Jennifer Barton

Journalist

A self-labeled nerd, Jennifer describes her job as “making a nuisance of herself,” which her family agrees she is very good at. Jennifer has always had a passion for writing and is blessed to now be able to use her gifts to serve God and others. Jennifer is a veteran of the US Air Force, has a degree in history from the University of Saint Francis and is a devoted wife and mother of five beautiful children. In between family time and writing, Jennifer enjoys crafting, cooking, hiking and cultivating her Mary garden. She is a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Fort Wayne.

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Ace-ing the Mental Health Challenge: Bishop Dwenger Focuses on Student Needs

He wanders around the legs of the desks in the classrooms, sniffing at shoes, stopping at one student or another to beg for a treat or get a pat on […]

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A Grand Tradition – Family Creates Cookie Cathedral

Christmastime joys – portrayed in the picture-perfect nostalgia of Norman Rockwell paintings, where families gather at grandma’s house for dinner and delectable desserts. The Leffers family, with their Christmas tradition […]

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Deacon Candidates Make Last Step Toward January Ordination

The countdown has begun, the day is drawing near. In less than 30 days, 18 men will enter the service of the Church as permanent deacons, serving the people of […]

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Fort Wayne-Born Priest Carries on Archbishop Noll’s Legacy

Dominicans are a proud order, according to Father Patrick Briscoe, OP – proud of their history that dates back to 1216, proud of their unity as an order, proud to […]

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Joy Abounds at Saint Anne Communities Visit

“As we begin a new liturgical year today, we have come rejoicing to this chapel to begin our celebration of the holy season of Advent. And I have come with […]

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‘People’s Priest’ Father David Carkenord Passes into Eternity

Sixty years is a long time to serve in priestly ministry, and not long after celebrating this great milestone this year, Father David Carkenord passed into eternal life on Nov. […]

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A Family by Adoption: Looking Back on a Life of Love

There has never been a time in Emily Byers’ life when she did not know that there was something special about her. “I never remember a time not being adopted. […]

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Unity, Revival the Heart of Shema

Can three people change the culture of a city, a diocese? Caleb and Natali Perkins and Gloria Kohrman don’t believe so. But they believe that the power of God working […]

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Saints and Scholars Welcome Bishop Rhoades for Pastoral Visit

On the Solemnity of All Saints, some holy men and women came out to greet Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in the form of fourth-grade students at his pastoral visit to […]

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Praying for the Souls of the Deceased

Father Tom Shoemaker, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne, celebrated Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) on Nov. 2 at the Catholic […]

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Show Gratitude For Your Priest

How do you show someone you appreciate them both as a person and for the role they fill in the community? Priests do so much for us as faithful Catholics […]

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Military Chaplains: Charging the Gates of Hell with their Troops

Only one percent of the population in the United States shoulder the load of protecting the other 99 percent of Americans through serving in the military. In 1954, Nov. 11 […]