Join us on a powerful three-day spiritual journey from Greenwood, Indiana, to the heart of Wisconsin, anchored by the extraordinary 22-Mile Walk to Mary pilgrimage.

Our path of prayer begins on Friday, April 30th, 2027 as we depart Greenwood and stop in Dolton, IL for a historic tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. 

From there we will continue north and enjoy a beautiful Mass and tour at the breathtaking Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee. In 1929, St. Josaphat Church was named the third basilica in the United States. It is as close as we get to a European Cathedral. It is the largest church in Milwaukee

On Saturday, May 1st, , we unite with thousands of faithful for the main event: a life-changing 22-mile "mini-Camino" from the National Shrine of St. Joseph (DePere, WI) to the sacred grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (Champion, WI) the only Church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States.  Whether walking the full distance or taking shorter segments, it is a profound day of physical offering, intentional prayer, and vibrant fellowship. There will be mass celebrated throughout the day as walkers complete their pilgrimage at Our Lady of Champion.

We wrap up our weekend of grace on Sunday, May 2nd with a reflective final stop including mass at either the majestic Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians or the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

an Informational meeting will be held November 8th from 6pm-7pm in Madonna Hall

Register HERE

What is included?

Included:

• Charter Bus Transportation
• 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations
• Friday: Dinner, Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch
• All Tours are included
• Daily Mass
• Registration for the Walk to Mary event

Not Included:

• Friday Lunch (bring your own – eat on bus while traveling)
• Snacks/Drinks while traveling and during the walk
• **Saturday lunch is provided by Holy Cross Parish during the Walk to Mary, but it is wise to pack snacks in the event your walking schedule misses the serving window.

What is the cost?

• Single Occupancy:   $600.00 per person
• Double Occupancy  $500.00 per person
• Triple Occupancy:    $470.00 per person
• Quad Occupancy:    $450.00 per person

Room Occupancy Policy:

To respect our Catholic faith and the nature of our pilgrimage, multiple-occupancy hotel rooms are strictly limited to married couples, immediate families, and same-sex friends or roommates. 

Each participant is responsible for filling their room if registering as more than one occupancy. We will not assign roommates. You will be required to register all occupants on the same registration. Above pricing is PER PERSON.

Itinerary: 

April 30th-May 2nd

• Day 1:Depart Greenwood approx 8am and travel by charter bus to Green Bay, Wisconsin with stops at the following places:
  • Pope Leo’s Childhood Home, Dolton, IL:  TOUR
  • The Basilica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee, WI: MASS AND TOUR
• Night 1: Arrive at Holiday Inn Suites - Green Bay Stadium, Green Bay, WI
• Day 2: Walk to Mary Pilgrimage - a 22 mile walk from the National Shrine of St. Joseph on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere, WI to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, Champion, WI
• Night 2: Return to Holiday Inn Suites - Green Bay Stadium, Green Bay, WI
• Day 3: Green Bay, WI to Greenwood, IN with ONEof the following stops:
  • 10AM MASS at the Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Hubertus, WI 
  • 11AM Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Des Plaines, IL 

Return to Greenwood, approx 6pm

Transportation is available to assist Pilgrims who struggle to complete the walk. Courtesy vans are available throughout the entire route to pick up, assist, and transport fatigued pilgrims who may be struggling. The goal is to move fatigued pilgrims forward to help them eventually get to Mary at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. Buses are also available to transport fatigued Pilgrims directly from our lunch location (Holy Cross Parish) to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.   

A Special Food Drive 

November 11th
6pm

Coffee & Donuts

Sunday, November 22nd

after 8am & 10am masses

Madonna Hall

13 de Noviembre

7pm

The United Catholic Appeal is one of the clearest expressions of what it means to be one Church. Through our shared commitment, we Go Forth to bring Christ’s presence into every life, every home, and every corner of our archdiocese.

~ Archbishop Charles C. Thompson

Who is supported by the UCA? 

The United Catholic Appeal is a reflection of who we are as Church—faithful, compassionate, and united in Christ. Rooted in the mission of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, this annual effort provides essential support for ministries that form disciples, care for those in need, and strengthen Catholic life across central and southern Indiana.

Through the Appeal, we Go Forth together—funding vocations and Catholic education, supporting parish life, and extending Christ’s love to our neighbors, both Catholic and non-Catholic alike. It’s a powerful way we live out our call to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.

We invite you to be part of this mission. Watch the stories. See the impact. And join us in building a stronger, more vibrant Church—one act of generosity at a time.

Ministries supported by the United Catholic Appeal:

• Birthline
• Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary
• Black Catholic Ministry
• Butler Newman Center
• Catholic Charities Agencies & Programs
• Clergy Retirement and Benefits
• Deacon Formation
• Ecumenism
• Health Ministries
• Health Ministry for Divorce/Grief
• Hispanic Ministry
• Intercultural Ministry
• Intercultural Pastoral Institute
• Marriage and Family Enrichment
• Marriage Preparation
• Natural Family Planning
• Office of Catechesis
• Office of Catholic Charities
• Office of Catholic Schools
• Office of Clergy 
• Office of Human Life and Dignity
• Office of Marriage and Family Life
• Office of Pastoral Ministries
• Office of Vocations
• Office of Youth Ministry
• Project Rachel
• Special Needs Ministry
• Young Adult Ministry
• Youth Ministry Programs

Why it matters?

There are countless needs within our communities, and they don’t follow a season—they persist all year long. Families are seeking shelter, food, and clothing. Individuals are battling addiction. Children long for the opportunity to receive a Catholic education. Mothers need essential supplies for their babies. Mental health care is crucial and often out of reach. And many seniors need a safe, supportive place to go while their loved ones are at work. 

Thanks to the compassion and generosity of donors like you, Catholic Charities is able to respond to these needs with critical services across every area. As Christians, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.

Ways to Give

Each donor has a preferred way in which they give. Some prefer to make a single, one-time gift today, others prefer to plan for a gift in the future, and some want to establish an ongoing contribution.

The best type of contribution is the one that meets your goals and objectives while supporting the needs of our vital ministries.

We invite you to explore the giving options below and choose the gift type that best fits your needs. You can also learn more about our giving societies, which recognize donors based on both the frequency and advanced giving amounts of their contributions.

Some donors also find tax advantages in making gifts of stock or IRA rollovers. Learn more below:

 Español

November 14th & 15th

Please be a Prayer Partner for this year's First Communion candidates. Catch a fish from the net in the narthex and keep them in your prayers until their First Communion Day on May 8th.

Por favor, sea un compañero de oración para los candidatos a la Primera Comunión de este año. Coja un pez de la red en el nártex y manténgalos en sus oraciones hasta el día de su Primera Comunión el 8 de mayo.

November 14th & 15th

after all masses
in Madonna Hall

Olive wood carvings and crafts from Christian artists in the Holy Land will be offered for sale after each Mass on the weekend of November 14-15. 

Sales of olive wood carvings support Christian families in the Bethlehem area who rely on this and pilgrims as primary sources of income. Due to the recent events in Holy Land, all tourism activities have been impacted. Which devastated the livelihoods of those families. 

Christians make less than 1.5% of the population in the Holy Land. Your support and solidarity keep these native Christians rooted in their homeland.
Please stop by the Madonna Hall after Mass.

Tallas en madera de olivo y artesanía de Christian se pondrán a la venta artistas de Tierra Santa después de cada Misa el fin de semana del 14-15 de noviembre.

La venta de tallas en madera de olivo apoya a Christian familias de la zona de Belén que dependen de este y los peregrinos como principales fuentes de ingresos. Debido a los recientes acontecimientos en Israel, todo el turismo Las actividades se han detenido desde la guerra.

Los cristianos representan menos del 1.5% de la población en Tierra Santa. Su apoyo y solidaridad mantener a estos cristianos nativos arraigados en su patria. Por favor, pase por el Madonna Hall después de la misa.

OLG Youth Group Skate Night

 at the Franklin Skate Club

November 15th

Only $5 per teen

Meet us at Franklin Skate Club
Admission includes skates.
Food is available for purchase at the counter.

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

November 19th

6:30pm 
Madonna Hall

Find comfort for the season with GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays which offers support & practical tips for facing holiday challenges after loss.

A GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar, held Thursday November 19th at Our Lady of the Greenwood from 6:30pm-8:30pm in Madonna Hall, offers practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday season. At this two-hour seminar, you’ll view a video featuring advice from people in grief who’ve faced the holidays after their loss. You’ll hear insights from respected Christian counselors, pastors, and psychologists. You’ll receive a Holiday Survival Guide with practical strategies, encouraging words, helpful exercises, Q/As, and journaling ideas for daily survival through the holiday season. At GriefShare Surviving the Holidays, you’ll meet with other grieving people who have an understanding of what you’re going through. They won’t judge you or force you to share, but will accept you where you are and will offer comfort and support. “When I went to GriefShare,” said Marion, “I realized there are different ways to grieve.”Your holiday season won’t be easy; your emotions may ambush you and suck you under at times. But you can choose to walk through this season in a way that honors your loved one and puts you on the path of health and healing.

19 de Noviembre
7pm

A little faith, a little creativity, and a whole lot of community!

Join us for our next Sol & Luna Bible Study on November 19th!

Come connect with God, share, reflect, and grow together. This time, we’re adding something special: we’ll be designing and personalizing our very own tote bags!

Bring your heart, your creativity, and a friend! We can’t wait to see you there.

Prayer Room (Downstairs)
335 S Meridian St, Greenwood, IN 46143

For more information, contact Jenny: (317) 365-7604

#SolYLuna #BibleStudy #FaithAndCommunity #GrowTogeth

November 22nd

12pm-7pm
Cardinal Ritter High School

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is hosting Ignite, a one day high school event. The goal of the day is to create a space for teens to encounter the love of Christ and the personal reality of our faith. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Sacraments, as well as Mass with Archbishop Thompson, Ignite helps young people feel seen, welcome, and invited into a life changing commitment to Christ.

Knights of Columbus

Diaper Drive

Begins October 11th

Help Support local families by donation diapers, wipes and other baby essentials. Use the drop off box located in the Narthex.
All proceeds benefit 1st Choice Women's Pregnancy Center.

A small donation can make a big difference!

Movie Night

Wednesday, November 25th
6:30pm
Madonna Hall

Mass of Thanksgiving

November 26th
following 9am Mass

Join Father Day at the Mass of Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday November 26th at 9am. Following mass he will hold a "Blessing of the Food" for all who wish to have the food blessed in celebration of the holiday.

Todos están invitados a la Misa de Acción de Gracias el jueves 26 de noviembre a las 9 de la mañana con el Padre Day. Después de la misa Padre Day dará una "Bendición de los Alimentos" para todos los que deseen tener la comida bendecida en la celebración de la fiesta.

19th Annual Tables of Christmas!

• When:   Thursday, December 3rd
• Where:   Madonna Hall
• Time:   6:30pm to 9:30pm 
• Guest Speaker:  Fr. Tim Wyciskalla, Pastor, St. John the Evangelist, Vicar for Clergy, Religious, and PLCs, Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
• Cost:  $40.00 per person (Must be 21 to attend)
• *Ticket price includes an appetizer, catered dinner, wine, beverages, dessert, and a chance to win a wonderful door prize!

• If you are a table hostess, you are responsible for decorating your table. You will have the opportunity to purchase your entire table (8 seats) prior to the general ticket sales.  Any open (unpaid) seats remaining at the hostess’ table will be sold in general ticket sales beginning October 29th.
• To register as a hostess and purchase your table, please contact Susie Gallagher 317-908-9880 beginning October 22nd at 8:00am.  Ticket sales will be filled in the order the call is received.  This year’s event will be limited to 25 tables with 8 guests per table.

• To purchase your individual tickets for general seating, please contact Susie Gallagher at 317-908-9880 beginning October 29th at 8:00am. Individual tickets are limited and will be filled in the order the call is received.

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
Or are you a Catholic adult who missed out on your sacraments of the Eucharist or Confirmation?

Whether Catholic or not, we have an opportunity for you. We will be holding an 8-week class beginning

Sunday, January 10, 2027

The class will continue to meet weekly on Sundays after the 5pm Mass in the Chapel.

If you are interested, please register HERE

Pan-African Catholic Community

December 6th

Madonna Hall