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Erin Looby Carlson

Erin Looby Carlson is the writer and editor for Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. From 2011 to 2023, she was editor in chief of FAITH Saginaw, now Great Lakes Bay Catholic, Saginaw's diocesan magazine.

Family sees God’s hand in son’s survival after suicide attempt, successful face transplant

December 1, 2024
By Erin Looby Carlson
OSV News
Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News

He hopes his story strengthens others to talk about their struggles before they harm themselves so they can avoid the pain he has endured.

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