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In this interview, made on November 5th, 2018 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Allison Gallardo (15) interviews her step-mother's father, Rafael Jimenez (56). Together they talked about his childhood in the Dominican Republic; how his childhood was normal, how their school system...

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra, age 89, has been a priest for 59 years. He lives at the Paulist rectory next to St. Paul...

her story of growing up in mexico to coming over to the US at 10 years old.

Paulist Fr. Steven Petroff is pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome. In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Fr. Steve reflects on the 99-year-old Paulist ministry in the Eternal City and shares his own vocation story. To see...

My aunt is catholic and she didn’t necessarily follow all the “rules” of Catholicism but she still believes in God and has formed a relationship with God. She said that she was going through a time when she lost herself...

I asked my aunt about where she grew up and her acting career.

One Small Step partners James Sweeney (69) and Wally Long (63) discuss their community work, their mutual belief that the right to vote is "sacred," and why face-to-face conversations are so important.

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

A meaningful talk with my adoptive mom about us, 9/11, and my adoptive Dad Jon.

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. With a background in psychology, Fr. Mark-David has served as president and publisher of Paulist Press since 2010. To see a short video...

One Small Step partners Gretchen Wallisch (38) and Thomas Ketchum (59) sit down for a conversation about Roe v. Wade and libertarianism.

Life of Jerry de Leon

Did a interview with my Aunt Carla during thanksgiving break

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

Teresa Meade (73) discusses with her niece Sarah Dohrmann (49) the leaked SCOTUS report on Roe v. Wade, her experience having an abortion after being kidnapped and raped, and her work as a professor.

Blake Holloway talks with his aunt, Trish Holloway, about her life growing up gay in a very conservative household and how it effected her life in the future.

Pierre and Paige discuss his family history, the move to the U.S. from Lebanon, and compare the two places and his childhood across both of them.

Lorraine Kelly (93) tells granddaughter Elyse Leannais (32) about growing up on Chicago's South Side, enjoying a happy marriage, and raising a family.

In 2019, Paulist Fr. Gerard "Jerry" Tully is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on May 14, 1994. Fr. Jerry, a Bronx native, serves as associate pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los...

This is my 69 yearold grandma telling me about her life.

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and her daughter (Matthew's mother), Sue Harrison, at her Glendale Wisconsin home. During this interview, Nell discusses her graduation from high school, taking and teaching college courses at the University of...

A story about growing up in a Catholic household, living 18 lives, and managing to be creative in a house full of 50 women.

Me and my grandpa Richard Riha talked about his life story on Monday April 23rd 2018. He told me how he lived it and what made it great and what made his life worth living is definitely the family he...

life of my aunt

She talked about her childhood life and how it was.