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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. Jose Diaz
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Fr. John E. Donia
A ‘Nod to Fr. John Donia not only for answering God’s call to the priesthood, but for embracing the vocation of education with the same passion and dedication. There is something truly special about having a teacher who is also a priest—someone who not only teaches lessons from a textbook, but models faith, integrity, and service through his own life. Fr. Donia’s presence in Catholic education reminds us that learning and faith are not separate paths, but journeys that strengthen one another. Thank you, Father, for investing in your students, guiding young minds toward truth, and showing us that the pursuit of knowledge is at its best when it is rooted in Christ.
Bishop James D Conley
Thank you for your faithful vocation and the way you’ve served the Church with steadiness and sincerity over the years. What has meant even more to me personally, though, is your openness in speaking about mental health and how it fits into a life of faith. As someone who has always tried to stay strong in my beliefs, I never expected to deal with anxiety later in life, and honestly, it’s been unsettling at times. Hearing a priest speak honestly about burnout, anxiety, and the reality of those struggles has made it feel less isolating and more human. It’s helped me understand that turning to God in prayer and also acknowledging what’s going on mentally are not in conflict, but can actually go hand in hand. I’m grateful for your example and for reminding people like me that faith doesn’t disappear in struggle—it meets us right there in it.
Marcus
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