Edward T. O’Meara (Aug. 3, 1921-Jan. 10, 1992). Born in St. Louis, Edward T. O’Meara was the son of Irish immigrants. He knew… Read More »Edward T. O’Meara
Our Savior Lutheran Church Located at the corner of West 25th Street and Fall Creek Parkway, Our Savior Lutheran Church is a historically Black… Read More »Our Savior Lutheran Church
Philanthropy and Religion Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »Philanthropy and Religion
Pleasant Run Children’s Homes Pleasant Run Children’s Home (PRCH) began in 1867 as the German General Protestant Orphan Association. The Germania Lodge Number 3… Read More »Pleasant Run Children’s Homes
Plymouth Congregational Church Plymouth Church, organized in 1857 as the first Congregational church in Indianapolis, was one of the five original churches on… Read More »Plymouth Congregational Church
Presbyterians Presbyterians have been present in Indianapolis since the city’s creation. The Protestant denomination developed from the reformed movement led by… Read More »Presbyterians
Marino Priori (Mar. 24, 1878-June 11, 1946). Founding pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Parish, Marino Priori was born at Montefalcone Appennino in… Read More »Marino Priori
Purpose of Life Ministries Purpose of Life Ministries began as Second Baptist Church, the first African American Baptist congregation established in Indianapolis. Charles Sachel,… Read More »Purpose of Life Ministries
James M. Ray (1800-Feb. 22, 1881). Born in Caldwell, New Jersey, James Ray studied at Columbia University before migrating in 1818 to Lawrenceburg,… Read More »James M. Ray
Abraham Reck (Jan. 2, 1791-May 18, 1869). Born in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, Abraham Reck studied for the ministry and held his first pastorate… Read More »Abraham Reck
