"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
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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. |