Lisa Kochanowski

Assistant Editor/Reporter

Lisa Kochanowski has been contributing to professional newspapers for over 20 years, including news articles, feature pieces and photography. She is a proud Catholic wife and the mother of two teenage sons. Storytelling is her passion. She joined the Secretariat for Communications in 2023 as Assistant Editor/Reporter.

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Rosary Challenge Raises Funds for Ugandan Village

For the second consecutive year, leaders in the Mishawaka Catholic community – at St. Bavo Church, St. Monica Church, and St. Joseph Church – are connecting parishioners with students at […]

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Fall Season Marks Beginning of Annual Craft Bazaars

Fall is squarely upon us, and that means we are firmly entrenched in the season of sweaters, chili, and football. But there’s another autumn tradition that is eagerly anticipated by […]

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McGrath Institute Provides Formation for Catholic Leaders

People seek spiritual guidance from their parish priests, directors of religious education, theology teachers, and more. These men and women offer counsel and support as we make our spiritual journeys. […]

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Unique Beginning Inspires Principal’s Journey in Education

Time working as a detention officer in a juvenile detention center in Lake County, Indiana, inspired Lindsay Jeffress’ journey that would cause young people to feel known, loved, and served […]

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Crucifix Initiative Brings Crosses from Different Continents

The crucifix is a symbol of the immense sacrifice Jesus made for humanity – a sign of atonement for the sins of the world. The event it symbolizes gives meaning […]

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Blessing of Pets Celebrates Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Throughout history, man’s best friend has been an important part of many families – along with cats, guinea pigs, fish, snakes, and much more. St. Francis of Assisi was a […]

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Second Act Leads to New Role as Principal at St. John the Baptist

A love of math brought Maggie Javins to the profession of mechanical engineering after college. For years, she worked in this industry before taking some time off to start her […]

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Impactful Experience Inspires Monument to Unborn Children

All Souls’ Day 2022 had a lasting impact on Cindy Robertson and her husband, Jeff Robertson. Cindy is a board member of the Holy Innocents Pro-Life Action Group of Elkhart […]

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Call to Teach Changed Career Plans for St. Pius X Principal

Chris Milliron left his undergraduate time at the University of Notre Dame bound for a Ph.D. program at the University of California San Diego. He quickly learned research work wasn’t […]

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Holy Cross Art Exhibition Honors National Eucharistic Revival

The Eucharist is a moment of thanksgiving to God, making the sacrifice of Christ the Savior present at Mass. Sacred art depicting Christ in the Eucharist – whether hung inside […]

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Fort Wayne Hosts Investiture for Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre

Scores of people processed under sunny skies through downtown Fort Wayne to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, September 17, as the North Central Lieutenancy of the Equestrian […]

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Most Precious Blood Principal Embracing New Community

A love for education, a deep devotion to the Catholic faith, and an altruistic spirit brought Rachel Ottenweller to Most Precious Blood School in Fort Wayne this academic year as […]