Saint John the Evangelist — Attraction in Indianapolis

An absolute treasure of a church. This church has some of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I've been around the Catholic block so to speak, and St.John's Indy has made me a very happy and fulfilled person and has me eagerly looking forward to mass. Fr.Nagel is a gem in this treasure chest in the city, he's very kind, approachable, relevant, yet keeps it grounded and doesn't get too out there with the contemporary. He's by far one of my all time favorite priests to hear. I'm an organist and have been around playing for masses so I've meet a lot of less than spectacular men of the cloth.

Something also must be said for this space, it is absolutely gorgeous. In an era where places are trying to make the church feel like your living room with gaudy paintings, tacky fixtures, and worst of all CARPET. It's so wonderful to come to a place such as this and be welcomed in a dignified and respectable place of spiritual fulfillment. I would argue that this is the most beautiful space in the city of Indianapolis, maybe Sacred Heart is in that running too. I've been to the Episcopal churches and the Catholic ones, and this has them beat. I highly recommend this church to all who have never been, and I speak highly of it to my friends and family. I love it so much here I drive up from...

July 4th. Daily Mass. Fr Larry Janesic visiting priest. Deacon wore running shoes in the sanctuary. Another extraordinary minister wore tee shirt/shorts in the sanctuary. Fr Janesic seemed like typical 70’s priest—talked about social justice but didn’t take the opportunity on Independence Day to talk about freedom from sin.

Beautiful church. Beautiful high altar (although for some reason a flat table was used in preference to the high altar). Nice to see the tabernacle front and center on the high altar. Great access to the sacraments! Our family drove an hour from Columbus (because no Mass or confession in Columbus). Confession offered for an hour every day at St John’s! Daily Mass at 1210pm—this is a wonderful service to everyone who works in downtown Indy!

The laity were very reverent and at least 3/4 of the communicants made a fervent thanksgiving after Mass. This is by far the most people I’ve ever seen making a good thanksgiving at a novus ordo parish. The pastor has obviously done a very good job...

My wife and I have made it a habit to attend Christmas Eve mass here and regrettably.We've been deeply disappointed the last two years. We both love the thundous sound of one of the finest pipe organs in Indiana, and they use it only sparingly. We have also been deeply disappointed in the fact that while the topics for the homily on Christmas seem endless, the pastor's output is mediocre at best. Christmas offers a unique opportunity to touch the hearts of children and adults alike and yet somehow, the pastor manages to miss the target. We understand that the evening is to give thanks for our Savior's birth and to celebrate his arrival. It's just that such a revered evening, such an awesome facility and an enthusiastic crowd...