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Trunk-or-Treat will take place at the St. Meinrad Catholic Church parking lot from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. We're looking for volunteers to host a trunk for our Trunk-or-Treat, complete with games, prizes, and a trunk decorating contest! Don’t want to decorate? Come hand out candy and enjoy the fun with us! Please RSVP by October 29 to Jess at [email protected].

Students at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology deliver wood to families in financial need within 15 miles of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. CLICK/TAP the heading to view the flyer with details.

The Masses for All Saints Day will be the usual weekend Masses: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Historic St. Boniface Catholic Church (vigil Mass) and on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. at St. Boniface and 8:30 a.m. at St. Meinrad Catholic Church. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

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Celebrate the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew 22:1-14 (shorter form Matthew 22:1-10) - Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast. CLICK/TAP the heading to view this week's bulletin.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events will present the Vienna Boys Choir on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Central time in St. Bede Theater. The concert is free and open to the public, but reservations are now required. Seating is limited, and those planning to attend are encouraged to reserve their free tickets as soon as possible. CLICK/TAP the heading for details.

The weekend of October 24-25 is the archdiocesan annual United Catholic Appeal (UCA) intention weekend for St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes. The archdiocesan goal for this year’s appeal is $6.3 million. The money will be distributed to ministries and organizations throughout central and southern Indiana, providing help that no single parish or deanery could independently offer. Click/tap the heading for more information.

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Join our brothers and sisters throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis on Sunday, October 18, 2026, by supporting the annual appeal for World Mission Sunday. Please offer your prayerful, vocal and financial support. CLICK/TAP the heading for the full story.

St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes have been assigned a seminarian in the Adopt a Seminarian Program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Vocations. CLICK/TAP the heading to learn more.

The Fulda Development Cash Bonanza is under way, with the first drawing for $500. To see if a last minute ticket is available, contact Bob Seckinger, Tom Gunn or Greg Kleiser. For more information, contact Kleiser at [email protected] or 812-357-2147.

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and your gift can make a difference. CLICK/TAP the heading to learn more.

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper. CLICK/TAP the heading to view.

Daily Bible readings, podcast audio and videos, and prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. CLICK/TAP the heading to begin.

Celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew 21:33-43 - Jesus tells the parable about the wicked tenants. CLICK/TAP the heading to view this week's bulletin.

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper. CLICK/TAP the heading to view.

St. Isidore Parish will host a shooting match on the parish grounds on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The ham shoot will be from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance to the closed match is at 2:30 p.m. The cornhole tourney begins at noon. Click/tap heading to see the flyer. Online October 1, 2026 | Bulletin October 18, 2026

Join us on a musical journey exploring the compositions of St. Hildegard, performed by Sister Jeana Visel and Dr. Rosemary Heredos. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. EST at Monastery Immaculate Conception Church in Ferdinand, IN. CLICK/TAP the heading to view the flyer.

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In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Kleaving) Kessens, 84, of Siberia, who died on September 29, 2026, at her home. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.