Giancarlo Ghezzi could have chosen to serve in a distant land again. My very special memory is when he baptized my great-niece, Addison, and not too many weeks later celebrated the funeral Mass for my father, Salvatore. Steve will become one of them. Former cardinal McCarrick faces new sexual assault charge in Wisconsin, Two men make final profession as SOLT brothers at Most Holy Redeemer (PHOTOS), Six ordained transitional deacons, preparing for priesthood in near future (PHOTOS), Teens impress judges with grasp of life issues in Right to Life oratory contest, Cardinal recalls those killed, injured in 2013 Boston Marathon bombing; urges prayers for 'gift of peace'. May I speak for everyone at St. Irenaeus Parish in saying we all have miles and miles of love for our shepherd. May our Sweetest Heart of Mary be with you always. He embraced everyone in all their joys and sorrows. He leads by example and never admonishes; he is a blessing from God to the parishioners at St. Barbara and St. Cunegunda. On several occasions, fellow parishioners have expressed how Fr. Brian has never actually been my pastor but I feel deeply blessed to call him friend since childhood. Greg Rozborski!Margie Lyle St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Roseville. Joe brings his spiritual energy to enliven the community and remind us that we must all go forth as disciples of Christ. It was one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had since becoming a licensed professional counselor in 1990. He comprehends, penetrates, and transforms our culture through his homilies. If need be, you might find reasons for avoiding him, either at the parish or if he visits your home. He always takes notice of who is at Mass, and he has always managed to give me the exactly right word of encouragement at the right time. We truly appreciate all the energy and strength in faith that he invests in our community. Fr. Active-duty service in the U.S. Army comes with living under unique circumstances. One such priest, Fr. Stanley Obloj. We have altar boys, uses, Knights of Columbus and the Knights of St. John. Phil Ching (2012-15), Fr. Then He grows in us and reveals to us all the secrets of His heart. Spiritual direction should take place during . 6 Ways To Support Your Parish Priest 1. But most important is to bring kids and teenagers close to God, by making his Sunday celebration for them by sitting on the floor with the kids to get on kids level when preaching Gods love. Stanley, we thank you for everything you bring to us in your teachings and your wise words. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. Some skeptics suspect that many priests deal. He truly is a wonderful blessing to our parish and is loved by all. If the priest hearing your confession cannot handle that or keeps doing the thing that is upsetting you, you can also just walk out. It is good to recognize our priests, especially those who go over and above their parish boundaries to help you. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. Grateful parishionerSt. Sabina Parish, Dearborn Heights. St. Anastasia has always been blessed with outstanding pastors, and I have no doubt that Fr. Fr. One teen parishioner has sponsored an ongoing diaper collection. Our first meeting was about my baptism and becoming Catholic. and he participates in every Mass at OLV. He welcomed my mother when I brought her to visit St. Barbara. Even when I lector at Saturday Mass, I come to Sunday Mass as well just to hear Fr. Fr. My father was always struck by a large number of poor people waiting in the hall to see Fr. Greg has read the pain or suffering on their faces, and has expressed to them when they ask to talk with him that he has been waiting for them to come to him with their problem! Rooney. Those who have witnessed his ministry are forever grateful that he touched their lives during ordinary as well as extraordinary life experiences. He could have retired 15 years ago, but has stayed on at St. Anselm, where he is cherished by his parishioners. Thank you for all your kindness and love. Confession is available six days a week for forgiveness and counsel; and when we have events to help others at our church, the people of St Johns always respond in very generous ways which is a direct reflection on Fr. He connected with the young and old of our parish. His passion for learning and gift for teaching are well received by our youth, with teenaged graduates of I.C. Stanley every single day. We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for our priest, Fr. . When I was a kid, sacramentals were thought of as things just beneath sacraments; they were holy objects that had been blessed, like rosaries and altar candles and holy water. He said, I am happy because I love God and I know He loves me. And we love him, too, and wish him Gods blessings and a happy birthday. Fr. It is obvious that Msgr. At the end of the confession, the priest gives to the penitent what is called a "penance," a certain number of prayers to say, or fasting, or the giving of alms, or acts of mortification, or a way of the Cross, or a rosary. The family was overjoyed when he sang Las Mananitas in Spanish for their relative. Bill Tindall personifies what a good priest and pastor should be. I believe that this is in part due to his life experiences. Miss Erzsbet Katalin HilprechtHoly Cross (Hungarian) Parish, Detroit. Bob McCabe, for all that you do for the families of St. Pius X Parish and school. You aren't in love with him because he's a priest. Ed is a wonderful and faithful priest. He has been with us only a few months and I know he will gain the love and respect of our parish family. J.J. Mech, was to become the new pastor of two parishes in Detroit along with being named the rector of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. Parker listened to all points of view with compassion and understanding as he led us in our new direction. Greg has a big job, but he is doing great. His down-to-earth calmness helped us weather this situation. For a believer to marry an unbeliever is to sin grievously against God and God's people. We werent sure about our future for several months in 2013, having to rely on the gracious contributions of numerous guest priests for many weeks. He is our example. Turns out, you just didn't know what to look for. You are my favorite person. Norman Thomas definitely deserves recognition in the upcoming Priesthood Sunday edition. God bless you Fr. We all had faith in Fr. Theodore Parker of St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Detroit. At first, Fr. He is patient with people, watches out for us, and teaches us to pray for protection from evil. He is so easy to talk to, even when face-to-face in the confession room, always makes time to exchange in conversation, goes above and beyond to acknowledge a job well done and has an AWESOME sense of humor. Fr. In times of our happiness, he takes great pride and rejoices with us in the accomplishments of our children and parishioners. Noel OConnor, SAC, has been a chaplain at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital for the past year. Perhaps the best route, the most practical route, is to remain polite with him, but to consciously limit your contact from him. 3. Father serves and does not seek to be served! He is never too rushed to listen, too busy to make time, or too tired to be available. Learn from this special teaching by Pastor Chris how to use the name of Jesus to effect changes in your life, city and world Well then he decided during our relationship that he was struggling with his desires to be priest still and wanted to go away and disern. Stanley Obloj as our pastor and shepherd. People look for the big guy whenever they are at church, in the gathering space, attending school functions and sports activities. Father is a blessing in our churches. Such a huge undertaking could only be filled by someone like Fr. Joe Mallia is not only the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Allen Park, but he is also its visionary, spiritual compass, servant and teacher. His kindness, love and compassion know no bounds. 5. Our parish, St. Pio of Pietrelcina in Roseville, was very lucky to have Fr. Fr. Over 35 years ago at a small parish in Clinton Township named St. Valerie of Ravena, we received a new priest who was energetic, kind, loving and passionate about his faith. I am a member of St. Cunegunda in Detroit and St. Barbara in Dearborn, and I will love to share with all of you why Fr. I would like to mention my teacher, Fr. John is mindful of our needs and our capacity to carry on the Catholic tradition. However, if he knows that you committed some kind of sin that automatically leads to an excommunication and therefore you are already excommunicated, he might inform you about that fact. Thank you for your feedback. A priest and a woman (who is not a family member) should avoid riding in cars together, just the two of them. Fr. He brings people together, inspires you to be a better person, to love and trust the Lord, to pray all the time, to talk to Him as a friend who loves you no matter what. John Hedges has been a priest for 25 years. Fr. I thank God during each Mass for Fr. This extraordinary priest is Msgr. I would like to take this opportunity to honor Fr. He took interest in our youth group and came to our activities. Joe takes the time to recognize our parish volunteers, whether its during a Mass or in person, even though he is the one who deserves our thanks. I am a member of St. Augustine and St. Monica Parish in Detroit, and I am so grateful to have Msgr. Linus Kinyua in honor of Priesthood Sunday. He also prayed with my family. I admire my priest very much, and I wonder if that's okay or if I might slip and fall in love with him. Dan Trapp as my pastor. Whatever needs to be done for the greater good, he does with humility, dedication and love. Sister Anne Mamienski, our pastoral associate, has been with us for one year. Thomas has been and always will be a special blessing to me. He also left a lasting impression on our children. Brian on a golf course (admittedly, he dislikes the sport), but youll always spot him walking the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day. Fr. Each week you join us at our club to let us know that we, too, are a vital part of the parish. As Clem Kern joined in, he was choked with emotion and actually shed tears in voicing his disappointment another side of a great man and a great little saint. He has no problem getting volunteers to do jobs around the church. I am a convert and it is through him that I have learned why we call our priests father.. He then relays powerful messages that are enlightening and inspirational. Darrell Roman. Of course, the kids love the candy, but the real draw is Fr. Craig is just what our parish needed, a breath of fresh air. No. And a great credit to Sacred Heart Major Seminarys teaching. Zbigniew is a gifted speaker and his homilies are very inspirational for us. This leaves him lonelier than he was before. He helps us realize our own gifts. Good Friday, Easter and Christmas Mass brought us closer to the life of Christ. But a Samaritan stops and cares for him, taking him to an inn where the Samaritan pays for his care. As we saw last week, the priests had failed to live and teach God's truth, causing many to stumble. I am here to tell that Fr. Jim Moloney! We pray that God continues to bless him and want him to know what a blessing he is in our lives. Stanley Pachla pastor of St. Veronica Parish in Eastpointe, is a special blessing in our lives. Our priest, Fr. I am 84 years old and a Catholic all my life and have never left Mass feeling as good as I do now. Joe for all that you have done and all the sacrifices you have made for the IC community. As we love the Lord Jesus, we enjoy Him. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville. I pray that we are able to continue to grow with his guidance and love for many, many more years to come. Fr. He shows patience by not rushing Mass. Joseph M. Esper for being our pastor. Fr. Zbigniew! At the core of my being, I want you to have joy, a relationship with God and his Church, and you to know your incredible worth. Our pastor invokes the Holy Spirit before he delivers his homily. He shows kindness by saying Hello to us. Fr. He gives the best homilies every Sunday and theyre always from the heart never read off a piece of paper. Most of them register to attend. I feel so safe and peaceful in your arms. In Fr. Jim graciously agreed to come out of retirement nearly two years ago from Florida to be our pastor. In observing him over the years, I am consistently inspired and impressed by his service and connection to people of all backgrounds. Joe!Thank you, Fr. Sean Bonner, who arrived this summer, and Fr. A Nuptial Mass will require your celebrant to be a priest. He is the most approachable priest I have met in my 50 years of being Catholic, from explaining Scripture or practices of the Catholic Church that are not understood to taking time to talk one-to-one with parishioners who have suggestions or concerns about our church. Fr. Tom suffered as Christ and rose above adversity with the help of the power of his parishs prayer. Three Choices for Priests in Love If a priest falls in love, he has three choices for his future lifestyle: 1) The Celibate Way: Keeping his sexual urges under control and unexpressed. Thank you, Fr. After we told the hospital to keep trying, it seemed as if they would be successful, but sadly ultimately his heart wasnt strong enough to go on and we lost him a loss easier to accept because we knew we did all we could to try and help him. We live in Warren and drive 45 minutes one way to get to Ecorse for Mass each week and we truly cant wait to get there! Kishore Battu, SAC, now at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia, were assigned to St. Valentine. There were two dominant responses, each at about 40 percent of the total. Lesniak. So, Father, show the pastor the way. Authentic, genuine, caring, conscientious, smart and loving, Fr. He is there whenever we need him, and is such an excellent guardian of our parish resources. What makes Fr. As a PIME missionary priest, Fr. Needless to say, it was again a meaningful tribute to his years of service to God, to his Church, and to all his fellow human beings. Thanks to him I got married by the Church and since that day he makes sure I get closer and closer to God by inviting me to participate as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion and also as lector, thanks to those services my responsibility and love to God continues growing daily. Grzegorz (Greg) Rozborski. He is very welcoming and friendly to all and has gone above and beyond not only for my family but for many others. Lifes leaders like him provide us with the purpose and motivation that we need to be better followers of Christ, neighbors and citizens. David Lesniak is a truly wonderful man in every way. Fr. 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