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.
McKenzie
McKenzie had been begging her mom to call the school and make the arrangements. Nine-year old McKenzie couldn’t wait any longer; she wanted to become Catholic. “She has always loved church, the music and the...
Deacon David Kushner
“We bring the Gospel outside the four walls of the church; we take the Church out to the world.” This is how Deacon David Kushner expresses the mission of deacons. As the Director of the Diaconate...
Camryn's Story
Better Together is an initiative in the Diocese of Cleveland that will provide resources to educate all children in Catholic schools - regardless of their learning differences or abilities. This is Camryn's story of how...Miss Ivy
Horses remind Miss Ivy of her youth in Trinidad, where she grew up on a farm. Her entire face lights up as she leans in from her wheelchair to speak softly to her favorite horse...
Raechelle
Her best friend was her father. Raechelle Yballe loved spending time with him. He taught her how to play golf and tennis—sports she still enjoys today. He took her on car rides through the Chagrin...
Fr. Richard Gonser
"I am grateful to the Diocese of Cleveland for the education they gave me," says Father Richard Gonser, Pastor Emeritus of St. Julie Billiart Parish in North Ridgeville. Fr. Gonser graduated from Borromeo and St....
Charlie and Sharon
Charlie and Sharon Snee have been parishioners at St. Christopher Parish in Rocky River their entire married life – over 40 years. Throughout that time, the parish has enriched their Catholic faith through their participation...