Written Archives - Nod To The Collar

Fr. Anthony Federico

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...

Fr. Jim Walsh

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I’d like to give a well deserved ‘Nod to Father Walsh for the thoughtful and creative ways he continues to inspire our community—especially our youth—to grow in their faith. Last year, he introduced “Lent on a Walk,” a program that brought parishioners together to...

Fr. Zachary Crowley

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I just want to give a ‘Nod to Father Zachary Crowley for making his homilies so easy to access online. I spend a lot of time in my car for work, and I try to find uplifting content to keep me centered while I drive. I stumbled on his YouTube channel, and now his...

Fr. Jason Hage

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I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Father Hage for his dedication to the future of the Church. Through his leadership of the Fisherman’s Club—an initiative that reaches out to college-aged men who may be discerning a call to the priesthood—and his work as...

Fr. Donald Rutherford

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My friend served a tour in Iraq with the Army. While he was there, Father Rutherford was the chaplain on the base. I want to thank Father Rutherford for answering God’s call through his service to the Army—consoling soldiers struggling with PTSD, performing the...