Pittsburgh Catholic magazine
Bakers and baristas and chefs and crafters and students.
Husbands and wives and mothers and fathers and priests and deacons.
These people have one thing in common: the beauty of God’s love has changes their lives.
It has been my honor to share their stories.
Some stories have been written under my maiden name: Theresa Sullivan.
FIRST PLACE WINNER
“Marriage takes 3”
Catholic Media Association 2024 Award: Best Explanation of Marriage
Parents of five knew their marriage was headed for divorce. Then one homily changed everything.
“Serving up cookies, coffee and community”
A talented young man who lives with autism struggled to find meaningful work. So he and his family founded a Catholic cafe that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“What excessive promises”
Every Christmas, I watch the 2019 film, Little Women The Christmas before my wedding, this movie struck me in a new way, teaching me a powerful lesson about the sacramentality of marriage.
“Serving up food for body and soul”
A chef searching for meaning took a job as a seminary cook. The lessons he learned from seminarians drew him into the heart of the Church.
“Called to be universal”
A Black Catholic woman reflects on her place and purpose in the Church, and the unique gifts that she offers to it.
A nineteen-year-old girl gave up her son for adoption. Forty later, she was married to the child’s father and two daughters when she received a message from her now-adult son. Their shared story is one of hope, love and healing.
“Boundless love: A birth mother’s journey”
“Come and See”
Come and see.
Reading that on the bumper sticker on the car ahead of her changed the course of a woman and her family’s faith.
“Listening with the heart”
When her husband answered the call to the diaconate, a woman retooled her wedding dress to wear to his ordination.
“Encountering Christ at the foot of the Cross”
Through life’s joys and tragedies, a family learns to cling to the cross.
“Rooted in faith and reason”
A college-bound Catholic high school senior learned to see the world around him through the lens of faith
“Parish crafters ship 100,000 homemade rosaries worldwide”
A parish ministry spreads devotion to Mary around the world.
“Meet our four new priests”
Four newly-ordained diocesan priests share how God called them to the priesthood.
“A therapist told her to divorce her husband. God told her to hang on. She listened to God and learned the true joy of marriage and the happiness that comes from, yes, sacrifice. And, also, that marriage must be based on reality, not soap operas. Very well written and to the point, this piece inspires and informs, a combo not easily achieved.”
- Catholic Media Association’s praise for “Marriage Takes 3”
First place winner: Best explanation of marriage