Natalie Hoefer

1 month ago | catholicreview.org | Natalie Hoefer

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (OSV News) — Joshua (Josh) and Laura Marszalek rejoiced in February 2011 at the birth of their second child, a daughter. They named her Kathryn Faith. “She really should have been Kathryn Ann after some grandmothers, but we went with Kathryn Faith,” said Laura. That middle name proved to be meaningful, perhaps even providential.

1 month ago | oursundayvisitor.com | Natalie Hoefer

“AHC is hard to diagnose because it looks like other things — epilepsy, cerebral palsy,” Josh explained. Unable to identify a cause for Kathryn’s symptoms, the doctors told the Marszaleks to follow up in two years. Just two months later, at 11 months, Kathryn had another major episode. “We thought she was dying,” said Josh. He and Laura prayed about what to do. “We started heading back to Riley,” he added.

1 month ago | thebostonpilot.com | Natalie Hoefer |Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (OSV News) -- Joshua (Josh) and Laura Marszalek rejoiced in February 2011 at the birth of their second child, a daughter. They named her Kathryn Faith. "She really should have been Kathryn Ann after some grandmothers, but we went with Kathryn Faith," said Laura. That middle name proved to be meaningful, perhaps even providential.

Dec 6, 2024 | todayscatholic.org | Natalie Hoefer

With Indiana’s first state execution in 15 years scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 18, the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is already working to promote legislation for the 2025 General Assembly – set to begin on Wednesday, January 8 – that would eradicate the death penalty in Indiana.

Nov 18, 2024 | catholicreview.org | Natalie Hoefer

INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — At 92, Sister Demetria Smith is the embodiment of gentleness and joy. Those qualities shined during a recent Mass at St. Augustine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis as she renewed the religious vows she first professed 70 years ago as a Missionary Sister of Our Lady of Africa. “I’m just very thankful to God for all that has been,” said a beaming Sister Demetria at a reception after the Mass, surrounded by family and friends.