If you're looking for spiritual guidance or need to speak to a priest in Indiana, there are several resources to connect with Catholic or Christian clergy for support. Here's a guide to help you: --- ### **Contact Local Churches:** - **Parishes in Your Area:** Most Catholic and Christian churches have priests or pastors available to offer counseling, spiritual guidance, or prayer. You can locate a parish by visiting the website of your diocese or denomination. - **Catholic Diocese in Indiana:** 1. **Archdiocese of Indianapolis** - Website: [https://www.archindy.org](https://www.archindy.org/) - Phone: **317-236-1587** - Covers central and southern Indiana. 2. **Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend** - Website: [https://www.diocesefwsb.org](https://www.diocesefwsb.org/) - Phone: **260-422-4611** - Covers northeastern Indiana. 3. **Diocese of Gary** - Website: [https://www.dcgary.org](https://www.dcgary.org/) - Phone: **219-769-9292** - Covers northwestern Indiana. 4. **Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana** - Website: [https://dol-in.org](https://dol-in.org/) - Phone: **765-742-0275** - Covers central Indiana. 5. **Diocese of Evansville** - Website: [https://www.evdio.org](https://www.evdio.org/) - Phone: **812-424-5536** - Covers southwestern Indiana. --- ### **Catholic Support Services:** - **Paulist Fathers Online Ministry:** - Website: [https://www.paulist.org](https://www.paulist.org/) - Offers virtual spiritual guidance and resources for those unable to visit a parish. - **Confession and Counseling:** - Most parishes offer confessions and private meetings with a priest. Check your local church's schedule or call to set up an appointment. --- ### **Emergency Spiritual Support:** - **Hospital Chaplains:** - If you're in a hospital or hospice care, chaplains are often available 24/7 to provide spiritual care. They can also connect you with a local priest if needed. - **Knights of Columbus or Local Catholic Organizations:** - Many Catholic communities have local groups that can help connect you to clergy for urgent spiritual needs. --- ### **Non-Catholic Clergy Assistance:** - If you're seeking support outside of the Catholic Church, Christian denominations such as Lutheran, Methodist, or Baptist churches often have pastors available. Look up a nearby church or denominational directory for guidance. --- ### **Online or Phone-Based Spiritual Guidance:** - **Catholic Spiritual Direction Online:** - Website: [https://www.spiritualdirection.com](https://www.spiritualdirection.com/) - Offers virtual sessions with trained spiritual directors, including clergy. - **Prayer and Support Lines:** - **EWTN Prayer Line:** **1-800-447-3986** - **Catholic Hotline for Spiritual Support:** **1-800-MY-FAITH** --- If you'd like assistance finding a specific parish, priest, or service in your area, let me know your location or diocese, and I can help further!