Catholic Evangelization Outreach: Catholic Witness Stories

How Do We Bring People Back To The Church?

Talk 1 of 3 by Archbishop Michael Jackels at our Annual CEO Evangelization Retreat

Walking with blind faith… to walking with God

Ryan Jansa’s life was forever changed when a fun night out with friends turned into a tragic accident. His renewed faith and the strength of his family saved him from a destructive path and inspired him to walk with God…one step at a time.

Is God really calling me to be Catholic?

Russell Yount was content and comfortable in his spiritual life… and then a conversation with a neighbor sparked his interest in the Catholic faith. His investigation became a journey that led him home to the “One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.”

The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality behind the Fantasy of Pornography

Fr. Chris speaks on “The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography”

NFL Here I come!

John Winkel wanted the FAME of playing professional football. As a star wide receiver at Peru State, John was approached by 10 teams and told by many he would be drafted. Disappointingly he was not drafted, because God had a different plan. He became a school teacher, coach, and mentor in Rockford, IL. Hear how he used his talents for many!

A Miraculous Journey

A deeply personal and inspiring story of great faith, hope and love in the face of tremendous danger and against all odds. Ildiko Kiss shares her riveting account of growing up in Hungary during the Soviet Occupation, her family’s escape and their journey to freedom in the United States.

A 24 Minute Encounter with Christ

In a near death experience, Greg Clauson had a 24-minute encounter with Christ. What did Jesus say? What did He look like? What did His voice sound like? See Greg, with some help from his wife Kathi, share his faith experience at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Hearing God's Voice in this Noisy World

“It was only after I learned how to be quiet with God, that I found my purpose in life.”    

Knowing about Jesus to Knowing Jesus

Kasey Kaimann experienced a miraculous encounter with Jesus at a Steubenville Conference that changed her life. She shared her faith journey of following Jesus’ call as a Mt. Mercy student on Dec. 7th. Watch the video of her testimony, “Who You Follow…Determines Who You Become.”    

The Rosary Changed Everything

Tony and Sue May gave their story, “The Rosary Changed Everything” at St Patrick parish center on August 10th.