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Below are ‘Nods to priests who have made a favorable impression in someone’s life. It’s important to let our priests know they are appreciated, respected, and supported.

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Father Vivacqua reminds us each and every week that "The sun will come out tomorrow". He provides insight and meaning to each gospel reading in a straight forward and positive fashion. He often accompanies each homily with everyday examples of how we can "live" the...

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Fr. Cameron Lachlan

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Fr. Smith

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Written ‘Nods

Fr. Stephen Gadberry

Thank you for the work you do on social media. As someone who’s part of the younger generation rediscovering the Catholic faith, it genuinely means a lot to see priests showing up online in a way that feels real, relatable, and honestly… kind of cool. For a lot of us who didn’t grow up super plugged into parish life, social media has oddly become one of the places where we first encounter faith again. Seeing a priest who’s authentic, who shares his life, his thoughts, and even his personality makes the Church feel a lot less distant and a lot more human. It reminds people like me that priests are real people who love God and want others to know Him too. I’m one of those people who slowly found my way back to Mass on my own, and voices like yours online definitely played a part in that. Seeing priests who are joyful, grounded, and unafraid to meet people where they actually are in the modern world makes a bigger impact than you probably realize. So thank you for being one of the “cool priests” out there. It might sound funny, but it actually matters. With so many young people starting to rediscover Catholicism, having priests who feel approachable and authentic can be the bridge that brings someone back to the pews.

Lauren
Source:https://www.yescatholic.com/stories/episode-120-zgscg?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Fr. Robert Ballecer

It’s incredible to see a priest stepping into the world of video games to create a safe, welcoming space for kids. My kid has fallen in love with Minecraft in a whole new way, and it’s such a relief knowing he’s playing somewhere positive, far from all the violent, toxic games out there. Your tech initiative shows how much you care, and it’s inspiring to see faith in action in a place where kids really are. Knowing that priests like you are making a real difference in young lives gives me hope — and gratitude — beyond words.

Susan

Source:https://www.romereports.com/en/2019/11/30/priest-creates-minecraft-for-vatican/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Fr. Vincent Guest

I really admire the way you’re bringing the Church into the heart of Camden through your work with local community groups, city programs, and initiatives that support families, immigrants, and those in need. Coordinating these efforts, advocating for the neighborhood, and helping the Church actively respond to real-world challenges shows how faith can make a tangible difference in people’s lives. It’s inspiring to see a priest not just leading inside the parish but stepping out to build partnerships and create positive change across the city.

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Source: https://www.camdencounty.com/father-vincent-g-guest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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