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.
St. Joseph Parish School
On Tuesday, November 30, St. Joseph School in Avon Lake joined 210 Catholic organizations and ministries throughout Northeast Ohio for #weGiveCatholic, Northeast Ohio's online day of Catholic giving. "Each year we are so grateful to our...
Young Adult Ministry
You're probably familiar with the St. Catherine of Siena quote: "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." A Rooted in Faith - Forward in Hope grant, applied for...
Ace Partnership
Shrinking enrollment and economic factors that impact area urban Catholic schools are not unique to our diocese. That is why the Office of Catholic Education continues to seek vital partnerships to help local Catholic schools...
Father Richard Gonser
2022 is a celebratory year for Fr. Richard Gonser. May 19 marks the 60th anniversary of his ordination. He'll also celebrate his 86th birthday and his tenth year of retirement this summer. Fr. Gonser was the...
Deacon David Chojnacki
It's harder to let your Christian light shine if you're short on outlets. Fortunately, the Heart of a Shepherd campaign is funding much-needed interior renovations to Borromeo Seminary and Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of...
Fr. Tom Johns
“The Catholic Church means a lot to me,” says Fr. Tom Johns. “I was born and raised a Catholic and have been a priest for 43 years. I love the Catholic Church, and I want...
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Kevin
Kevin began as a volunteer at the Cosgrove Center, helping keep the place clean and distributing food and clothing. He worked in maintenance for Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority for 23 years before he was shot...
Michael
At 13, Michael seems like a typical teenage boy – loves video games, struggles with ADHD, is funny, has tons of energy, and doesn’t like math. But Michael has endured hardships most kids can’t imagine....