Archbishop Thompson

God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs. Military action will not create space for freedom or times of #Peace, which comes only from the patient promotion of coexistence and dialogue among peoples.

See a gallery of photos from the archdiocesan chrism Mass, held this year on March 31 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis: archindy.org/criterion/file…

Archdiocesan Catholics called ‘to holiness and mission’ at chrism Mass: archindy.org/criterion/loca…

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes” (Ps 118). Christ is the cornerstone. We are his missionary disciples.

The empty tomb changed everything for the first disciples of Christ. 🕊️ Read Archbishop Charles C. Thompson's Easter message: ow.ly/vW9650YFV8v #ArchIndy #Easter

“O chosen people, proclaim the mighty works of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light, alleluia” (1 Pt 2:9). The Risen Christ is light in our world’s darkness.

🌱 “The pastoral letter highlights this essential dimension of integral #ecology: the interconnection between faith, the human community, and the natural environment.” Card @jesuitczerny, Prefect of the @vaticanIHD Read here: indianacc.org/ecology

Indiana's Bishops, in Integral Ecology: A Sacramental Vision, invite to consider a deeper, faith-filled understanding of humanity’s relationship with creation: responsible stewardship grounded in the sacramental life of the Church. Visit indianacc.org/ecology for more.

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Lk 24:13–35). The disciples on the road to Emmaus encounter Jesus in the breaking of bread. We are invited to do the same.

Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City and President of the USCCB, joins his voice to Pope Leo XIV's call for dialogue and peace amid reports of increased threats of military action in Iran, including targeting of civilian infrastructure. "Let us entrust to the Lord all hearts that suffer and await the true peace that only He can give. Let us entrust ourselves to Him and open our hearts to Him! He is the only one who makes all things new." Pope Leo has invited everyone to join him in a prayer vigil for peace on Saturday, April 11. Archbishop Coakley makes a special plea to all people yearning for peace to join the Holy Father's Vigil for Peace this Easter Season. Read @ArchbishopOKC's full statement at: ow.ly/b2IN50YFbUQ

Cercare sempre la #pace e non la violenza, rifiutare la #guerra che non risolve nulla: così parlando ai giornalisti #LeoneXIV, preoccupato per la crisi economica ed energetica e l'instabilità in Medio Oriente che sta solo provocando più odio nel mondo vaticannews.va/it/papa/news/2…

The President of the US Bishops' Conference appeals to President Donald Trump to avoid going through with his threat to “destroy the whole Iranian civilization" if Tehran does not agree to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. vaticannews.va/en/church/news…

Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks "all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war," saying attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

“If you have risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God; mind the things that are above, alleluia” (Col 3:1–2). Let us raise our minds and hearts to the Risen Christ.

“That which is corruptible must clothe itself with incorruptibility, and that which is mortal must clothe itself with immortality. Alleluia!” (cf. 1 Cor 15:53). All who were baptized are clothed in Christ’s immortality.

Preview the headlines in our upcoming April 3 issue of The Criterion: archindy.org/criterion/loca…

“This is the day the Lord has made: let us be glad and rejoice! Alleluia!” A blessed and joyful Easter to all!

“Christ became obedient for us even unto death, death on a cross. Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names!” (Traditional Antiphon for Holy Saturday Evening Prayer) Today is a day of silent prayer and reflection.

Arzobispo Thompson: "El Viernes Santo es un día de tristeza y alegría" archindy.org/archbishop/col…

In his latest column, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson reflects on Good Friday and the reality of suffering. ✝️ He reminds us that Christ walks with us through every cross. Read more 🔗 ow.ly/nQ0550YCEsP #ArchIndy #ChristtheCornerstone