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 alpahbetical 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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-7325
  • David J. Siler, Executive Director
  • David Bethuram, Associate Executive Director
  • Stefanie Anderson, Communications and Marketing Coordinator 317-236-1536
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant
  • 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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1430
  • Annette “Mickey” Lentz, Executive Director
  • Brenda Pfarr, Executive Assistant

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1489
  • Rev. Gerald Kirkhoff, VF, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant

Communications, Secretariat for

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

  • P. O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • Greg A. Otolski, Executive Director 317-236-1585
  • Ron Massey, Coordinator of Administration 317-236-1454
  • Mary Ann Klein, Executive Assistant 317-236-1585

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1410
  • Jeffrey D. Stumpf, MBA, CPA, CFA, Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director
  • Michael J. Witka, Director of Parish Financial Services/Director of Insurance 317-236-1558
  • Stacy Harris, CPA, Director of Financial Analysis 317-236-1535
  • Helen Baar, Administrative Assistant, Property Insurance 317-236-1452

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-7325
  • 1-800-382-9836 ext. 7325
  • E-mail: chancery@archindy.org
  • Suzanne L. Yakimchick, Chancellor/Executive Director
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

Spiritual Life and Worship, Secretariat for

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

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-1483
  • Charles Gardner, Executive Director
  • Christina Tuley, Executive Assistant

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.

  • P. O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1415
  • Joseph Therber, Executive Director
  • Ellen Strother, Executive Assistant

Tribunal, Metropolitan

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

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1460
  • Rev. Msgr. Frederick C. Easton, JCL, Vicar Judicial

 

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1410
    accountingservices@archindy.org
  • Julie Shewmaker, CPA, Controller
  • Julie Laughlin, Assistant Controller
  • Gary Meister, CPA, Director of Financial Reporting
  • John Hansberry, Payroll Manager
  • Nancy Hildwein, Catholic Charities Accounting Supervisor
  • Carolyn Jones, Senior Accountant
  • Cheryl Leiter, Senior Accountant
  • René Raychel, Accountant
  • Jo Ann Schramm, Senior Accountant
  • Jeanette Richardson, Accounting Clerk
  • Sandi Jackson, Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Eileen Miller, Accounting Clerk/Payroll Specialist
  • Cody Whited, Intern
  • Abbey Kirchner, Intern

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
  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 1-800-382-9836 ext. 1429
  • E-mail: archives@archindy.org
  • Karen Oddi, Associate Archivist 317-236-1429
  • Teresa Law, Records Management Coordinator 317-236-1538

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-7325
  • David Siler, Diocesan Coordinator

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

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-1500
  • David Bethuram, Director 317-236-1530
  • Craig Fall, Associate Director 317-236-1534
  • Suzanne Murphy, Development Director 317-236-1519
  • Lula Baxter, Director, Adult Day Care Program 317-236-1527
  • Bill Bickel, Director, Holy Family Shelter and Holy Family Transitional Housing Program 317-635-7830
  • Ellen Brown, Director, Senior Companion Program 317-236-1555
  • Marge Hittle/Patty Colbert, Co-Directors, Crisis Office .317-236-1556
  • Mary Anne Schaefer, Director, Family Growth Program 317-236-1522
  • Joyce Overton, 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

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
  • Vacant, Director

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, Director

Catholic Charities Terre Haute

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

  • Corporate Square Annex, 2931 Ohio Blvd.,
  • Terre Haute, IN 47803 812-232-1447
  • John C. Etling, 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

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1430
  • Annette “Mickey” Lentz, Executive Director for Catholic Education and Faith Formation 317-236-1440
  • G. Joseph Peters, Associate Executive Director, Catholic Education 317-236-1430
  • Ken Ogorek, Director, Catechesis 317-236-1446
  • Ronald Costello, EdD, Superintendent, Catholic Schools, Project EXCEED Director 317-236-1486
  • John Valenti, DMin, Associate Director, Religious Education, Sacramental, Adult and Family Catechesis, Evangelization Coordinator 317-236-1432
  • Rob Rash, Associate Director, Schools, Administrative Personnel and Professional Development 317-236-1544
  • Margarita Solis Deal, Coordinator, Hispanic Outreach 317-592-4068
  • Edward Tinder, Director, Catholic Youth Organization 317-632-9311
  • Constance Sherman, Director, St. Mary’s Child Center 317-635-1491
  • Rev. Jonathan Meyer, Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry 317-236-1477
  • Kay Scoville, Project Coordinator, Youth and Young Adult Ministry 317-236-1477
  • Eve Jackson, Coordinator, Adolescent Growth Programs 317-236-1478
  • Margaret Hendricks, Coordinator, APTK (A Promise To Keep) Chastity Program 317-236-1478
  • Roni Wyld, Coordinator, SPRED (Special Religious Education) 317-236-1448
  • Cindy Clark, Office Manager 317-236-1444
  • Brenda Pfarr, Executive Assistant 317-236-1440
  • Jeanette Hall, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1430
Project EXCEED
  • Peggy Elson, Associate Director, Schools, Director, Teaching Advancement Program.317-236-1443
  • Kathy Mears, Associate Director, Schools, Learning Resources 317-592-4051
  • Chris Kukelka, Coordinator, Schools Technology Implementation Cell: 317-402-2169
  • Virginia Kappner, Coordinator, Schools Technology Information 317-823-5142
  • Brenda Pfarr, Project Manager 317-236-1436
  • Cindy Clark, Administrative Assistant, Teacher Advancement Program 317-236-1444
  • Robin Andrews, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1441
Catholic Urban School Consortium
  • Connie Zittnan, Director 317-236-7322
  • Tony Watt, Chairman of the Board 317-236-1421
  • Vicki Miller, Associate Director of Finance 317-236-7323
  • Kim Orbik, Administrative Assistant 317-236-7324
  • David Edwards, Facilities Manager 317-236-1542

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
  • Website: www.cyoarchindy.org
Camp Rancho Framasa
  • 2230 Clay Lick Rd., Nashville, IN 47448-4641
  • 888-988-2839
  • Kevin Sullivan, Camp Director

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

Clergy 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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-1495
  • Rev. Stephen Giannini, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant
Deacon Formation, Office of
  • Rev. Bede Cisco, OSB, Director
  • Rev. Larry Voelker, Director, Spiritual Formation
  • Sr. Sharon Kuhn, OSB, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1491
Personnel: Priests and Parish Life Coordinators
  • Rev. Stephen Giannini, Director
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant 317-236-1495
Vocations, Office of Priestly and Religious
  • Rev. Eric M. Johnson, Director
  • Rev. Eric (Rick) Nagel, Associate Director
  • Sr. Sharon Kuhn, OSB, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1491
Advocacy to Priests, Vicariate for

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

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-1489
  • Rev. Gerard Kirkhoff, VF, Vicar
  • Ann Williams, Executive Assistant
  • Rev. Joseph Rautenberg, Ethics/Bioethics Consultant 317-236-1449

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1585
  • E-Mail: info@archindy.org
  • Greg A. Otolski, Director of Communications, Executive Director, Secretariat for Communications
  • Mary Ann Klein, Executive Assistant
  • Carolyn Noone, Associate Director for Special Events 317-236-1428
  • Brandon A. Evans, Web site Manager 317-236-1577
  • Ann Sternberg, Art Director 317-236-1582
  • David Sechrist, Graphics Specialist 317-236-1583
  • Jerry Boucher, Graphics Specialist 317-236-1588
  • Annette Danielson, Print Services Assistant, Coordinator for the
  • Archdiocesan Directory and Yearbook 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.
  • P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-1570
  • E-mail: criterion@archindy.org
  • Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, Publisher
  • Greg Otolski, Associate Publisher
  • Michael A. Krokos, Editor, The Criterion
  • John Shaughnessy, Assistant Editor 317-236-1554
  • Brandon A. Evans, Online Editor 317-236-1577
  • Mary Ann Wyand, Senior Reporter 317-236-1576
  • Sean Gallagher, Reporter 317-236-1574
  • Ron Massey, Business Manager 317-236-1454
  • Barb Brinkman, Senior Account Executive 317-236-1584
  • Kelly Green, Senior Account Executive 317-236-1581
  • Dana Danberry, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1575

Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs

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

  • c/o St. Barnabas, 8300 Rahke Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-882-0724
  • Rev. John Beitans, Interfaith Officer

Evangelization Commission

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

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-236-1432
  • John Valenti, 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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1596 or 317-236-1439
  • 1-800-382-9836 ext. 1596
  • David J. Bethuram, Executive Director 317-236-1530
  • Daniel B. Sarell, Director 317-236-1595
  • Marilyn Hess, Associate Director, Healing Family Ministries 317-236-1586

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 Farrell, Director
  • Sandy Pasotti, Guest Services Manager
  • Cheryl McSweeney, Program Manager
  • Rosa Hanslits, Office Manager

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 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
  • Andrew DeCrane, Human Resources Assistant (full-time), 317-236-1594
  • Courtney Mitchell, Human Resources Assistant (part time), 317-261-3373
  • Kristen Leffler, Administrative Assistant (part time)

Information Systems

This office is responsible for personal computer, voice communications, and data communication functions for all offices in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center and for providing personal computer support to parishes and schools.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1420
  • Tom O’Drobinak, Director
  • Brenda Gordon, Network Manager
  • Troy Sipes, Intern

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-7325
  • 1-800-382-9836, ext. 7325
  • E-mail: laymin@archindy.org
  • Suzanne L. Yakimchick, Director
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1452
  • Eric Atkins, Director
  • Helen Baar, Administrative Assistant
Maintenance
  • John Wahl, Associate Director of Management Services 317-236-1473
  • Richard Dildine
  • Martin Jones
  • Danny Wyrick
Mailroom
  • Pitney Bowes Personnel 317-236-1509
  • Kathy Kaler, Receptionist 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).

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1485
  • Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, VG, Director
  • Sr. Demetria Smith, MSOLA, Mission Educator
  • Sr. Loretto Emenogu, DMMM, Mission Educator
  • Sharon Donohue, Administrative Assistant

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1562
  • Rev. Kenneth Taylor, Director 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1562

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-7325
  • 1-800-382-9836 ext. 7325
  • E-mail: ppod@archindy.org
  • Suzanne L. Yakimchick, Director
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

Pro-Life Ministry, Office for

This office offers educational, pastoral care and advocacy services to foster the dignity of all people. Birthline is a ministry of this office.

Birthline Hotline
  • 317-635-4808
Crisis pregnancy intervention and material assistance to recent mothers
  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1569
  • Sr. Diane Carollo, SGL, Director

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1451
  • Stephen M. James, Director

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

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.

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.

  • P.O. Box 6043
  • Indianapolis, IN 46206-6043
  • 317-236-1425
  • Joseph Therber, Executive Director, Stewardship and Development 317-236-1415
  • Ellen Strother, Executive Assistant 317-236-1415
  • Kent J. Goffinet, Director of Stewardship and Development 317-236-1465
  • Ron Greulich, Director of Stewardship Education 317-236-1426
  • Jolinda Moore, Director of Annual Major Giving 317-236-1462
  • Heidi S. Nightingale, Director of Marketing, Mother Theodore Catholic Academies 317-592-4067
  • Rosemary O’Brien, Director of Corporate and Foundation Development 317-236-1568
  • Dena L. Perry, Director of Communications 317-236-1578
  • Dana Townsend, Director of Donor Services 317-236-1498
  • Michael C. Kirk, Associate Director of Annual Major Giving 317-236-1546
  • Landa Alexander, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1447
  • Anna Breen, Data Entry Specialist 317-592-1567
  • Sarah Campbell, Reconciliation Specialist 317-261-3363
  • Barbara Clemons, Data Entry Specialist 317-592-4062
  • Melanie Johnson, Stock Gift Specialist 317-236-1459
  • Barbara Kelly, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist 317-236-1425
  • Barbara Samsel, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1590
  • Terry Sowka, Communications Coordinator 317-236-1407
  • Cyndy Taber, Parish Services Coordinator 317-236-1591
  • Sarah Terlinden, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1513
  • Vacant, Coordinator of Research and Proposal Writing
  • Vacant, Administrative Assistant
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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1425
  • Joseph Therber, Executive Director, Stewardship and Development 317-236-1482 | 800-382-9836, ext. 1482
  • Vacant, Director of Gift Planning
  • Melanie Johnson, Finance Administrator/Stock Gift Specialist 317-236-1459
  • Annie McKoy, Administrative Assistant 317-236-1482

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1460
  • Rev. Msgr. Frederick C. Easton, JCL, Vicar Judicial
  • Rev. James R. Bonke, JCL, Defender of the Bond/Promoter of Justice
  • Ann Tully, BS, MTS, Judge Instructor
  • Deacon James Gerard (Gerry) Quinn, JCL, Judge/Judge Instructor
  • Rev. Robert Mazzola, Auditor
  • Kay Summers, Notary/Administrative Assistant
  • Mary Ellen Hauck, Notary/Administrative Assistant
  • Roseanne Huckleberry, Notary/Administrative Assistant
  • Patti Peirce, Typist (part time)
  • Other Staff (Part-time Volunteers):
  • Rev. Robert Gilday, STB, Adjunct Vicar Judicial
  • Rev. Paul M. Shikany, JCL, Adjunct Vicar Judicial
  • Rev. Francis Bryan MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. J. Nicholas Dant, MDiv, STL, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Clement Davis, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Michael Fritsch, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Stephen Giannini MA, MS, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Vincent Lampert, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Herman Lutz, STL, JCL, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Severin Messick, OSB, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. J. Lawrence Richardt, MA, STL, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Clifford Vogelsang, STB, MDiv, Archdiocesan Judge
  • Rev. Richard Mueller, STL, Archdiocesan Judge Emeritus
  • Rev. Bernard Head, MA, STL, MS, Archdiocesan Judge Emeritus
  • Rev. Patrick Cooney, OSB, JCL, Defender of the Bond
  • Rev. Stanley Pondo, JD, JCD (cand.), Defender of the Bond
  • Pat Jeffers, Deputy Defender of the Bond

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-7325
  • Suzanne L. Yakimchick, Victim Assistance Coordinator
  • Cathy Mayer, Executive Assistant

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.

  • P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • 317-236-1483
  • E-mail: worship@archindy.org
  • Charles R. Gardner, Executive Director for Spiritual Life and Worship/Director of Liturgical Music
  • Rev. Juli8an Peters, OSB, Interim Director of Liturgy
  • Christina M. Tuley, Executive Assistant

 

 

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