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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. Christopher Keenan
Your ministry is a beautiful reminder that a priest’s vocation extends far beyond the walls of a church. Through your service with the fire department, you bring the presence of Christ to those who run toward danger and carry the weight of protecting others. Thank you for showing parishioners that the collar is not only seen at the altar, but wherever people need hope, comfort, and a reminder that they are not alone. Your service is essential, and your witness to the priesthood is a gift to so many.
Joanne
Fr. Michael Brisson
Reading your books feels less like reading a lesson and more like sitting with someone who understands that faith is lived in the middle of real human struggles. The way you weave confession and God’s providence into your stories gives readers something to think about long after they finish the final page. So many people encounter priests only at Mass, but through your writing you’ve found another way to reach hearts and start conversations about grace and redemption. The Church needs priests who are willing to meet people where they are, and your work as both a priest and an author is doing exactly that.
Heather
Fr. Enrique Salvo
Recognition for the care you’ve poured into St. Patrick’s Cathedral. For so many people, it isn’t just a famous church—it’s where they light a candle after hearing difficult news, attend Christmas Mass with family, wander in searching for peace, or simply find a quiet place to pray in the middle of New York City. Through your leadership, you’ve helped make that sacred place feel like home for countless souls. Thank you for celebrating the sacraments with reverence, welcoming people from every corner of the world, and reminding us that the Church’s doors are always open. Whether someone walks through the cathedral every Sunday or only once in their lifetime, they leave having encountered something greater than themselves. That happens because of faithful priests like you who quietly say yes to God each day. Thank you for your priesthood and for helping St. Patrick’s remain a place where faith continues to come alive.
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