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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.
Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest, pray for us!
Body of Blessed Frassati, relic of Blessed Acutis will be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth. After their canonizations were moved to Sept. 7, young people will have chance to learn more about, be inspired by these saints-to-be. Full story: ow.ly/8EjV50Wucaf (CNS photos)
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. The former St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Ripley County was founded in 1847 & closed in 2013. The 2nd church was torn down in 1941 when the US War Dept claimed the entire area to serve as a munitions testing ground during WWII.
“When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons” (cf. Mk 16:9). Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for us.
#OTD in 1892, Elmer Joseph Ritter, (later known as Joseph Elmer) was born in New Albany Indiana. He was the 7th Bishop and 1st Archbishop of Indianapolis. His greatest contribution was the desegregation of Indianapolis and St Louis Catholic schools.
Pope Leo invites us to take the summer to savour moments of reflection. Marking his third Sunday at the papal summer residence in the Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the nearby Cathedral of Albano. As summer often offers more free time to reflect and spend…
One of the most interesting photos in the archives. After the original St. Joseph Church closed in 1949, the bells were removed to be given to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in 1950.
July 20th marks the 146th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the original St Joseph’s Church at North and Noble (College) streets. Bishop Chatard, was assisted by the priests of the city. On July 4, 1880, the new church was blessed by Bishop Chatard.
Are you heading downtown to celebrate WNBA All-Star Weekend? Check out IHS for the Indy Hoops Pass! Use code: HOOPS for a discount on your tickets to IHS. Pictured below is the Shortridge girls basketball team practicing in 1939. visitindy.com/hoops-pass/ indianahistory.org
Today we venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Through this Memorial, Our Lady invites us to imitate her in a contemplative union with Jesus and in total obedience to God’s will.
Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!
O God, who willed the Virgin Saint Kateri Tekakwitha to flower in a life of innocence among the Native peoples of North America grant, through her intercession, that all gathered in your Church from every nation, tribe and tongue, may glorify you in a single canticle of praise.
When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” (Gal 4:4–7).
#OTD in 1954, the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg made a change to their veils, following an address given by Pope Pius XII in Rome on Sept. 15, 1952 requesting that religious orders modify their habits to "conform to modern demands and correspond to the needs of hygiene."
#OTD in 1990, the Carmelite Sisters' monasteries in Indianapolis and Terre Haute celebrated the 200th anniversary of Carmel in the United States. The Carmelite Sisters were the first nuns in the United States.
From yesterday’s Angelus with Pope Leo XIV. Support relief efforts at: ow.ly/g9tj50Wlphi
Happy Fourth of July from the most patriotic object in our collection! "Surrounding Liberty" by Mary Kay Horn depicts Lady Liberty surrounded by some of the many Americans who make up the "patchwork" of our country. It was made for the Great American Quilt Contest in 1986.
Happy Independence Day! 🎆 As we celebrate, let us also pray ... God of justice, Father of truth, open our hearts to the truth of his Gospel so that your peace may rule in our hearts and your justice guides our lives. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 🥳 #FourthOfJuly
The former St. Peter Parish in Harrison County celebrated its centennial #OTD in 1949. The parish was established in 1849 and merged with St. Joseph Parish in Corydon in 2018.
