Indiana Catholic Conference

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INPEA Leader Eyes Retirement while Seeking to Fulfill Vision for Universal School Choice

Following a history-making tenure as the voice of Indiana’s non-public schools, John Elcesser has announced that he will retire in 2025 – but only after one more legislative session, which […]

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Catholic Public Policy Directors Gather in Indianapolis

Hours after 50,000 people experienced the closing Mass of the historic National Eucharistic Congress in downtown Indianapolis, a smaller gathering of the Catholic faithful was just beginning a few blocks […]

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Indiana Catholic Conference Opposes the Resumption of State Executions

On behalf of the five Catholic dioceses in the state of Indiana, the Indiana Catholic Conference is strongly opposed to the decision to seek the resumption of executions in Indiana […]

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Incoming ICC Leader called a ‘Missionary Disciple’ for the Church

Alexander Mingus to Begin Tenure as Executive Director in July When Alexander Mingus becomes the new leader of the Indiana Catholic Conference next month, 2,000 years of Catholic social teaching […]

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Espada to Conclude Term; Mingus to Take Helm as Executive Director

Following a history-making tenure as Executive Director of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) – the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana – Angela Espada will retire next […]

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End of Legislative Session Includes Nod to Eucharistic Congress

The conclusion of the 2024 legislative session saw numerous highlights for the Indiana Catholic Conference, including the General Assembly’s recognition of the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress, which will be held […]

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Senate Resolution Condemns Physician-Assisted Suicide

After the latest effort to push for physician-assisted suicide in Indiana failed at the Statehouse, some lawmakers took the extra step of issuing a resolution condemning the practice to help […]

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Contraceptive Legislation Raises Moral Issues, Health Concerns

A bill aimed at providing low-income women with long-acting contraceptives in the hospital immediately following childbirth has generated numerous concerns for pro-life advocates, including the Indiana Catholic Conference. House Bill […]

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Social Justice Drives Advocacy for Undocumented Residents

While the latest attempt to provide driving privilege cards for undocumented residents is stuck in neutral at the Statehouse, Indiana Catholics continue to advocate on this and other issues affecting […]

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Advocates Shed Light on Benefits of Solar Programs

Although legislation supporting community solar programs will not see the light of day in Indiana this year, advocates gathered at the Statehouse recently to promote this clean energy system that […]

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Legislation to Protect Children from Online Pornography

At the halfway point of the 2024 legislative session, a bill aimed at restricting minors from accessing online pornography is among the measures gaining momentum at the Statehouse. Senate Bill […]

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Tragic Fire Spotlights Faulty Safeguards for Indiana Renters

Despite the deaths of six children in a South Bend home where code violations are the suspected cause of a recent fire, efforts to protect Indiana renters from unsafe conditions […]