From rural communities to the central city, the Catholic faith plays an important part in the lives of more than 320,000 people across the diocese.
“Our Catholic faith helps set an example for our children. Working on a farm, they can see our struggles and tough times. Then we look and say, 'we should pray about that,' and it all works out in the end. Learn to trust God, and he will provide for us if we are faithful to Him."
– Dave and Luann > St. Louis Parish, Custar, Ohio
"If we're meant to be in a relationship with God, how can it not be exciting? There's a sweetness to God, but for someone who doesn't know Him, it's hard. There's an excitement in the Church, and it has something for everybody, all the way down to the ordinary guy in the pew."
– Rev. Monte Hoyles
"As an RCIA candidate, becoming a Catholic means even more now. It's such a wonderful happening to be accepted into such a great community. You learn something new everyday through prayer. Now I want my little girl to learn. The most important things in my life right now are my family and my faith."
– Joni
"Going to a Catholic School is a big opportunity for my children ... an opportunity to share the Catholic faith ... and we are trying to raise our children in the faith." – Fatima
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