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Charles Thompson named next archbishop of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has named a new archbishop.

Bishop Charles Thompson takes the spot left empty when Cardinal Joseph Tobin was reassigned to Newark, New Jersey.

The official announcement is set for 10 a.m.

Thompson, 56, has served as the Bishop of Evansville since 2011.

Thompson’s Installation Mass is scheduled for July 28.

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