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#OTD We remember the anniversary of the installation of Archbishop Daniel Mark Buechlein, O.S.B. as Archbishop of Indianapolis in 1992. He died in 2018. He retired due to health in 2011. +RIP+
September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#OTD We remember the anniversary of the installation of Archbishop Daniel Mark Buechlein, O.S.B. as Archbishop of Indianapolis in 1992. He died in 2018. He retired due to health in 2011. +RIP+
Sunday, September 7 will mark the 107th anniversary of the death of Bishop Francis Silas Chatard in 1918, 5th Bishop of Vincennes and 1st Bishop of Indianapolis. He led the diocese into the 20th century.
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Death of Bishop Chatard – Indiana Catholic History
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September 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Sunday, September 7 will mark the 107th anniversary of the death of Bishop Francis Silas Chatard in 1918, 5th Bishop of Vincennes and 1st Bishop of Indianapolis. He led the diocese into the 20th century.
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Thursday, September 4 marks the anniversary of the shameful removal of the Potawatomi people from northern Indiana in 1838.
They were accompanied by martyr of charity Fr. Benjamin Petit.
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They were accompanied by martyr of charity Fr. Benjamin Petit.
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The “Trail of Death” 1838 – Indiana Catholic History
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September 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Thursday, September 4 marks the anniversary of the shameful removal of the Potawatomi people from northern Indiana in 1838.
They were accompanied by martyr of charity Fr. Benjamin Petit.
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They were accompanied by martyr of charity Fr. Benjamin Petit.
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Tomorrow, September 2, marks the 179th anniversary of the death of Fr. Vincent Bacquelin, an early missionary of the Diocese of Vincennes.
He was killed returning from a sick call. A true martyr of charity.
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He was killed returning from a sick call. A true martyr of charity.
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The Death of Vincent Bacquelin – Indiana Catholic History
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September 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tomorrow, September 2, marks the 179th anniversary of the death of Fr. Vincent Bacquelin, an early missionary of the Diocese of Vincennes.
He was killed returning from a sick call. A true martyr of charity.
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He was killed returning from a sick call. A true martyr of charity.
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Sunday, August 31st marks the 40th anniversary of the death of 3 Indianapolis Archdiocesan priests in a fire at St. John the Baptist in Starlight. +RIP+
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1985 Fire Kills 3 Priests in Starlight Parish – Indiana Catholic History
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August 31, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Sunday, August 31st marks the 40th anniversary of the death of 3 Indianapolis Archdiocesan priests in a fire at St. John the Baptist in Starlight. +RIP+
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#OTD in 1774, Elizabeth Ann Seton, friend of SOG Simon Brute and Patron of Catholic schools, was born. May her intercession bring peace and healing to the people of Minneapolis-St Paul, especially to the families of those who have died. +RIP+
August 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
#OTD in 1774, Elizabeth Ann Seton, friend of SOG Simon Brute and Patron of Catholic schools, was born. May her intercession bring peace and healing to the people of Minneapolis-St Paul, especially to the families of those who have died. +RIP+
A nice article in this week's @criteriononline by Sean Gallagher @SeanGIndy about the seminarians visiting the grave of Servant of God, Simon Brute in Vincennes. Hopefully everyone will say the private prayers for his canonization tinyurl.com/349v76ss
Servant of God Simon Bruté
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August 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A nice article in this week's @criteriononline by Sean Gallagher @SeanGIndy about the seminarians visiting the grave of Servant of God, Simon Brute in Vincennes. Hopefully everyone will say the private prayers for his canonization tinyurl.com/349v76ss
#OTD in 1878. Francis Silas Chatard was installed as the Bishop of Vincennes in the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier.
Within a week he moved to Indianapolis, retaining the “Vincennes” title for 20 years before the Diocese was moved.
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Within a week he moved to Indianapolis, retaining the “Vincennes” title for 20 years before the Diocese was moved.
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Chatard – A Bishop of Vincennes in Indianapolis – Indiana Catholic History
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August 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#OTD in 1878. Francis Silas Chatard was installed as the Bishop of Vincennes in the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier.
Within a week he moved to Indianapolis, retaining the “Vincennes” title for 20 years before the Diocese was moved.
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Within a week he moved to Indianapolis, retaining the “Vincennes” title for 20 years before the Diocese was moved.
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Dedication of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (1841) – Indiana Catholic History
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August 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#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.
His greatest contribution was the desegregation of Indianapolis and St Louis Catholic schools.
July 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
#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.
His greatest contribution was the desegregation of Indianapolis and St Louis Catholic schools.
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.
July 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
#OTD - Old St Joseph Church - Indianapolis
2 lots, on the corner of North and Noble (College) streets, were purchased for $5,500 on April 25, 1879. The corner-stone was laid on July 20, 1879, by Bishop Chatard, assisted by the priests of the city.
2 lots, on the corner of North and Noble (College) streets, were purchased for $5,500 on April 25, 1879. The corner-stone was laid on July 20, 1879, by Bishop Chatard, assisted by the priests of the city.
July 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#OTD - Old St Joseph Church - Indianapolis
2 lots, on the corner of North and Noble (College) streets, were purchased for $5,500 on April 25, 1879. The corner-stone was laid on July 20, 1879, by Bishop Chatard, assisted by the priests of the city.
2 lots, on the corner of North and Noble (College) streets, were purchased for $5,500 on April 25, 1879. The corner-stone was laid on July 20, 1879, by Bishop Chatard, assisted by the priests of the city.
the first native born (Indiana) person to be ordained to the priesthood was Anthony (Antoine) Foucher.
Born near Lafayette, (at the time, Fort Ouiatenon), on 22 July 1741. Ordained on 30 October, 1774, for the diocese of Quebec, of which Indiana was a part. He died June 12, 1812.
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Born near Lafayette, (at the time, Fort Ouiatenon), on 22 July 1741. Ordained on 30 October, 1774, for the diocese of Quebec, of which Indiana was a part. He died June 12, 1812.
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Anthony Foucher – Indiana Catholic History
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June 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
the first native born (Indiana) person to be ordained to the priesthood was Anthony (Antoine) Foucher.
Born near Lafayette, (at the time, Fort Ouiatenon), on 22 July 1741. Ordained on 30 October, 1774, for the diocese of Quebec, of which Indiana was a part. He died June 12, 1812.
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Born near Lafayette, (at the time, Fort Ouiatenon), on 22 July 1741. Ordained on 30 October, 1774, for the diocese of Quebec, of which Indiana was a part. He died June 12, 1812.
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June 10 will mark the 58th anniversary of the death of cardinal Joseph Ritter in 1967.
First ARCHbishop of Indianapolis and 7th Bishop. Born in New Albany Indiana.
He was Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946 until his death in 1967. Ritter was a tireless supporter of civil rights. bit.ly/3T2jtRP
First ARCHbishop of Indianapolis and 7th Bishop. Born in New Albany Indiana.
He was Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946 until his death in 1967. Ritter was a tireless supporter of civil rights. bit.ly/3T2jtRP
Death of Cardinal Ritter – Indiana Catholic History
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June 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
June 10 will mark the 58th anniversary of the death of cardinal Joseph Ritter in 1967.
First ARCHbishop of Indianapolis and 7th Bishop. Born in New Albany Indiana.
He was Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946 until his death in 1967. Ritter was a tireless supporter of civil rights. bit.ly/3T2jtRP
First ARCHbishop of Indianapolis and 7th Bishop. Born in New Albany Indiana.
He was Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946 until his death in 1967. Ritter was a tireless supporter of civil rights. bit.ly/3T2jtRP
#OTD in 1856, Saint Theodora Guerin, Mother Theodore, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of St Mary of the Woods in Indiana, died.
She survived a number of obstacles and lived a life of humility and simplicity.
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She survived a number of obstacles and lived a life of humility and simplicity.
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Mother Theodore – Indiana Catholic History
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May 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#OTD in 1856, Saint Theodora Guerin, Mother Theodore, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of St Mary of the Woods in Indiana, died.
She survived a number of obstacles and lived a life of humility and simplicity.
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She survived a number of obstacles and lived a life of humility and simplicity.
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OTD in 1853, Michael Shawe, the only English speaking missionary to arrive in Indiana with Servant of God, Bp. Simon Brute, died after a freak accident in Detroit. He labored, especially in Madison Indiana.
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The Death Father Michael Shawe – Indiana Catholic History
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May 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
OTD in 1853, Michael Shawe, the only English speaking missionary to arrive in Indiana with Servant of God, Bp. Simon Brute, died after a freak accident in Detroit. He labored, especially in Madison Indiana.
Read more: bit.ly/440EXlU
Read more: bit.ly/440EXlU
Habemus Papam!!
May 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Habemus Papam!!
Since this week marks the anniversary of the establishment of the diocese by Pope Gregory XVI, as well as the Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, Here is a news item from Feb. 1831, the year Pope Gregory XVI was elected.
May 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Since this week marks the anniversary of the establishment of the diocese by Pope Gregory XVI, as well as the Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, Here is a news item from Feb. 1831, the year Pope Gregory XVI was elected.
On May 7, 1964, Fr. Robert Gorman, Archdiocesan Archivist died. He was, for all intents and purposes the "first" Archivist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. +RIP+. His work is carried on today by a dedicated Archivist and group of assistants. bit.ly/3pq4GoD
Fr. Robert Gorman – Indiana Catholic History
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May 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
On May 7, 1964, Fr. Robert Gorman, Archdiocesan Archivist died. He was, for all intents and purposes the "first" Archivist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. +RIP+. His work is carried on today by a dedicated Archivist and group of assistants. bit.ly/3pq4GoD
OTD the official bulls establishing the Diocese of Vincennes—now the Archdiocese of Indianapolis—were issued by Pope Gregory XVI. The territory then comprised the entire state of Indiana and the eastern third of Illinois.
May 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
OTD the official bulls establishing the Diocese of Vincennes—now the Archdiocese of Indianapolis—were issued by Pope Gregory XVI. The territory then comprised the entire state of Indiana and the eastern third of Illinois.
I deal with Catholic history here, but with all the news about the upcoming Conclave, I recall Cdl. Tagel’s homily in Indianapolis last year. Next Pope?? youtu.be/gGU7suOPqUM
Cardinal Luis Tagle's homily at the Clossing Mass of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
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April 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I deal with Catholic history here, but with all the news about the upcoming Conclave, I recall Cdl. Tagel’s homily in Indianapolis last year. Next Pope?? youtu.be/gGU7suOPqUM
This Friday, April 25th marks the 146th anniversary of the original parish of St. Joseph in Indianapolis. The second pastor of the parish and later Bishop of Fort Wayne, Herman Joseph Alerding wrote:
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April 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This Friday, April 25th marks the 146th anniversary of the original parish of St. Joseph in Indianapolis. The second pastor of the parish and later Bishop of Fort Wayne, Herman Joseph Alerding wrote:
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Tomorrow, April 23, was the day that Easter fell in 1848. The third Bishop of Vincennes, Jean Bazin, who had only been Bishop since the previous October, died. +RIP+
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Tomorrow, April 23, was the day that Easter fell in 1848. The third Bishop of Vincennes, Jean Bazin, who had only been Bishop since the previous October, died. +RIP+
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April 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Tomorrow, April 23, was the day that Easter fell in 1848. The third Bishop of Vincennes, Jean Bazin, who had only been Bishop since the previous October, died. +RIP+
tinyurl.com/5n8dp7ym
Tomorrow, April 23, was the day that Easter fell in 1848. The third Bishop of Vincennes, Jean Bazin, who had only been Bishop since the previous October, died. +RIP+
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