We’re delighted to share the Winter/Spring 2026 edition of Graceful Living, the Diocese of Toledo’s feature magazine celebrating the remarkable and often quiet ways faith is lived out across Northwest Ohio.
This issue opens the new year with stories of hope, vocation, family, creativity, and beauty—each one reflecting God’s presence at work in ordinary lives and extraordinary callings.
This issue’s cover story features Mike McCartney, a parishioner of Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Toledo and a former rodeo star who now coaches Fortune 500 executives. Through both his personal life and professional career, McCartney shares how faith continues to shape his leadership, purpose, and daily decisions.
Also in this issue:
Faith at the Family Table: Meet Shannon Stull and her family, who strive to follow God’s will in every season of life. From education and work to daily family choices, their home is rooted in prayer, trust, and the call to raise six sons as “solid men for God.”
A New Convent, A New Mission: Learn how a meeting between Father Eric Schild and the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament led to the establishment of a new convent at St. Joseph Parish in Maumee. With a special charism for youth and young adult evangelization, the sisters bring joy, devotion, and renewed energy to the parish and wider community.
Art from Sand: Step inside Fire Nation Glass, where glass artist Matt Paskiet has spent 30 years transforming sand into stunning works of art. His faith-inspired creations have become meaningful gifts and formal diocesan awards, reflecting beauty born of patience, craftsmanship, and vision.
Our Cathedral at 100: Journey through the history and beauty of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. As the Cathedral marks 100 years since the laying of its cornerstone, readers are invited to rediscover this architectural treasure and the spiritual home of the Diocese of Toledo.
We hope you enjoy this Winter/Spring issue of Graceful Living and the inspiring stories of faith, family, vocation, and beauty it shares.
👉 Click here to read the Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Graceful Living.
Posted January 6, 2026 at 12:40 pm