Tom & Emily Carani
Couple Name: Tom and Emily Carani
We were married in June 2019 at Holy Trinity in Lenexa, KS and are blessed to have three children: Margaret (5), Dominic (3.5), and Elizabeth (1).
Where were you and your spouse born? (City/State):
Tom was born in West Chicago, IL and has lived in Washington, DC, Houston and Austin, TX. He’s the youngest of three and his family resides around the Chicagoland area.
Emily was born in Detroit, MI but grew up in Lenexa, KS. She is the youngest of four.
How did you meet?
We met our freshman year in college at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC through a mutual friend.
First marriage for husband? (Yes/ No): Yes
First marriage for wife? (Yes/ No): Yes
Husband’s occupation: Software Sales for FACTS
Wife’s occupation: Nurse at KU Med in Interventional Radiology
What are your favorite leisure activities/ hobbies?
Husband: I like to hunt or fish whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Wife: Busy running around with kids! I love to get together with friends whenever I can to spend quality time together.
How long have you been parishioners at St. Paul? What do you enjoy most about this parish, and what improvements would you like to see?
We have been parishioners at St. Paul for 4 years. When we joined in 2021, we were looking for a community in the same stage of life as us. Fr. Michael recommended that we participate in the Priscilla & Aquila Young Married Couples group, and it has been a great way to connect with other couples and become part of the parish. We have always thought that St. Paul’s has such a great multi-cultural community. We can’t wait for our new church building so that the parish has more space to host after-Mass socials and more ministry events.
Are you currently involved in any ministry at St. Paul? (We strive for our engaged couples to identify you when attending mass and/or parish events.)
Husband: Baptism prep, sacristan, Aquila and Priscilla
Wife: Baptism prep, Aquila and Priscilla, Mothers of Young Children
Kindly include any ‘words of wisdom’ and a favorite bible verse or quote, if you choose to include this info. It would help the engaged couple be able to relate to you and know what is important to you as a couple in your marriage.
Some of the best advice we’ve received and continue to hold on to:
Remember who you are.
Make memories!
There is no perfect time to have children.