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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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Fr. Thomas A. Cardone

Thank you, Father Cardone, for the steady, faith-filled presence you’ve been in the life of this school. Your work as chaplain has touched more students and families than you probably realize — the Masses, the retreats, the quiet guidance, the way you always managed to make faith feel personal and lived rather than distant or formal. You helped shape the heart of Kellenberg, and I’m grateful that my child was formed under the spiritual environment you cultivated. Thank you for leading with gentleness, joy, and a genuine love for the Marianist mission. It made all the difference.

Matthew
Source:https://www.kellenberg.org/kellenberg-family-welcomes-new-ls-chaplain/

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Priests

Heavenly Father, we give You thanks for the gift of priests in Your Church. We are grateful for their dedication, their guidance, and their selfless service to Your people. Bless them with strength, courage, and joy in their ministry. May they always be filled with Your love and wisdom, and may their hearts be sustained in moments of challenge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Fr. Benjamin Lehnertz

Thank you for everything you do — seriously, you put your whole heart into every ministry you touch. The way you’ve supported the marriage programs, the adult formation stuff, and all the different groups who come to you looking for guidance…it really shows how much you care about helping people grow, not just checking boxes. You’ve got this way of making everyone feel seen — couples trying to build something stronger, people trying to come back to the Church, young adults figuring life out. And yeah, we all love the baseball thing too — it’s just so you, bringing that same energy and team spirit into the parish. We’re lucky to have a priest who shows up for people the way you do.
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