About Christ the King · Indianapolis, Indiana
Christ the King Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis located on the north side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1939, the parish serves roughly 1,331 registered families from the 5884 N. Crittenden Ave. church and parish office, and operates Christ the King Catholic School (K–8) at 5858 Crittenden Ave., which has been on the same campus in the Kessler/Crittenden neighborhood since 1945. The parish community worships in the weekend and weekday Mass schedule described on its website, runs an active OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process, and supports a full ministry of faith formation, youth ministry, music, and evangelization under Pastor Rev. Robert Hankee and Parochial Vicar Msgr. Anthony Volz.
- Established
- 1939
- Patron
- Christ the King (Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)
- Rector
- Rev. Robert (Rob) Hankee
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Why belong here
Christ the King is a long-established north-side parish where families can attend four Sunday Masses plus a Saturday vigil, send their children to a 2022 Blue Ribbon Catholic school (K–8) on the same campus, and grow in faith through a robust OCIA process, youth ministry, faith formation for all ages, and an active liturgical server program. The parish combines weekly Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at the school with adult evangelization programs such as the Easter Speaker Series on mystagogy, giving newcomers, returning Catholics, and lifelong members concrete ways to get involved in the life of the Church.
Mass times at Christ the King
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00–4:45 pm in church
- 1st Saturday of each month and every Saturday during Lent & Advent: 8:30–9:30 am in church
Parish Identity and Mission
Christ the King Parish describes itself with a formal mission statement on its website: 'We, the people of Christ the King parish, called to faith and salvation in Jesus Christ, strive to live the gospel by: Worshipping God in word and sacrament; Growing in and sharing our faith; Participating in lifelong Catholic Christian education; Serving human and spiritual needs.' The parish community also commits, in the same statement, to 'responsible stewardship of God's spiritual and material gifts to us.' The parish is listed in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis directory as Parish #012, located in Marion County, and operates under a 2026–2028 Strategic Plan linked from the homepage.
- Worshipping God in word and sacrament
- Growing in and sharing our faith
- Participating in lifelong Catholic Christian education
- Serving human and spiritual needs
- Responsible stewardship of God's spiritual and material gifts
Parish Staff and Leadership
The parish staff page lists clergy and lay staff serving in the rectory, parish office, school, and youth center. Pastor Father Rob Hankee leads the parish with Parochial Vicar Msgr. Tony Volz and Sacramental Assistance from Father James Bonke. Music & liturgy is led by Director Dominic Duray; Quanah Jeffries serves as Director of Faith Formation & Evangelization; and Ann Collins is Administrator of Youth Ministry. Operations, communications, and reception are handled by Business Manager Jennifer Priser, Marketing & Communications Manager Brandi Pahl, Director of Maintenance Dave Thompson, and Receptionist Ellen Schmidt — all reachable through the central parish number 317-255-3666.
- Pastor: Rev. Robert (Rob) Hankee
- Parochial Vicar: Msgr. Anthony (Tony) R. Volz
- Sacramental Assistance: Rev. James Bonke
- Director of Music & Liturgy: Dominic Duray
- Director of Faith Formation & Evangelization: Quanah Jeffries
- Administrator of Youth Ministry: Ann Collins
- Business Manager: Jennifer Priser
- Marketing & Communications Manager: Brandi Pahl
- Director of Maintenance: Dave Thompson
- Receptionist: Ellen Schmidt
Pastor — Rev. Robert (Rob) Hankee
Father Rob Hankee was appointed pastor of Christ the King in July 2022, according to the parish's staff bio page. He was born December 27, 1971, and ordained June 1, 2002. His earlier assignments in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis included associate pastor of St. Malachy in Brownsburg, chaplain at Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School, pastor of a cluster of southern Indiana parishes (St. Maurice in Napoleon, Immaculate Conception in Millhousen, St. Denis in Jennings County, St. John the Baptist in Osgood, St. Magdalen in New Marion, St. Joseph in Corydon, Most Precious Blood in New Middletown, and St. Peter in Harrison County), and pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle in Fortville before becoming chaplain coordinator of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in 2021. He now leads the parish while celebrating weekly school Masses at Christ the King Catholic School.
Parochial Vicar — Msgr. Anthony (Tony) R. Volz
Msgr. Anthony R. Volz, ordained June 1, 1985 (birthday January 5), has deep ties to Christ the King. According to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis priest directory, he began his ministry as associate pastor at Christ the King in 1985. He went on to pastor Sacred Heart of Jesus in Terre Haute (1990), served various Terre Haute-area parishes including Sacred Heart and St. Ann, and became pastor of Christ the King in 2004. After pastorates at St. Michael the Archangel in Indianapolis (1997) and St. Barnabas in Indianapolis (2010), he was named a prelate of honor in 2011, served as administrator pro tem of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish in 2018, joined the formation staff at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in 2019, and returned to Christ the King as parochial vicar in 2021.
Faith Formation and OCIA
Faith Formation and Evangelization at Christ the King is led by Quanah Jeffries. The parish runs the OCIA process — the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly known as RCIA — welcoming the unbaptized and already-baptized Christians who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. The parish's OCIA page invites inquirers with the scriptural phrase 'Come and See!' and announces the start of each new season in early September, with sessions typically running Tuesday evenings from 6:30–8:00 pm. In spring 2022 the parish also piloted a parish-wide 'Easter Speaker Series' on mystagogy — the post-Easter initiation period — featuring Archdiocese speakers on topics like the Eucharist, Catholic social teaching, exorcism, and Eastern Catholic Churches.
- OCIA (formerly RCIA): new season begins Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:30–8:00 pm
- For the unbaptized seeking full initiation
- For baptized Christians seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church
- Easter Speaker Series on mystagogy — open to new Catholics, existing parishioners, and the public
- Director of Faith Formation & Evangelization: Quanah Jeffries
Youth Ministry and Altar Servers
Youth Ministry at Christ the King is administered by Ann Collins and is headquartered at the Parish Youth Center, 5858 Crittenden Ave. (phone 317-475-6586) — the same address as Christ the King Catholic School. The parish's altar server program invites any registered young Catholics in fifth grade through high school to volunteer; the parish trains servers to assist the presiderate and the worshipping community, helping the Mass flow smoothly.
- Administrator of Youth Ministry: Ann Collins
- Parish Youth Center: 5858 Crittenden Ave., 317-475-6586
- Altar server training for 5th grade through high school
- Servers assist the presiderate and the worshipping community
Music and Liturgy
Music and liturgical preparation at Christ the King are coordinated by Director of Music & Liturgy Dominic Duray. The parish's liturgical ministry pages (including the altar server program) point to the centrality of the Mass as the principal worship of the parish, and the parish encourages young Catholics in fifth grade and above to take an active role in the liturgy.
- Director of Music & Liturgy: Dominic Duray
- Altar servers — open to parish-registered students grade 5 through high school
Christ the King Catholic School (K–8)
Christ the King Catholic School is the parish school, opened in 1945 on the north side of Indianapolis. Located at 5858 Crittenden Ave., the school serves students in Grades K–8 under Principal Kortney Wenclewicz. According to the school's website the community numbers approximately 383 (≈393) students and is supported by a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. The school carries the motto 'Dare to be Great in the Eyes of God.' The school begins each day with prayer, a Bible passage, and a reflection at Morning Assembly; teachers integrate the gospel into daily instruction; students attend weekly Mass with Father Rob Hankee and Monsignor Tony Volz; and the community gathers monthly for Eucharistic Adoration. School-wide Advent and Lent activities mark the liturgical year, and the school nurtures stewardship through service projects.
- Principal: Kortney Wenclewicz
- Grades K–8, approx. 383–393 students, 22:1 student-teacher ratio
- Phone: 317-257-9366 · Fax: 317-715-4781 · Email: [email protected]
- Motto: 'Dare to be Great in the Eyes of God.'
- Weekly Mass with Father Rob Hankee and Monsignor Tony Volz
- Monthly Eucharistic Adoration
- Daily Morning Assembly with prayer, Bible, and reflection
School Programs and Recognitions
Christ the King Catholic School augments its core curriculum with weekly classes in music, art, Spanish, technology, and physical education. STEM learning is delivered through Project Lead the Way units in every grade in the St. Patrick STEM Lab and the Saints Isidore & Maria garden. Outdoor learning and service are reinforced by the Saints Isidore & Maria garden, which supports a vegetable garden, chickens, and flower beds. The school integrates the Friendzy social-emotional curriculum into weekly instruction. The school has earned notable recognitions, including the 2022 Blue Ribbon designation, an 'A'-rated status, 4-Star designation, and a 'Family Friendly School' designation. On state assessments the school reports Top 10 ELA ILEARN scores and a 100% pass rate on IREAD.
- 2022 Blue Ribbon · A-Rated · 4-Star · Family Friendly School
- Project Lead the Way STEM in every grade
- Weekly music, art, Spanish, technology, and physical education
- Friendzy social-emotional curriculum
- Top 10 ELA ILEARN scores · 100% IREAD pass rate (2023)
Parish Office, Contact, and Visiting
The parish office at 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220 is the main point of contact. Office hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a reduced schedule of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm during the month of July. The central number is 317-255-3666 and the parish email is [email protected]. The parish office also directs visitors to 'Directions' and 'Contact Us' links from the main menu, and the parish website displays office hours on every page.
- Parish Office: 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
- Phone: 317-255-3666
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (9:00 am – 3:00 pm in July)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Msgr. Anthony R. Volz2004–2010
First served as associate pastor in 1985; later returned as pastor in 2004 before moving to St. Barnabas, Indianapolis in 2010.
- Father Todd Riebe
Served as pastor of Christ the King at least through 2022; launched the parish's mystagogy Easter Speaker Series with Director of Faith Formation Quanah Jeffries.
- Rev. Robert (Rob) Hankee2022–present
Ordained June 1, 2002; former chaplain coordinator of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School and pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville; appointed pastor of Christ the King in July 2022.