Staff listing by department

The following listings are organized as they are in the Archdiocesan Directory, that is, by departments. If you are looking for organization that have liaison with our archdiocese, go to that page.

If you know the name of the person that you'd like to reach, then go to our alphabetical phone listing.

Secretariats/Vicariates

Catholic Charities and Family Ministries, Secretariat for

Responsible for coordinating the social ministries of the archdiocese to work for peace and social justice through service and advocacy.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-7319
  • David J. Siler, Executive Director
  • David Bethuram, Associate Executive Director
  • Theresa Chamblee, Director for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, 317-236-0413
  • Theresa Chamblee, Executive Assistant, 317-236-1404

Website: www.catholiccharitiesindy.org

Catholic Education and Faith Formation, Secretariat for

Responsible for coordinating the ministries of lifelong formation and education, including Catholic schools, religious education for adults, youth, and children, youth ministry and the Catholic Youth Organization and St. Mary’s Child Center and the Catholic Urban School Consortium, in order to teach and share Catholic beliefs, traditions, and values.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1430
  • Harry Plummer, Executive Director
  • Brenda Pfarr, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/oce

Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators

Formation and Personnel, Vicariate of

Responsible for assisting in the assignment, training, and support of clergy, parish life coordinators, and seminarians in accordance with canon law.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1495
  • Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant
Advocacy to Priests, Vicariate for

Responsible for the advocacy, pastoral care, and ongoing formation of priests.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1489
  • Rev. Gerald Kirkhoff, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/clergyplc

Communications, Secretariat for

Responsible for all archdiocesan communications activities, including those of Criterion Press, Inc., and the Catholic Communications Center.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • Greg A. Otolski, Executive Director 317-236-1585
  • Mary Ann Klein, Executive Assistant 317-236-1585
  • Ron Massey, Coordinator of Administration 317-236-1454

Finance and Administrative Services, Secretariat for

Responsible for coordinating the financial, accounting, cemetery services, and management services of the archdiocese to promote generous sharing and responsible use of all human and material resources, including the property, liability, vehicular and workers compensation program for the archdiocese.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1410
  • Brian Burkert, CPA, Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director, 317-236-1410
  • Michael J. Witka, Director of Parish Financial Services/Director, Risk Management, 317-236-1558
  • Stacy Harris, CPA, Director of Financial Analysis 317-236-1535
  • Helen Baar, Administrative Assistant, Property Insurance 317-236-1452

Website: www.archindy.org/finance

Lay Ministry and Pastoral Services, Secretariat for

Responsible for coordinating pastoral services and lay ministry formation to provide for the pastoral and leadership needs of the people of the archdiocese.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-7325
  • 1-800-382-9836 ext. 7325
  • E-mail: chancery@archindy.org
  • Annette "Mickey" Lentz, Chancellor, Executive Director
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/layministry

Spiritual Life and Worship, Secretariat for

Responsible for coordinating the ministries of worship, adult initiation, and retreat ministry.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1483
  • Fr. Patrick Beidelman, Executive Director
  • Christina Tuley, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/worship

Stewardship and Development, Secretariat for

Responsible for directing stewardship and development programs of the archdiocese to promote generous sharing and responsible use of all human, financial and material resources.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1415
  • Ellen Strother, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/stewardship

Tribunal, Metropolitan

Responsible for assisting the archbishop in the judicial affairs of the archdiocese in accordance with canon law.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1460
  • Rev. Stanley Pondo, JD, JCD, Vicar Judicial

Website: www.archindy.org/tribunal

 

Agencies and offices

Accounting Services, Office of

This office is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the archdiocesan accounting and financial activities, which include but are not limited to the following: financial budgets, annual reports, archdiocesan accounting and financial policies and procedures, treasury functions, Archdiocesan Deposit and Loan Fund, and payroll.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1410
    accountingservices@archindy.org
  • Brian Burkert, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, 317-236-1410
  • Tracy Lockwood, CPA, Controller, 317-592-4005
  • Julie Laughlin, Assistant Controller, 317-261-3371
  • Carey Kendall, Parish Services Supervisor, 317-236-1519
  • Nancy Hildwein, Catholic Charities Accounting Supervisor, 317-236-1525
  • Chris Bramble, Accountant, 317-236-1531
  • Sr. Dina Bato, SP, Accountant, 317-236-1418
  • Sandi Jackson, Accounts Payable Specialist, 317-236-1561
  • Melinda Buckler, Accounting Clerk, 317-261-3376
  • Robyn Roller, Payroll and Parish/Agency Billing Coordinator, 317-236-1439
  • Melinda Buckler: Accounting Clerk, 317-236-3376
  • Website: www.archindy.org/finance

Archives

The archives centralizes, preserves, protects, and makes available those records and materials that pertain to the origin and history of the archdiocese.

  • Xavier Building
  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 800-382-9836 ext. 1429
  • E-mail: archives@archindy.org
  • Karen Oddi, Associate Archivist 317-236-1429
  • Teresa Law, Records Management Coordinator 317-236-1538

Website: www.archindy.org/archives

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development was created by the U.S. Catholic bishops in 1970. It is an education-action campaign that offers building blocks of hope to break the cycle of poverty in the United States by providing grants and loans to poor communities who are pulling themselves out of poverty through community organizing, economic development, and other group-empowering initiatives.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-473-0413
  • Theresa Chamblee, Director

Website: www.archindy.org/cchd

Catholic Charities Bloomington (formerly Catholic Social Services)

This agency provides co-parent negotiations and counseling services to families and children, particularly children at risk, in the Bloomington Deanery.

  • 631 N. College Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 | 812-332-1262
  • Marsha McCarty, Director

Website: www.archindy.org/cc/bloomington

Becky's Place

Women and children's emergency shelter

1108 Fifth St., Bedford, IN 47241, 812-369-2264

Cami Pritchett, Director

Catholic Charities Indianapolis (formerly Catholic Social Services)

This agency provides counseling and outreach services to families and children, the aging, and those in need of emergency and special services in central Indiana.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 317-236-1500
  • David Bethuram, Agency Director 317-236-1530
  • Craig Fall, Associate Director 317-236-1534
  • Development Director, 317-236-1519
  • Director, Adult Day Care Program 317-236-1527
  • Bill Bickel, Service Line Director, Holy Family Shelter and Holy Family Transitional Housing Program 317-635-7830
  • Ellen Brown, Service Line Director, Senior Companion Program 317-236-1555
  • Stephanie Davis, Director, Crisis Office 317-236-1556
  • Courtney Baccus, Assistant Director, Crisis Office, 317-236-1512
  • Gabrielle Neal, Director, Refugee Resettlement Programs 317-236-1553
  • Tish Pyritz, Director, School Counseling 317-236-1523
  • Sheila Shine, Director, Individual,Couple, and Family Counseling 317-236-1537
  • Carolyn Currin-Holder, Director, St. Joan of Arc Neighborhood Youth Outreach 317-283-6710
  • Valerie Sperka, Development Specialist/Admin. Assistant 317-592-4072
  • Sue Sandefur, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1514
  • Donna Laughlin, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1531

Website: www.archindy.org/cc/indianapolis

Catholic Charities New Albany - St. Elizabeth

This agency provides support on both a residential and an outreach basis.to women who experience crisis pregnancies. Also provides counseling services, programs for the developmentally delayed, child advocacy and adoption services.

  • 601 E. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150 812-949-7305
  • Mark Casper, Director

Website: www.archindy.org/cc/newalbany

Catholic Charities Tell City

Catholic Charities in Tell City provides counseling services, advocacy for the poor, as well as coordination of direct emergency services as needed.

  • 802 Ninth St., Tell City, IN 47586
  • 812-547-0903
  • Joan Hess, Agency Director

Website: www.archindy.org/cc/tellcity

Catholic Charities Terre Haute

Catholic Charities in Terre Haute offers ministry to children, families, and aged persons with spiritual, material, and emotional needs.

    1801 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN 47803
  • 812-232-1447
  • John C. Etling, Agency Director
Bethany House
  • 1402 Locust St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
  • 812-232-4978
Catholic Charities Terre Haute Food Bank
  • 1356 Locust St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
  • 812-235-3424
Christmas House
  • 829 N. 14th St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
  • 812-234-7242
Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall
  • 1356 Locust St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
  • 812-235-1265
Household Exchange
  • 1409 Locust St., Terre Haute, IN 47807 812-234-1132

Website: www.archindy.org/cc/terrehaute

Catholic Education, Office of

The Office of Catholic Education administers Catholic education and lifelong faith formation for the archdiocese. It coordinates the work of the schools, commissions, religious education programs, youth ministry and other related educational ministries.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1430
  • Harry Plummer, Executive Director for Catholic Education and Faith Formation 317-236-1440
  • G. Joseph Peters, Associate Executive Director, Catholic Education (Administration) 317-236-1430
  • Gina Fleming, Superintendent 317-592-4051
  • Rob Rash, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative School Personnel and Licensure 317-236-1544
  • Mary McCoy, Assistant Superintendent
  • Ken Ogorek, Director of Catechesis 317-236-1446
  • Peg McEvoy, Associate Director, Evangelization and Family Catechesis 317-236-1432
  • Kay Scoville, Director, Youth Ministry 317-236-1477
  • Jackie VandenBergh, Administrative Coordinator, Youth Ministry 317-236-1442
  • Chris Kukelka, Program Coordinator, Schools Technology Implementation 317-402-2169 (cell)
  • Margaret Hendricks, Program Coordinator, APTK (A Promise To Keep) Chastity Program 317-236-1478
  • Kara Favata, Assistant Director, Special Religious Education (SPRED) 317-236-1448
  • Cindy Clark, Office Manager, Administrative and Teacher Personnel 317-236-1444
  • Brenda Pfarr, Executive Assistant 317-236-1440
  • Jeanette Hall, Administrative Assistant, Reception 317-236-1430
  • Theresa Brydon, Administrative Assistant, Faith Formation 317-236-1431
  • Robin Andrews, Administrative Assistant, Catholic Schools 317-236-1441
Archdiocesan Education Commission (AEC)
  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1430
  • Harry A. Plummer, Executive Director, Catholic Education and Faith Formation 317-236-1440
  • Mother Theodore Catholic Academies (MRCA)
  • Mother Theodore Catholic Academies manages four Indianapolis urban Catholic schools as a consortium. The MTCA office is also contracted by ADI Charter Schools, Inc., to give oversight to its two charter schools 317-236-7324, Fax: 317-236-1422
  • Connie Zittnan, Executive Director 317-236-7322
  • Chris Brunson, Office Manager 317-236-1516
  • Sr. Gerry O'Laughlin, CSJ, Instructional Support Facilitator 317-236-4069
  • Mark Lecher, Facilities Manager 317-236-1542
  • Rose Springman, Administrative Assistant 317-236-7324
  • Susan Peterson, Tuition Coordinator 317-236-1421

Website: www.archindy.org/oce

  • IMPACT
  • 317-236-1580
  • 21st Century Learning Centers
  • Ashley Holloway, Program Director 317-236-1580

Catholic Youth Organization

The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) provides programmed spiritual, cultural, social, and physical development activities for young people in the Indianapolis archdiocese between the ages of about eight and eighteen, to help provide a sense of Christian direction and responsibility.

  • 580 E. Stevens St., Indianapolis, IN 46203 317-632-9311
  • Edward J. Tinder, Director
  • Jerry Ross, Assistant Director
Camp Rancho Framasa
  • 2230 Clay Lick Rd., Nashville, IN 47448-4641
  • 888-988-2839
  • Kevin Sullivan, Camp Director

Website: www.cyoarchindy.org

Chancery

Office of the Apostolic Administrator
  • 317-236-1403
  • Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, VG
  • Ford Cox, Executive Assistant, Liaison for Episcopal Affairs
  •  
  • Dianne Trefry Adams, Executive Assistant

Office of the Vicar Judicial

  • 317-236-1460
  • Rev. Stanley Pondo, JD, JCD
Office of the Chancellor
  • 317-236-7325
  • Annette “Mickey” Lentz
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

Cemeteries Association, Catholic

The Catholic Cemeteries Association maintains and operates eight Catholic cemeteries in the Indianapolis Archdiocese—Calvary, Holy Cross, St. Joseph, and Our Lady of Peace, in Indianapolis; Calvary and St. Joseph in Terre Haute; and St. Malachy North and St. Malachy West in Brownsburg.

Calvary, Holy Cross, and St. Joseph Cemeteries Office
  • 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-784-4439
  • Fax: 317-784-4830
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery
  • 9001 N. Haverstick Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-574-8898
  • Fax: 317-580-1783
Calvary and St. Joseph Cemeteries Office
  • 4227 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803 812-232-8404
  • Fax: 812-232-3877
St. Malachy North Cemetery
  • 56th St. and N. 267, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-271-3123
  • Fax: 317-271-1824
St. Malachy West Cemetery
  • State Road 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-271-3123
  • Fax: 317-271-1824

Website: www.catholiccemeteries.cc

Clergy, Religious and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel, Vicariate for

The Office of Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators consists of three departments that work directly with priests, parish life coordinators, seminarians, permanent deacons, candidates for the permanent diaconate, and candidates for the seminary and religious life. These departments work in a collaborative effort to facilitate discernment, create awareness, and assist in education and spiritual development. The office strives to enable, empower, and support these individuals while identifying and providing for the present and future ministerial needs within the archdiocese.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1495 Fax: 317-236-1401
  • Rev. Stephen Giannini, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant
  • Ron Massey, Business Manager (part time) 317-236-1491
Deacons, Office of

Deacon Michael East, Director of Deacons

Vacant, Administrative Assistant (part time)

Deacon Formation, Office of
  • Deacon Kerry Blandford, Director Deacon Formation, 317-236-1492
  • Rev. Noah Casey, Spiritual Director
  • Vacant, Administrative Assistant (part time) 317-236-1490, Fax: 317-236-1401
Personnel: Priests and Parish Life Coordinators
  • Rev. Stephen Giannini, Director
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant 317-236-1495, Fax: 317-236-7315
  • Rev. Joseph Rautenberg, Ethics/Bioethics Consultant, 317-236-1449
Vocations, Office of Priestly and Religious
  • Rev. Eric M. Augenstein, Director
  • Elizabeth Escoffery, Associate Director 317-236-1490, Fax: 317-236-1401
Advocacy for Priests, Vicariate for

This agency is responsible for the advocacy, pastoral care, and ongoing formation of priests.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1489
  • Rev. Gerard Kirkhoff, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant, 317-236-1495, Fax; 317-236-1401

Website: www.archindy.org/clergyplc

Communications Center, Catholic

This agency is responsible for media relations; archdiocesan publications; print services; advertising; content of the archdiocesan web site; and video and audio productions, including the weekly TV Mass for Shut-Ins.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1585, Fax: 317-236-1593
  • E-Mail: info@archindy.org
  • Greg A. Otolski, Executive Director, Secretariat for Communications, Director of Communications 317-236-1585
  • Mary Ann Klein, Executive Assistant 317-236-1585
  • Carolyn Noone, Associate Director for Special Events 317-236-1428
  • Brandon A. Evans, Website Manager 317-236-1577
  • Jerry Boucher, Graphics Specialist 317-236-1588
  • Annette Danielson, Print Services Assistant, Coordinator for the Archdiocesan Directory and Yearbook Coordinator 317-236-1587
Criterion Press, Inc.
  • Criterion Press, Inc., publishes The Criterion—the official weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the largest weekly newspaper in the state of Indiana. It also publishes the Archdiocesan Directory and Yearbook and occasional books, pastoral letters, annual reports, archdiocesan periodicals and pamphlets.
  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1570
  • E-mail: criterion@archindy.org
  • Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, SLD, Apostolic Administrator, Publisher
  • Greg Otolski, Associate Publisher,317-236-1585
  • Michael A. Krokos, Editor, The Criterion, 317-236-1598
  • John Shaughnessy, Assistant Editor, 317-236-1554
  • Brandon A. Evans, Online Editor, 317-236-1577
  • Natalie Hoefer, Reporter, 317-236-1576
  • Sean Gallagher, Reporter, 317-236-1574
  • Ron Massey, Business Manager (part time), 317-236-1454
  • Mary Ann Klein, Executive Assistant, 317-236-1585

Website: www.archindy.org/criterion

Ecumenism, Office of

This office helps develop ecumenical activities and programs for the clergy and people of all faiths.

  • 2421 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute, IN 47802-3503, 812-240-0315
  • Rev. Richard M. Ginther, VF, Director

Evangelization Commission

This commission promotes evangelization as the essential focus of all the plans, actions, projects and programs of the archdiocesan Church.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1432
  • Peg McEvoy, Associate Director, Evangelization Catechesis, Office of Catholic Education

Family Ministries, Office of

This agency is responsible for family ministry development within the archdiocese. It offers programming in personnel and volunteer development, leadership training and formation, consultative services for commissions and boards, and resources for pastoral ministers who work with families.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1596 or 317-236-1439,1-800-382-9836 ext. 1596, Fax: 317-236-1401
  • David J. Bethuram, Executive Director 317-236-1530
  • Deb VanVelse, Associate Director, Healing Ministries 317-236-1586
  • Joan LeBeau, RN, Coordinator, Health Ministries 317-236-1475
  • Flor Bickel, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1596

Website: www.archindy.org/family

Fatima Retreat House, Our Lady of

This agency provides a secluded place for parish gatherings, personal and directed retreats, spiritual and educational programs, and group meetings in an environment conducive to prayer, spiritual enrichment, reflection, relaxation, and creative thinking.

  • 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226
  • 317-545-7681
  • Fax: 317-545-0095
  • E-mail: fatima@archindy.org
  • Father James M. Farrell, Director
  • Mary Schaffner, Associate Director-Spirituality Ministries
  • Sandy Pasotti, Associate Director-Guest Services and Operations
  • Cheryl McSweeney, Associate Director-Programs
  • Mary Lechtanski, Office Manager

Website: www.archindy.org/fatima

Human Resources

Controls, plans, directs, coordinates, and administers all phases of archdiocesan human resources programs and activities, including but not necessarily limited to wage and salary administration, benefits, employment and placement, training, health and safety services, grievance resolution, policies and procedures, and regulatory/statutory compliance.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1594
  • 1-800-382-9836 ext. 1594
  • Fax: 317-261-3389
  • E-mail: hr@archindy.org
  • Edward P. Isakson, PHR, Director 317-236-1549
  • Courtney Mitchell, Human Resources Specialist  317-236-7314
  • Kristen Leffler, Human Resource Specialist (part time)  317-236-1594

Website: www.archindy.org/hr

Lay Ministry, Office of

The Office of Lay Ministry is responsible for supporting the professional development and spiritual growth of lay ministers in the archdiocese.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-7325
  • 800-382-9836, ext. 7325
  • E-mail: laymin@archindy.org
  • Annette "Mickey" Lentz, Executive Director
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/layministry

Management Services, Office of

Management Services coordinates all construction projects within the archdiocese; coordinates the purchase and sale of all real estate; supervises the maintenance of the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and other archdiocesan properties as designated; and coordinates purchasing, hospitality, duplicating and mail services for the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1452
  • Eric Atkins, AIA, Director
  • Helen Baar, Administrative Assistant
Maintenance
  • John Wahl, Associate Director of Management Services 317-236-1473
  • Richard Dildine
  • Martin A. Jones
  • Danny Wyrick
Mailroom
  • Reechelle Brooks Carter, Mail Center Coordinator 317-236-1509
  • Marlene Conn, Edie Wahl and Helen James, Receptionists 317-236-1400

Mission Office

The staff of the Mission Office supervises the missionary work of the Church, provides educational programs about this work, and manages financial appeals that support the missions. The national organizations served by the Mission Office are as follows: The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Catholic Relief Services, The Holy Childhood Association, The Society of St. Peter the Apostle, American Board of Catholic Missions, The Catholic Near East Association, The Apostleship of Prayer, Campaign for Human Development, Religious Retirement, Afro- and Native American Missions, Aid for the Church in Eastern Europe, American Bishops’ Overseas Aid Appeal, Holy Places, Rice Bowls, and Work of the Holy Father (Peter’s Pence).

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1485, Fax: 317-236-1434
  • Rev. Gerald Kirkhoff, Director
  • Sr. Loretto Emenogu, DMMM, Mission Educator
  • Dana Danberry, Office Manager

Website: www.archindy.org/mission

Multicultural Ministry, Office of

This office works to promote an increased awareness of the ethnic strengths and diversity of the archdiocese and to assist parishes in developing services to meet multicultural needs.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1562, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1562, Fax: 317-236-1401
  • Rev. Kenneth Taylor, Director
  • Br. Moises Gutierrez, OFM, Coordinator Hispanic Ministry 317-592-4068
  • Gloria Guillen, Administrative Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/multicultural

Planning and Organizational Development, Office of Parish

The Office of Parish Planning and Organizational Development encourages parish growth and development through effective leadership, planning and organizational design.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-7325
  • 1-800-382-9836 ext. 7325
  • E-mail: ppod@archindy.org
  • Annette "Mickey" Lentz, Director
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

Pro-Life Ministry, Office for

The mission of the office is to offer pro-life education and evangelization. Pastoral care to post-abortive women and men is part of the outreach of the office. The Birthline ministry provides crisis pregnancy intervention and material assistance to women and babies living in poverty.

Birthline Hotline

  • 317-635-4808 (English)
    317-261-3387 (Spanish)

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
    317-236-1569
    Rebecca Niemerg, Director
    Maria Barnes, Office Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/prolife

Purchasing, Office of

This office is responsible for negotiating purchasing contracts on behalf of the archdiocese and provides purchasing support for all parishes, schools and agencies.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1451
  • Stephen M. James, Director

Website: www.archindy.org/purchasing

St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services

This agency provides support to women and families experiencing crisis pregnancies, including counseling, and residential services, as well as adoption services to families and programs for parent and child development.

  • 2500 Churchman Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203
  • 317-787-3412

Website: www.stelizabeths.org

St. Mary’s Child Center

St. Mary’s is devoted to the service of children who need special help. It offers a preschool for children at risk for developmental delay due to medical or environmental causes and a diagnostic clinic for school-aged children with learning problems.

  • 901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • 317-635-1491
  • Constance Sherman, Director

Website: http://stmaryschildcenter.org/

Stewardship and Development, Office of

The staff of the Office of Stewardship and Development serves the parishes, schools and agencies of the archdiocese by providing education and consultation about stewardship and development. This office coordinates the Parish Stewardship/United Catholic Appeal effort, development efforts for Catholic Charities, Catholic education, archdiocesan-wide capital campaigns, and other stewardship activities.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1425, Fax: 317-236-4066
  • Ellen Strother, Executive Assistant 317-236-1415
  • Ellen Brunner, Director of Catholic Community Foundation, 317-236-1427
  • Ron Greulich, Director of Stewardship Education 317-236-1426
  • Jolinda Moore, Director of Stewardship and Development 317-236-1462
  • Rosemary O’Brien, Director of Corporate and Foundation Development 317-236-1568
  • Dana Townsend, Director of Donor Services 317-236-1498
  • Michael C. Kirk, Associate Director of Annual Major Giving 317-236-1546
  • Anna Breen, Data Entry Specialist 317-592-1567
  • Barbara Clemons, Data Entry Specialist 317-592-4062
  • Melanie Johnson, Stock Gift Specialist 317-236-1459
  • Annie Riddick, Administrative Assistant, 317-236-1482
  • Cindy Riley, Coordinator of Stewardship and Development, 317-236-1503
  • Barbara Samsel, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1590
  • Cyndy Taber, Parish Services Coordinator 317-236-1591

Website: www.archindy.org/stewardship

 

Catholic Community Foundation, Inc.

Promotes the establishment and growth of endowments and planned giving to provide perpetual funding for parishes, schools, and other institutions of the archdiocese.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1425, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1427
  • Ellen M. Brunner, Director of Catholic Community Foundation 317-236-1427
  • Melanie Johnson, Finance Administrator/Stock Gift Specialist 317-236-1459
  • Annie Riddick, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1482

Website: www.archindy.org/ccf

Tribunal, Metropolitan

After all efforts have failed, the tribunal settles controversies involving the rights and duties of members of the Church for the good of the Church. It now deals almost exclusively with questions of alleged nullity of marriage.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1460
  • Rev. Stanley Pondo, JD, JCD, Vicar Judicial
  • Rev. James R. Bonke, JCL, Defender of the Bond/Promoter of Justice
  • Ann Tully, BS, MTS, Judge Instructor/Assessor
  • Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge Instructor /Assessor
  • Sr. Paula Modaff, SP, JCL, Auditor
  • Kay Summers, BA, Notary/Administrative Assistant
  • Roseanne Huckleberry, BA, Notary/Administrative Assistant
  • Nancy Thompson, Notary/Administrative Assistant
  • Patti Peirce, Typist (part time)
  • Other Staff (Part-time Volunteers):
  • Rev. Msgr. Frederick C., Easton, JCL, Adjunct Vicar Judicial, Judicial Vicar Emeritus
  • Rev. Robert Gilday, STB, Adjunct Vicar Judicial
  • Rev. Paul M. Shikany, MDiv, JCL, Adjunct Vicar Judicial
  • Rev. J. Nicholas Dant, MDiv, STL, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Clement Davis, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Stephen Giannini, MA, MS, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Vincent Lampert, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Clifford Vogelsang, STB, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Patrick Cooney, OSB, JCL, Defender of the Bond
  • Lynda Robitaille, JCD, Defender of the Bond
  • Pat Jeffers, Deputy Defender of the Bond

Website: www.archindy.org/tribunal

Victims Assistance

This office provides pastoral care to victims of sexual abuse by anyone who works for the church. It is also responsible for monitoring compliance with all requirements of the Charter for Protection of Children and Young People.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1548
  • Carla Hill, Victim Assistance Coordinator
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant
  • Review Board
  • Eileen Ahrens, chair
  • Ed Haskins, PhD
  • Mary Catherine Horty
  • Ida lamberti
  • Mary Ann Ransdell
  • Rev. Msgr. Anthony R. Volz

 

Website: www.archindy.org/abuse

Worship, Office of

This office fosters the renewal and growth of liturgy in the archdiocese. It offers consultation services, training programs, printed, and online resources for parish liturgical ministers. It is also responsible for archdiocesan liturgical celebrations at which the archbishop presides.

  • 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
  • 317-236-1483
  • E-mail: worship@archindy.org
  • Rev. Patrick J. Beidelman, J., S.T.L., Executive Director of the Secretariat for Spiritual Life and Worship
  • Andy Motyka, Director of Archdiocesan and Cathedral Music
  • Christina M. Tuley, Executive Assistant

Website: www.archindy.org/worship

Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, Office of

The mission of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry is to minister specifically to and build Catholic Communities of young adults within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This includes, but is not limited to college campuses, parishes and young adult movements. A "Universal Call to Holiness" is our focus for all college students and young adults with a mission to create a greater "Culture of Vocation" and Catholic identity and presence in and through the lives of all young adult Catholics within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and all those who encounter this mission teritory. Evangelization of fallen away Catholics and non-Catholics will be a priority of this ministry as "no soul should ever be lost"

Hebrews 3:12-13

1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367

317-236-1436, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1436, Fax: 317-261-3364

  • Matthew Faley, Director
  • Katie Sahm, Program Coordinator, Young Adult Ministry 317-236-4067

 

 


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