Archbishop-Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein 1938-2018

In June 1993, Pope John Paul II placed the pallium around the shoulders of Archbishop Buechlein. The pallium is a circular band of white wool that the pope places on the shoulders of each archbishop appointed during the past year. GENERAL INFORMATION: Archdiocese

During his time as bishop of Memphis from 1987 to 1992, Buechlein talked with reporters while he met with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Archdiocese

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein (left) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts Quarterback, Peyton Manning...The two famous men where taking part in the ACE Program celebration at Hinkle Fieldhouse...ACE is an academic incentive program created by St. Vincent Hospital to recognize and reward Catholic elementary school students who earn an A in at least one of their core academic subjects. 6,000 total students (36 Indianapolis area Catholic Schools) kicked off this champion year, and out of those 700 attended the celebration at Hinkle and heard the Archbishop and Manning give their guidance. FRANK ESPICH, INDIANAPOLIS STAR

The Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, Chairman of the Indiana Catholic Conference - the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in the state - called for "a more radical solution to violence and crime in our society." The statement was issued as the official Catholic response to the pending execution of Gregory Resnover. JEFF ATTEBERRY, STAR STAFF PHOTO

Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein of the archdiocese of Indianapolis smears ashes on the forehead of 6-month-old Ella Shewmaker (cq), being held by her mother, Julie Shewmaker of Carmel, during Ash Wednesday services at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Feb. 25, 2004. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lenten season, which leads up to Easter. GENERAL INFORMATION: 2/25/2004. Star Staff Photo by Charlie Nye. w/ASH26 City/State package. Assignment #93491 Charlie Nye, Indianapolis Star

Altar server Kevin Turner holds the ritual binder as Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein recites a renewal of vows for 150 religious professionals gathered to celebrate a World Day for Consecrated Life Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral. Buechlein has served as Archbishop for the past 12 years. Adriane Jaeckle, Indianapolis Star

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, Archbishop of Indianapolis, waves incense over the relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux, at the St. Benedict Church in Terre Haute, Thursday, November 4, 1999. The Carmelite nun's relics which were venerated today in masses and prayer vigils. The relics have been on a world tour since 1995. KELLY WILKINSON, STAFF PHOTO

The Most Rev. Daniel M. Beuchlein addresses the congregation at the Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville Saturday afternoon shortly after the announcement of the death of Pope John Paul II. Steve Healey/IndyStar

Archbishop Daniel Buechlein blesses the caskets with frankincense during the funeral held for the six Hispanic family members at SS Peter and Paul Cathedral Wednesday June 7, 2006. Matt Detrich, Indianapolis Star

Bishop Chatard Class of 2007 valedictorian Karen Rea (right) receives her diploma from Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, during commencement at the Murat Centre, Friday, May 25, 2007. Kelly Wilkinson, Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, right, fields questions after announcing his retiring while Bishop-designate Father Christopher J. Coyne of Boston, left, listens in during the press conference held at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis on Friday, January 14, 2011. (Matt Detrich / The Star) Matt Detrich

Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, right, looks at Bishop Coyne during a press conference where Buechlein read a statement about his early retirement, at The Catholic Center, downtown, Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Kelly Wilkinson