Making a Long-Distance Relationship Work
“If I was going to do this, I was going all-in.” That’s how 25-year-old Ali described her mindset when she joined CatholicMatch. This determination shouldn’t be mistaken for... Read More
View ArticleBreaking Out of a Comfort Zone Into Lifetime Happiness
One problem was that there wasn’t a lot of hope for finding dating prospects. Angie lived in a small town in central Florida, whose population was mostly retirees. Yet, she was also not entirely...
View ArticleShe Found the Right Person Two States Away
Why in the world would I waste my time talking to someone so far away?, Sheri thought to herself when the chat request from Robbie came through on her CatholicMatch account. He’s in Minnesota for...
View ArticleMarried … With 9 Children
Over the course of the next three months she put together a list of traits that any future partner of hers would have to have. The list would end up with nine, and she gave it to God. “Here’s my...
View ArticleAfter 9 Years On CatholicMatch Angela Found The One
“Sometimes I would be very active, checking in every day,” the then-28-year-old recalled. “Other times I would let it sit for months. I did meet a few nice guys on here, but we just didn’t click. But I...
View ArticleSkyping Their Way To Love … Across the Ocean
Optimism, focus and ambition marked Bob’s approach to online dating when he joined CatholicMatch, and those three factors all came together to give the 48-year-old from Fort Lauderdale... Read More
View ArticleI Gave Up My Dream Job to Save My Relationship
In the summer of 2012, James and Anne Marie were at different places in their lives, but were walking the same path of faith. Those paths eventually converged,... Read More
View ArticleHow Our Communication Was Better in a Long-Distance Relationship
Sean and Ashley have used the distance between them to enhance their communication skills, and to have serious discussions about the life they wanted and where they thought God was calling them.
View ArticleSteve Proposed With a Top 10 List
They were hanging out together on a Friday night, and fueled by a couple glasses of wine, the group got Katie to create a profile on CatholicMatch, and she browsed the site. She noticed Steve's profile.
View ArticleWidower Can’t Imagine His Life With Someone Else
Paul’s wife Debby was dying. They both knew it, and in their last Christmas together, she told him it was time for a talk. Hushing his protests, Debby... Read More
View ArticleNew York City Natives Find Love Online
Paul had just started coming back to regular Mass attendance when he heard of CatholicMatch. The 52-year-old post office manager in New York City had been sort of on-again, off-again as a churchgoer....
View ArticleInternational Meeting and Romantic First Kiss
“I felt I had to open my heart and put my will into God’s hands, to be open to any woman I may meet through CM, regardless of her location,” Brendan recalled. “CM seemed to be the right conduit to...
View ArticleThe Latin Mass Brought Them Together
Tania was feeling pessimistic about CatholicMatch. She had joined on the recommendation of her pastor and truly felt like it was God’s will for her life. But she... Read More
View ArticleDo Your Online Photos Represent the Real You?
When I first put up a profile on CatholicMatch, I tried to truly represent myself. As a writer, I didn’t find it too difficult to fill the blank... Read More
View ArticleAfter Trying 3 Other Online Dating Sites, Jim Met ‘The One’
The mere willingness of Jim to fly across the country to meet Reena touched her, and she found his sincerity and effort attractive. No less attractive was his commitment to the Catholic Church,...
View ArticleTerry & Todd Found Love in Their 50s
Terry, never married, was in her early 50s when she met the man of her dreams on CatholicMatch. She had tried a number of dating services with no... Read More
View ArticleLong Distance Was Worth It
Lauren’s smile stuck out to Joe when he viewed her profile on CatholicMatch. He was from New York and she was from Colorado. “Typically I didn’t respond to... Read More
View ArticleAlexa asked Michael on a First … and Second Date
Sometimes, it is the little things about a person’s CatholicMatch profile that make all the difference. Michael had made a couple of contacts on the site, but then... Read More
View ArticleMeet the Parents First Date For Tom & Bernadette
Tom and Bernadette both appreciated the value of finding someone faith-focused on CatholicMatch. They didn’t rush into things after first making contact on the site; in fact, they... Read More
View ArticleCarrie and Tom Are Making It Work From Nebraska to Texas
Carrie’s sister not only signed her up for CatholicMatch, she managed her account, too. “I was just done with any kind of dating – too many disappointing experiences... Read More
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