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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Jewish community stands with Catholic Charities to support Afghan immigrants

In their long history, the Jewish people have spent many years living as outsiders in foreign lands, so they understand offering hospitality to displaced persons, even if they have not […]

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Students, missionaries build the Church at Michigan college

In regions where massive amounts of snow are a part of life for months out of the year, people who reside in those climates simply learn to live with and […]

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Franchisee gives helping hand to diocesan schools

Forty years ago, Dan Fitzpatrick, chairman & CEO of Quality Dining Inc., had a vision to provide Catholic school children with opportunities for greater success. In 1982, Fitzpatrick founded the […]

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Synod listening sessions give Catholics a voice

Faithful Catholics from around the diocese have come together in the last few weeks at various locations – people from different parishes, of varying ages, both religious and laity, single […]

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Supporting marriage a priority in the Church

Making marriage work is a lifelong undertaking, one in which the Catholic Church is heavily invested. Strong, faithful marriages make strong, faith-filled families. Within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, […]

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Marriage Encounter encourages spiritual, marital growth

There’s something about Hallmark films that can leave people in a state of longing. Underneath the saccharine sappiness of these flicks is the deep desire to have the kind of […]

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Winter storm interrupts Catholic Schools Week across diocese

When local meteorologists began calling for large amounts of snowfall across the geographic region covering the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, many people began talking about other historic snow events […]

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New marriage preparation course begins in diocese

Purchasing rings, choosing a venue, shopping for a wedding dress, deciding on the menu – the list of tasks to accomplish goes on and on for couples headed for the […]

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Safety, student welfare at heart of Bishop Luers renovations

If one were to ask Bishop Luers High School principal James Huth what makes his school so special, he would say that it is the students themselves. He often speaks […]

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Thousands march to defend life in Fort Wayne

An estimated 2,000 pro-life advocates, many of them from various local Catholic parishes, came out to attend the 48th annual Northeast Indiana Rally and March for Life in Fort Wayne […]

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Mother, daughter recognized as exemplar teachers

Some mothers and daughters share material possessions like clothing and shoes. Some share hobbies. A few have the same career paths. But even fewer share what Maureen and Katherine Alexander […]

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South Bend baby box ‘sends a message’

The mission of Safe Haven Baby Boxes is to aid mothers in crisis, and the baby boxes that they have helped install in locations across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and even […]