November 21, 2025

From the Archives

Introduction

In this window from a church in the archdiocese, we see Jesus turn water into wine at the request of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the wedding at Cana. The parish where this window appears was established in 1837.“From the Archives” has returned to The Criterion! In this latest iteration, the feature will include a trivia aspect. If you know the answer to the question, you can submit it to win a special “trivia expert” sticker. The answer to each question will be published the next time the feature appears in The Criterion.

In This Photo

Indianapolis was not always part of an archdiocese. The entire state of Indiana, along with the eastern third of Illinois, was originally part of the Diocese of Vincennes. This diocese was created in 1834. In 1898, the diocese officially became the Diocese of Indianapolis. In this photo, Archbishop Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, who was the apostolic delegate to the United States from 1933-1959, celebrates a Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis for the establishment of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Trivia Question

In which year was Indianapolis elevated from a diocese to an archdiocese?

Let us know your answer at www.archindy.org/ArchivesTrivia.

Previous Answer

(Click here to see the photo from our October 17, 2025 issue)

In a window from Holy Family Church in Oldenburg, we see Jesus turn the water into wine at the request of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the wedding at Cana.

 

 

 

 

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