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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Messages from Fatima are Forever Relevant

“As I was crying about what to share, I really felt that the biggest thing Our Lady wanted me to share with you is that there is a special anointing […]

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Indiana Choice Legislation Adds Options for Diocesan Families

“Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students […]

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Living Out Faith Life as a Soldier

The role of a soldier has many layers. A soldier provides support in military operations like combat, assists with training operations, and aids communities during humanitarian or disaster relief. Father […]

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Celebration with Bishop Rhoades Ends Cross-Diocesan Eucharistic Pilgrimage

“Together we walk the road to Emmaus side by side with the risen Christ. We hope everyone who walked a mile or the whole journey was rejuvenated in Christ and […]

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Saint Joseph High School Graduates Encouraged to Let Their Light Shine Brightly

“We gather to give praise and thanksgiving to God for all the gifts He has bestowed on the class of 2023 from Saint Joseph High School,” was the greeting from […]

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Students Keep Faith Life Active While Home from College

The life of a college student is filled with routines, outings with friends, late-night study sessions, and lots of Door Dash. Summer begins, and while students are elated at the […]

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Seven Men Ordained to the Priesthood

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad” is Psalm 118:24. Rejoicing filled the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne […]

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Enjoyment of Working with Kids Leads to Vocation in Education

Principal Stephen Hoffman of Christ the King Grade School in South Bend was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to his career path. He did not attend […]

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The Future Is Bright for Graduating Knights of Marian High School

“We call on the Holy Spirit to guide them in their futures and help them continue to grow in their faith,” was the opening blessing by Bishop Kevin Rhoades at […]

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Feast of Ascension Mass Brings Strong Messages to University of Notre Dame Graduates 

Thousands gathered for the University of Notre Dame Commencement vigil Mass for The Ascension of the Lord at Purcell Pavilion in the Joyce Center on Saturday, May 20. Nearly 25,000 […]

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Students Take Final Step in Christian Initiation

After years of preparation, prayer, and deep spiritual reflection, 23 youth from St. Paul Chapel and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Angola, took their final step in Christian initiation […]

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New Chapter of Benedictine Oblates Fulfills Need for Those Seeking God in Everyday Life 

At a young age, Patty Opaczewski felt called by God to live a life of faith. Her time being educated in the Catholic schools left a lasting impression on her […]