Joe Girardi on Faith, Leadership, Family & Hope | 2026 Summer Soirée

What does it take to lead with purpose, persevere through adversity, and never lose sight of what matters most? At the 2026 New Covenant Center Summer Soirée, MLB legend, World Series Champion, and former New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi sat down for an inspiring fireside chat that went far beyond baseball. In this heartfelt conversation, Joe shares powerful stories about growing up in a Catholic family, the faith that carried him through the loss of his mother, the lessons he learned from his parents, his decades in Major League Baseball, and the leadership principles that guided him through both championship victories and life's greatest challenges. He also reflects on the importance of family, serving others, and why giving people hope is one of the greatest gifts we can offer. Following a visit to New Covenant Center just days before the event, Joe speaks about the dignity found in serving neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, reminding us that providing a meal, a shower, or a helping hand is about so much more than meeting basic needs - it's about restoring hope. Whether you're a baseball fan, a leader, or someone looking for encouragement, this conversation offers timeless lessons about resilience, humility, compassion, and faith. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Summer Soirée and helped support the life-changing work of New Covenant Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County. If this conversation inspires you, please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of hope and transformation. To learn more about New Covenant Center or to support our mission, visit: https://www.ccfairfield.org Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - Growing up, faith, and family 04:17 - Losing his mother and the power of faith 09:05 - Baseball, leadership, and teamwork 16:26 - Overcoming setbacks and trusting God's plan 21:19 - Managing the New York Yankees 28:21 - Why New Covenant Center's mission matters 30:01 - Family, marriage, and serving others 33:16 - Giving back and supporting those in need 34:42 - Final reflections and message to supporters #JoeGirardi #NewCovenantCenter #CatholicCharities #Faith #Leadership #NewYorkYankees #MLB #Community #GivingBack #Hope #Service #Nonprofit #SummerSoiree ............................................................................................................................. Please follow us on social media to keep up to date with our latest news and events: Website: https://www.ccfairfield.org Facebook:   / ccfairfield   Instagram:   / ccfairfield   Twitter:   / ccfairfielddob   LinkedIn:   / catholic-charities-of-fairfield-county   Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay. #nonprofit #charity #fundraising #volunteer #service #mentalhealth #community #immigrants #migration #support #connecticut #shelter #foodservice #soupkitchen #foodpantry #housing #help #hope #therapy #assistance #safety #family #adoption #counseling #preschool #education #humanitarian #giveback #donate