Weekly ‘Nod Roundup
Viral ‘Nods
Each week, Nod to the Collar shares the most heartwarming and uplifting viral videos that celebrate our devoted priests.
'Nod of the Week
Bishop Richard F. Reidy
Featured ‘Nods
These ‘Nods come straight from you! Each week, Nod to the Collar showcases submissions from our community—videos, stories, or artwork—that celebrate the dedication of our priests. Have something to share? Create your own ‘Nod and join the collection—and don’t forget to like and share the ones that inspire you!
Msgr. William P. McGhee
Fr. Cassian Derbes
I wanted to extend a ‘Nod and a moment to thank you for the impact your ministry and teaching have had on me. As someone who has been discerning a possible call to the priesthood, I often think about the kind of formation it takes to serve the Church well—not just in parish life, but in guiding others who themselves carry responsibility for teaching and leadership. Learning that you spent so much of your work forming bishops, clergy, and leaders in the Church has been incredibly meaningful to me. It’s one thing to speak about faith, but another entirely to help shape those entrusted with shepherding the wider Church. That level of service has given me a deeper understanding of what faithful formation really looks like: steady, thoughtful, and rooted in truth and prayer. Your example has helped me see priesthood not just as something done at the altar on Sundays, but as a life of building up others so they can, in turn, lead with integrity and faith. That vision has been encouraging and clarifying for me in my own discernment. Thank you for your witness, your teaching, and your dedication to forming others in the heart of the Church.
Lucas
Fr. Christopher Monturo
I want to sincerely thank you for your vocation and for the many ways you have poured yourself into our parish and community. Your leadership in strengthening and renewing our parish—especially through the “Living Our Faith, Building Our Future” campaign—has created a space where faith can truly grow and thrive. Your dedication doesn’t stop at the church doors; your service as a chaplain to our police officers, firefighters, and first responders is a powerful witness to Christ’s presence in moments of both crisis and courage. It also means so much to see how you bring the beauty of the Church to life through sacred music, meaningful liturgies, and opportunities like pilgrimages that deepen our faith. In all of this, your steady guidance and commitment remind us what it means to truly shepherd a parish. Thank you for saying yes to this calling and for all that you continue to do for our Church.
Steffani
Source: https://sh-olp.com/about-us?
Fr. Antonio Dittmer
I want to thank you for all the work you do in our parish and community. What has inspired me most is hearing you share that seeing and helping people deepen their relationship with God is why you became a priest. That is such a beautiful reminder that a priest’s vocation goes far beyond Mass —it’s about guiding hearts, nurturing faith, and walking alongside people as they grow closer to Christ. Your example has inspired me personally to reach out to my own local priest and open up more as I navigate my struggles in my relationship with God. You are the kind of priest who goes beyond the greetings and goodbyes at the door, who truly invests in the spiritual lives of those around you. Your ministry shows the real depth and joy of the priesthood, and it encourages others to seek guidance and encounter God in meaningful ways. Thank you for your witness, your care, and your example—it has made a real difference in my life.
Lindsey
Source:https://thecatholicpost.com/
Fr. Martin Connor
Thank you for all the work you do in fostering vocations and guiding young men discerning the priesthood. Your dedication—through your role in vocation ministry, your online presence, and your active involvement in parish family nights—truly makes a difference. Hearing you share your call to the priesthood along side your brother and your desire to save souls is inspiring and heart warming. It shows young men that following God’s call is a real, joyful, and transformative path. Your openness and example help make the priesthood visible and inviting, and they give hope and guidance to those discerning whether God is calling them. Thank you for living your vocation so fully and for encouraging others to do the same. Your work touches lives in ways that go far beyond Mass and confessions, and it leaves a lasting impact on the Church and the next generation of priests.
Staff Submission
Source:https://
Fr. Daniel Jongeun Seo
A ‘Nod to you for all the incredible work you do in the vocation. Your presence online, your active involvement in family nights at the parish, and the way you share your call to the priesthood are truly inspiring. Hearing you speak about your desire to save souls reminds all of us why the priesthood is such a powerful vocation, and it creates a path for young men discerning whether God might be calling them. As someone who has been part of this Church my whole life, it’s such a joy to see priests like you doing so much more than just say Mass and hear confessions. Your energy, dedication, and openness make the Church feel alive and welcoming in ways that touch the whole community. Thank you for living your vocation so fully and inspiring all of us along the way.
Staff Submission
Source: https://www.rcbo.org/
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