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"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."  Matthew 5:16 ​​

Tim Kempel​
Director, RCIA

Born - February 13, 1947 in Breckenridge, MN.
Raised on a farm in South East North Dakota, With 2 brothers and a sister.
May 6, 1967 - Married Marie Banish at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Cayuga, ND.
Marie and Tim have three daughters, two grandsons, and one granddaughter.
October 1968 - Graduated from Valley City State College, Valley City, ND with degrees in English and Industrial Arts.
1968-1973 - Taught high school English and Industrial Arts.
Sept. 1973 - Began working for the Bobcat MFG Company in Bismarck, ND., in the Product Engineering Dept. in various positions as Draftsman, Checker, Supervisor, Manager.
Dec 13, 1997 - Confirmed at Ascension Catholic Church, Bismarck, ND.
2000 - Present – Volunteer: RCIA Program in Bismarck, then in La Porte.
April 2004 - Retired and moved to La Porte, IN.
2005 - Began attending the Diocese of Gary Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program, graduating in 2009.
Volunteer positions:  RCIA Coordinator, Lector, Communion Minister, Presiding at Communion Services in church and at nursing homes, Home visits for shut ins.
2004-2018 - Delivered Meals on Wheels.
 

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St. Joseph: 219-362-9595
St. Peter: 219-362-2509
Sacred Heart: 219-362-2815
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LaPorte, IN 46350

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      • What Do Catholics Believe?
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Penance (Reconciliation)
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
  • Parish Life
    • Online Mass Resources
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    • Lent Resources
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      • 2021 Faith Formation Calendar
      • First Reconciliation Resources
      • Confirmation Resources
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      • Parish Life
      • Hispanic Ministries
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