Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Indiana State University retired Professor Dr. Arthur Feinsod for “Faith and the Arts,” an in-person and livestream workshop scheduled for Saturday, June 3. The sessions will take place from 9 a.m.-noon, in the Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Learn how faith can be solidified and amplified by using works of theater arts. Cost is $25 per session and each workshop is independent from the others. The cost includes materials and refreshments. The registration deadline is June 1. Register here or by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing provctr@spsmw.org.

Lupus Awareness Month occurs every May and we celebrate this month to contribute to the welfare of the affected community. This inflammatory disease is caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues and affects the overall well-being of the person in many ways. This month is all about raising awareness about its impact on the physical, emotional, and economic aspects of a person’s life. The color purple has become associated with lupus awareness. One may wonder why purple specifically? That’s because purple is a combination of the passion of the color red and the calmness of the color blue. Purple is thought to pacify the mind and nerves, uplift the spirit, and provide the courage to fight. In honor of Lupus awareness month, our local Lupus support group decorated the trees in front of Queen of Apostles Church and the Parish Center with lovely purple ribbons.

Interested in writing Catholic fiction or nonfiction? Join other Catholic authors at the Catholic Writers Conference Live at the Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare May 30-June 1, 2023. Attendees will be treated to presentations and panel discussions by top Catholic authors and editors. Experienced authors will meet with small groups for mentoring. Attendees can also sign up to pitch their book idea to a Catholic publisher or literary agent. More information here.