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A family of four poses with a priest inside a church adorned with icons and a blue dome. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

‘We Never Talked About God in 25 Years’: A Fort Collins Family’s Journey Back to the Catholic Faith

A full-circle moment, the Smith family found their way back to the Church after decades away. (Photo provided) Wendy Smith can remember...

Jacqueline Gilvard Landry

Sep 205 min read

Three people smiling in a church setting. One person in a bright pink shirt seated; two others stand beside in casual attire. Bright, ornate backdrop.

She Lost Her Sight to Violence, But Found Her Vision in Christ: Cristal’s Testimony of Faith

Surviving trauma and a traumatic brain injury, Cristal came to find true peace and real forgiveness in Jesus Christ and his Church....

Guest Contributor

Sep 93 min read

A person in clergy attire sits in front of a vibrant, detailed religious mural featuring figures in colorful robes. Bright, calm setting.

He Wasn’t Even Catholic — But God Was Calling Him to Be a Priest: Father Jeff Wilborn’s Story

The motorcycle crashed, the girl left, and God called. (Photo by Neil McDonough) By Ryan Bagley When thinking about how someone might...

Ryan Bagley

Sep 86 min read

Smiling man in a light blue shirt stands outside with palm trees in the background. Bright day, relaxed mood.

Why This Catholic Athlete Became a Missionary After Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist

One FOCUS missionary’s move to mission. (Photo provided) By Ryan Chacon I grew up in a practicing Catholic family and attended Holy...

Guest Contributor

Sep 63 min read

Three people smiling near a river with buildings and a bridge in the background at sunset. Two wear beanies, one wears a blue jacket.

A True Seeker: Henry’s Journey to the Catholic Church through Atheism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism

The now-OCIA director in Boulder reflects on his journey to abundant life in the Catholic Church. Seeking something bigger than himself,...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Sep 28 min read

Family of six poses inside a decorated church with Christmas trees and wreaths. A child in red adds a festive touch. Smiling faces.

“God is a gentleman. He can’t enter your heart unless you let him in”

A testimony of wounds, searching and a healing encounter with Christ Monica, Armando and their family at Christmas Mass in Fort Morgan....

Rocio Madera

Aug 236 min read

The Silent Moment in My Car That Changed Everything

How God rekindled my love for the Catholic Church. (Photo provided) The most important moment of my life occurred in a silent, hidden...

Mallory Smyth

Aug 205 min read

Young man and elderly woman relax on a wicker sofa in a garden with vibrant flowers and greenery, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Loved Into Life: Ted Nagy’s Story

How family, friends and an abuela brought one prodigal son back to the Church. Long before Ted Nagy's return to the Church, his...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 198 min read

Child smiling, wearing oversized pink glasses outdoors on a grassy background. Dressed in a black and white jacket, exuding joy.

Jesus Wept With Us: A Modern Mary and a Modern St. Joseph Walk Their Daughter to Her Heavenly Home

How one girl's faith amid cancer diagnosis and treatment sparked a movement of faith and mercy, and brought her stepfather home to the...

Guest Contributor

Aug 188 min read

Smiling man and woman pose indoors. Man in plaid shirt, woman with long wavy hair. White ceiling beams in the background. Bright, happy mood.

With God, Nothing is Impossible: Taylor and Logan's Journey from Marriage to the Catholic Church

Former "nones," Taylor and Logan found their way to the Catholic Church through restlessness and love. Where Sundays used to be filled...

Guest Contributor

Aug 178 min read

People praying in a church, eyes closed, hands clasped. Wooden pews and soft lighting create a serene atmosphere.

A Return to Faith: The Quiet Revival in Our Churches

Faith is on the rise in Colorado, with a number of local parishes seeing an increase in conversions and spiritual curiosity. (Photo by...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Aug 1510 min read

Young person in a lavender dress and tattoos prays with eyes closed in a quiet, wooden pew-filled room, exuding tranquility.

From Marijuana, Meth and Misery to the Mass: One Teen’s Story of Divine Rescue

Drugs didn’t kill her, but emptiness almost did — until Jesus found her and saved her. Liza found herself seeking meaning in all the...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Aug 158 min read

A couple kisses in a church, in front of seats and floral decor. A colorful mural is visible in the background depicting figures and nature.

From Noise to Grace: A Couple’s Journey Home to the Catholic Church, Right Before Their Wedding

In a love story rooted in the Church, the Nelsons found their way home through silence, sacraments and saints. Anna and Taylor Nelson...

Guest Contributor

Aug 136 min read

A family and two clergy in white attire smile inside a church with colorful stained-glass windows. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

A Sacramental Smorgasbord: One Family’s Six-Sacrament Entrance into the Catholic Church

The Hodd Family’s Journey to the Church Through Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony (Photo provided) By Maria O’Malley...

Guest Contributor

Aug 125 min read

A bishop in ornate robes blesses a woman holding a candle in a church ceremony. People watch nearby, creating a solemn atmosphere.

From Antique Shop to Conversion: Kira’s Journey

A chance encounter with the Blessed Mother, a family Cathedral connection and a whole lot of grace brought Kira home to the Catholic...

Guest Contributor

Aug 115 min read

Priest in purple robe blesses the hands of a man in blue at a church. Congregation stands in pews. Wooden ceiling and organ pipes visible.

‘I Can’t Wait to Receive the Eucharist’: Tom’s Journey to the Catholic Church, After 20 Years of Marriage

The quiet witness and prayer of a Catholic wife, together with the Holy Spirit, brought her husband into the Church. (Photo provided) By...

Guest Contributor

Aug 95 min read

A man in ornate red and gold vestments holds a wafer aloft during a religious ceremony. Elegant altar decor and candle in the foreground.

Conversion: A Lifelong Journey

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) As I look back upon my life, I am filled with gratitude to the Father who bestowed so many graces...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Aug 45 min read

A seminarian in clerical attire and his mother, a blonde woman wearing a blue sweater, are superimposed on a black background. In a speech bubble between them, the words "YOU CONVERTED TOO?" are visible. "SON" and "MOM" are also visible underneath each of them.

WATCH | A Mother and Son Found the Catholic Faith — Without Knowing the Other Was Searching!

By Neil McDonough and André Escaleira, Jr. "I've decided to explore the Catholic Church," Beth Zarian told her son, Steven, one day....

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 41 min read

Priest pours water over a smiling woman in a baptismal font. Ornate church setting with gold accents and onlookers in the background.

How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide

A young woman is baptized at the 2024 Easter vigil at St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M. (Photo: Courtesy of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Catholic News Agency

May 295 min read

People in white gowns hold lit candles in a solemn ceremony. The setting is bright and blurred, evoking a peaceful, reverent mood.

Why They Convert: Conversations with New Catholics

Neither homelessness nor divorce, neither addiction nor loneliness, neither anxiety nor brokenness can keep these new Catholics from...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 2216 min read