Indianapolis Archdiocese Confirms Natural Cause for Reported Eucharistic Miracle

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has concluded that a supposed Eucharistic miracle at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris, Indiana, was caused by natural factors, not supernatural ones. An investigation was prompted by the discovery of a consecrated host with red discoloration, initially thought to be blood. Laboratory analysis revealed the presence of common bacteria and fungus, confirming that the discoloration was due to contamination rather than a miracle. The host had fallen from a Mass kit and was later examined following church guidelines. The archdiocese emphasized that the process for validating miracles is rigorous, with many historically documented miracles having undergone thorough review. This incident highlights the importance of careful discernment in matters of faith and miracles within the Catholic Church.