Catholic Athletes for Christ

06/01/2026

Today, Catholic Athletes for Christ announces that Trevor Williams, pitcher for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Washington Nationals, is the recipient of the organization’s 2026 Courage Award.

The CAC Courage Award is presented to the athlete whose words and deeds exemplify a deep and abiding commitment to the Catholic faith and the teachings and life of Christ. Past Courage Award recipients included San Diego Padres Manager Craig Stammen, former Los Angeles Angels player and MLB executive Deacon Darrell Miller, former Washington Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein, and long-time National Hockey League (NHL) senior referee Kerry Fraser.

CAC’s President and Founder Ray McKenna, “Trevor Williams has been a visible and vibrant defender of his Catholic faith for many years and has spoken courageously on its behalf when it has been attacked and ridiculed. His love and public advocacy for Jesus and his Church epitomizes the values that underlie the Courage Award.”

The 2026 Courage Award will be presented to Williams in the Washington, DC area later this year.
For more information on CAC, please visit www.catholicathletesforchrist.org.

05/25/2026

Always excited to see two of our young players meet up during the season! Ivan Brethowr (Pirates Organization) and Bennett Lee (Tigers Organization) have attended our Baseball Retreat the past two years and continue stay involved throughout the season! So blessed to walk with these and all our friends in baseball!

God Bless everyone this Memorial Day!

05/20/2026

“This morning at Cathedral Catholic High School, in San Diego, our brother in Christ Craig Stammen spoke to over 350 men at “cup of Joe“ where we embrace the virtues of Saint Joseph. So cool to see Craig using his platform that God has given him to bring Christ to so many people. Craig did this early this morning at 6:30 AM after a long night at PetCo Park in a battle with the LA Dodgers. Heroic virtue being lived out through the Holy Spirit like a 2026 Pentecost!!!”
- Mike Sweeney, Kansas City Royal Hall of Famer and Chair of the CAC Athlete Advisory Board.

05/19/2026

All-Conference Selections are beginning to be announced and Congrats to these four guys that have been a part of our College Baseball Faith Community this season!

Each week these guys and other players from around the country gather to discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel and how they can connect it to their baseball careers and lives.

Roman Martin - UCLA Third Baseman: First Team All-Big 10

Owen Hull - North Carolina Outfielder: First Team All-ACC

JP Peltier - Wright State University Outfielder: Second Team All-Horizon League

Cade Bernardo - Endicott College First-baseman: First Team All-Conference of New England

Good luck to everyone as their conference tournaments and NCAA Tournaments continue!

Anyone interested in learning more about the College Baseball Faith Community, contact Mike Hoendorf at [email protected]

05/05/2026

Mike Hoendorf had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with his long time friend and Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Head Women's Basketball Coach, Logan Allen, on the Virtuous Athlete Podcast.

Mike had the pleasure of facilitating the CJ girls' basketball preseason retreat, which began their journey to the 2026 Division 3 Ohio State Championship!

This is part 1 of the conversation with Logan, as they discuss how he got into coaching, why relationships are so important to him and his wife Lynzee, and what it took to start the rebuild of the legendary CJ program.

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tmYcar66xMhhK92U79Lzj?si=jhNPfGMLR66_evqutMAiVQ

05/03/2026

Come out and join us for this special Catholic School Doubleheader at the home of the Dragons today! Presented by Bob Ross Auto

Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

04/29/2026

What a night at the plate for our good friend Drew Romo, who was recently brought up by the Chicago White Sox!