Faces of Hope
Meet the Faces of Hope
A new video and storytelling series that shines a light on the inspiring ways everyday Catholics across the Philadelphia region are putting their faith into action. Discover their stories, share their hope.
A Space for Everyone: How Grief and Grace Sparked a Movement for Single Catholic Women
When Aurora Pomales returned to the Church she couldn’t find a group for women like her, so she started one. Blessed Emilina helps women see the single life not as a back-up plan or consolation, but to be lived joyfully with Christ.
She Sat in a Pew and Wept: What Came Next Is Helping Families Dealing with Addiction
Nina Marie Corona followed God’s call from theology class to addiction ministry—bringing light, healing, and honest conversation to parishes across the country.
Seminarian Went from Aspiring to Walk in LeBron James’ Footsteps to Those of Christ’s
Josh didn’t grow up Catholic. He didn’t expect to be a seminarian. But when basketball dreams faded and a relationship ended, God’s call became clearer than ever.
The Guardian Angel with the Hammer of Thor
He’s delivered everything from babies to devastating news, and now he’s delivering tough love, laughs and quiet prayers at Cardinal O’Hara. Meet Bob Adams—a former police chief turned campus guardian whose story is as fierce as it is faithful.
Catholic Couple Nearly Gave Up on Faith – Now They Build It for Teens
From near-divorce to renewed vows, Natalie and Gio Morales rebuilt their marriage through faith. Now they use that same honesty and hope to lead the Church’s next generation.
Dan Tarrant Brings God to the World Through Catholic Filmmaking
The resident of Warminster, Bucks County brings a Jesus-centered approach to his art through which he shares stories of God’s relationship with people on the margins of society.
Sheriff’s Deputies Have Two Devout Faiths and One Mission to Serve
Faith and hope come together in the form of a two-man unit in the Bucks County Sheriff’s Department. Sal LaMantia and Justin Sturkey’s work in the SCOPE Unit exemplifies that sometimes the greatest force for change is compassion.
For Janada Carter, True Meaning Comes in Being Present to Seniors
The head of Star Harbor Senior Community Center, run by Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia, reflects on the sense of purpose that senior adults find at the agency of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia.