Written Archives - Nod To The Collar

Fr. Michael Coleman

Father Coleman, huge congrats on your ordination! It’s been so inspiring to watch your journey and see how God has called you to serve. I pray for your vocation, that you’ll be guided with wisdom, patience, and joy as you shepherd our parish. Thank you for sharing...

Fr. Jared Brogan

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I just have to say how much Father Jared J. Brogan’s podcast, Beyond The Beacon, has meant to me. Listening to him talk about faith, the sacraments, and ways to bring God into our everyday lives feels like having a caring guide walking alongside me. His words aren’t...

Fr. Tim Shreenan

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I want to thank you, Father Tim Shreenan, for supporting and encouraging the Prayer Shawl Ministry. It’s such a beautiful example of how something simple, when done with prayer and God’s intent, can bring so much light into people’s lives. The idea of gathering to...

Fr. George Sears

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As a mother, I want to thank you, Father George Sears, for the incredible hope and purpose you’ve brought into the lives of so many young men through your leadership of the Melchizedek Project and your tireless, future-oriented ministry. In a world that so often pulls...

Fr. Anthony Federico

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Thank you, Father Federico, for the way you lead with honesty, warmth, and a true passion for the future of the priesthood. Your “Called by Name” initiative has been such a powerful reminder that vocations don’t happen in isolation—the encouragement of a parish...

Fr. Brian Gannon

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Although 2020 now feels like decades ago, I still remember how challenging that time was for me. Between the pandemic, wildfires, and social unrest, I found myself struggling emotionally and spiritually. I felt isolated from my parish and alone in my anxieties. In...