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Paolo Puccini describes himself as a pilgrim and a missionary. His Catholic journey and evangelization led him to the Paulist Fathers. After several years of study and formation with the community, in September 2019, Paolo made his final promises to...

We talked about advice for people getting married and future families, her hopes for me, and our Catholic faith.

Family life and how faith is present within it.

He once wore roller skates and a Pilgrim costume to serve a turkey with sparklers. And he taught the movements of the Catholic Mass to dancers for a major production of a Bernstein musical. Paulist Father Thomas "Tomaso" Kane has...

Father Fred Cabras is interviewed by his sister, Anna, the day after he is ordained a Capuchin Franciscan priest.

In this interview, on November 28th, 2019 in Oregon Wisconsin, Donna Hillmann talks about her childhood on a farm in Milton Wisconsin, her family (siblings, parents, origin) , growing up and raising a family ( husband Friedo Hillmann, children Jeff,...

Amada Leaños starts with how she grew up in Dallas right next to a quaint church. She spent her childhood with her parents, many siblings, family friends, and the priest next door living very humbly and religiously. Growing up she...

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Greenbay, Wisconsin, Seth Hakes (17) interviews his grandmother, Joyce Rowe (78), about her childhood in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Mrs. Rowe reminisces of her times growing up on the farm and of her younger...

A daughter (36) interviews her mom (63) after Thanksgiving about growing up and raising a family in the midwest.

A story of my father Marco who is an immigrant, Catholic, and loving person. Listen to this unique, funny and interesting story. / Una historia de mi padre, un inmigrante, Católico, y persona lleno de amor. Escuchen esta historia chistosa,...

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at All Saints Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 15 students, Tommy won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life Story...

Interview with Eileen falls - Delta Gamma house mom

Oscar speaks about his life growing up, in the Navy and his family.

This is an interview by me, of my grandmother. It started as a college assignment but I really enjoyed it and grew to appreciate the history of my family.

A summary of the life of a Catholic Language Arts teacher

In this interview we go in depth about the childhood of one who grew up in the streets of New York, and what the life of one who grew up there may hold for them. My name is August Mazzara...

Grandpa talking about his childhood in North Dakota, raising 8 children, and baking bread

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...

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Gilbert Martinez discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. At the time of this interview, Fr. Gil was the pastor of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City....

My husband talks about his grandparents and parents and how their culture has influenced his own personal culture.

Carol Kimichik discusses her brother joining the army, growing up through the church, and post ww2 society

Talks about her family life, early years, and hard times. She talked a lot about me & her spouse, Pop-Pop, who we lost this past may.

Jose Morales (42) talks about his experience about coming to the United States in 1990 from Guanajuato Mexico. He tells his story about crossing the border, and his journey to the orange fields in Florida. Jose mentions some religious traditions...

Mom and daughter talk about school and growing up in a foreign country.

In this interview, conducted on November 24, 2018 in Chicago, illinois, Maya Fuentes (16) interviews her father Oscar fuentes (53) about his past life when he was in highschool. Oscar shares stories about his memorable events in highschool when he...