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The Coming Month

January 17, Feb. 21

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 or 317-236-1474.

January 19, Feb. 16

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

January 20, Feb. 17

St. Joseph Church, 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. Information: 317-244-9002.

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

January 21

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, former Congresswoman Susan Brooks presenting, 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 Jan. 18. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

January 23

Vigo County Courthouse, 33 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday solemn observance, 2-3:30 p.m., signs provided, parking behind courthouse. Information: Tom McBroom, 812-841-0060.

January 25

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, St. Elizabeth Room, 8155 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. SHIP (Singles Hoping Involved Partnership), 6:30-8:30 p.m., fellowship ministry for singles ages 45 and older, Italian pitch-in and game activity, free. Information: martinlow8@cs.com or 317-826-6000.

January 26, Feb. 9

Group Lectio via Zoom, 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedome.org.

January 30

St. Matthew the Apostle School, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Open House for Prospective Families, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Information: 317-251-3997 or dsmock@saintmatt.org.

February 8

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 at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

February 12, March 12

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 and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

February 19

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Most Precious Infants Prayer Vigil for Life, 8:30 a.m. Mass, then prayer partners carpool to Clinic for Women at 3607 W. 16th St. for vigil. Information: eric@romancatholicgentleman.com.

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General Announcements 

Sistine Chapel art exhibit available near Dayton, Ohio, from Jan. 14-Feb. 13

An exhibit called Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is available in the upper level of the previous Elder-Beerman at the Mall at Fairfield Commons, 2727 Fairfield Commons, in Beaver Creek, Ohio (near Dayton), on Wed.-Sun. from Jan. 14 through Feb. 13.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition allows visitors to experience this famous art from an up-close, life-sized and never-before-seen perspective.

With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced in a truly unique way using licensed high-definition photos. Brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates the look and feel of the original paintings, visitors are given a chance to engage with the artwork at their own pace in ways that were never-before possible: seeing every detail, every brushstroke and every color of the artist’s 34 frescoes.

Each image is accompanied by informative signage, and audio guides are available to rent for an even more in-depth experience.

Time slots are available on Wed.-Sat. between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sundays between 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $12.90-$27.50.

For more information or to order tickets go to chapelsistine.com/exhibits/dayton.

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Retreats and Programs

Weekly on Mondays

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Brother Bob’s Bible Study,” Mondays 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., led by Andrew Hennessy, free. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/bible-study or 812-923-8817.

February 7

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Keeping a Spiritual Journal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes lunch, $75. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/spiritual-journal or 812-923-8817.

February 9, March 9

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

February 11-13, March 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic!, for married couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 12

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage: Charity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $25. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

February 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

February 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. St. Hildegard of Bingen, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 26

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Retreat: “Watch One Hour with Me,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $50 includes meals, additional $100 for optional overnight stay. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/womens-retreat or 812-923-8817.

March 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Freedom Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 2

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Cross: The Heart of the Lenten Journey, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes presenting, $65 includes lunch. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 8

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation, 8-11:30 a.m., first of five individual sessions (March 15, 22, 29, April 5) based on Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, Patty Moore presenting, $25 per session or $100 for the series, journals provided. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 11-13

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Priest, Prophet and King: A Lenten Retreat, 8:30 a.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Patty Moore and Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner presenting, $300 ($275 if registration received before Jan. 5), includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 12

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage: Repentance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $25. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

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