Indiana Catholic Conference

The basic purpose of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is to serve the spiritual, moral and material well-being of the people of the state:

by serving as the official spokesperson for the Bishops and Catholic faithful regarding state and national matters
by representing the Church and developing cooperative relationship where common public policy interests exist with religious and civic, social and governmental units
by serving as liaison between the Catholic Church in Indiana and national Catholic groups in areas of common public policy interests.

Most Rev. Robert J. McClory, Bishop of Gary, is a member of the Board of Directors of the ICC along with the other four ordinaries of the state of Indiana including Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, Bishop of Lafayette-in-Indiana, and Most Rev. Joseph M. Siegel, Bishop of Evansville.

Recent and Notable Statements and Publications

Integral Ecology: A Sacramental Vision (April 2026)

The Indiana Bishops’ pastoral letter on the social and ecological challenges of our time invites Catholics and all people of good will to consider a deeper, faith-filled understanding of humanity’s relationship with creation—one that recognizes the world as a gift from God and calls for responsible stewardship grounded in the sacramental life of the Church. Click here to read the full document, a summary, or order print copies.

Statement on Ruling Claiming Abortion is a Religious Right (March 2026)

Indiana Catholic Conference Executive Director, Alexander Mingus, issued the following statement in response to the Marion County Superior Court judge's March 5 ruling that abortion is a religious right protected by Indiana's religious freedom law. Click here to read more.

ICC, bishops call for ‘humane legislative solutions’ on immigration (January 2026)

As the debate over immigration continued to intensify nationwide, the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) and the state’s bishops urged Indiana lawmakers to seek solutions that are rooted in empathy and respect for human dignity. Click here to read more.