Kat Franchino, Author at Busted Halo

Kat Franchino

Kat Franchino hails from Wisconsin, a land of long winters and hearty folks. She graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in photojournalism. A three-month stint living with Catholic Sisters kicked-started Kat's quest to learn more about her faith. She is a freelance writer and the marketing director at a YMCA in Montana. You can find her work at myotherbackyard.wordpress.com.

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Saying the Rosary and SAYING the Rosary

Kat Franchino March 24, 2015

The importance of efficiency was planted in my head at a young age. During family camping trips, my dad used to time my sisters and…

Understanding the Rosary: A Wake Up Call

Kat Franchino March 20, 2015

Shortly before Christmas, I invited my boyfriend to join me in celebrating Las Posadas by saying a bilingual Rosary at my church. I might have…

St. Patrick and the Snakes: Memphis Style

Kat Franchino March 17, 2015

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I figured I’d talk about my recent adventure to Snake Pit, which naturally will tie into prayer routine. This…

Diaries Are Dangerous

Kat Franchino March 13, 2015

My mom recently alerted me to a Wall Street Journal article about people voluntarily reading their teenage diaries out loud in front of audiences. If…