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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Knights Impact Girls’ Lives Half a World Away

How often does a person say that he or she cannot make a difference in the world – that they are too small, too poor, too far away from the […]

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Thousands of Students Educated in 100 Years in Wabash

On the feast day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux and coinciding with the beginning of the school year, it was fitting that St. Bernard Parish in Wabash celebrated the 100th […]

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Chapel in Rome City Designated an Oratory

God makes all things new, yet sometimes that renewal can take longer than expected. For years, the Marian shrine in Rome City dedicated to the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America, […]

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Milestones Celebrated at Mishawaka Convent

The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration celebrated on Monday, Aug. 1, as two of their members professed their first vows at the convent’s chapel in Mishawaka. Sister Emmanuel […]

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From Humble Wooden Church to Cathedral – St. Matthew Celebrates 100 Years

Honoring a century of Catholic history in South Bend, St. Matthew Cathedral Parish celebrated its 100th anniversary as a parish at a Mass with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Aug. […]

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Manifesting the Beauty of the Catholic Church for 150 Years

The mission of St. Peter Parish is “To live the true, good, and beautiful,” something the parish that calls itself “the splendor of the south side” has endeavored to exemplify […]

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“I Get to Live Eternity Now” – Sisters Profess Final Vows of Love

Discernment is a long road, as the two newest fully professed Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration know well. Sister M. Mercy Briola, OSF, and Sister Mary Augustine Warrell, […]

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Nigeria Trip Deepens Relationship with Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

“There is a neat bond between our diocese and Nigeria,” said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades after his two-week trip to Nigeria in July. “I think these visits will help build […]

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Holy Smokes! – Serving Up Communal Life

Grilling brings people together, no doubt about that. The scent of cooking meat floating on the summer breeze, chairs gathered around a sizzling grill, and laughter and conversations all draw […]

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College students keep the faith at secular universities

One of the greatest concerns of Catholic parents when they send their children to college is whether their sons and daughters will maintain their faith. Not every student can or […]

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Old sanitarium gains new life devoted to Blessed Mother

Tucked along the main road into northeast Indiana’s lake country – Indiana State Road 9 – lies a cluster of buildings in Rome City. Beautiful in architecture, but strange in […]

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The joy of an unexpected vocation: Father George Gabet, FSSP

Roman collars were not part of his life plan of a wife and a passel of children. But Father George Gabet, FSSP, could not ignore the many occurrences that were […]