News Coverage

As of Thursday, January 29, 2015, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne was no longer the auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese. He became the Bishop of Burlington, VT. In June of 2003, he was appointed the Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford, CT

Archived information about the bishop's service to the archdiocese will remain for some time on this page.

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Archived News

• Photo gallery from Evening Prayer and Farewell Reception (Jan. 14, 2015)
• Evening Prayer and reception serve as a farewell for Bishop Coyne
• Criterion news story: Bishop Coyne appointed to head Vermont diocese
• Bishop Christopher J. Coyne appointed as the Bishop of Burlington, Vermont
  • Statement of Bishop Coyne
  • Statement of Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin
  • See a photo gallery of Bishop Coyne's time in Indiana
  • News release from Diocese of Burlington
  • Statement from the U.S. Bishops Conference

• Bishop Coyne elected chair of bishops’ committee on communications
• Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne assigned pastoral responsibility of southern parishes
  • PARA LOS SACERDOTES, DIÁCONOS, RELIGIOSOS Y FIELES DE LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE INDIANÁPOLIS

• On anniversary, Bishop Coyne reflects on the strength and prayers of archdiocesan Catholics
  • A letter from Bishop Coyne to the people of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
• 16 men ordained permanent deacons, two as transitional deacons
• New St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Church pays tribute to the glory of God
• ‘Called to Glory’: Youths at NCYC honor Christ with electronic ‘holy shout-out’
• ‘Doing better tomorrow’ is cornerstone of marriage, Bishop Coyne tells golden anniversary jubilarians
• Renovated parish center dedicated at St. Anne in New Castle
• 'Priestly ministry is awesome': Deacon Dustin Boehm ordained to the priesthood

From the March 11, 2011 issue of The Criterion

• ‘Witness to mystery’: Bishop Coyne ordained as first Indianapolis auxiliary bishop since 1933
  • Video of the Mass
  • Photo Gallery
  • Purchase Photo Reprints
  • Text of Bishop Coyne's remarks
  • Papal Mandate
• Archbishop Buechlein: Thank you for a beautiful ordination
• Bishop Coyne feels welcomed, wants to minister on the Internet
• Episcopal ordination draws people from throughout archdiocese
• Boston area music directors bring sense of universal Church to choir
• Photo gallery: ‘A shepherd after God’s own heart’ (PDF format)
• Coyne family enjoys emotional ordination Mass
• Former parishioners say Bishop Coyne will excel in his new episcopal ministry

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From the March 4, 2011 issue of The Criterion

• Bishop Coyne prays with priests prior to ordination
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishops are servants of unity in the Church
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los obispos son siervos de la unidad en la Iglesia

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From the February 25, 2011 issue of The Criterion

Click on any of the news stories below to read more, or download our entire special supplement in PDF format.

• Bishop-designate Coyne to be ordained on March 2
  • (See this story for details about attending the Mass or viewing it online)
• Closeness and humor mark the family of Bishop Coyne
• Bishop Coyne humbled to become successor to the Apostles
  • About Bishop-designate Christopher J. Coyne
• St. Margaret Mary parishioners bid fond farewell to their pastor
• New auxiliary bishop uses blog as a means of communication
• Coat of arms features symbols of new bishop’s faith and family
  • Definitions explain the parts of a bishop’s coat of arms
• Staff members, rabbi have enjoyed working with Bishop Coyne
• Bishop Coyne’s ordination liturgy will be historic for archdiocese
• Catechism Corner: What the Church teaches on bishops
• ‘Trust in the Lord’ is auxiliary bishop’s episcopal motto
• Bishop selection process is thorough and strictly confidential
• St. John the Evangelist Parish is new home for auxiliary bishop
• Archdiocese of Indianapolis has had two previous auxiliaries
• Auxiliary bishops are like associate pastors, says canon lawyer
• Priest friends admire Bishop-designate Coyne’s humility
• Archdiocese is getting an auxiliary bishop with many gifts, friend says
• Download our entire special supplement (~18 MB, PDF format)

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From the January 21, 2011 issue of The Criterion

The stories below were published on the occasion of a press conference announcing the appointment of the new auxiliary bishop.

• News coverage

  • Pope appoints auxiliary bishop for archdiocese: Father Christopher J. Coyne of Boston Archdiocese to be ordained on March 2
  • About Bishop-designate Christopher J. Coyne
  • A word of profound thanks to Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis has had two previous auxiliaries
  • Auxiliary bishops are like associate pastors, says canon lawyer
  • Young adults praise archbishop and welcome auxiliary bishop
  • Laity and clergy express pleasure about new auxiliary bishop
  • Chancellor looks forward to assisting archbishop and new auxiliary bishop
  • Editorial: Welcome, Bishop-designate Coyne
  • Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishop-designate Coyne is a gift to our local Church
    • Buscando la Cara del Señor: El obispo designado Coyne es una dádiva para nuestra Iglesia local

• From the January 14 press conference:

  • Video of the press conference
  • Audio of the remarks by Archbishop Buechlein and Bishop-elect Coyne
  • Photo gallery (Photos by Mary Ann Wyand and Sean Gallagher)

• Official Statements

  • Press Release from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • Statement by Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston

• Other Links

  • "Let Us Walk Together": The Blog of Bishop-designate Coyne
  • "Sacred Time with Fr. Coyne" television program