Written Archives - Nod To The Collar

Fr. Michael F. Duffy

A ‘Nod to you for your incredible dedication and service as a priest over all these years. What inspires me most is the way you went out of your way to learn Spanish so you could celebrate Mass and minister to those who might not have otherwise been reached. That kind...

Fr. John McCarthy

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I just want to say thank you for all the ways you’ve served — not just here in our parish, but also during your years in the Navy. That kind of dedication and commitment really shows in the way you lead and care for our community. It’s clear that your experience...

Fr. Joe Krupp

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Following your work through Joe In Black Ministries has been such a meaningful part of my faith journey. As someone who sometimes feels distant from the Church, your podcasts and videos have helped me feel seen, heard, and encouraged to explore God in my own life....

Fr. Mark Villano

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I wanted to extend a ‘Nod to you Father for the work you do with OCIA and young adult ministry. Those spaces matter so much, especially for people who are asking real questions, coming back to faith, or figuring out what they actually believe — and having priests like...

Fr. Casey Cole

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Thank you for the way you use social media and your YouTube channel “Breaking the Habit” to meet people—especially young Catholics—right where they are. In a world where so many voices compete for attention, your Franciscan witness of simplicity, humility, joy, and...

Fr. Allen Hoffa

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Thank you immensely for all that you do for spouses who have a husband/wife with a sexual addiction. I was that wife. I was married only ten years with 6 young children when I realized that my husband had a deeply hidden sexual addiction. I could have easily left my...