Migs Mignanelli

Migs Mignanelli is a father and person of faith living in Connecticut. He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and has worked as a community organizer, teacher, musician, filmmaker, and healthcare advocate. His writing has been featured in the Catholic Catalogue and The Bored Savage. He is also the author of several books.

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What It Feels Like to Live in Loneliness

Article / Relationships

Read how a recent college grad and a local community saved St. Michael's Hospital.

“The Leap of Faith that Saved a Hospital”

Article / Volunteer

Finding purpose in everyday life can make even the most effort-filled days feel effortless, according to this author's reflective narrative.

“The Road Trip That Never Ended”

Article / Volunteer

Read about this author's experience of forgiveness after divorce.

What Learning to Forgive My Ex-Wife Has Taught Me

This father was able to hold onto faith in the midst of suffering. Read his story.

How One Father Held onto Faith in Hard Times

Article / Belief

Read how this author decided to commit to a cause and learned the true value of community.

What I Found When I Committed to a Community

Article / Community

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