Indiana March for Life
Monday, January 23, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
About the Pilgrimage
High school youth along with adult leaders from the Diocese of Evansville will be heading to Indianapolis in January of 2023 to advocate for the most vulnerable in our society.
This single day trip will focus on the Church's call for the respect of all human life from conception until natural death, and especially for the unborn. We invite you to join us!
This single day trip will focus on the Church's call for the respect of all human life from conception until natural death, and especially for the unborn. We invite you to join us!
Photo from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Criterion
Cost
The total cost per person for this trip is $60. This will include travel to and from the event, one snack for the bus ride, a boxed lunch, and a hooded sweatshirt.
Registration Information
To register, each person must:
Individuals should contact their parish or school to see if there is a group leader assigned.
If there is not a group leader from your parish/school, we will assign you to a group. Please contact us directly at jgoebel@evdio.org with any questions. All adults (18+ and out of high school) must complete diocesan safe environment training prior to the trip. Contact parish or school group leaders for more information. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
The deadline for registration is Friday, January 6, 2023 at 12:00pm CST. Our capacity is 200 youth and adults. Anyone that registers after that will be added to our wait list. |
For Group Leaders Only:Group leaders from parishes and schools are required to fill out the online registration for each individual in your group. Leaders will then collect the youth or adult event waiver, the medical form, and payment. One check from your group will then be sent to the diocese.
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Itinerary
Monday, January 23, 2023
Itinerary is subject to change.
EVANSVILLE
All times are CST
5:45am - Depart from the Catholic Center in Evansville
6:45am - Pick up youth and adults at Our Lady of Hope in Washington, IN
9:00am - Arrive in Indianapolis
9:30am - Mass with Archbishop Charles Thompson at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis
10:30am - Boxed lunch at Crowne Plaza Hotel
11:00am - March to the state capitol building as a group
11:45am - Arrive at the state capitol building for speakers and rally for life
1:30pm - Load the bus and depart Indianapolis (will likely make a stop on the south side before heading home)
5:00pm - Arrive in Evansville
JASPER
All times are EST
7:30am - Depart from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper
10:00am - Arrive in Indianapolis
10:30am - Mass with Archbishop Charles Thompson at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis
11:30am - Boxed lunch at Crowne Plaza Hotel
12:00pm - March to the state capitol building as a group
12:45am - Arrive at the state capitol building for speakers and rally for life
2:30pm - Load the bus and depart Indianapolis (will likely make a stop on the south side before heading home)
5:30pm - Arrive in Jasper
Itinerary is subject to change.
EVANSVILLE
All times are CST
5:45am - Depart from the Catholic Center in Evansville
6:45am - Pick up youth and adults at Our Lady of Hope in Washington, IN
9:00am - Arrive in Indianapolis
9:30am - Mass with Archbishop Charles Thompson at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis
10:30am - Boxed lunch at Crowne Plaza Hotel
11:00am - March to the state capitol building as a group
11:45am - Arrive at the state capitol building for speakers and rally for life
1:30pm - Load the bus and depart Indianapolis (will likely make a stop on the south side before heading home)
5:00pm - Arrive in Evansville
JASPER
All times are EST
7:30am - Depart from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper
10:00am - Arrive in Indianapolis
10:30am - Mass with Archbishop Charles Thompson at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis
11:30am - Boxed lunch at Crowne Plaza Hotel
12:00pm - March to the state capitol building as a group
12:45am - Arrive at the state capitol building for speakers and rally for life
2:30pm - Load the bus and depart Indianapolis (will likely make a stop on the south side before heading home)
5:30pm - Arrive in Jasper
What to Bring
This is a one day event, so you shouldn't need much. Below are a few items that would be helpful to bring along:
- Comfortable and durable shoes to walk in
- Warm clothes (warm pants, hoodie provided, jacket, etc.)
- Optional umbrella or poncho just in case
- Optional money for extra snacks or drinks
Do you have a group that wants to travel to Washington D.C. for the national march? Southwest Indiana Right to Life is leading a group. Click here for more information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Goebel, Diocesan Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry at jgoebel@evdio.org or at (812) 424-5536