A new home for Amanda*

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of Amanda (last name withheld for privacy). Information for this story was provided by Amanda and by Jamie Moody, LMSW, who is Amanda’s case manager and St. PJ’s Transitional Living Program supervisor.

Pedro and the 18th Street Gang*

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on a story of a young man in El Salvador. Most names have been changed for privacy. Information for this story was provided by Irma Chávez, former director of RENEW International in El Salvador.
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Rescue in Thailand*

Mon, 02 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of a young woman in Thailand. Some names have been changed for privacy. Information for this story was provided by Sister Anurak Chiayapheuk, coordinator of the Good Shepherd Youth Center in the province of Chiang Rai.

David’s new job*

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of David Turner. Information for this story was provided by David Turner; Jan Fuller, director of the Corporate Internship Program (CIP) at Holy Family Cristo Rey School in Birmingham, Alabama; and Joe Guillaume, executive vice...

A new home for St. Mary’s*

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of Don Clements and the parish of St. Mary’s in Lamar, Missouri. Information for this feature was provided by Don Clements and CCES. Additional information was found on the websites of The Joplin Globe and KOAM TV.<...

The Society of the Divine Word’s Work of Rehabilitation and Protection of Street Children (ORPER, in French)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of Sarah (last name withheld for privacy). Other names have been changed for privacy. Information for this story was provided by Sarah and Father Alpha Mazenga, SVD, director of ORPER.

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Ave Maria: The school that changed Stephen’s life

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of Stephen Henley

The call came on a weekday in October, as Stephen and his girlfriend were on their way to Starbucks near their campus of Ave Maria University in Naples, Flori...

Catholic credit unions are financially and faith focused

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It’s been a brisk year for bank shutdowns — by June, 90 banks nationwide had closed their doors. In comparison, only 10 credit unions closed. Catholic credit unions are unique because they are formed and nurtured by people who ...

The Glenmary Sisters give new hope for José

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

*Based on the story of the Hernandez family. Information for this feature was provided by Sister Aida Badillo of the Glenmary Sisters.

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When Catholics Give

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

How much is “enough”? Must we “give ’til it hurts”? What are some good guidelines, and questions to ask ourselves, to determine whether we’re being appropriately generous?&l...

The soldiers and the shepherdess

Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After being blinded in a mortar attack while serving in Iraq in 2006, Capt. Ivan Castro said he felt “disgruntled” with God. A soldier with the 82nd Airborne Division, Castro suffered a number of other injuries, too, including ...

Good Egg: Ellie Fields

Tue, 04 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Nominated by Kathy Pendracky

As coordinator for the Ministry to the Elderly, Sick, and Homebound, Ellie Fields has worked hard to bring joy and Go...

Catholic Digest Seeks Heroes

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Catholic Digest is asking organizations, schools, mission groups, parishes, and individuals across the country to send us their nominees to be featured in our very special "Catholic Heroes&quo...

Haiti changed our parish…and my life

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As told by Jim McDaniel

A man with desperation in his voice is ca...

Good Egg: Tim Doran

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Nominated by Christina Ries

Tim Doran’s religious goods store, St. Patrick’s G...

A baby for Mariama*

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mariama, 28, let out a guttural scream from within her family’s straw hut in Senegal. Usually at this time of the morning she would be helping her husband’s three o...

How Guest House saved my life: Part 2

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As told by Father Bill*

In part 1 of this story, Father...

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
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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 entered her salon, Shear Designs by Jasey, in Lebanon, Virginia...

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 ...