For more information about this ministry, visit https://diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace/.
The Diocese of Evansville and the Diocese of Owensboro are pleased to sponsor a third Life Giving Wounds retreat March 14 – 16, 2025 at the Sarto Retreat Center in Evansville Indiana. Cost is $150 ($85 for college students). Come for a greater understanding of the wound left by your parents’ divorce or separation, for advice concerning love and trust of others, and for an experience of Christ and community that will lead to greater self-understanding and healing.
Engaged couples are invited to a comprehensive marriage preparation workshop, led by couples and experts from Indianapolis, that covers the sacramentality and theology of marriage, as well as the practical life skills necessary to live out the promises of a Catholic marriage. Learn more about:
- Mission of Marriage & Role of Virtue
- Communication / Conflict Resolution
- Time, Money, and Energy Management
- God’s Plan for Marriage
- Christ Restores God’s Plan
- What are you saying I Do to?
- Words of Vows Become Flesh
- Prayer & Community
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the next retreat will be Saturday, March 15 and Sunday March 16, 2025. The retreat is held from 8:30am until 5:30pm each day at the Catholic Center (1400 N Meridian St Indianapolis IN 46202).
The cost is $200 per couple and includes all materials, a continental breakfast and full lunch. Registration closes when the retreat is full.
Family Renewal Project and St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church are pleased to co-sponsor the inaugural Life-Giving Wounds Retreat in Louisville, KY, March 21 – 23, 2025 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church (1104 S 6th Street; Louisville, KY 40203). Come for a greater understanding of the wound left by your parents’ divorce or separation, for advice concerning love and trust of others, and for an experience of Christ and community that will lead to greater self-understanding and healing. This is a commuter retreat; lodging is not provided. More information is available at https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/life-giving-wounds-retreat/.
Pope Francis has declared 2025 a year of jubilee for the Catholic Church. The theme for this year's jubilee is "Pilgrims of Hope." The Vatican will host celebrations throughout the year for different groups of people. The celebration for families in Rome is planned for May 30 - June 1, 2025. At this time, we do not anticipate that there will be a delegation from the Archdiocese for this event. However, individual families or parishes that would like to participate of their own initiative are welcome to do so. The deadline to register is March 30.
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Challenges in their Relationship. It is... A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend. Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. To learn more and to register, go to https://helpourmarriage.org/.
The next "One in Christ" retreat for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage will be held on April 5, 6 and 26, 2025 at St. Malachy in Brownsburg IN. Advanced registration is recommended, as retreats tend to fill up. For more information, go to https://oicmarriage.org/.
Class meets in-person for four weeks on April 8, 16, 22 and 29, 2025 at St. Monica Catholic Church in Indianapolis IN. For more information, contact Claudia Corona at (317) 800-9306.
For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the "I do." The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There's no group discussion. It's just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be. This overnight retreat will be held on November 1-3, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis. Contact: Ken & Ann Butt (317) 863-5680 for more information. To register, visit the Worldwide Marriage Encounter website, linked below.
Class meets in-person for four weeks on April 26, May 3, 17, and 24, 2025 at St. Gabriel in Indianapolis IN. For more information, contact Claudia Corona at (317) 800-9306.
The next "Tobit" retreat for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage will be held on May 2-4, 2025 at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis IN. Advanced registration is recommended, as retreats tend to fill up. For more information, go to https://www.fatimaretreathouse-indy.org/tobit.
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Challenges in their Relationship. It is... A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend. Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. To learn more and to register, go to https://helpourmarriage.org/.
Franciscan Health Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis has a program for pregnancy and infant loss called "Memories to Hold." They offer several programs throughout the year to support families in their grief. They also partner with Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis to offer a memorial service and opportunity to bury the ashes of babies lost to miscarriage twice a year, on All Saint's Day (Nov. 1, 2024) and on Ascension Thursday (May 29, 2025). A memorial service will be offered at the cemetery at 2:00pm EST. For more information, contact the Memories to Hold office at (317) 528-5199 or email [email protected].