A Nod to Father Ken for being there for my family in our time of need. —John

I want to give a shout out to Father Joe Fitzgerald. —Jack

I’d like to give a nod to Father C for all the support he has given me. —Kelly

Want to acknowledge a priest who has made a positive impact on your life? You’re not alone!  Enter Nod to the Collar. We are lay Catholics without an agenda. Our sole purpose is to create a loving space where we can share our stories and show appreciation to the incredible priests who tirelessly serve.

Our Mission

Celebrating The Good

Welcome to Nod to the Collar, a unique platform dedicated to expressing gratitude for clergy who have positively impacted lives.

Our mission is to express love and appreciation for the thousands of devoted priests who tirelessly serve their parishes. At Nod to the Collar, visitors can share their stories through video, audio, art, or written testimonials—a heartfelt “Nod” to the priests who have touched their lives.

As lay Catholics without an agenda, we aim to create a safe and loving space where practicing and non-practicing Catholics alike can share stories and show appreciation for the incredible priests who tirelessly serve.

As Seen On Catholic Faith Network

Join Fr. Gerard Gentleman on Catholic Faith Network as he interviews the founders of Nod to the Collar who share their inspiring journey of creating a platform dedicated to honoring priests and sharing heartfelt stories of their impactful service. Don’t miss this engaging conversation that highlights the profound impact of clergy and the power of shared appreciation.

Share Your Story

Creating a NOD is easy! First, choose how you’d like to express yourself from one of the options below. Not sure what a NOD should look or sound like? Visit our Latest NODS page to see how others have thanked a priest who has made a positive impact on their lives.

 

Through Video

Record an up-to-30 second thank you (video or audio), highlighting a priest who has helped you or a loved-one in a specific way.

I wanna give a nod to Father Michael because he did my first communion. This meant a lot to me because of how he helped me a lot with my faith.

Grace

Through Words

Submit an up-to-50 word thank you, highlighting a priest who has helped you or a loved-one in a specific way.

Through Art

Submit a drawing, photo, or original artwork, highlighting a priest who has helped you or a loved one in a specific way.

YOUR Latest Nods

Father Lachlan

Father Smith

Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco

Too often we forget to pray for and acknowledge our pastors. Msgr Joe not only gives homilies which are clear and concise but they educate us on the real beliefs of our faith )pulling no punches). He does all this while still having to deal with the bills, the many organizations, the other concerns of the parish AND politely and clearly responding to my never-ending Church questions.

Louise Perrotta

Father Liam McDonald

As a Chaplain of my Pro- Life Org, he always has the words to lead us to good decisions, as we help women in crisis pregnancies. He is also Pastor of St. Therese Lisieux R.C. Church, in beautiful Montauk Pt.

His Parishioners are so lucky to hear his spiritually uplifting sermons.

Charlie S.

Father Gregory West

Recently moved south. Father West is a highly intellectual Priest and Pastor, deeply rooted and so committed to his Catholic faith. What Father West has helped to build through the gift of the Holy Spirit at St Claire of Assisi it so spiritually inspiring, it would only take a practicing Catholic attending a single Sunday Mass celebration to witness that there is a “spiritually renewed movement” happening in this parish, one centered on service, prayer, and daily faith-filled living. Daniel Island is quite blessed to have such a leader in Father West, and it permeates throughout the entire parish community.

Andrew R

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