Saying yes to Jesus
These are the stories that create Yes Catholic.
Joelle Maryn
By the grace of God, my message of God’s healing love has now reached millions of people around the world. I’m an Actress, TV Host, Speaker and author for Christ. I’m playing the role of Our Lady in an upcoming film, “The New Manna” and my new book “Become the Fire” is finally out on Amazon. All glory to God!
Joey Pontarelli
It’s beautiful to see God continue to use my brokenness to help people like me. It reminds me of what St. Augustine said: “In my deepest wound I saw your glory, and it astounded me.”
Theresa Ambat
When I was a kid I took much joy in drawing comic books about dreams I had, writing songs on my toy guitar, starting silly clubs for my friends to join, and selling candy and handmade bracelets to kids in my neighborhood.
Sam Nunnally
Raised as an evangelical in South Georgia, all I ever wanted to do was serve God in the church. I felt that calling as a teenager and focused my life around fulfilling that calling.
Megan Turland
Hi, I’m Megan Turland and I am a disciple, wife, mother of four, author, speaker and mentor on a mission to help others grow, flourish and become who God created them to be.
Zach Zaldivar
I was raised the third of four boys in a small town in Minnesota, with a mother who was determined to keep her sons Catholic, which translated to going to a Catholic grade school and mass attendance each weekend.
Jennifer Nelson
This can't just be “my” story. Without the fiat of others, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Relics of St. Gianna wouldn't have happened. God’s hand was in it all.
Fr. Matt Wheeler
I grew up in Minnetonka, MN and I’m the middle of five children. My wonderful parents planted many seeds in simple and ordinary ways, and I have no doubt my priestly vocation is mostly due to their love and deep faith.
Ryan O’Hara
First, I began a 25 year career serving college students as a Catholic Campus Minister at University of Missouri where I met and married my wife, Jill. We believed God brought us together to be on mission and to bring as many souls to Jesus as possible.
Marcellino D’Ambrosio
Born the son of a Ph.D. historian and homeschooled for most of my childhood, I was fortunate to grow up steeped in the story of humankind. When I wasn’t drawing, reading, or inventing, I was asking questions.
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.