Everyone has a story in life. The personal stories shared here show how people's lives have been transformed by the power of giving and receiving. We hope you are inspired to a life of generosity, and that you will share your story as well as these with others.
Creating a Family Legacy through a Donor Advised Fund
For Joe and Sue Manning, the call to Christian stewardship is one shared by their entire family. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and for almost all of those years they have been parishioners...
Saint Mary Seminary Marks 175 Years of Mission and Ministry
As Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology marks its 175th year of preparing men for the priesthood, there will be a change in leadership. Father Mark Latcovich, who has served as President/Rector of both...
Heritage Society Welcomes New Members at Mass, Dinner
Members of the Heritage Society as well as faithful donors to diocesan ministries gathered June 7 for Mass, dinner and introduction of the new members, which included Bishop Edward Malesic. The Heritage Society consists of people...
Zelie's Home
Catholic Charities expands their aid to parenting women and children through a partnership with Zelie's Home as the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision passes. Parishes around the
Fatima Family Center
Sharing property with St. Agnes Parish, the Fatima Family Center is a Catholic Charities site that offers invaluable programs in the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland. Over the summer, the ring of children's laughter can be...
New Opportunities with SECURE 2.0
Five Ways SECURE 2.0 Changed the Required Minimum Distribution Rules and Additional Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Changes By Jim Perrine CFP® Financial Planning Team Leader, Managing Director at MAI Capital Management What Are Required Minimum Distributions...
Laurie and Bob
When Laurie and Bob Sammon received an invitation to the Heritage Society Mass and dinner in September 2021, they were not sure what to expect. As faithful givers to the Catholic Charities Appeal, they had...
Testament to Faith & Fortitude
Years of planning, fundraising, deconstruction and construction – all part of the Heart of a Shepherd Campaign – culminated on Dec. 2, 2022, when Bishop Edward Malesic blessed the newly renovated Saint Mary and Borromeo...
Fr. John Manning
Fr. John Manning has lived a full life in the Cleveland Diocese. He was ordained in 1972 and served at several parishes – including 21 years as pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Church –...
Brianna
Rage, grief, and hate. These feelings took over Brianna’s heart and mind as a child when she suffered severe abuse and trauma. Though she had a loving mother, by age 11, Brianna began showing serious...