Catholic Evangelization Outreach: Catholic Witness Stories

Despite a childhood filled with constant moves, 16-year-old Zach Gaubert’s faith, family, & friends have been the constants that have guided him in following God’s plan. In this world where faith isn’t always popular, Zach shares his journey of navigating through life’s options, and realizing that his life is based on the choices he makes. 
Whether you are a teen or an adult, Zach’s story will challenge you to deepen your faith as he reminds you that everything is part of God’s plan.

Please enjoy Archbishop Kurtz' story of how family has impacted his faith journey and life.

Bill was a back pew Catholic, who struggled with making a full commitment to his faith. God gently nudged him forward to the front pew and a deeper relationship where his light would shine. “I was far from being a light for my family or anyone else for that matter and soon I would fail to be a light for my own kids.”

As a child, Lou loved Jesus & going to church, but as she grew older, her relationship with God disappeared as her pursuit of worldly desires led her further and further away from her faith. After a life-changing moment, she discovered who she really was. “I thank God not only for the grace to see myself as I was, but more importantly, to understand who I was called to be!”

Mistianna Barnes had a strong faith-filled upbringing that continued well into her adult life.  However, nothing could have prepared her for the near-death experience a few years ago that absolutely changed her life. “I was begging to get back into heaven… I had seen what few get to see… I wasn't ready to let it all go.” Please listen and enjoy her story about her journey to Heaven and back.

Through divorce, annulment, and remarriage, Debby learned that God was always with her, beckoning her to come closer through the many “God Moments” that she experienced. “My faith journey has been in taking small steps. I know God was there all along waiting for me.”

"I remember lying on my bed as a teenager, listening to popular music and wondering, is this all there is to life? What's missing? That emptiness continued into my adult years, and I looked to externals to fill that void." After many years of searching and questioning, Donna Lang experienced a conversion of heart that has absolutely transformed her life.

Born & raised Catholic, Lisa Bellafato found herself turning her back on the Church in her young adult years. Even though she maintained her relationship with God, she questioned the need for the very institution that had meant so much to her as a child.
Through God’s grace, & after many years of searching, Lisa discovered the relevance that the Catholic church still holds for her today. Please listen to and enjoy her story of how our Blessed Mother Mary, gently guided her home.

From all outward appearances, Michael Bartley lived a charmed life, complete with a praiseworthy academic & professional career & a storybook marriage. However, for years Michael battled personal demon & interior struggles that prevented him from embracing his faith & the call to discipleship.

Throughout his life, Bill Roby’s faith was constant. When he was sent to Vietnam and lost a friend to the war, he wondered if he too would meet the same fate. Bill eventually began to realize that he just might survive and return home. What was God’s plan for him, and how was he to fulfill that plan? “I prayed I wouldn’t be sent to Vietnam, but in a land faraway, God became my very best friend.”
Please enjoy Bill’s inspiring story.