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.
Sara
“Thank you for doing for us what we can’t do for ourselves – for believing in the solution until we can believe it ourselves.” Sara was in college when she started abusing opioids. In a...
Tom and Carrie Kurtz
"This is a stewardship opportunity that cannot be ignored." “Carrie and I are motivated to support the work of the Church, knowing that this is what Christ asks us to do. We have been greatly blessed...
Mike and Jennifer Saxon
"Our support for the Church is an extension of beliefs that were passed on to us from our parents." “In our mind, philanthropy is an extension of the beliefs we were raised with. We each grew...
Fr. Anthony Simone
In May 2017, along with seven other men, Anthony Simone was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Cleveland. Fr. Anthony Simone now serves as parochial vicar at St. Sebastian Parish in Akron. Fr. Anthony began...
Dylan, Elaine and Jasef
Amanda always knew she wanted to send her children to Catholic schools. “I enjoyed my experience in Catholic schools, and I wanted my kids to have the same experience,” she says. With five children, tuition...
Charlie + Pat Nock
When newly married Charlie and Pat Nock became members of St. Raphael Parish in Bay Village nearly 60 years ago, they began a legacy of Christ-like service and generosity that has spread throughout the lives...
Joan Marsh
Rich and Joan Marsh were college sweethearts, who met at Kent State and married soon after. When Joan was eight months pregnant with their first child, she was in a severe car accident that took...
Sr. Roberta + Sr. Martha
After nearly 50 years of service to the diocese, Sr. Roberta Goebel, OSU, and Sr. Martha Owen, OSU, deserved a breather. Sr. Roberta was leaving her long-held position as Principal of St. Anthony of Padua School....
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...