How Guest House saved my life

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As told by Father Bill*

“You’re not going to live six months,” the doctor told me. The ...

Q&A: Victoria Cavanaugh, Founder and director of Nuestro Ahora

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

...

Where are they now? Part 2

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Since February of 2006, Catholic Digest has told narrative stories of individuals whose lives have been changed for the better through their interaction with a Religious Order or organization. This month, we continue...

Where are they now?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Since February of 2006, Catholic Digest has told narrative stories of individuals whose lives have been changed for the better through their interactions with a Religious Order or organization. For the next two months, we&...

The call that changed Alex’s life*

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Too much drama, Alex thought. There was too mu...

Good Egg: Forest “Dutch” McGarry

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Nominated by Janet A. Bergesen

Forest “Dutch” McGarry doesn’t end his duties as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion when the priest says “Go in pea...

Volunteering on Vacation

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

With contributions from Voluntourism.org

When Larry Kugler retired, he wanted to do something to make his heart sing. “...

A dance for Juliet*

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Welcome home, girls!”

Juliet’s mother, her hands full of the cabbages and tomatoes she was selling to a customer, turned to her daughte...

Preston and the Courageous Lion*

Fri, 01 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Another cut and color today, Peggy?”

Jasey smiled as one of her regular customers ent...

Good Egg: Paula Little

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Nominated by Glenda Behrmann

Glenda Behrmann met her friend Paula Little 25 years ago during Holy Week, and she remains thankful for this wonderful person every day.

Little...

Lakreshia takes the lead*

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Only a few more minutes ’til this day is over...

Lakres...

Thorn crosses the border*

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Thorn (“TOUR-in”), 19, turned to gaze at her sleeping husband, his tranquil face and wiry...

Extreme faith

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Set among the old farmhouses and lichen-covered stone walls of this rural southeastern Connecticut town, within view of a derelict saloon and a whitewashed Catholic church, a majestic ...

I found an oasis of faith in Hollywood

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As told by Matthew Marsden

Matth...

A Catholic Digest Special Report: A day with the Maasai

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Parish priests get asked many questions by their parishioners: “What time is Mass on the Holy Day?&...

Adolfo’s poems*

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of Adolfo Abreu. Some names have been changed for privacy.

A visitor for Haymanot*

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of Haymanot (last name withheld for privacy). Research conducted with the assistance of G...

Brian's prayer*

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of a Mercy Home resident. Names have been changed for privacy

Brian, 13, awoke just as the night sky was fading to dawn one Saturday in St. Robert, Missouri. The air that gently lifted the curtains in ...

Adventures in Alaska

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As told by Sister Kathleen Mary Radich, OSF*

Amanda's photos*

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Amanda, 15, flicked her eyes from her schoolbook to the clock for the millionth time that period. It was almost the end of t...

Christina's new life*

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

How do you tell your mother you don’...

Venu and the buffaloes*

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It was nearly dusk in the forests of Andhra Pradesh, India, and Venu, 10, watched eagerly as the shadows of the brown buff aloes he was tending grew longer and longer on the grass. &am...

An open door for Peter*

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Peter, 13, could feel his heart pounding as he...

Jonathan on the road*

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jonathan, 15, felt the rush of warm wind aroun...

Nathan on the field*

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Nathan was running, the dirt-stained football ...

Lina's Garden*

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lina, 15, kicked off her sandals and knelt in ...

Patricia's first job*

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Patty, 28, felt numb as she picked up the tele...

Meet Charlie Chatterton and the Brake the Cycle Gang

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

From the comfort of Charlie Chatterton&rsq...

Sister Ellen Frances Lenihan: My life as a Glenmary Sister

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Estella and Dencil drove up to the mission hou...

Q&A: Theresa Karminski Burke, Founder, Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Teresa Karminski Burke has been selected by Catholic Digest as one of 12 Catho...

Craig Cuccia, Co-founder and executive director, Café Reconcile, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Craig Cuccia is the co-founder and executive director of Café Reconcile, a restaurant that provides on-the-job training in the service industry for inner city teens in New Orleans. As one of twelve recipients of this year&...

Q&A: Russ and Rita Hoffman, Foster parents to more than 500 children, Moorhead, Minnesota

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

For the past 45 years, Russ and Rita Hoffman, have taken more than 500 foster children into their home. As one of twelve recipients of this year’s Catholic Digest heroes award (see October 2007 issue), the ...

Jeremy finally speaks*

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The house seemed unusually quiet. The grandchildren were napping in the other room, and Rosiella, 61, sat motionless ...

Tony's Brothers*

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

That’s it for today,” said...

Patricia’s Papito*

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It had rained hard during the night, and in th...

My mother, my hero*

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Neema ran through the Tanzanian bush, her school bag bumping hard against her. As soon as she had seen the lion, its mane shining a wild gold in the afternoon sun, she had carefully la...

Fatmatta’s Escape*

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It was midnight when Fatmatta woke up with a s...

A second family for Pierre

Tue, 01 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It was a simple photograph that changed two families’ lives.

The face in the photo was that of a young African boy named Pierre. He might have been any...

A project for Luis*

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

“Here,” hissed Samuel. “Put this in your bag.”

Keeping a sharp eye on the cashier, Samuel, 13, furtively shoved a bag of...

"Please God, send someone to save me"*

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

"There she is. That’s my daught...

Patrícia's Stories*

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Patrícia, 10, was sitting in her accustomed spot behind the altar, hands folded tightly on her white altar server’s robe. Mass this Saturday night was just the sam...

Andrew finds room at the inn

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT

“I hate our school.” Andrew, 13, lay facedown on the floor of his friend John’s** bedroom. The piece of charcoal in his hands was filling his sketch pad w...

Catholic Digest

When Catholics Give

The soldiers and the shepherdess

Good Egg: Ellie Fields

Catholic Digest Seeks Heroes

Haiti changed our parish…and my life

Good Egg: Tim Doran

Nominated by Christina Ries

A baby for Mariama*

How Guest House saved my life: Part 2

How Guest House saved my life

As told by Father Bill*

Q&A: Victoria Cavanaugh, Founder and director of Nuestro Ahora

Where are they now? Part 2

Where are they now?

The call that changed Alex’s life*

Good Egg: Forest “Dutch” McGarry

Volunteering on Vacation

With contributions from Voluntourism.org

A dance for Juliet*

Preston and the Courageous Lion*

Good Egg: Paula Little

Lakreshia takes the lead*

Thorn crosses the border*

Extreme faith

I found an oasis of faith in Hollywood

As told by Matthew Marsden

A Catholic Digest Special Report: A day with the Maasai

Adolfo’s poems*

A visitor for Haymanot*

Brian's prayer*

Adventures in Alaska

Amanda's photos*

Christina's new life*

Venu and the buffaloes*

An open door for Peter*

Jonathan on the road*

Nathan on the field*

Lina's Garden*

Patricia's first job*

Meet Charlie Chatterton and the Brake the Cycle Gang

Sister Ellen Frances Lenihan: My life as a Glenmary Sister

Q&A: Theresa Karminski Burke, Founder, Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Craig Cuccia, Co-founder and executive director, Café Reconcile, New Orleans, Louisiana

Q&A: Russ and Rita Hoffman, Foster parents to more than 500 children, Moorhead, Minnesota

Jeremy finally speaks*

Tony's Brothers*

Patricia’s Papito*

My mother, my hero*

Fatmatta’s Escape*

A second family for Pierre

A project for Luis*

"Please God, send someone to save me"*

Patrícia's Stories*

Andrew finds room at the inn