Local Events of Interest

The central Indiana Knights of Columbus are holding an all night vigil for life on Friday, March 8th beginning at 7pm until Saturday, March 9th at 7am as part of 40 days for life in front of the planned parenthood on 86th and Georgetown.

The vigil kickoff, with Prayers and Rosary for Life beginning at 7:00pm, will be led by Father Coady Owens, Chaplain at Guerin Catholic High School. All are invited as we pray and stand up for Life!

IMPD will do frequent drive bys and we will have a tent, lanterns and battery operated candles. It is a safe environment and at least two Knights are covering each hour.

Contact Larry at [email protected] for more information.

The Shrine is a place of prayer and worship that offers sacraments and liturgical activities, including the following:
• Holy Mass: Offered daily in the Redemptor Hominis Church
• Confession: This sacrament is available before all Masses.
• Veneration: A first-class blood relic of St. John Paul II is present in the Chapel.
• Hour of Mercy Prayer and Chaplet: 3:00 p.m. daily.
• Exhibits, and Sacred Art Tours

Additional sites in the area:
• The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (walking distance)
• The Franciscan Monastery (1 mile from Shrine)

The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a place of worship, religious formation, and cultural renewal to feed the minds and souls of its visitors. It is a place of pilgrimage with a first-class relic of St. John Paul II’s blood available for veneration. Through liturgy and prayer, art, cultural events, and religious celebrations, pilgrims can enter into our patron’s deep love for God and for man. A major permanent exhibit highlights significant events in the life of Pope John Paul II and his momentous influence as the spiritual father of one billion Catholics and as a world leader. At the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, pilgrims will genuinely encounter Christ through the life, witness, and legacy of our extraordinary patron. Because of the richness of all the Shrine has to offer, and to provide pilgrims with as fruitful an experience as possible, we have developed several resources to supplement your visit.

https://www.jp2shrine.org/jps/en/visit/plan-a-pilgrimage.html

YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTeh0aaqAA3-nAYAI7K6zA

Plenary Indulgence - https://www.jp2shrine.org/jps/en/resources/indulgence.pdf

Depart Friday, April 5th - return to Sacred Heart of Jesus Cicero Sunday evening.

No Bus Fee - Luxury Bus Provided !

Weekend Mass will be arranged. Guest Spiritual Leaders - Fr. John Kiefer - and Deacon John Etter

Plenary Indulgence available for Pilgrims - https://www.jp2shrine.org/jps/en/resources/indulgence.pdf

Overnight Accommodations at the Franciscan Sisters - Washington Retreat House - https://washingtonretreathouse.org

$250.00 /person (Pilgrimage Discount) includes ----
 2 nights (Friday and Saturday)
 4 meals; Saturday; Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and Sunday Breakfast
 Use of; Chapel, Conference Rooms, Library, and Dining Hall
note: additional meals on the road will be out of pocket. These stops will be arranged.

The deadline for pre-reservations is Friday, December 10th. Final Reservations (PAID) for Accommodations Before January, 2024

Contact Sean McCormack for details - [email protected]

phone: 317-565-7094