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Julie A. Ferraro’s Biography

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Julie A. Ferraro has been a journalist since the 1970s, starting with her high school newspaper in South Bend, Indiana. She has covered a myriad of beats, from crimes and courts to health, education, community, government, entertainment, etc., for both secular and religious publications.

My articles have appeared in:
- South Bend Tribune
- Plymouth Pilot-News and affiliated weekly papers, Plymouth, IN
- Dalhart Texan, Dalhart, TX
- Killeen Daily Herald and affiliated weekly papers, Killeen, TX
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Julie A. Ferraro’s Journalist Portfolio

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How a fortune cookie helped me understand resilience

How a fortune cookie helped me understand resilience

A good meal of sweet and sour chicken is always a treat for me. Adding a bowl of egg drop soup makes it even …

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A View from the Towers: How St. Francis and St. Benedict inspire year-round care for creation

A View from the Towers: How St. Francis and St. Benedict inspire year-round care for creation

Caring for creation is a year-round task.

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A Song for Now

A Song for Now

From war to oppression, history repeats itself. A forgotten film and a rebel song echo today’s cry: respect, …

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House of Discernment blends vocations and intercongregational community

House of Discernment blends vocations and intercongregational community

Four vowed religious women are helping others to discern, offering opportunities for prayer and reflection th…

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The Kylemore Benedictines' long road to a monastery

The Kylemore Benedictines' long road to a monastery

Plans are in place to shift the emphasis from Kylemore Abbey as a tourist destination to that of welcoming vi…

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Congregations and cultures mix as novices learn and grow together

Congregations and cultures mix as novices learn and grow together

Being able to laugh while trying to learn the steps to an African dance, experience a liturgy at a Ukrainian …

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Articles

Tattoos, Hair Color and the Freedom to Be Yourself

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By Julie A. Ferraro
| FāVS News
Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Why workplace bans on tattoos and dyed hair ignore the spirit of the person The writer, who dyes her hair and has tattoos, argues employers and schools wrongly judge appearance and, citing Jesus, says people should be valued for their spirit within. By Julie A. Ferraro | FāVS News Columnist The views expressed in this opinion column are those of the author.
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St. Francis' messages shared through music at oratorio debut

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By Julie A. Ferraro
| National Catholic Reporter Verified
As global observances of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis declared by Pope Leo XIV continue, the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi will be celebrated in a very special way this month: with an original Franciscan oratorio. When "Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes" is performed Oct.
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A Nun And A Composer Team Up To Tell St. Francis’s Story: ‘He Continues To Speak’

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By Julie A. Ferraro
| Religion Unplugged Verified
Over the course of eight centuries, many titles have been attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: The “Little Poor Man” (il Poverello in Italian), founder of the Franciscan Order, patron saint of animals/ecology and Troubadour of the Great King. Given this last, it’s fitting that a special oratorio has been composed to honor the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in 1226, which will premiere Oct. 10-11 by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, including soloists and a 120-voice chorus.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I started using a Smith-Corona manual as a kid, moving to an electric I received for eighth grade graduation, then a primitive computer.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

While I am adept at Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, I like using WordPerfect best.

Why did you become a journalist?

I became a journalist to tell people's stories.