Jennifer Miller

Freelance Writer

Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Jennifer Miller is currently a writer, homemaker and artist. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Notre Dame, as well as a Master of Art in Teaching and a bachelor’s degree in history, studio art and art history. Her professional interests focus on pro-life issues, education, art and the liturgical year. When not writing or taking photos for Today's Catholic, she can be found enjoying the company of her husband and two hilarious children.

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Deacons prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood

‘Blessed and prepared’: Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto His very name speaks of God. Benedetto meaning “blessed” in Italian, and Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto, of Italian-Sicilian heritage, feels just that. The […]

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Serving God’s people for 150 years

What began as a small gathering of immigrant German and Irish Catholics in the Indiana frontier in the 1840s has grown and remained faithful to God’s call, developing into a […]

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Learning to live the liturgical calendar: Divine Mercy Sunday

“There is nothing that man needs more than Divine Mercy.” St. John Paul II spoke these words at the grave of St. Sister Faustina Kowalska, Krakow, Poland in 1997. He […]

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Palm Sunday prayer will honor faith, example of Christian martyrs

Martyrdom, or dying for one’s faith, happens everyday around the world to Christians. • An average of 10 people are killed every day by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram in […]

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Notre Dame Trail: Following the footsteps of the past to the future

This year marks 175 years since the founding of the University of Notre Dame. The main event of the anniversary celebration will occur at the start of the semester in […]

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Bishop speaks on ‘Truth in Charity’ at Christ the King

“It doesn’t take much effort to see division, empty promises, fear and anger in our society. However, as a church, we know that a deep and personal relationship with Jesus, […]

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Why become Catholic?

Catechumens respond and offer insight into the mind of a convert This Easter, Kim Pesta will join in full communion with the church at Christ the King Parish, South Bend. […]

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Our Lady of the Road Drop-In Center oratory blessed

Ten years ago the South Bend Catholic Worker ministry began to care for guests, often homeless, at Our Lady of the Road Drop-In Center, located off of Main Street just […]

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Public lay association exchanges friendship and affection at South Bend nursing home

On one of the busiest street corners on South Bend, Eddy and LaSalle, stands a building that most speed by as soon as the light turns green. Ironically, many of […]

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‘The Truth in Charity’

By Jennifer Miller Project Rachel middle school presentations begin “’Truth in Charity’ is Bishop Kevin Rhoades’ motto, and it has really cut to my heart,” Allison Sturm, Project Rachel Post-Abortion […]

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Adoption fills the heart of South Bend couple

By Jennifer Miller “Many moms have nine months to prepare for a baby. I had one day!” That’s how Mariagrazia D’Angelo explained the adoption process of her son, Alex. “We […]

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Afternoon of Prayer and Remembrance for the Effects of Abortion

By Jennifer Miller In God’s great love and mercy, a respectful and gentle group gathered for three hours at St. Therese, Little Flower Church, South Bend, on Sunday, Oct. 23, […]