Upcoming events
Suicide Bereavement Virtual Support Group
Join Catholic Charities for a free virtual support group based on the program “When a Loved One Dies by Suicide: Comfort, Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics,” compiled and edited by Deacon Ed Shoener and Bishop John P. Dolan. A 20% off discount code for the book will be sent upon registration.
The 8-week program includes a 20-minute video and time for discussion, facilitated by Dr. Melanie Williams, Psy.D., HSPP.
Virtual Class Sessions:
November 12
November 19
November 26
December 3
December 10
December 17
January 7
January 14
West Region Hope to Healing Event
Hope to Healing:
Join us for a free breakfast and learn how the agency is providing faith-based counseling services in schools, clinic, and parishes, all made possible by your generosity. Our CEO, Dan Florin, will share updates about the agency, while clinical staff detail our important work.
Details:
November 18, 2025
8:30 to 10:00 AM
Ackles Parish Life Center (Door 5 — Founders Hall)
711 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
Please RSVP by November 12.
World Day of the Poor
✅ Donate items to your local food pantry
✅ Create cold weather kits (hats, gloves, socks, blankets) and donate them to a shelter or hand them out to the homeless
Book: “The Boy Who Met Jesus” by Immaculée Ilibagiza (based on a true Rwandan story)
Family Idea: Fill a “gratitude jar” all month and give it to your favorite charity
Caritas Society Event
Caritas members are invited to share in a special evening to celebrate your commitment to making a difference in our community! Enjoy a selection of heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks as our CEO, Dan Florin, and staff share updates about our mission.
RSVP by October 31.
This event is closed to the public and by invitation only for members of the Caritas Society in the North and East Region.
National Adoption Month
✅ Pray for adoptive families and children praying for a loving family
The 2nd Annual Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ Lecture Series on Catholic Social Teaching
Join Catholic Charities for the 2nd Annual Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ Lecture Series on Catholic Social Teaching. The evening begins with Mass, followed by dinner and a lecture in the school gym. Professor Martijn Cremers of the University of Notre Dame will speak on The Parable of the Rich Fool and its relevance to Catholic Social Teaching. Small group discussions will follow.
Do Small Things Together Material Drive
In honor of St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Feast Day on September 5th, Catholic Charities invites you to support local charities by donating small essentials that make a big difference for our most vulnerable neighbors. New donated items will be distributed to local participating charities.
Drop off new items from August 30th through September 7th in Catholic Charities’ blue donation barrel at a participating church, or at our office in Auburn or Fort Wayne.
Churches:
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Auburn
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Fort Wayne
St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Churubusco
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ege
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Wayne
St. Patrick, Arcola
Our Lady of Good Hope, Fort Wayne
St. Aloysius, Yoder
Donations will benefit:
Ideas for donated items:
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Bars of soap
Shampoo
Disposable razors or shaving cream
Sanitary napkins/tampons
A box of assorted bandages
Deodorant
Baby wipes (unscented)
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Canned Food
Pasta
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Boxed cake
Pancake Mix
Underwear
Socks
Pack-A-Backpack School Supply Drive
Catholic Charities’ RSVP Program is collecting new school supplies to fill backpacks for local children in need. Your donations will help students start the school year prepared and confident.
You can be part of this heartwarming tradition by placing new items in our blue donation bins stationed at participating offices, churches, or our office at 107 5th St in Auburn. The deadline for donations is July 30.
Participating locations:
City of Auburn Mayor's Office
Auburn Police Department
Star Technology
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Walmart in Auburn
Items needed or shop off our Amazon Wish List:
Backpacks
Binder(s)
Clorox Wipes
Colored Pencils
Crayons
Dry Erase Marker(s)
Erasers
Glue Bottle(s)
Glue Stick(s)
Highlighters
Loose Leaf Paper
Markers
Notebooks
Pencil Pouch
Pencils
Pens
Scissors
Example of the blue bin
For more information or to host a barrel, please fill out this form.
World Refugee Day
Join the Immigration Network for the celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20 at the Allen County Public Library! Beginning at 12:00, you are invited to join us on the ACPL Plaza for free multi-cultural performances and activities for all ages.
World Refugee Day is about more than numbers – it’s about honoring the individuals behind the numbers, acknowledging their journeys, and celebrating the ways they enrich our community through their presence and contributions.
Who: This event is open to the public
Where: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plz, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Conference Rooms ABC, events on the plaza to follow
When: Thursday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Are you a nonprofit with resources for refugees? Secure a booth at the event here.
Grupo De Manejo Del Estres - Dormir
En los temas platicaremos acerca de maneras saludables en las que podemos prevenir que nuestros niveles de estres se eleven y tambien como podemos no solamente lidiar, sino tambien aprender de, situaciones estresantes en nuestras vidas. En el grupo queremos que todos participen y compartan acerca de sus ideas y experiencias, entre todos vamos a aprender mas acerca de estrategias de afrontamiento del estres y como podemos aplicar estas estrategias a nuestra vida diaria.
Sesión:
4/22 Dormir
4/29 Ejercicio
5/6 Alimentación Saludable
5/13 Ayudando a Otros
5/20 Parte de Resiliencia I
5/27 Parte de Resiliencia II
Donde:
Escuela de San Adalberto, Classroom 2
Hora y fecha:
Martes a las 6:00 pm
Costo:
$5 cada sesión
Se proporciona cuidado de niñoes.
VITA Tax Program
If your household makes under $67,000/year, you may qualify for free tax preparation assistance!
The VITA Program helps individuals file their taxes for free (by appointment only).
Call to schedule your appointment: 260.385.6598
Giving Tuesday
Join our mission to serve all those in need as Christ calls us to do by making a gift today.
Christmas Program
Join our Christmas program in any of our three regional offices through time, talent, or treasure!
Share the Warmth Program
Coats will be passed out during food pantry hours ONLY:
MONDAY 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn more about qualifications here.
Caritas Society Fort Wayne
This event is exclusively for Caritas Society Members.
Caritas Society members are invited to enjoy a selection of heavy hors d'oeuvres as you connect with fellow Caritas members. This special evening is an opportunity to celebrate our commitment to making a difference in our community as our CEO, Dan Florin, shares strategic updates.
Your presence and support are invaluable to us as we continue our mission to bring hope and positive change to those in need.
RSVP by September 27.
Immigration Lunch and Learn
On Friday, September 20, the Director of Immigration Services at Catholic Charities, Luz Ostrognai, and Lisa Koop, National Director of Legal Services at the National Immigrant Justice Center, will share an update about recent immigration policy changes and executive orders. Q&A to follow.
Theology of Migration
To learn more or to register for this free event, please visit the event page.
Interagency Drive
In celebration of the Feast Day of Teresa of Calcutta, we will be hosting a multi-agency material drive!
⛪️ You can drop off at churches beginning September 1:
🔹 Immaculate Conception, Ege
🔹 St. John Bosco
🔹 St. Patrick’s Arcola
🔹 Precious Blood
🔹 St. John the Baptist New Haven
🔹 St. Charles
🔹 St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
🔹 St. Aloysius
💒 Or drop off items at one of the charities benefitting from the drive beginning September 3:
🔹 Catholic Charities (hygiene items)
🔹 Miss Virginia's Food Pantry (food items)
🔹 A Baby's Closet (diapers and baby items)
🔹 St. Mary's Soup Kitchen (food items)
Items will be sorted and given to the charity most in need of specific items.
Classic Car Quilt Auction
Help us raise money for our Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) by taking part in our annual Classic Car Quilt Auction!
Each year, our RSVP participants hand embroider a quilt featuring classic cars. The quilt is auctioned at the Worldwide Auction in Auburn over Labor Day weekend.
All proceeds go to assist the RSVP program in our North Region office.