Saying yes to Jesus
These are the stories that create Yes Catholic.
Jacob Ciccarelli
I spent the last decade building a career in B2B tech, leading high-performing teams and helping scale three startups. It was rewarding, and I believe it prepared me for what was next.
Austin Habash
As a child, I was deeply influenced by my first-grade teacher, Mrs. Lane, who was devout and outspoken about attending Mass every Sunday. She even offered to take us herself if our parents couldn’t.
Cameron Riecker
I was raised Catholic, but during my youth, the faith was more of a background noise than a guiding light in my life. The rituals and traditions were part of my routine, yet my heart wasn't fully in it.
Sean Beeson
My passion for music also lead me to eventually meet my wonderful wife Laura. We met in highschool, and shared our love of God, our Catholic faith, and music!
Omar Camacho
Within a short time the Lord opened incredible doors for me and has led me to capture the beauty of the Catholic faith in ways I never would have imagined. Including getting to document at the National Eucharistic Congress.
Justine Callis
My story begins in the Protestant Church, long before I ever knew what the word Protestant even meant. I’m the baby of 5 kids and had a beautiful upbringing in a Christian home. I remember giving my life to Jesus when I was just a little girl.
Fr. Ryan Nigli
I was born in Etobicoke to loving parents who emigrated from India. It was at home where the seeds of my faith were sown.
Sr. Michelle Elizabeth
It is a mission centered on bringing Christ to the aged and infirm, as well as encountering Him through them.
Michael Acaldo
For almost three and a half decades, I have been surrounded by people that have put their faith into action by sharing Christ’s love to the most vulnerable. This has shaped me in a remarkable way.
André Regnier
For over three decades, André Regnier has been a pivotal figure in the new evangelization. As co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) alongside his wife, Angèle, André has spent 36 years inspiring university students and Catholics worldwide to embrace their faith.
Andy Davoli
I was born in Syracuse, New York, the middle of five children, in a proud Italian-American family. Raised as a cradle Catholic, I received all my sacraments and even served as an altar boy. From a young age, I was deeply fascinated by God and eternity.
Daja Britton
I wanted to run from Catholicism. Before my sophomore year, I transferred to a Christian academy. I did not know how I would afford it but the Lord provided. Somehow, I returned to the program, joined a Catholic youth group, and participated in Catholic retreats.
William Muraski
Now more than ever those circles away from Jesus are smaller and smaller and life shows it every day. I get to spend my days working to bring Youth and Families away to the mountains where Jesus comes to them in His beauty and peace
Fr. Carlos Orozco
Then Holy Week came. I was at Mass faking my way through the motions. Then, at the washing of the feet, I had an overwhelming experience of God’s grace.
John Cannon
Ultimately, my journey has been about transformation and purpose. I’ve learned that true fulfillment comes not from recognition or success, but from living a life of meaning and service. Through SENT and Monk Mindset, I aim to inspire others to seek their own encounters with grace and embrace authentic transformation.
Maria Bitelli
My story is about restoration through Jesus. The past can leave big holes, lots of pain, anger, resentment - I spent so much of my teen to adult years holding on to that anger and hurt and it wasn’t until I surrendered and let the Lord in, was I able to pull myself out from the darkness that consumed me.
Katie Weiss
I’II remember the fire that stirred in my heart in fifth grade as I saw a video of Mother Teresa. From then on, I wanted to give everything to God just like her – to be a religious sister.
Sr. Gianna Casino
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a nun. I was five years old, my eyes wide with curiosity as I tugged on my mother’s skirt. “Mama, why is she wearing those clothes?” I asked, pointing at the woman in the black and white habit.