We’ve tried to tell stories which can live on the other six days of the week. For some, spiritual death happens long before actual death. But there are many who make it back from the gates of hell. Through either work, too much play,
The Stories about how we've made it from the Head to the Heart.
We tell authentic stories to the people who need to hear them most.
We encourage you to look through the Stories section of our site and discover the different ways that faith plays a part in dealing with people's most ardent challenges. But first meet our parishioner Fernando Catillo, who runs a ministry on Palm Beach Blvd, and embodies the heart of stewardship we encourage and support at St. John XXIII.
Every person is living their own version of God's plan. Often it looks like tragedy, but we believe it's about growth.
or through random circumstances, there are people in our Parish that have risen above the “worldliness” that seems to plague us all, and have lived their faith into the answers. Our stories can inspire you to do the same.
Stories on Worshiping
Stories about Service
Stories about Growth
Stories about Connection
Stories on Giving
Did you know there's a film on our Patron St. John XXIII?
Well there is! And it's pretty good. It covers The life of Pope John XXIII, who was known for profound spirituality and extraordinary goodness from the early years of his life.
WATCH THE FULL LENGTH FILM ON YOUTUBEMatt Piedimonte
a FOCUSed missionary
Throughout his collegiate career, Matt struggled with maintaining his faith and connection to God. Without a strong identity, he fell victim to the party culture, following advice from his friends on how to become happy. This lifestyle ended up leaving Matt with more questions than answers, and a sense of unfulfillment. “Despite graduating and having a good job lined up, I still had an ache.” Watch his interview here.