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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Catechumens, candidates presented to bishop at Rite of Election

On Sunday, March 10, at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, catechumens began the final step of conversion to the Catholic faith, and candidates — those who have already been baptized […]

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Bishop welcomes Catholic-Lutheran dialogue during musical performance at Notre Dame

Surrounded by the divine in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and aided by superior acoustics and an attentive audience, the National Lutheran Choir performed on Thursday evening, Feb. 28, […]

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You Can Lend a Hand luncheons celebrate Catholic Schools

Thirty-seven years of support by Quality Dining, Inc. for Catholic schools has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of students and their families. On Jan. 31 in Fort Wayne […]

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Bishop Rhoades celebrates Divine Liturgy with Byzantine Catholic community

Describing the Byzantine Catholic community at the University of Notre Dame as “such a blessing to our diocese,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave the homily at the Divine Liturgy of […]

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Put marriage back on a lampstand, retreat presenters encourage

In celebration of National Marriage Week, Feb. 7-14, and Worldwide Marriage Sunday, celebrated Feb. 10, the diocesan office of Marriage and Family Ministry and the Black Catholic Advisory Board collaborated […]

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Diocesan schools train teachers in suicide prevention

Any guess on the second-leading cause of death for people ages 10-34 in the U.S.? Surprisingly, suicide. Pam Schena, guidance counselor at Holy Family and St. John the Baptist schools […]

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A Wise choice: valuing the sacrament of marriage

“Every night I thank God for him and I pray for him. I never thought I’d be this lucky.” Harriet Wise spoke with great love in her voice. She and […]

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Heart of St. John Vianney visits Notre Dame

Once again, as during his own lifetime, crowds of the faithful stood in lines waiting to pray with their beloved Cure of Ars. At the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, […]

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On My Way Pre-K programs expand in diocese

Quality pre-kindergarten programs in a caring, trained environment are one of the greatest boosts to a child’s overall education, both in school and for their lifetime. They are beneficial for […]

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Heart of St. John Vianney coming to diocese for veneration

Coming Jan. 27 to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a gift: the opportunity to be prayerfully present with a relic of St. John Vianney. The incorrupt heart of […]

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‘She is always with us’: The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Click here for a listing of festivities honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe around the diocese. For the last 70 years, the presence of Our Lady of Guadalupe was visible everywhere […]

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Preparing our hearts for Christ’s light

“The people in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom, a light has shone” — Isaiah 9:1 Recently, there have been many […]