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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. Jonathan Raia

Thank you for your faithful “yes” to the priesthood and for the way you pour yourself into the lives of others through your ministry. Your involvement in retreats, spiritual guidance, and marriage preparation has genuinely touched so many people. The care, wisdom, and sincerity you bring to those moments make people feel seen, encouraged, and closer to God. In a world that can feel so rushed and disconnected, your presence and dedication remind us what authentic pastoral care looks like. Thank you for walking with people through some of the most important moments of their lives and for living your vocation with such humility and heart

Miranda

Fr. Ryan Lerner

I just want to say thank you for all the work you do for our parish and for the New Haven Catholic community. It really hasn’t gone unnoticed how much you’ve taken on with the parish merger and keeping everything running across so many churches—it’s a lot, and you handle it with a steady, grounded presence. I also appreciate how present you are pastorally, whether it’s celebrating Mass, being there for families in tough moments, or just helping keep a sense of unity in such a big and changing parish. It’s clear you care deeply about the people here, and that means a lot. Thank you for your leadership and for all the ways you serve the Church so faithfully.

Staff Submission
Source: https://stm.yale.edu/stm-history/chaplains

Fr. John Barno

Father, thank you for your faithful service to the Church and for the way you carry out your priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica. Your steady presence in the sacramental life of the parish—celebrating the Eucharist, hearing confessions, and being available to people in both their everyday moments and their most difficult ones—speaks deeply to what it means to be a good shepherd. It is also evident that your role in supporting the wider life of the Archdiocese, especially through the Cathedral’s important liturgies and diocesan celebrations, helps strengthen the faith of so many beyond just the parish community. The consistency, reverence, and care you bring to your ministry are a quiet but powerful witness to Christ. Thank you for your dedication to the Church and for the example you set through your priesthood.
Staff Submission
Source: https://www.newarkbasilica.org/ourteam

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