Shepherd gains purpose, joy from life on farm

Submitted on October 04, 2010
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John Shaughnessy | Catholic News Service
Students from St. Roch School in Indianapolis visit Art Huser earlier this year, surrounding him and one of the sheep he raises and shepherds at his 10-acre farm on the south side of the city. The 92-year-old Catholic credits caring for his sheep for the energy and joy he has found during his long, active life.
Students from St. Roch School in Indianapolis visit Art Huser earlier this year, surrounding him and one of the sheep he raises and shepherds at his 10-acre farm on the south side of the city. The 92-year-old Catholic credits caring for his sheep for the energy and joy he has found during his long, active life.
CNS photo/John Shaughnessy, The Criterion
INDIANAPOLIS — A story from a few years ago captures the essence of Art Huser, a 92-year-old Catholic from Indianapolis who raises sheep on his 10 acres of land. One winter night, as a blizzard was dumping snow on central Indiana, Huser’s younger relatives, Chris and Cathy Huser, traveled treacherous roads to reach Huser’s white farmhouse near Calvary Cemetery on the south side of Indianapolis.

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