Getting To Know Sister Pat Kolas
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: September 27, 2022
I was born in Northwest Indiana. My father’s parents emigrated from Lithuania and found jobs at Inland Steel. My mother’s parents camefrom Slovakia and found employment at Standard Oil. My Slovak grandmother taught my sister, Sharon, and me our prayers in …
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Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ: Becoming a Champion
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: July 13, 2022
Most people recognize a champion as the one who steps up to the podium, but each champion has taken an amazing journey before ever reaching that podium. Champions must create a daily routine and experience failures and opportunities to improve before reaching …
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Sister Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC, Elected to Leadership Conference of women Religious Board
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: July 12, 2022
Plymouth, IN – Sister Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC, has been elected to the board of Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has about 1350 …
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Life’s Pilgrimage
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: July 5, 2022
As the season of spring is upon us, it is easier to remember that the earth is like a sister with whom we share our lives. Grass is a verdant green, flowers bloom and grace the landscape, fragrances tickle our noses, and blue skies with soft white clouds …
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Pipe Organ Update
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: July 5, 2022
The installation of Taylor and Boody Opus 83 Pipe Organ is drawing near! As of right now, the construction process is around the 50 percent mark with a target date of September 5 to begin installation. A couple of weekends ago, I made a visit to the Taylor …
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A Humble Heart
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: June 28, 2022
The virtue of humility is one of the most outstanding qualities of Saint Katharina Kasper in all her search for the divine will of God. She was committed to God in humility and simplicity of heart. She was truthful and transparent to her Sisters and to God in …
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How Best to Give?
- By: Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Last Updated: June 21, 2022
Coworker Judy Williamson tells us the Story behind the hymn Amazing Grace, and its myriad influences over the centuries. When the best method for giving is considered, the three “Ts” come to mind. Giving of our time, our talent, and our treasure are all …
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The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center help community members find a peaceful setting in Northwest Indiana
- By: Rachel Calderone
- Last Updated: January 27, 2022
Residents of Marshall County and Northwest Indiana in need of a peaceful and natural setting for a retreat or conference should look no further than the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center in Plymouth, Indiana. As a ministry of the Poor Handmaids of …
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Pastor approved for sabbatical
- By: Valparaiso First United Methodist
- Last Updated: November 20, 2021
First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso has received a grant of $49,927 to enable its senior pastor, Rev. Kevin Miller, to participate in the 2021 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations. Valparaiso’s FUMC is one of 34 …
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