Latest ‘Nods
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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Video & Audio ‘Nods
Artwork ‘Nods
Fr. Chris Heanue
Danielle
Fr. Christopher Ford
Ellen F.
Fr. Francis Vivacqua
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...
Fr. Cameron Lachlan
Heather
Fr. Smith
Maria
Written ‘Nods
Fr. John Tveit
Father, a ‘Nod to you for the heart you bring to your vocation. Your willingness to serve not only in parish leadership but also in the wider work of the Archdiocese — especially through your tribunal ministry — speaks to a priest who takes his calling seriously and serves wherever he’s needed. And on a more personal note, the Christmas concert was such a gift. It wasn’t just an event on the calendar — it felt joyful and genuinely unifying for the parish. Seeing you participate so fully in the musical life of the church says so much about the kind of priest you are: present, engaged, and invested in bringing people closer to Christ in creative and meaningful ways. Thank you for the steady, thoughtful leadership you offer and for the warmth you bring to the parish community.
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Fr. Louis Cona
I am writing to express my profound respect for the priesthood, exemplified by a recent experience. On a Sunday morning, while waiting on line for confession, I felt discouraged as confessional time ran down and Mass was soon to begin. Witnessing the strain on Father Cona’s face as he quickly moved to best balance the squeeze in time he kindly turned back to the confessional. Father Cona’s committment and spiritual compassion to still take my confession was truly rewarding. It reached me with warmth only further deepening my faith and respect for the enormous pressures Priests find themselves journeying as they bring us closer to God. Thank you Father Cona for just being your God serving self. We are all blessed to have you at St. Patrick’s.
Chris
Fr. Richard Baker
Father Baker, thank you for the beautiful way you weave music into the liturgy. As a parishioner, music is honestly one of the deepest ways I connect with God — it steadies my thoughts and somehow helps the words of the Mass sink in deeper. It means so much to have a priest who clearly understands that and treats music not as background noise, but as prayer. Your care for the details of the liturgy, the reverence you bring to it, and your outreach beyond the walls of the church — especially the way you’ve supported cultural and community groups and made people feel seen — really doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for creating a space where worship feels both sacred and personal. It makes a difference!
Lisa
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