Archived Statements and News

The items below are listed from newest to oldest.

• An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
  Statement from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson on Violence in the Holy Land
• WYD experience provides a great infusion of renewed hope
• An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Message of condolence from Archbishop Thompson to Archbishop José H. Gomez
• Reflecting on the life and ministry of Benedict XVI
  • Reflexiones sobre la vida y el ministerio de Benedicto XVI 
• A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Archbishop elected chairman of Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis
• Indiana high court upholds religious freedom for Catholic schools
• Archdiocese's statement on passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1, signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb
  • Resources for moms in need in central and southern Indiana
  • Recursos para acompañar a las madres necesitadas del centro y el sur de Indiana
• Archdiocese of Indianapolis statement on Greenwood Park Mall shooting
• Statement on the Dobbs Decision from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Declaración de la Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis sobre el fallo en el caso Dobbs del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
    
• Archbishop issues statement on gun violence
  • Declaración sobre la violencia armada del Arzobispo Thompson
• 2021 Indianapolis 500 Invocation
• Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation of Mass -- Effective 11 June 2021
  • Levantamiento de la dispensa de la obligación de la misa -- A partir del 11 de junio de 2021 
• Statement of Archbishop Thompson on the George Floyd murder verdict
• Statement of Archbishop Thompson on the FedEx Shootings in Indianapolis
• An Easter message from the Archbishop
  • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Archdiocese of Indianapolis launches new pastoral plan | En español
• A Christmas Message from the Archbishop
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Statement from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson calls again for end to federal executions in Indiana
• A Call to Civility
  • Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson: Un llamado al civismo 
• Statement of Archbishop Thompson on the Release of the Holy See’s McCarrick Report
• Dispensation for Sunday Mass extended until further notice
• A statement from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson concerning upcoming federal executions in Indiana (En Espanol)
• Statement from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson in Wake of Death of George Floyd (Spanish)
• Letter from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson on Reopening Churches (Spanish)
  • Plan for Reopening of Churches and Resuming the Celebration of Public Sunday and Weekday Masses and the other Sacraments in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis 
• Indiana Bishops' Statement on the Resumption of Public Liturgies
• Moving Forward from Pandemic
  • Spanish 
• Easter 2020 Homily
• A Letter to the People of God: Closure of churches is necessary to keep all safe
• A Letter to the People of God: Supporting Charitable Works of the Church
  • Sigamos siendo buenos representantes de la Iglesia en esta época de crisis
  • Click here to give online to help our parishes, ministries and archdiocesan Catholic high schools 
• Archbishop Thompson: Let us remain Christ-centered during this difficult time
  • Arzobispo Thompson: Mantengámonos centrados en Cristo durante este período tan difícil 
• Shalom! A message for our Jewish brothers and sisters for the days of Pesach
• Indiana’s Catholic Bishops Suspend Public Sunday and Weekday Masses
  • Watch daily/Sunday Mass from the Cathedral here
    
  • Regarding Holy Week
  • Regarding Confessions
  • Information on the Suspension of the Public Celebration of Mass and the Temporary Closure of the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center and Agencies
  • Archbishop Charles C. Thompson addresses the impact of Coronavirus on the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • Archbishop Thompson Catholic Radio Indy interview
  • Letter to Parents Regarding Catholic Schools 
• Nationwide Service to Report Sexual Misconduct Involving U.S. Bishops Launched
  • Inauguran servicio nacional para denunciar conductas sexuales indebidas relacionadas con obispos estadounidenses
• Archbishop Thompson meets with pope, prays at tombs of Apostles in Rome visit
• Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Indiana bishops call for renewed moratorium on federal executions
  • Obispos de Indiana solicitan renovación de la moratoria de las ejecuciones federales
• Indiana bishops offer Church’s support after discovery of aborted babies
• Statement from Archbishop Thompson on the immigration enforcement raids
• Archbishop Thompson and Gina Fleming, superintendent of Catholic schools, address recent concerns
• A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles Thompson | Video
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
    
• Transparency and accountability: Before, during and after Baltimore
  • Transparencia y responsabilidad: Antes, durante y después de Baltimore 
• A reflection on the 40th anniversary of the bishops’ pastoral statement on persons with disabilities
  • Reflexión sobre el XL aniversario de la declaración pastoral de los obispos sobre las personas con discapacidades
• Archbishop Thompson leads holy hour in response to clergy sexual abuse crisis
• Archbishop calls for renewed transparency, accountability
• Archbishop responds to controversy surrounding Roncalli counselor
• Archbishop Thompson reasserts archdiocese’s ‘care for all persons’
• 2018 Pastoral Letter
  • We are One in Christ: A Pastoral Letter on Fundamentals of Christian Anthropology
  • Somos Uno con Jesucristo: Carta pastoral sobre los fundamentos de la antropología cristiana

News Stories:

• An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Eucharistic Revival Kick-Off
  • Video of the Kick-Off Event
  • Photos from the Events
  • More on the Eucharistic Revival
  • Archbishop hopes eucharistic revival will lead to conversion in individuals, society
  • Mass, service project, procession and holy hour highlight June 19 eucharistic revival
    • Instructions for first communicants, new Catholics taking part in June 19 eucharistic procession
    • Service project set for June 19 as part of launch of National Eucharistic Revival
• An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Pope consecrates Ukraine, Russia to Mary
  • Pope asks bishops, priests, laypeople to join consecration of Ukraine and Russia
  • Act of Consecration
  • Acto de Consagración
• A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson 
• Pastoral Letter: Worship of God in the Holy Mass Unites Us
• Archbishop notes wisdom, understanding needed to ‘proclaim the kingdom together’
• Installation Week
  • Archbishop Thompson calls faithful during installation to be ‘bridges of unity’
  • Archbishop calls all to ‘keep the end in mind’ during prayer service
  • Emotions flow as archbishop offers touching tribute to his dad
  • Youths lead the chorus of support for new archbishop
  • Photo spread: ‘Bridges of unity’
  • Church leaders make the journey to support a friend
  • New archbishop is ‘humble, holy’ shepherd who will love his flock
  • Archbishop eager to learn ‘rhythm of the archdiocese’
  • Family’s memorable day connects them to Archbishop Thompson
• Our New Shepherd: The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson
  • A note to our readers
  • God’s hands and family’s love guide Archbishop Thompson
  • Priesthood bonds archbishop and cousin in life-changing way
  • Archbishop Thompson’s new coat of arms: one shield, two stories
  • The coat-of-arms from each of our 12 previous bishops/archbishops
  • Archbishop’s motto promotes being ‘Christ-centered in all we do’
  • Religious communities express support for Archbishop Thompson
  • Archbishop’s words offer look into his heart, leadership
  • Archbishop keeps running, pushing to a higher level of service
  • Photo spread: The gift of family, the gift of faith
  • New archbishop ‘understands needs’ of Hispanic community
  • Saint Meinrad formed archbishop for ordained ministry
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis is divided into 11 deaneries
  • Archbishop’s ministry connects Louisville, Indianapolis and Evansville
  • Archbishop Thompson’s leadership in Evansville Diocese marked by collaboration and desire to help and serve others
  • Past shepherds greatly influence Archbishop Thompson
  • Indiana, Kentucky bishops praise leadership of Archbishop Thompson
  • Growing up in ‘Kentucky Holy Land’ shaped archbishop’s faith
  • Louisville colleagues and parishioners say work ethic, humility, focus on others are at heart of archbishop’s ministry
  • Timeline of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • Saint Meinrad monk makes vestments for installation
  • The catechism teaches that the role of a bishop is threefold
  • The office of archbishop comes with several notable symbols
  • Ministering with our universal shepherd
  • Catholics in central and southern Indiana express hope for new archbishop
• ‘We will build on the incredible foundation’: Archbishop-designate Charles C. Thompson of Evansville will be installed on July 28
• Reactions confirm Archbishop-designate Thompson as ‘perfect fit’
• Pallium reception in Rome: Pope tells archbishops not to be 'armchair Catholics,' but apostles
• Archbishop-designate Thompson’s ‘whirlwind’ month concludes with receiving pallium from Pope Francis
• All are invited to participate in prayer initiative for Archbishop Thompson
• Solemn Evening Prayer at cathedral, July 30 Mass in New Albany are open to the public
• Installation Mass will be broadcast on TV, website and Catholic Radio Indy
• Bishop selection process is prayerful, consultative and confidential

Q&A

• Part 1: Defining experiences in life help to shape archbishop-designate’s journey of faith
• Part 2: New archbishop’s mentors reveal his heartfelt regard for women, families and humble leaders of faith

Videos:

• Welcome videos for the new archbishop
• Press Conference (June 13, 2017)
• Interview with Archbishop-designate Charles C. Thompson
• Solemn Evening Prayer (July 27, 2017)
• Installation Mass (July 28, 2017)

Photos:

• Press Conference (June 13, 2017)
• Solemn Evening Prayer (July 27, 2017)
• Installation Mass (July 28, 2017)
• Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, New Albany (July 30, 2017)

Other News:

• See all the coverage of the death of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein
• A Christmas message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Indiana Bishops Statement on Recission of DACA
  • Declaración de los Obispos Católicos de Indiana sobre la rescisión del decreto DACA
• Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Siegel as New Bishop of Evansville