Lisa Kochanowski

Freelance writer

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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Camps Offer a Chance to Enjoy Farm and Faith Life

Young Miss Rita has a farm E-i-e-i-o And on her farm, she has some horses, chickens, cats, a dog, and a donkey E-i-e-i-o What makes Miss Rita’s farm, Oak Top […]

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Natural Family Planning Method Helps Married Couples Achieve or Postpone Pregnancy

Many little girls dream about the day they get married to their prince charming. They pick out flower colors, consider the friends who will participate, and envision that special moment […]

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Theology on Tap in South Bend Offers Reasons to Believe

“Your soul is stinky.” Four words that Father Andrew Budzinski heard in response to a female friend who inquired about the last time Budzinski went to confession to which he […]

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Cycling Offers More than Physical Benefits

Cycling is known to enhance strength and flexibility, better balance, be incorporated with other workouts, improve mental health, and because it is low-impact, is ideal for those suffering from arthritis […]

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Popular Child’s Brick Toy Brought into Competition at Queen of Peace in Mishawaka

LEGOs have been around for more than 90 years, and the popular child’s brick toy has evolved from simple play material for children to the world of competition with LEGO […]

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Father Nguyen’s Path to Priesthood Takes Many Turns

“It’s a good occasion. I feel great to celebrate how for the last 25 years God has been so good to me and accompanied me on my ministry,” said Father […]

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Helping Neighbors in Times of Need at St. Joseph, Mishawaka

Imagine waking up each day impoverished, destitute, hungry, sick, not being able to see a doctor, fearing the future, and feeling powerless. Those are some of the anxieties felt by […]

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2022 Annual Bishop’s Appeal Finds Success

The Eucharist is what gives us life. More than just a symbol, it is a visual presence of the Lord. It is the theme of The Eucharist — The Sacrament […]

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Free Braille Materials Impact the Mass Experience for the Visually Impaired

Hearing the word of God in Mass is impactful and sometimes comes with questions that further research in the Bible at home can answer. Imagine leaving Mass with a question, […]

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Celebration of the Eucharist Brings Relic to Diocese

Abandonment. That is the word and vision St. Manuel González García felt and faced when he arrived on an early assignment — A vision of neglect and a feeling of […]

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Elaine Holmes Retires after 15 Years as Principal of St. Pius X in Granger

The smiling face in the morning drop-off line at St. Pius X School, the person who always says good morning to each and every student, the one who gives mom […]

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Monsignor Bill Schooler Throws Out the First Pitch at South Bend Cubs Game

It was St. Pius X friend-raising night at Four Winds Field in South Bend on Friday, June 22. Hot, humid temps didn’t deter 354 faithful parishioners from cheering on the […]