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Julie A. Ferraro

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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

Why we must resist the erasure of human lives

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By Julie A. Ferraro
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Reading Time: 3 minutes By Julie A. Ferraro | FāVS News Columnist The views expressed in this opinion column are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of FāVS News. There are a number of sayings about being remembered after death.
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Why small faith communities matter more than ever in Catholic parishes

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By Julie A. Ferraro
| FāVS News
Reading Time: 3 minutes Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). By Julie A. Ferraro | FāVS News Columnist The views expressed in this opinion column are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of FāVS News. The “Official Catholic Directory” has been published by P.J. Kenedy since 1817. It is “the ‘GO-TO’ source for detailed information on the Catholic Church in the United States,” according to their website.
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A View from the Towers: For Benedictine sisters, summer vacation never includes time off from prayer

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By Julie A. Ferraro
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). By Julie A. Ferraro | FāVS News Writer The views expressed in this opinion column are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of FāVS News. Students in schools across the U.S. — and the world — live for their summer vacation. In some ways, so do the teachers, who may be busier than ever during June, July and August.
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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.
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