Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Indiana court sides with Catholic diocese in teacher firing

By Tom Davies — September 1, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana teacher who was fired from his job at a Catholic high school after entering a same-sex marriage cannot sue the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Pope Francis firms up his legacy with appointment of new cardinals

By Thomas Reese — September 2, 2019
(RNS) — After Oct. 15, 53% of the cardinal electors will have been appointed by Francis.

Indiana teacher fired for same-sex marriage sues archdiocese

By Ken Kusmer — July 11, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joshua Payne-Elliott said, 'We hope that this case will put a stop to the targeting of LGBTQ employees and their families.'

Why are Catholic schools firing gay teachers — and how can one refuse?

By Jack Jenkins — June 27, 2019
(RNS) — Two Catholic high schools in Indiana have been ordered to fire openly gay teachers. One did; the other vows to carry its protest against the order to the Vatican. What is going on?

New Jersey meets its new, and first, Catholic cardinal

By David Gibson — November 7, 2016
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin spoke of the shocking and 'gut-wrenching' transfer from Indianapolis -- but also showed the new kind of pastor he will be.
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