Inspiring Stories

Victor spent most of his life in the great state of New York. Joining the Army at age 18, he served his country during the last year of WWII in the Pacific Theater. 

Marilyn has supported Sacred Heart Southern Missions for 15 years. It all started with “prayerful careful driving.” After joining the Sacred Heart Auto League, she was introduced to Sacred Heart Southern Missions’ other ministries. “One thing led to another, and here I am,” said Marilyn.  

Born into one of Pittsburgh’s many blue-collar steel mill communities, Edward learned the meaning of hard work at a young age. At a mere nine years old, he took on his first job as a paperboy, rising well before dawn each day to deliver the news to his neighbors. 

Rose was taught the importance of giving at an early age, and it has stuck with her throughout her life. Rose vividly recalls a lesson she learned at Mass as a young girl. “My mother would always give me a penny to put in the collection basket,” she said.

Fred from Illinois began giving to Sacred Heart Southern Missions nearly three decades ago. It began modestly with the occasional Mass card for a friend or loved one. Later, he joined the Auto League.