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The Archives of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis preserves & shares the history of our parishes, schools, bishops, priests, and religious brothers and sisters.
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This video worried many people because Pope Leo was not wearing gloves. Current archival standards indicate that clean, dry hands are better than gloves. Such an amazing Bible! 📖
The Borso d’Este Bible, one of the supreme masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, was formally presented to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during an institutional ceremony attended by the President of the Italian Senate, Ignazio La Russa. The encounter took on a particularly
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Archbishop Charles C. Thompson unveils a new pastoral plan for discipleship and parish life! ✨🙏 Read it here: https://t.co/DPoNZlBFgg
#ArchIndy #PastoralPlan
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“A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel” (cf. Lk 2:22–32). Christ is the light in our world’s darkness. He reveals the face of God to all nations and peoples.
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❄️☃️ Hope you are staying warm today! Here is a snowy view of the Archbishop Edward T. O'Meara Catholic Center. The photo appeared on the front page of @criteriononline on January 2, 1981.
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Sunday, January 25th marks the 8th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Daniel Buechlein OSB in 2018. The Criterion had extensive coverage https://t.co/BOQOM5S6nm a memorial video an be seen at https://t.co/OYIxu4jhzQ +RIP+
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In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of ensuring that technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, serves the human person rather than replacing or diminishing human dignity.
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In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of ensuring that technological innovation, ...
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Today is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. In this photo, we see a March for Life in Indianapolis. The photo is undated, but with the 300 North Meridian building under construction in the background, it must be 1987-89.
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Catholic dioceses in the US are observing a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. May the Lord of Life protect all unborn children.
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We remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, and by moving forward in faith, we keep looking ahead to the future. His life encourages everyone to pray and choose to uphold the dignity of every person. 🙏🏽🕊️ #Archindy #MLKDay #CatholicSocialTeaching #FaithInAction
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Join Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and Christian leaders for an evening of prayer and fellowship. 🙏 Sponsored by the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. 📅 Jan. 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM 📍 Lawrence UMC ✨ Reception follows #ArchIndy #ChristianUnity #PrayerService
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Archbishop Paul C. Schulte's resignation as Archbishop of Indianapolis was accepted by Pope Paul VI #OTD in 1970. He was succeeded immediately by Archbishop George J. Biskup, who had been serving as coadjutor archbishop since 1967.
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Jesus prayed, “I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one” (cf. Jn 17:15). Jesus prays that we who are his disciples will be protected from all evil.
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Today is Plough Monday, the first Monday after Epiphany. This was traditionally the first day back at work after the Christmas holiday, and it was celebrated by blessing tools of work - a way of starting off the new year well, but also an excuse for some last Christmas festivity!
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Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he
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Today we mark the anniversary of the death of Archbishop Edward T. O'Meara. Archbishop O'Meara was archbishop of Indy from 1979 until his death in 1992. He died on the 12-year anniversary of his installation Mass, which was held on January 10, 1980.
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“God sent his Son, born of a woman, so that we might receive adoption as children” (Gal 4:4–5). Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of Mary. We are His adopted sisters and brothers.
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The new building at Bishop Brutè Latin School in Indy was dedicated #OTD in 1962 by Archbishop Paul C. Schulte. The school was a seminary-prep high school from 1955-78. The building now houses Lumen Christi Catholic School & the offices of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO).
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Hoosiers — do you know what happened 205 years ago on this day? Indianapolis was approved as Indiana’s new capital. Chosen for its potential — and still growing strong today.
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