September 12, 2025

Photos: Recognizing its heritage

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In the photo on the top right, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson blesses an inscription reading “Sankt Marienkirche,” which translated means St. Mary Church in German. The signage recognizing the German heritage of the founders of St. Mary Parish in downtown Indianapolis was dedicated after a bilingual Mass celebrated in English and German on Aug. 23. The St. Mary parish community has long been known for its diversity since it was established in 1858. Also pictured are St. Mary parishioner Norbert Krapf proclaiming the second reading of the Aug. 23 liturgy in German, and the Liederkranz Choir performing outside the church during the dedication ceremony. Members of the Indiana German Heritage Society were among those who attended the Mass and dedication. (Submitted photo by William Selm and photos by Mike Krokos)

 

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