All clergy—domestic and international priests, permanent deacons, and transitional deacons—wishing to concelebrate mass and/or hear confessions and/or provide sacramental ministry in their ordained capacity are required to submit a letter of suitability to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. These letters should be dated no sooner than May 1, 2024, and no later than July 1, 2024. They should be issued from the diocese in which the clergy is incardinated, in which they serve, or from their religious order.
In addition to affirming good standing and suitability for ministry, letters must include statements attesting to completion of safe environment training and current background checks, examples of which are as follows:
Note: Certificates of completed training and/or copies of background checks are not required unless requested.
These letters should be addressed to the following:
Reverend Monsignor William Stumpf
Vicar General
Attn: Office of Clergy
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
They should be emailed to ClergyNEC2024@archindy.org. Questions regarding letters of suitability can be emailed to this address as well.
Vestments
Priests should bring with them an alb and white stole for Mass and a purple stole for confessions. Deacons who wish to vest or assist in liturgies, including the distribution of Holy Communion, should bring with them an alb or cassock/surplice and white stole. For the city-wide Eucharistic Procession, all clergy will be invited to process in alb and white stole or cassock, surplice, and white stole.
Sacramental Celebration Opportunities
Clergy will have the opportunity to participate in various sacramental opportunities throughout the Congress, including concelebration and hearing confessions. Information about these opportunities will be provided directly to clergy at the email address provided upon registration.
Additional Information
In the weeks preceding the National Eucharistic Congress, all registered clergy should expect to receive direct communication via the email address provided upon registration. Upon arrival at the Indiana Convention Center, all Clergy (priests and deacons) and Seminarians will pick up their registration materials and credentials in Clergy Central. This area will also be staffed and available throughout the Congress for information and hospitality for clergy and seminarians.
Questions
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to ClergyNEC2024@archindy.org. Your email will be responded to within two business days.
Your priestly heart is at the heart of the Eucharistic Revival. As Jesus shared the Last Supper with the apostles, instituting both the Eucharist and the Priesthood, Jesus invited the very first priests to draw near and abide in him. We have prayerfully cultivated a special experience called Abide to offer our priests unique opportunities for reflection, fellowship, and prayer—inviting you into greater intimacy with Jesus Christ, the Great High Priest.
If you are a priest or bishop, we encourage you to register!
