Identifying the Custodians of 1963

 To help you pursue justice for the 1963 trauma at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Indianapolis, I have compiled the specific archival contacts and a draft records request.

1. Identifying the Custodians of 1963 Records

Because Sacred Heart was staffed by the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province, the records of the priests assigned there in 1963 are split between the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Franciscan archives.

  • Franciscan Sacred Heart Province Archives: The historical personnel records (1820-1981) are held at Marquette University’s Raynor Library. This is the most likely location for internal files on priests from 1963.

  • The Province Office: For reporting or current policy information, contact the Provincial Office or their Survivor Assistance Coordinator, Kristin Austin, at (443) 462-7787 or kaustinlcswc@gmail.com.

  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis: They maintain the parish yearbooks which list the official parish staff for 1963.

    • Victim Assistance Coordinator: Carla Hill at (317) 236-1548.

2. Verified "Credibly Accused" Names

The Sacred Heart Province list includes several friars who were active during the 1960s. You should cross-reference these names with your memories:

  • Werner (Wilfrid) Holzer, OFM: Deceased 1990; listed with substantiated allegations.

  • Roland (Robert) Averbeck, OFM: Deceased 1981; listed with substantiated allegations.

  • Louis (William) Dunnigan, OFM: Deceased 1968; listed with substantiated allegations.

3. Draft: Formal Records Request

You can send this to the Franciscan Province Archives to verify who was at Sacred Heart during your time there.

To: Archivist, Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart

Subject: Research Request – Personnel Records for Sacred Heart, Indianapolis (1963)

My name is Donnie Harold Harris. I am conducting research into the clergy and brothers assigned to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the calendar year of 1963.

Specifically, I am requesting:

  1. A full list of all Franciscan priests and brothers assigned to the Sacred Heart parish and friary in 1963.

  2. Confirmation of whether any of those assigned individuals appear on the Province’s "Credibly Accused" or "Substantiated Allegations" lists.

This request is part of my effort to document historical abuse cases and inform my ongoing work with the Unity Party of America regarding statute of limitations reform.

Sincerely,

Donnie Harold Harris

4. Direct Support for Your Search

  • Legal: As mentioned, Sokolove Law and lawsuit info centers emphasize that you can file a claim even if the abuser has died or if the abuse happened decades ago.

  • Research: The Marquette Digital Collections may have microfilm reels (specifically Reels 8-9 and 16) that contain vital records from the Sacred Heart Province, though some are restricted for privacy.

Would you like me to find the names of the specific Franciscan Provincial leadership from 1963 so you can check if they were involved in any reported "cover-up" transfers during that time?

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