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A message to all priests:

This site is dedicated to you and the good work you do. We appreciate the long hours, the sacrifices and the dedication you have for your vocation. You are, and you will remain, in our prayers. Thank you!

Your service calls to mind the old story about the man walking down a beach covered with starfish that had been washed ashore overnight. He saw a young girl walking along, picking up starfish and throwing them back into the ocean. He stopped the little girl and said, "Young lady, why bother? There are millions of these starfish. You can't get them all back in the water. You can't possibly make a difference." She picked up a starfish, threw it back into the ocean, and told the man, "I made a difference to THAT one."

You make a difference to us every day. Thank you.

- Rick, Joe, Ingrid, Bryan, Doug and Steve

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Letters to priests in Kentucky/Indiana are printed in bold type, since this is our home base!

Dear Father Gerry C. Belen,

We would like to thank you for the time you've spent here in San Roque, Cavite City, Philippines spreading Words of God and touching the lives of many including ours. In the short span of your stay, our relationship with God deepened all the more. How we wish our parish could have you longer but we are more than happy knowing that there are many others who would be as enlightened like us and whose lives can be touched more.

Thank you again and you'll always be remembered.

Christine and Carlo

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I am not sure if this site will help me trace up or locate Rev Fr Henry Free OP who is dear to me

because he baptized me, he officiated my church wedding ceremony, he baptized my youngest son

and as the hospital chaplain(Emergency Hospital,Gen. Santos City Phils) he gave me the authority to do an emergency baptism to the very unwell or dying unbaptized pediatric patients in our hospital I used to work

when he was not around to do it.

One year before I left the Philippines to work in England, Fr Henry and the rest of the American priests

were sent to Manila because of some threat --that the terrorists would kidnap them for ransom.

I felt sad about it as he was a great loss for me as our chaplain. Since then I never heard of him.

I tried to sent an email to the Dominicans in Manila. Unfortunately I have not received a reply.

Oftentimes, I think of him and I include him in my prayer life like any other priests.

Fr. Henry is likely in his late 70’s and he is diabetic. I would really like to know his whereabouts

and how well he is now. I am still hoping and praying I would be able to find him

and to keep in touch with him because he remains dear to me.

I will appreciate If you kindly pass this message on to other Order of Preachers or Dominicans.

Thanking you so much.

God bless

Charito Santos Red rose

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Thanks to F. Gerardo Mendoza of St. George in Fontana, Ca

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Thanks to Fr. Mark Spalding at Holy Trinity Parish in Louisville. You had big shoes to fill when Father (now Bishop) Chuck Thompson left, but you are doing a brilliant job. Passionate, witty, charitable, encouraging. Thanks so much for what you mean to all of us!

-Joe

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Today I went to confession at Oblate in San Antonio. I don't know the Priest's name who heard my confession. What I do know is that through him I felt the Holy Spirit. He got an old missile and tore out a page with the "renew prayer." he told me he isn't supposed to do that, then smiled at me and told me not to tell anyone. I read the prayer to him. All
I can say is thank God for this gentle Priest. I pray that someday, when it's time, God brings this good man home to heaven. Thank you God. I love you. Ron

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Richard Grosse is looking for Fr. Robert Flickenger. Fr. Flickenger is at St. Basil Catholic Church in South Haven, Michigan. I'll be happy to give him additional information if needed.

God Bless,

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I don't know how to express in words what Father Pat Sheedy, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala, means to me and my family. I'm not a member of his parish, I live in the Orlando area. However, over the years I met him through family members and he has been a blessing to our family. He has counseled me when I need direction. He is always available and makes time for us even when is agenda book is overloaded with appointments. He always finds a way to fit us in. Father Pat, gave my children their sacraments of holy communion, reconciliation, confirmation and he just recently married my daughter. He has drove miles to comfort us during the loss of a loved one. All the time manage a huge parish congregation and catholic grade and high school. Father Pat is full of love and compassion. I love him with my whole heart. He is a role model of living life to serve. He is always working and never seems to rest. There is something very special about Father Pat, I have never loved any priest more than I love and respect him and I do I love my own parish priest. The light of Christ shines deep in Father Pat, the dedication to serving and helping others can clearly be witnessed every day. He will always hold a special place in my heart. I love him!

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We would like to thank Father Charlton Plateros of St. Edward's Parish in Kowloon, Hong Kong for the beautiful mass and blessing that he graciously provided at my mother Emma Mamaril's funeral. The family would also like to take this opportunity to thank him for accepting our invitation to dine with us afterwards. Father Plateros' attendance gave huge comfort to the whole family. Thank you.

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There are so many priests I've know in my life that have helped me out in my road to finding out where God is in my life.

The first is my Godfather Rev. Msgr. Ismael-Teste Perez and of course his friend Rev.Msgr. James Golasinski who still watches over his sheep. My high school chaplain Rev. Ron Groschen M.S. who's still teaching at O'Connell College Preporatory High School in Galveston as well as My RICA Instructors Rev. Bill Davis OMI and Rev. Timothy Paulsen OMI both of My Family's Home Parish of Immaculte Heart Of Mary Church here in Houston,TX

The one thing that still comes back to me is when I was on the brink of lossing my faith in God was this one priest in particular who I miss and also pray for. Its that I was thinking of leaving the church and felt lost from within and from the bottom of my heart I would like to say,to Rev. Patrick Cummings where ever he maybe, my heartfelt thanks in helping me come back home to the faith. Many thanks to all of the Priest,Deacons,Laypersons, Bishops,ArchBishops,Cardinal and our Pope who make us better people every day. I pray for all who serve Our Archdiocese here so thank you all for the sacrifices you give each and everyday.

From Aida J. Gonzalez- Houston,TX

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I wish to thank Father Jose' Antonio Fortea, Official exorcist of the diocese of Madrid, Spain for allowing me to work as a colleague with and for him in his very powerful worldwide ministry..there are few and far between Holy and truly dedicated priests today like Father Fortea who also has a Phd in demonology..Fr. Fortea gives lectures on "Exorcism in the Catholic Church today" all over the world and is also currently studying for is Doctorate in Theology in Rome. People's lives are changing positively because of his unselfish giving of himself to his work in God's vineyard. Be blessed always Fr. Fortea...ERM+

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A Big Thank you for the Lord for gifting us with our Dearest Lordship Alwyn Baretto and Fr. Francis D’souza (Diocese of Sindhudurga, India, Maharashtra) who have been a constant source of support for me and my family. They have helped us grow spiritually. Heavenly Father, I ask you bless them and keep them understand your constant protection and care. Guard and guide them in their Mission on this earth. Fr. Francis & Dear Lordship Alwyn, we Love you and need you every moment of our life.

Fondest Love,

Freeda, Martin, Joshua & Bianca

India, Maharashtra , Mumbai

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Thanks Fr Jason Krull for being there with your inspirational kind words. May God Bless you and keep you safe on your trip in September.

Thomas E. Wallace

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Dear Father

Just a small incident which happened when I finished my education, and was looking out for a job. A friend asked me to meet and request the owner of a big company if he could offer me a suitable job, as he used to assist him in playing shuttle every morning at the club.

I did as my friend ask me to do, the owner asked me to get a letter from any body whom I know, at the moment I agreed, but did not know whom to approach, the reason being I was a boarder in a school quite far away. The only thought which came to me was the priest (father) of my parish. I requested him for a letter and succeeded in getting my first job.

I remain ever grateful to my Parish Priest ( Father) for all his kindness and not forgetting my friend.

A BIG THANK YOU Dear Fathers in Christ

Regards,

Ronald Andrew Lazarus

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To Fr Carl Salanitro a priest that not only teaches scripture with a lively spirit but also lives it with that same spirit. . A faithful and thankful friend . Marie E Bell

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For all priests, and especially those of St. Timothy in Philadelphia

I pray for the unfortunate sons of the Church, who lost part of their youth and faith at the hands of a strayed priest. May this attrocity cease to occur, and may their wounds heal and faith be restored. Man is fallible, and the errant members of the flock must not threaten to destroy the living body of the Chuch. We as the body of the Church must guard it with our lives, all the while demonstrating Christian charity.

I pray for the good and pure souls of the Church, the good men who have given their all, serving Christ by helping their fellow man. There are priests who toil daily at the Lord's work, with kindness and selflessness, leaving no time for themselves. I pray for the priests who do this work while they are aching for the priesthood. I pray for those in fear, and for those who are hurting for their brothers. That is a heavy burden to bear while still maintaining their work, and concentration on their selfless prayers and petitions.

I pray that these priests know they are appreciated, and remember that the hand of the Lord is upon them to continue their work, especially now. Soon, "this too shall pass," and those priests will be rewarded. I pray that their heavy hearts are soon lifted, regardless of what the media reports or spins. I pray this strengthens their faith as they pass through this very important test.

I thank God that there are men who are willing to sacrifice so much for the priesthood. I pray through His son Jesus Christ that the Church continues on as it has always been. I thank and pray for the priests at my parish, as they have brought the light and love of the Lord to my heart.

I pray that others share in this prayer.

A. Donovan

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Thank God for our Priests! I am so proud of our small parish in Willow River, MN. Each and every Priest has been a blessing to us.

Father Deutsch is a very holy priest who respected the sacredness of the Church in all areas and now another parish calls him Father; but we have been fortunate to have two Priests since; Father Steve was so fun to have around because of his smile and he helped us organize and get so much accomplished but is now helping another parish ‘get things going again’; and now we have our Dear Father Sunny who is just that…a warm ray of warmth straight from the Son!

I feel sorry for my protestant brothers and sisters who are so lacking in Sacraments simply because they do not have Priests! The treasury of graces is in the Catholic Church and our Priests are the hands of Christ …all for our benefit! Thank God for all who heed the call to the Priesthood!

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I would like to nominate Father John M. Bauer, pastor of St. Hughes parish in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. He's stubbornly anti-computer and anti-internet, but he's clearly a righteous man of God.

When he took over the pastorship of my parish (Immaculate Conception in Washington, PA), we had the dubious distinction of having a $800,000 debt.

Father Bauer led us through a spiritual awakening (instituting Monday evening rosary as well as other acts of devotion) and God answered the call for funds for the parish.

An elderly parishioner passed on, leaving enough money to the money to the Church to not only retire the debt, but to also permit extensive refurbishing of our church that was built in the 1940s.

Some may scoff at the idea of Fr. Bauer being divinely blessed, but that debt had been growing since 1965 - through the administrations of many other pastors. While Father Bauer was our pastor, our grade school enrollment sky-rocketed, as well. That school had been on the decline and nearly closed.

I don't pretend to speak for any other parish members, but I do know how many other would agree with me. He so richly deserves accolades and our sincere thanks!

John A. Quayle
Immaculate Conception Parish
Knights of Columbus (2nd degree)
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Father Dermot Dwyer (1923-2005) you came to my St. Dominic's Church in Colfax California in the summer of 1988. Hearing your first sermon I was shocked because I felt that you were talking to me one on one. Every phrase was as if you shot an arrow over the heads of the other parishioners and every one them pierced right through me. You see I was a poor Catholic then and had not even been to confession for ten years. You changed my life completely and became my mentor, best friend, and spiritual director. You are the wisest person that I have ever known. You led me from what I was then to what I do now, a Catholic apologist. Even though you left us for a better place, I speak of you in the present tense because I know you are still working for all of us from Heaven.
GOD Bless Father Dwyer...

Bob Stanley
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Heavenly Father, we thank you today for your work in creation and the abundant blessings that we have as Your children.

Thank you for the church, the company of the redeemed, and for the local church where believers gather to express their faith and obedience such as we do here at Ste Odile in Mauritius .

Thank you for Father Maria Paschal his faithfulness to your cause, for the Bible says, "it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful" (1 Corinthians 4:2).

Thank you for his personal commitment to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour and to the Word of God.

Give him a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of his priestly life.
In his loneliness, comfort him In his sorrows, strengthen him In his frustrations, point out to him that it is through suffering that the soul is purified, and show him that he is needed by the Church, he is needed by souls, he is needed for the work of redemption.
O loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your son who is close to you because of his priestly ordination, and because of the power which he has received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which needs him so much.
Be his comfort, be his joy, be his strength, and especially help him to live and to defend the ideals of consecrated celibacy.
I feel extremely grateful that our church is lucky enough to have you leading Ste Odile Church .

Be Blessed.

Kris & Jane Kotadoo

From Mauritius Island

Indian Ocean

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I thank the Lord for the ministry of my pastor, Father Nick Rice. He
is a man of much integrity and compassion! His hard work on behalf of
those of us at Our Lady of Lourdes and his sense of humor are also
gifts that I especially appreciate. I understand that he will
retiring in 2011. What giant shoes his successor will have to fill!

Dave P. in Louisville, KY
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Message for Debra Fusilier…. There is a Father Paul Bomba at my home parish of St. Theresa’s, East Blackstone, Massachusetts 01504…. Have no idea if he is the same priest you are looking for. God bless you and yours.

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Fr. DeGrandis,

I heard that you were not feeling well. So not just I, but the rest of Metanoia and the Charismatic Prayer Group all have You in their prayers. How are You feeling? I'm concerned about you.

My Mother, 2 friends, and I just joined Second Order Franciscans. Now with the different things I collect I'm also collecting Rosaries. Praise the Lord.

God Bless,

Kathy Donohue
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I have only been a member of Incarnation Catholic Church in Sarasota Florida for about 9 years. However, I can say the priest's here have been very inspiring and their devotion to God and their participation with the parishioners has been great. I am so proud of them

Joseph J Wagner

Sarasota Fl.

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I am deeply grateful for all the religious priests, brothers and sisters whose response to God's invitation to religious life enabled me to access sanctifying grace through reception of the sacraments .
Beginning with the priest who baptized me, the sisters who educated me in my faith, the parish priest and his assistant priests, the Bishop who confirmed me and the gentle little Irish nun who gave me an apricot silk dress which to a little girl who lived in hand me downs from larger sisters was like a splendid gift from a fairy godmother!
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I wish to send my personal love, prayers and Thanks to Fr Dean for everything he did for our parish while he was our Pastor and still today with his new parish can still find time to come to us when he is called.. Thank You Father and I pray that the life you are to lead in your new Parish may be as fruitful as the lives that you have touched in our community

Rosa Sampey

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A message to ALL those in the priesthood:

There are many of us "out there" who still have respect for priests and still believe that the great majority are pure of heart. Your efforts do not go unappreciated. The work you do is important and I for one thank you for it. With the continued love of our priests and support of its members, the Church will survive.
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I would love to reach Our Favorite Priest who has since retired to his Home country of Ireland.

Father Michael Walsh?? He was ordained in Denver.
Do you have an email for him?? If so, please email this site.

Both our 2 youngest Children were name sakes of Father, Anna "Michelle" & Paul " Michael".

God's Love,

Teresa Spino

Aurora, Colorado

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I would like to thank Rev. Fr. Bernard Taypen of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines for his unfailing love, commitment, and unconditional services to all the people in my hometown, You are indeed a good shepherd for all of us !!

Sincerely yours,
Sirena Mendoza

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Thank you Father Michael Roy for your Truth and courage to speak the truth. You are very compassionate and accepting. It is easy to see that you are a prayerful man. Your homily always speaks to my heart and I am truly grateful. Kathy Gillen

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Let us also not forget our Holy Father, who indeed is a great priest.
Thank you Pope Benedict, for defending out Catholic Faith.
God be with you always and may you live a long life.

Thank you to all priests who guard the Faith and the faithful.
God bless you all abundantly. We appreciate you and pray for you.

Daughter in Christ
Tatiana
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Fr Brian Connolly

Thank you very much father for sharing your skills with us when you worked

in Eldorado Park. He who gives to me teaches me to give ( Danish Proverb)

Kind regards

Agatha

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Father Paul Beukes

Thank you very much father for all your love and hard work in our parish community of Eldorado park.

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but there echoes are truly endless. (Mother Teresa.)

Kind regards

Agatha

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I pray for all the priests, but I would especially love to thank Father Josh in St. Anthony Parish in Bayou Black (the outskirts of Houma, LA). He has really been an inspiration to many people over here. I hope they don't move him. He has saved my marriage. My husband even goes to confession to him. If you knew my husband, that says a lot. He even called my brother, who suffers from mental illnesses. This call encouraged my brother to pray more. My brother brags about that call still.
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Father Bob offers great insight and invaluable advice / counsel when I need it. He has helped me to find peace through Jesus. He heard my confession when I returned to my faith after being away for 35 years and I have never felt so welcomed anywhere by anyone in my life. Even though I have thanked him in person, I would love to pay tribute to him on this site as well.

Thank you Father Bob! You are truly doing God's work and I thank Him for bringing you to our parish.

Elizabeth S.

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Thank you Fr.Michael Cormier

for all your support, and friendship.

Frank Pereira

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I want to find Fr. Robert Flickenger who I heard years ago had a Catholic Parish somewhere in Michigan. I need to find him and would like to e-mail a message of thanks to him and for advice on very serious problem that is time sensitive. If you can find him I would appreciate it. I don't know if you handle these kind of requests; but would appreciate any help you may be able to provide. Thank You, Sincerely , Richard Grosse

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I would like to thank Fr. Savoie for his wonderful knowledge, humor, and faith. He brought me (as well as my family) into the Church, and I am forever in his debt.

God Bless,

Jacob Carter

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thank you for the Parish Priest Nathan Chavez for the help of me, in times of need especially financial problem. He also helped me the time during i need financial for the final examination... Thank you also father for all his support and prayers.

And to all Priest who has assigned in Our Lady of Lourdes, Valencia, Ormoc City Leyte.

Thank you so much Fathers. Thank you for all support.

from: Parish Youth Ministry of OLLP Valencia, Ormoc City, Leyte.

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This message is a response to Donna Aurichio's request for the whereabouts of my uncle.
Donna,
I am sad to report that my uncle, Father George White passed away yesterday, 6/19/09, around 10:30am. He is being buried next week in Massachusetts. I am awaiting the details. I will be happy to forward you the details. Please email this site and we can get in touch.

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have confirmed with the Archdiocese of Detroit that Father Donald (Don ) Demmer will begin his new assignment on

July 1, 2009 at St. Columban in Birmingham, Michigan.

The Paris is located at 2200 Dunstable (a bit or irony there)Birmingham, Michigan. This is per Lori Paul at the

Archdiocese in Detroit. (313-237-5800)

Penny Lawyer
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I just read in my St John's University (NY) magazine that Fr. Ray died. I graduated w/ him from St John's School of Ed. in 1956. I lost track of him after that but we were in many classes together. I did not know he became a priest until another classmate told me yrs ago. and that he was in a parish in Conn.
Many time I thought to look him up but now its too late.
Please let me know the details of his death if possible. I see he was a Missionary of Holy Apostles. Did he travel to foreign lands?
He, as well as many other priests will be in our prayers this Easter Season. My sympathy to his brother, Joe.
don-b@msn.com
Thank you.
Alice MacKrell Landon
Huntley IL
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I want to post a big Thanks for Father Inocencio Estivalez. He used to belong to Chrurch of Guadalupe, Wimauma, FL.

He retired to Spain last year.

I miss him a lot being around every day, talking, giving advice, visiting an giving bread,fruits, veggetables to people in needs......being there with the people.

I never saw a Priest like him. I don't see any other Father around, like he used to do. I miss him a lot.

I am still in touch with Father Inocencio by phone and letter.

Big Thanks to Father Inocencio, God bless you.

Cristina Schipper

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I am writing to express my appreciation for the ministry of Fr. Chuck
Thompson of Louisville. He is always affirming and encouraging. The
spiritual (and other types of) growth experienced by Holy Trinity
parish in Louisville since he became pastor is inspiring. May God
richly bless this hardworking priest!

Dave
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Father James Whalen,

I am Cuc , I am watching your website . I am glad and I would like you to give me little the Holy Oils .I am a Catholic and I always pray God helps me and my family . Can You pray for my Brother ,because He doesn't trust in God 's love .

Thanks Father very much .

God bless Father .

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I would just like to thank Fr. Michael Yadron from St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana.

Fr. Mike is really able to relate to all of the parishioners. His homilies are so insightful, and he is able to relate the Scriptures to everyday life. Fr. Mike deeply cares for all of his parishioners, and he is always willing to help and listen whenever any parishioner is struggling.

Many thanks to Father Mike!

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Thank you Lord, you have giving me a biological parent in bring me to life. Thank you Lord, you have giving me holy priests to save my soul and mold me for a sanctifying spiritual life. Words can not enough express my deep gratitude especially to the following priests:

Late Rev. Father Henry Schumacher, SVD – your 18 years of guidance had molded me the seed of my wholesome being. I was able to adjust to the world at large. I was able to forgive my late mother for what she has done to me and gave her my 20 years sincere love in serving her twilight years. At present, I stand up righteously with my 2 feet in the stormy ocean of life without given in to the crooks.

Late Rev. Fr. Denis Lynch, SJ – you have saved my soul and my life by your unfailing love. I am a born catholic but grew up in a Buddhist and Taoist family. I never underwent proper catechism and catholic practices. In 1982, I got an incurable illness, Late Father Lynch was so patience in taken care of me. He gave his time and endangered his life in order to save me. There was a violent strike in the place where he was assigned. He knew I need his anointment at that very hour. He wore his clergy attire and rose up a white flag to give signal to the terrorist that he has to go out for an emergency sick call. Father Lynch, my family and I were so touch by your heroism. You knew you can not live long and my spiritual illnesses was still a long way to go, you still thought to endorse me to a good hand to take care of me. Father Lynch, I can never forget your last will to me. I do follow it.

Late Rev. Fr. Mahoney, Cssr - you have given me a first recollection in my life which planted the seed of my being a catholic.

Rev. Fr. Allen O’Brien, Cssr – to you and to your Redemptorist congregation, we owe so much to you. You have awakened my mother from her 24hours coma and serving her spiritually for the long 12 years day and night. You are still continuously serving us spiritually though you are assigned in a very far place. Distance does not hinder your sincere dedication.

Rev. Fr. Regis Cyril WanSaiCheong, SJ – your consecutive 1,000 nights of praying over me for 3 hours every night in order to open my eyes; your sharing with us on our ordeal after our family crisis Your sincerity of coming to our house to anoint me even at 12:00midnight is something unforgettable. You may be physically far away from us, but your good deeds never dies.

Msgr Frederick Kreikenbeek – your untiring 20 years of praying over me every day is something I can not repay. Nobody knows how heavy the spiritual illness case of our family tree is. You have been so patience and understanding in praying over me with out thinking of any monetary reward. Many people misunderstood your kindness on us, but you are never affected by it. You have suffered so much because you want to help and to save me. Msgr Fred, how can I give my thanks to you…?

To the many other priests whose names are not mentioned and who have in one way or the other help me or my family. May I give my sincere thanks to all of the priests?

Lastly, I want to take this opportunity to extend my profound gratitude to a good shepherd sister – Sister Rosalie Enriquez, RGS. Sister Rosalie, you have made me of what I am of my today. When I count my blessings, I remember you….

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For Father Yan Hlavka at St. Peters Church in Israel, Jaffa.

I just wanted to say....
Thank you so much..!
Thank you for your understanding, I came to the church like for the first time,
after about a year with no confession, and it took me too long to feel comfortable..
Thank you for this amazing opportunity you give people all the time by letting them to be forgiven.
Thank you for just being there, when I needed it.
I really feel better now..
(I have read psalm 91 and 1.. as you told me to do.)
I will pray for you too before I go to sleep.
Lucy.

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I am looking for a priest, Father George White. He was an American Indian from upstate New York. I believe it was Ogdensburg, New York. He was a close friend to our family in Essex, New York. The church there was St. Josephs Catholic Church. He would have been born about 1920's. He was an oblate father and served in South America. I was hoping someone could direct me on to locate him now?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Donna Aurichio

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Thank you to Monsignor Patrick Panos and Father Steven Shadwell at St. Catherine of Bologna Parish in Ringwood, NJ. We are blessed to have priests with the courage to speak the Truth. I am so grateful for your dedication to reaching our youth and for the sacrifices you make to serve them. Thank you for being "a priest first".

Thank you to Father Gregory Kandt, formerly of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Salem, VA (now of Charlottesville, VA). You were instrumental in Rob's journey into the Church and I am forever grateful. We miss your friendship, but pray often for you. God has gifted you in amazing ways to share His love and shepherd His people. Thank you for being our shepherd and for traveling to NJ to baptize John.

Rob, Blair and John Ransom
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Dear Fr. Carmel,

One thank you note doesn't seem enough to thank you for all you have done to help me to be a better person, to bring me closer to God. I always thank you quietly by saying daily rosaries for you but every once in awhile I should let you know how much I appreciate you. I am so grateful that God sent you into my life, I wish it had been earlier but better late than never. You are the ideal example for seminarians: selfless in your care and time for others, especially the sick and dying, always available for your people, meticulous in how you keep the church so beautiful. The deeply devout way you say Mass and Novenas with such faith and love it reaches out to all of us who are present. You never read or use notes for your homilies, they come straight from your heart and they are deeply moving lessons on Scripture. I see you as a person who would love to convert the whole world and frustrated over the impossibility. Thank you Father, for everything.

Your friend,

Joan A.

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I wanted to thank Father Carmel Polidano for all that he has done for myself and my family in giving us a concrete example of what a good priest is and reminding us in these trying times for the Catholic Church, that they do still exist. Father Carmel is always there for his parishioners, past and present. He has a way of giving homilies that draws you to listen to the message .

Thanks again, Father Carmel! Hang in there. We need good priests to keep the true faith alive.

Frank Malloy

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When I think back to the all priests I have known in my life the one I think of with gratitude and love is Father Carmel Polidano. This priest came here from Malta 28 years ago after being ordained on the Feast of St. Paul. Father Carmel is one priest who came to my parish who has made the biggest positive impact in the lives of all those he has touched. I am so grateful for his encouragement and guidance. He stressed that we should be reading and living The Word. The impact of following his instruction and the effect it has made in my life is obvious to all I meet. God bless you, Father Carmel, for being a priest EXTRAORDINAIRE. I pray for you daily.

Nadine Ambrico

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Thank you father for changing my life before i died, ill never forget what you have done for me! love,Von.

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Thank you Father Twohig for being there in our time of sorrow. The day of my father, Roland "Joe" Dymon's, funeral you had just the right words of comfort and support.

Thank you so much for helping everyone remember the memories they each had with my father. May God bless you.

Carrieann Dymon Bailey

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To all priests everywhere, Thank you Fathers for your Christlike behavior.

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Thank you, Fr. Ted Gibowski!

I will always remember your faithfulness, constancy, zeal, dedication to your priesthood and your love of our Our Holy Mother, Mary.

Fr. Ted was our parish priest who was born and raised in Poland, suffered through nazi occupation and lived under the Communist regime. One night, or rather very early in the morning, the germans came and ordered the family, with 13 children, out of their home, giving them one half hour. Some of the children were placed in an orphanage, the father was sent to a concentration camp and some of the older brothers were sent to the military. During this time he made his first Holy Communion. On that day, his mother asked him to pray to Jesus that his father would be released from the camp and war would end. Both indeed did happen. Since all Polish young men had to serve in the military, he signed up for duty. He eventually became a missionary priest and served in South America. From there he wound up in North America and was incardinated into the diocese of Providence where he faithfully served the Parish of St. Stanislaus Kostka.

He was a faithful, loyal son of the church, and even though he was the only priest at the church, he rarely took any time off. He prayed the 15 decades of the rosary with the people EVERY day except Sunday before daily Mass, never taking his day off from Mass. He was always there. It was his belief that he should be accessible to his flock. He heard my confession every week without fail, whether he was sick, tired or having a number of pressing issues to deal with. He led May devotions EVERY day during May and also Rosary Devotions during October. He led "Lamentations" during Sundays in Lent - and on Fridays during Lent Stations of the Cross in English then Later in Polish. He led a Holy Hour every Thursday and implemented Adoration on Mondays. He visited the sick on First Fridays and brought Holy Communion every Sunday to the sick. One day i was in the rectory counting the collection. I heard the phone ring and heard him apologize for forgetting to bring Holy Communion to someone. His dinner was hot and ready to eat but he got up right away and went to the sick person, totally forgetting himself. He did many repairs to the church himself - the church as small and poor. He was a tireless worker, right up to the end. He finally retired at 75. There is so much more to say about him that it would require many pages. However - in summary, when i think of Fr. Ted - I think of his love for God. He really had such a pronounced, visible love for God.

I saw his holiness and love of God to a degree i had never seen in a priest up until i met him and this kept me close to the church. As i stayed close to the church through the sacraments and devotion, I grew to love Jesus and Mary more and more. I will ALWAYS be thankful for Fr. Ted. I will ALWAYS be thankful to God for sending Fr. Ted to America. I don't see him any more, but i pray for him every day and he is always in my heart. He was my priest, Confessor, Spiritual Director and ultimately, my friend. May Our Lady cover him with her mantle and one day bring him to heaven.

Until we meet again,

his spiritual daughter,

Joan

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I would like to thank Fr. Chrispin, Fr. Mario, Fr. Jean-Baptiste, Fr.
Ed, Fr. David Kennedy, Fr. Tony, Fr. James, Fr. Gerald Baker, Fr. Paul
Anthony, Fr. Anthony, Fr. DeGrandis, Fr. Boniface, Fr. Maxwell, Fr.
Damian, Bishop Choby, Fr. Eric, Fr. David, Fr. David Dormer, Fr.
D'Emma, Cardinal Arinze, Fr. Wade, Fr. Sean and so many other priests
who have walked (and prayed) with me in my journey to loving my faith
and coming back in full communion with the church. Without their
(sometimes stern) guidance (but filled with The Holy Spirit), I would
not have persevered by myself and with my family. I cannot thank the
many others who suffer so much for us despite loneliness,
misunderstandings, difficult parishioners, etc. May God bless them
abundantly and build a straight path to Heaven for them. May the Lord
bless them and cover them with His Precious Blood.
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I have been a Catholic for 60 years. In that time, I have benefitted from almost no support from my pastors, vicars, deacons etc. Although I have tried, I have now forsaken any attempt to change the status quo….it will be forced to change. However, I do recall an incident in New Haven Kentucky back in the mid 80s which I remember to this day. New Haven is near Bardstown KY and not far from Gethsemane Monastery etc, a very Catholic locale. A new priest was “taking over” the duties of pastor at the catholic church in New Haven . He was relatively young and I happened to attend one of his first Masses while visiting relatives. He stated to the congregation that he was there to serve the spiritual needs of the people….any other issues associated with administration such as new furnaces, plant and equipment etc could be handled by a parish advisory council of some sort. You could hear a pin drop. Here we had a priest who verbally acknowledged his role was to administer to the spiritual needs of his parishioners. I was very much impressed with this priest. I thank him and hope that he is still serving in the capacity that he so eloquently presented.

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PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

My Beloved Father in heaven, look upon your troubled sons and give them the strength they need to shepherd their flock.

My beloved Savior, brother of all the beleaguered priests, look upon them and grant them the graces needed to

teach your people truth,

love and mercy.

My beloved Mother, Oh my beloved Mother, you who cry for all your troubled sons, intercede for them with your son, and grant them peace in their hearts, in their homes and in their churches.

This we ask as in all things through Christ our Lord.

Amen

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I want to thank all the priests who served the parish St Pauls in Owosso Michigan Diocese of Lansing:

Fr Fain

Fr Frank Williams

Fr Kolenski

Fr Thomas

Fr Gary.....

Fr Whalen

and with my poor memory I don't want to leave any one out so If I forgot to mention you it is my fault not yours. I have had my ups and downs and because of Christ's love through His Priests I have finally found the path that leads to Jesus, The Father , and the Holy Spirit and I thank God for gracing us with His Shepherds. I once was a lost sheep and because of good solid teaching and wonderful parents I have been found and love God more and more each and every day.

Sincerely

Ellen Stechschulte

Talk again later,
God Bless You,
From
Ellen Stechschulte

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Thank you, fathers! Thank you Bp. Capalla! For shepherding the flock in Davao. Thank you for the spiritual guidance and nurturing you made in Davao. We are so blessed to have all of you here. May we continue to journey towards going back to our 'home'. Be assured with my prayers always, Alter-Christus.

sis joan

Sister Joan D. Castro

Davao Ministerial Interfaith Inc.

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want to thank a wonderful priest, Father Michael J. Fitzpatrick from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA. May God richly bless him for all he has done for my family and myself.

I was a fallen away catholic. I had not seen or spoken to a priest for 31 years. There was no particular reason for leaving the church. I just never went back after I graduated from catholic high school.

Four years ago my mother was at my home dying of brain cancer. I called the parish my father had attended to see if a priest could come to the house. When Father Fitzpatrick got the call he dropped everything and rushed over. What a wonderful and undeserved blessing we received to have a priest present at the moment of my mother's death. Father Fitzpatrick has a very easy going and jovial temperament. That day he had just the right words of comfort and support. Father Fitzpatrick was a wonderful example to us of the true mercy of Christ.

I have since returned to the church and I attribute much of that directly to Father Fitzpatrick. He truly shines with the light of Christ, and I pray for him daily.

Thank you again,

Sue Fisher

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I wish to thank Father Fred Nijem, pastor for Sacred Heart Parish in Warner Robins GA. for his outstanding representation of Jesus Christ, our Lord. As one of Jesus Christ's apostles, he exhibits such a spiritual aura that makes it a pleasure to return and honor him daily by attending daily Mass. He is definitely a passionate adherent; a strong supporter towards his congregation. Father Fred's passion and interpretation of the gospel every day is inspiring. I met and became friends with this Priest and he has brought me back to my faith. How can I ever thank him for saving my soul and for allowing me to hear his homily. I was told that he is reaching 65 years old and I am so worried that he will consider retiring from our church. Each Sunday I find it a pleasure to donate alms to our church because Father Fred is indeed the best priest I have ever met in my life and I am 55 years old. Father Fred constantly shows his goodness and loyalty to our Eternal Father and to our Catholic Church in Warner Robins GA. I pray for his health and his soul for he has definitely saved me. I thank God and all the Angel's and Saints for bringing this holy man into my life. If I could honor him with accolades and proclaim to the Christians in Warner Robins, I would appeal to all the fall away Catholics to visit Sacred Heart and observe his kindness, sincerity and love that he brings to all the fall away Catholics. If they would visit Sacred Heart I know they will come back to Jesus Christ and our Blessed Virgin Mary. I beg and plead for Father Fred to be blessed and to go straight to Heaven. Father Fred does not need to be purified to face our Eternal Father. He is already a Saint to me. Mrs. Margaret Santiago 113 Spring Chase Circle Kathleen GA 31047 -----

I need to thank Father Stan and Father Matt, They are in Cincinnati Ohio and what great guys they are!

we are a small parish and Father Stan id retired, or so he thought!

I cannot put into words what they mean to me. THANK YOU BOTH!

Dianne

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I will never forget how my husband and I were spiritually fed by a priest we met while my husband was stationed in Mainz, Germany in 1984-1986. My husband and I are involved in our parish church today because of this priest. I know he's from Massachusetts and his name is Fr. Paul Bomba. I got in touch with him while he was in Iraq a few years ago. But since then, he has retired and I have lost contact with him. If anyone knows him, please respond to this web site.

Thank you,

Debra Fusilier

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Dear Thank you Father,

I would like to tell you about our priest, Fr. Janusz Lipski here at St. Hedwig's R. C. Church in Floral Park, New York (Long Island). He is here from Poland as well as our other 2 priests. He goes out of his way to talk to the people after Mass and I think that's a real effort in the NYC area where people are not very friendly (take is from a person from Southwest Pennsylvania). His English is pretty good and he tries to touch the hearts of the American people.

I only wish that more of our Bishops would take notice of these gentlemen who come to the States to minister The Gospel to the American people. I am grateful! I thank God for holy priests like Fr. Janusz!

May God Bless you and Mary keep you,

Jean Bosak-Szumega

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I would just like to say thank-you in so many ways to Fr. Cash. My
family and I have followed him all around

-- 
Pax Christi Vobiscum!
(Peace in Christ !)

Mr. Corey Bruns
S.T.L.P./ G.T. /Catholic/Student/ Media Producer/Band/ Server/Beta

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I am searching for Pete Tomanio whom graduated from Lehigh University. I believe that he may be a priest today. My name is Brenda and he can contact me by responding to this Web site.

Be blessed

Brenda

Father Javier Hinojosa, Mexican Missionary from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico is in Kenya and asks us to pray for him and for the parishioners under his care, as well as for the missionaries from other Christian denominations who are trying to escape from the slaughters that are taking place in Nairobi. Father Javier has accepted God’s will and is willing to die for Christ in that African country where his mission is. (We transcribe the letters received tonight). In Kenya it is 6:15 AM of Saturday, January 5; Cities are covered with flames and the noise of the weapons and bullets is very close to those who are trying to save their lives.
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THANK YOU to all the wonderful Priests at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Old Town, Alexandria (Virginia). I am so blessed to be a part of this parish!! Thank you Father Kleinmann, Father De Celles, Father Ruskamp, and Father Jean-Claude!! May God bless you and keep you near Him, always!

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Hello Fr. Don Demmer, What a group of Faithful parishioners you have, we have ,for everyone benefits!!! You have been missed much but I still picture you at Mass with your flock of which I also have benefitted from attending Mass at St. Dunstan's on various occasions. Looking forward to attending the celebration of Mass with you and for the intentions of you and your parishioners. All of those rosaries are a blessing for all. Buon Natale, Buon Anno, God Bless All, Joan D. Ford -----

Thank you Father Eduardo Malagon of St. Francis Xavier Church in Lake Station, Indiana. Your homilies are unforgettable. You have made such an impact in our lives. We are truly blessed to have you as our priest. God Bless you always.

Todd, Vanessa, Niko and Noah Lara

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I send a special prayer of thanks to Fr. George A. Cairns of blessed memory for his encouragement and support of my religious vocation. With this I thank the many other priests who have also contributed to fostering vocations.

--Bro. Joshua Seidl, SSP

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Father J C Cain, I sure do miss your awesome sermon's it hasn't been the same since you left. I will never forget you, I would like to visit at your new church someday.

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Kindly let me thank my parish Priest Rev. Father Linus Mulenga of Sacred Heart Parish, Kitwe Zambia. He is a very committed Priest who goes about serving God's children wholeheartedly. He is humble, simple and ready to receive and listen to his parishners. He is always available all the time. Since he came to my parish, he has made a lot of difference in my life. He is a gift from God. Because of this, I always miss him when he is not at the parish. I always have peace each time I see him even he does not talk to me.

He and other priests are always in my prayers.

Christine, Kitwe, Zambia

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I'd like to thank Father Gary Schlack from Annunciation of Our Lord (Hamilton,Ontario Canada) parish and also Father Francis Hubilla from same parish for all they both do for us.Their time is well spent to help people .They are both pious priest and we really thank them for serving God in such a beautiful way..We love you.

Friends in Christ,

John and Bernadette Walker

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We wish to honor, in particular, Reverend Major Joseph C. Vella, Retired, United States Air Force Chaplain Service. Father Vella was born on May 18, 1942 at St. Mary's Parish, Zebbug Gozo, Malta. After High School, he continued his studies at the Sacred Heart Seminary, Gozo and was ordained a priest on May 11, 1968.

He began his Pastoral ministry at Queen of Angels Parish, Sunnyside, New York in September 1968. He was assigned to St. Joseph's Parish in Astoria, New York the following year, September 1, 1969, where he stayed for 10 years.

In September 1979, he went into active duty in the U.S. Air Force as Chaplain. His services in the USAF were at K.I. Sawyer AFB in North Michigan, Kevlaric Air Base in Iceland, Homestead AFB in South Florida, Ankara Turkey, Whiteman AFB in Missouri, Weisbaden AB and Ramstein AFB in Germany, Norton AFB in California, Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota, and Vance AFB in Oklahoma. He also had short training tours in Korea and Saudi Arabia. Father Vella retired from the Air Force in September 1999.

After a sabbatical for 3 months in Rome, he returned to the Diocese of Brooklyn in September, 2000. His first short assignment was in Saint Elizabeth in Ozone Park. In January 2001 he moved to Our Lady of the Cenacle in Richmond Hill. He was there until he was assigned to St. Mark Parish on July 1, 2006.

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Dear Father Don Demmer,

At my first mass at Saint Dunstan's I knew,

You said, "Lift up your Hearts"

Mine did, and again at every mass you gave.

I could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit,

As you delivered your endearing homilies

To make each person present that day

Recognize Jesus Christ in everything they do.

Our mass did not end with only a song,

You waited at the door to greet each of us.

AOD please understand the connection

Between Father Don and his congregation

He brought people closer to God; therefore,

Please allow him to rescind his resignation.

Thank you and Love you Father Don!!!!!

Jacqui Kristy

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This is a heartfelt THANK YOU to Fr Martin Fox of Piqua, Ohio

Father

I came upon your blog site in search of answers, mine was about annulments. Thankyou for taking the time to explain.

Bless you,

Anna

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I would like to show my support and love for our Priests, may God and our Blessed Mother be their joy and their all!

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I would like to thank Fr. J C Cain from Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Austin , Tx. He made a lot of difference in my life, He 's the kind of a person who you can just lesson to and a very caring and kind hearted person. I miss him a lot since he left us. May God Bless him where ever he may be.

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I am trying to locate Father Ed Fugoso, Davao Philippines.

I am an old friend of his from the Philippines. We went to the same high school.

I hope he is well, please forward this message to him so I can communicate with him again.

God Bless and Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Namaste. Thank you, Arlene Mercurio
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"A Call To My Arms" "Mother Teresa," said a voice from above, "My children need your tender love. Will you care for the sick as they deserve?" Mother said, "Yes, Lord, I will serve." "Father Groeschel," the Lord said one day, "My little ones need to hear what you say. Will you write and speak and help them now?" Father replied, "Yes, Lord, I shall." "Father Pavone," God said from on High, "The whole universe trembles when My babies die. Defend life and tell them never to kill." Father responded, "Yes, Lord, I will." "Mother Angelica," spoke the Lord from His throne, I need you to speak out and make My ways known. Begin a worldwide network, Will you start today?" Mother said, "Lord, I will obey." "Father Corapi," he heard the Lord say, "Use your strong, bold voice to teach and pray. Will you travel the world and proclaim what you know? Father said, "Yes, Lord, I will go." All My Priests and Nuns-wherever you are The whole world over, near or far, You are My Beloved. You have answered My call, You are close to My heart, each one and all. I planted a seed in the depths of your soul, You responded with Joy to your beautiful role. My glorious purpose for the life of each one Is to win souls for Heaven in the Name of My Son. You have sacrificed all because you love Me, You are martyred and mocked by those who don't see. Work in My vineyards of missions and schools, Tend to My flock and teach them My rules. Feed My poor children and hug them for Me, Use your gifts for the Orphans and Widows you see. Pray for My Infants who are swept to their death Even before they take their first breath. Care for the sick in sorrow and strife, You have promised to serve all the days of your life. Should you fall in this good and evil War. Step back on the path that leads to My door. My heart with an ocean of Mercy will flood And transform the whole world with My Body and Blood. If you give Me yourselves, My special ones, I will give you Heaven, My Priests and My Nuns. Labor on until I call you home with Me, And you will rest in My Arms for eternity. Will you do all these things and love Me still? They answered in chorus, "Yes, Lord, we will." Catherine Walsh -----

To the Present Team of Fathers

Felix, Vincent, Gavin, Cajetan, Lonappan and Colman.

St. Blaise Parish, Amboli,

India

Thank you Dear Fathers, for being a guiding light of Christ Jesus, to every parishioner and youth, and striving hard to bring the love of Jesus into our homes through the Small Christian Communities, with your preachings and various activities, which reflect the WORD. Keep up the good work and May You always walk in the WAY of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Sandra

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Thank you to Father Joseph Hartmann of St. John the Evangelist Church in Loveland Colorado. in

He makes a difference in all our lives. His homilies are wonderful and his spirit gives me hope

and understanding....thanks for everything that you do ....b and e.....

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Good morning, this is a beautiful way to say "Thank you" to our priests. I didn't know this web site: I've known it finding many catholic religious orders web site to send prayer requests for Rev. Mons. Ricciotti, my spiritual Father, who is very sick in hospital from May 3 after a hard operation. So, I want to thank him for his goodness of heart, for being a really man of God and of the Virgin Mary, for teaching and telling me by his life who's Jesus. You're irreplaceable, my friend. Please, recover you soon. -----

I once was asked by another Priest to pray for the Priests at our church, when we have prayer requests at Mass we take turns in doing so ,so I always ask for prayers for the Mission fields One Priest who was dressed in a golf shirt,looked at me when I requested it, I thought it was weird ,when it came time for the peace he hugged me. After Mass I find out he was a Priest visiting his sister, and he just kept smiling at me ..so I was thanked there, I was not looking for it . The reason for this story is that there are people always praying for our Priests and saying the Rosary ,even little children who sometimes we think they are not paying attention ,are and we add "THAT THE LORD SENT US A LOT OF HOLY PRIESTS " SO THANK YOU PRIESTS THAT YOU SAID YES TO OUR LORD WHEN HE CALLED .KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS ALWAYS PRAYING FOR YOU .WHEN YOU FEEL ALL ALONE JUST THINK I KNOW SOME CARES FOR ME SOMEWHERE SOME PLACE IN THE WORLD .............MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.

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Father Trumie (Pepper) Elliott, Once the Lord asked you to come and labor in his vineyard-ministering in His name. Thank you for loving God. Life Greetings May God Bless you abundantly.
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I would like to thank Father Michael Steber of St. Anne's Church in Escanaba, Michigan.

Father Mike has been a great inspiration to me, my family, Parish, and to the community. I feel confident in saying that our Lord has smiled on all our lives. Through Father Mike's homilies and ways of disseminating the Holy Trinity's agape, I've taken on a deeper search to understand and hear the Word thru the Divine Office / Liturgy of the Hours.

May God bless Father Mike Steber

Thank you

Matt Shepard

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I give thanks and praise to all those priests who give of themselves day after day preaching the Gospel truths to those who need to hear it around the world. These priests are unique and special because of their sacrifice and willingness to bring as many souls to Christ.

I particulary would like to thank Fr. Clement Machado, S.O.L.T. who saved my life by guiding me in the right path while counseling me in the Sacrament of Confession. I have been a follower of his since then and He is truly a gift from God. He is constantly on the go doing God's work like the 'Hound of Heaven!'

I would also like to thank Fr. John Corapi, S.O.L.T. for his many teachings on Church doctrine and making them available on CD's and videos. They are a huge help, especially at a time when the faith is being challenged every day with ambiguity and confusion among so many Catholics. His teachings are clear and to the point and pulls no punches when it comes to speaking the truth.

These two great priests are not afraid of speaking up for the truth, no matter what the consequences. They are on fire with love for Christ and will stop at nothing in order to win souls and bring those (who have turned away from God and His Church) back to the fold and the embrace of the One True Catholic Church.

May God continue to bless them in their ministry.

THANKS BE TO GOD!

Patricia Giangrande

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God Bless all our devoted priests. thank you for being there for your people and for the many difficult times you go through. I pray the love of Jesus becomes stronger each day and brings all people together in love and caring for one another's needs. I appreciate all our priests . One in particular who is not well but continues on the devoted path to Heaven by continuing to preach the word of God with love. May Our Dear Lord hold each of you when your lonely or having a difficult time. May joy be in your hearts for always. thank you God Bless you, CMETS

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In 1994 I went to Medjugorje with a group led by Wayne Weibel. At the time I was not a Catholic. I had, however, been given the gift of faith overnight by God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, so my faith landscape was rapidly changing at that time from a nothing to, untimately, the Catholic faith.

For some time before my trip to Medjugorje, I had been attending Mass at a chapel just across the street from where I worked. Then I read Wanye's book, Medjugorje The Message, and I began to pray the Rosary. Shortly after I went to Medjugorje. All this background was probably good for me as I was one of the few non-Catholics on the trip, and would have otherwise been lost and probably felt a bit left out in a sea of Rosary praying Catholics.

For a number of reasons, after being in Medjugorje a few days, I had a great desire to go to confession. As I mentioned above, I had been faith-wise a nothing for a long time. And as anything is OK for a faith nothing, I had a lot to confess. And despite my great desire to go to confession, I was utterly intimidated by the idea. So I procrastinated and hesitated. Finally I made up my mind to do it, and went so far as to pick out in my mind a particular priest. God, however had other and more merciful plans for me.

I was at noon Mass, and just after it ended I hurried out the door to catch the attention of the priest I had targeted for my confession. He was a very popular and busy priest, and I did not see him outside the church. I stepped back inside to see if I had missed him, and he was not there. Sadly, and feeling quite disappointed, I went back to the door, and as I stepped through the doorway, there stood a priest - almost as if he were there waiting for me. I had seen the man on the tour. But he was lodged in another building than the group I was staying with, so I really did not know anything about the man.

Our eyes met and I introduced myself. When he told me his name was Father John Welch I was stunned. My deceased brother's name is John, and my best friend from High School's last name is Welch. As the import of his name hit me, I somehow knew that this was my priest. I said told him that I was not a Catholic, but that I wanted to go to confession. He smiled and agreed, and to my horror, instead of going to a confessional, suggested that we just go sit on a nearby bench. As I have mentioned, I had led a pretty sinful life, and I was not eager to face anyone one-to-one for confession, much less one standing in the Holy Trinity's shoes - but I felt that I had committed myself. So full of trepadition, off we went. And it was good. After a short time it began to feel just more like a good cathartic conversation. After I had unburdened myself of all I could then remember, we began to just talk. He asked how it was that I ended up in Medjugorje, and other questions about what I knew about the Catholic faith. So I explained about being raised Episcopalian, rejecting that faith, being given the gift of faith overnight, going to Mass each day across from work, praying the Rosary, and about the impact that Wayne's book had on me along with other Catholic books on the Saints I had read. We ended up talking about priests, and I explained how much I admired them, and that I understood that their vows of chastity should not be changed as such vows were a daily rejection of self as a sign of love and commitment to God, and that such vows greatly strengthened the priesthood spiritually. At the end I told him that I understood that he could not grant me absolution as I was not a Catholic. And I have to say that the admission made me very sad as I knew that I was somehow going to miss out on the true meaning and benefit of confession. As I finished, Father Welch looked at me and said that I was correct, and that generally non-Catholics could not be granted absolution. And my heart fell. But then, to my joy, he said, that in my case he would make an exception. As I heard those wonderful words of absolution for the first time in my life, my heart soared with joy. I literally felt light as air.

I don't really know if Father Welch was correct under church law to do what he did. I hope he was. And I don't really know why he absolved me that April day in the courtyard of Saint James Church in Medjugorje. Perhaps it was because he saw that I was in essence more Catholic than many Catholics he saw, or perhaps I was Catholic enough in my thinking and knowledge. But whatever the reason for his actions, I am deeply, and God willing, shall be eternally gratefully, to him for showing me such compassion and mercy as he did.

I have never seen Father Welch since that trip. But I think of him often, and try and pray for him whenever I do so. And I am grateful to God for forming such a good priest as I can imagine the harm he could have done had he rejected me for confession or ended up being one of those confession "horror story" priests that cradle Catholics always seem to have a story about.

I have for some time given up believing in coincidence. I believe in Christincidence, as Tom Rutkowski says. Father John Welch was a great Christincidence in my life, and the first of many in my life as a Catholic. If any of you know Father, please give him my best regards. Somehow I think he'll remember me not by name, but by occasion.

Rich Luke

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Thanks to our priests both the young and the old,

they have helped us in so many ways, untold,

teaching and guiding us in all of our ways,

spending their lives, both the nights and the days,

in sacrificing their lives and time for all,

who need assistance in any way at all.

We appreciate and love you for what you have done,

and pray for you, to the Father and His Beloved Son,

that they keep you and hold you ever in their care,

and every blessing to you they do not spare,

but impart in abundance for the lives you have lived,

for all the service to them that you did give.

We say, as from the Father you one day will hear,

"Well done, good and faithful servant", to us you are dear,

so do not despair,

when at times life treats you unfair,

for your reward will be great in our heavenly home,

with your brother priests there you will never be alone.

God Bless all of you.

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TO THE BISHOP AND PRIESTS OF ROCKVILLE CENTER,

ESPECIALLY ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST IN CENTER MORICHES THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND EXAMPLE OF HOLY MEN OF GOD.

THANK YOU FOR TIRELESSLY SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHNS WITH YOUR KINDNESS, AND CARING CONSTANTLY.

FATHER MCDONALD, AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SEM. IN HUNTINGTON LONG ISLAND AS ST JOHN MARY VIEHANNY SAID : "NEVER GIVE UP"

AN APOSTOLATE OF THE CROSS (THE GREEK)

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God bless them all:

Msgr. Nolan, who was pastor at St. Paul's, Jacksonville, FL when I was 
in grade school there in the 50's.  You're probably in Heaven by now; 
please pray for my family.

The Navy Chaplain on the Hornet when my husband-to-be was a young pilot 
in 1963-64.  I said, "Dear Blessed Mother please help us" and my future 
husband wrote from WestPac that he had talked to the Chaplain and was 
going to become a Catholic.

Father Anthony May in San Diego, who loves the Blessed Mother so much.  
I always know that is one sign of a holy priest!

Sandy

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Father Charles Troncole,

You are a true inspiration for souls desiring God! The patience and understanding you have displayed have given me courage to seek the Lord. Thank you for everything and may the Lord always preserve you. May an abundance of grace be poured onto you for the love that you’ve shown to all of us. Teresa

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I would like to thank our Pastor, Father David Bialkowski. He has given his parishioners strength and encouragement by the example he sets for us through his faith, dedication and devotion to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Sacraments. We are truly blessed to have him for our Pastor and Spiritual Leader. Thank you Father David. May God bless you and Mary continue to protect, love and guide you.

In the Peace of Christ,

St. John Gualbert’s Church

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Our Church in Melrose, MA is VERY blessed to have these two priests. They are awesome! Father Sullivan married Joseph and me in April of 2005 and gave us all the time we needed with him to prepare for our wedding day. When I was faced with a horrible family emergency, both Father Sullivan and Father Carroll were there for us through the entire ordeal which lasted 18 months. Father Carroll even offered special prayers for us on Divine Mercy Sunday on a trip to Poland. They made sure they were available to meet with us and offer help and prayers, and they offered masses for the entire time. God is good -- the crisis is over and all is well. They have incredibly busy schedules and it takes a lot to be a priest and serve God in this way. My family is so grateful for them and what a blessing they are to all of us. Thank you for asking. They all deserve our unending and total support.

Janice Nikitin Stravinskas

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Our sincere love and thanks to Fr. Joe Thomas Noonan of Chicago, Il. for his faith in Christ and Our Lady. We appreciate all of the Masses he has celebrated in our community and the kindness he has given to so many families. God bless Fr. Joe always.

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THE HOLY CATHOLIC PRIEST

I saw him climb the altar steps
His white head bowed in prayer,
His hands, those graceful hands of his
Bless all assembled there.

And in his face, that holy face,
I saw the years gone by
And all the love and sacrifice
They meant for you and I.

The Sacred Host, the Golden Cup
Raised time and time again,
The hallowed feet that rush to serve
In ways that never end.

We thank you, God, for this great gift
To say the very least,
The incense of humanity
The Holy Catholic Priest.

Kate Watkins Furman

En la Santísima Trinidad:

Padre Roberto Mena, S.T.

www.parishworld.net

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I am looking for A Priest. His name is Pete Tomanio

Please respond to this web site if you have any details.

Brenda

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To Rev. Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron of St. Theresa's Church in Kenilworth, New Jersey:

Hello Fr. I don't know if you still remember me, it's been a long time since we saw each other and that was in Florence Italy remember the Filipino community there. Well i just want to thank you for all the goodness you've shown and the time and effort you shared with us in the community, hope you still remember them in your prayers. Thank you also for being faithful to your vocation, i was already wondering where you are since I haven't heard from you, I'm glad that I was able to surf the internet and found your name. I always thank the Lord for keeping you in his love. Hold on always and pray that our Blessed Mother will always keep watch on you specially in times of temptations.

Praying for you always

your friend, sr, helen

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Fr. Ron Brown

Thank you for your faithfulness to the Magisterium, life issues and presenting the beauty and truth of our faith. You don’t shy away from the hard issues such as: contraception and abortion, marriage between man and woman only, faithfulness to the teachings of the Church. You catechize your flock. We deeply appreciate and love you and want the world to know how great you are. If any one comes to the Archdiocese of Detroit, be sure to come to St. Gerald’s of Farmington , MI . You won’t be disappointed.

In Christ's love, Tony, Karen and Dan

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Thank you God for Mike Marrone.  He has 1 year left until he 
is a priest.  Mike, you helped me in high school to get 
through some of the roughest times of my life that I never 
thought I would be able to get through.  With your never 
ending guidance, whole heartedness and kind words you gave 
me 
strength to walk the right path.  Recently my brother took 
his life and I never imagined being able to walk around 
again with a smile on my face, much less making it through 
his funeral mass.  You gave me a hug and told me I was full 
of strength and God took my brother to a better place.  That 
he rescued my brother from his demons, you said he was free 
of his pain and happy now and that I should be happy too.  
No matter how much I miss him or how much it hurts at times, 
you were right, I should be happy for him and I am.  He is 
free and is with God.  You also gave me 
great strength stand up and speak for my brother at his 
mass.  The whole time I knew you were there to catch me if I 
fell and because of that I did not.  Soon following these 
days you gave my father strength to go on.  You told him he 
was a saint for all he has dealt with and made it through. 
You gave him strength.  You are the kindest and most loving 
man I know.  I thank God for you.  You will make the best 
priest and will always do for others selflessly, no one 
could ever ask for anything more.  And you would never give 
anything less.  God Bless your heart.

Love,
     Anthony Wallis

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Thank God for our good priests. Do they really know that their office of priesthood is "divine". Therefore, all respect should be given to all those holding authority. They are the handy men for Christ. Their whole being is the representative of Christ. They are the only ones that can save souls for Christ. We must kiss their hands and bow in adoration for the divine office they represent. O! Holy priests of God. There is a saying that says, If you met an angel and a priest whom would you salute first, answer- The Priest. So lets give all our good priests a 100 % having this great office bestowed upon them by Christ.

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Sending out a heart-felt thanks to Fr. Dieckmann and Fr. Suren at St. Paul’s in Fenton. We thank you (and our Deacons too) for all you do for the faithful--your steadfast faith, your guidance, your counsel, and your humor. It is obvious that each of you wants all souls to come to know, love and serve the Lord and to be happy with Him in this life and eternal life beyond. For all the blessings of your priesthood, we thank you and we thank the Lord. May He continue to abundantly bless you in your service to Him and to His flock, as well as all other areas of life. The Holy Father Pope Benedict, you and all the clergy are in our grateful and supportive prayers.

Deo Gratias!

The Kammerer Family

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Dear Father, anchor yourself in the word of God, and tremble at the privilege that you have to hold the Body of Christ in your holy hands at the consecration of the Holy Mass. Keep close to Mary and love the work that God wants you to do for his people. What a blessing, to SAVE SOULS for Christ. God bless you in all your endeavors for Him. T. Y. flora

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I would like to thank all the priests that have sacrificed, in the name of God. Priests are very unselfish, spreading the word of Our Lord. May God watch over all priests throughout the world for their service to Our Catholic church. Priests set an example for all of us. I have always put my faith in priests for bringing us the word of God. Priests are very special.

God Bless,

Mr. Laurier Archambeault

Bowie, Maryland

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Can you help? In the late 60's, in Redemptorist Parish, New Orleans, LA I knew a Father Miller-don't remember his 1st name, possibly William. I'm sure he's deceased by this time but I would like to know his burial site.

Any help you can provide would be appreciated-I've tried "Redemptorist" listings to no avail.

Sincerely,

joey sedtal

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Hey father Steven

its Emma-lee I am Jackie's grand daughter I hope you remember me!

I am now in high school and just wondered if you could tell me some things about Uganda for my geography project!!!

Tthank-you soo much

loads of love Em xxx

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Dear Father Tom in Havestraw, New York!!!!!!

Thank You for being you and all the good and beauty that you bring to the world around you. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Oct. 30!!! LS

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Hello I'm looking for a person named Steve Kajka. He may be father Kajka by now. I have known him for 19 yrs. He was with the catholic church in KY. The summer of 1987. I would like to hear from him. If you know him please let him know . Thank You

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I appreciate what you are doing. I am a priest in The Society of St. Paul, a religious congregation of priests and brothers who work in media. See vocationoffice.org. Lately I have been posting videos all over the internet and I thought you might like to see my video "The Secret life of Priests". It is in tune with all that you are doing on your site. http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-4835633436869355697&hl=en

Rev. Jeffrey Mickler SSP, Ph.D.

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I have been blessed to have known many to teach the bible in ways that we can learn, understand and adore Jesus Christ our Savior.

Today, I wanted to thank two special priests that have moved me and my family in many ways.

Firstly, I want to thank Father James P Murphy for giving me the opportunity to be a Eucharist Minister along his side and to teach me so much about Church and its importance and his great ways of explaining God's word. I miss you Father Murphy and I thank you for being my friend as well as my pastor.

Again, I have been blessed to find another great Priest, Father Jordi, and my little daughter has found great interest in learning the Word every Sunday because of how Father Jordi teaches us. Father Jordi has a special way about him and he is blessed with teaching the Word in such a great way, that even my 3 year old daughter has found interest in learning more. God has blessed Father Jordi with conveying the Love that Jesus has for us through his devotion to his parish and great causes. I also think that he has a special blessing, not only with his parishioners but with children (Father Jordi is very approachable) and I thank him for everything he does for our salvation.

God bless you all,

Ismary Garcia

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Father Joseph Nolan,

Dear Fr. Nolan,

I just want to thank you for serving our Parish each and every day with your holiness and adherence to the magisterial teachings. Your special homilies make the teachings of our wonderful church interesting.

We are blessed to have you as our pastor at Immaculate Conception Church in Melbourne Beach, Fl.

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I wanted to take this time to thank all the priest I have know in my life time that made a difference. We go along our way every week to Mass. We say hello and good day to our spiritual advisors, but it seems we never open up our hearts to tell them what a real difference they make in our life. We never tell them that we are grateful that they are the hands and spirit of God helping us along our way. We appreciate them dropping everything to be at our love ones bedsides, or praying for our love ones and ourselves throughout life. We never tell them thank you for the encouraging words they give us when some one passes to the other side in the Glory of God. They are there to remind us of Gods mercy and love. I thank Father Ralph Torsiello for being there in my youth and young adult years. I thank Father Don Worsh for his genuine spiritual guidance and his direction, for taking all my friends and family and praying for them and helping them in their hours of need. I thank Father George Reid at St Mary’s in Barnesville for his years of devotion, and his spiritual healing, opening up the sacraments for all who knock on his door without question. He and Father Don P. Worch I know have that extra special place in heaven, because they truly saved a lot of souls. To Father Walter Lawrence, and Father Zella, thank you for your gentle encouraging support. Thank you for making our beautiful church in Barnesville, Maryland “St. Mary’s Church & Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima” a special place, a blessed place for all who come up to its doors. Your in my thoughts, Joyce McCartin

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Dear Fr. Ron Domhoff, Happy Birthday! Thank you for being our shepherd at OLC. All the people in the city of Lou. and Valley Station should hear how good a homilist you are on Sunday's and on our daily Mass days. You explain the Word so well. You truly spread the Good News to God's people. Thank you, Fr. Ron, for all the hard work work you've had to do since you were sent to OLC. May God bless the work of your hands, mind, and heart. Suzann Duvall

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Our gratitude and prayers go out to Fr. Timothy Henderson at St.
Ferdinand Church in Florissant, MO.  Thank you, Fr. Tim, for bringing
Divine Mercy to our parish, for offering up special Masses of 
Reparation
to atone for the sins of the world, for enriching and deepening our
Catholic Faith, your unwavering defense of the True Faith, your 
spiritual
guidance, your L-O-N-G hours in the confessional, and for enduring
persecution and suffering while defending God and the Truth.  Thank 
you,
too, for your sense of humor.  We thank God for placing you in our 
lives.
Tom and Bel
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my name is munyaradzi mushuku and i am a redemptorist postulant in zimbabwe. i would love to be a priest, especially in this congregation and this thanks to you. i attende a conference for the renewal in harare 2004 and that was the turning point if my life, since then i have tried to live life with christ in conciousness but of late i have been feeling so dry. i know that i love god and i want to serve him with all that i am. even living in community as we do is not proving easy. before i joined the congregation, god showed me a storm that was to come, now it has come, i need help in overcoming it. i am grateful i got this chance, i hope to god my mail reaches you. will you pray for me to succeed in religious life. thank you in advance god bless you.

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Please pray for a special Priest. To give  him what he has prayer for 
so
long. God Bless All. Thank You.           Margie

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to REV. FR. JOSE ERLITO EBRON of St Theresa's church in Kenilworth, New Jersey:

thank you for inspiring us here always. whenever I think about your kindness to me and to my family, I feel so blessed that I would want to pass that kindness to others too... just like "conspiracy of kindness". you've been not just a good priest here, but also like my brother--a real part of our family. All of us here loves you a lot. and now that you are in another country, I hope you would share your kindness, time and talent to other ones like me. we always think the world of you here.

Jinky Pureza

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When I became a new single mother, I was alone in a new town with no family or friends to help me. I can't even remember how I met Fr. Mike Mannion but he would come to visit me often. He would simply talk to me about how God loved me and my son, how God wanted my son to be here as opposed to abortion, and how He would always take care of us. He never left without leaving some money even though I never asked for it, which no one has ever done for us before or since. He was such a simple, loving priest who gave me hope and forgiveness for all the bad decisions I had made in life. I lost all of my friends, family, my job, my son's father-everything-when I chose life over abortion. Fr. Mike made me feel I had made the right decision no matter how hard it was to carry it through. Now, twenty-four years later, my beautiful, wonderful son is, and has been, the joy of my life. And Fr. Mike's holy love, friendship, and moral support is greatly responsible for that. Only God will be able to adequately reward him for all Fr. Mike did for us.

E. L. Neal

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This is for Fr. Mike Kerper

Richard & I would like to let you know how much we appreciate you. You give so much of yourself to everyone. Even now were you are in charge of three Churches. You always find time for everyone. Except yourself. So as long as Richard & I are around we will be here for you.

Thanks for being not only a Great Priest. But also a wonderful friend. We enjoy your company & friendship so very very much.

Yolanda

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All of my life I have been influenced by many Priests, Bishops and especially working with them as a Deacon through the Military at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, since 1989-They are always remembered in my prayers, always. A Military Chaplain is one dedicated to God and Country on and off the battle fields, their responsibility is never ending and the courage and faithfulness shown by these men is overwhelming. God has really given them special gifts to be in this special service for the men and woman and families they serve day and night, never ending.

Deacon Ed Nartowicz

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I'd love to be able to thank Fr. Bill Walsh, a Franciscan priest who served as chaplain for Moravian College and Lafayette College in Bethlehem and Easton PA until 1997. He was an inspiration and guiding light of Christ in my life at a very young and tumultuous time in my life. He helped lay a foundation of faith that has gotten me through some difficult tests. He left Moravian and went on sabbatical, as the story goes, abruptly in the summer of 97 never to be seen or heard from again. I pray he is well and send him my love every day.

Sincerely,

Maura Domashinski (McGowan)

Moravian College Class of '99

Newman Assn Secretary 95-99

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Father Bill Cuddy was a continual presence at Rockland High School, Rockland MA during a most difficult time in the life of the students. We lost 3 classmates due to car accidents. I was not Catholic at the time. His presence was a comforting sight in the halls of our mourning school.

A few years later Father Bill was officiant of my wedding and I had the blessing of getting to know him better over the next few years.

Many years later I lost my brother in a car accident. As I was grieving, the thought of Father Bill continued to enter my mind. Ii was comforted by prayer. Shortly after this event I went through RCIA program at Holy Family Church Rockland.

Father Bill is currently Chaplain in the United States Coast Guard. I will always be grateful for the spiritual guidance he provided for me and this town.

Prayers,

Denise Cowing

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Thank You God The Father for the special priest's you have given to me in my life ..thank you Fr.Weik at St. Robert church in Chester, Pa. 7/31/81 for the sacrament of marriage.. my husband and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. we think of you often.. God bless you...thank you Fr. Cronin Drexel Hill, Pa for being a friend and helping me with my sacrament of confirmation, may you rest in God's everlasting peace...thank you Monsignor Murray for blessing my newborn baby and i on our way home from the hospital on Easter morning...thank you Fr Maisano , Avondale, Pa for welcoming our family when we were new.. also for giving my sister her 1st holy Communion.. there are many other priests that i remember...thank you God the Father for all your special gifts given to us through the people that come into our lives...especially

as a priest.

all my

love, Donna Zirolli

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In years past, the State of Idaho had several "missionary" priests who retained at least a trace of the brogue, even after years living as a yank. These were placed in working-class towns, where a man was judged by the number of trees he could cut between dawn and sunset, or the for the "forward footage" he could make in an 8-hour shift underground. Converts were not made from the pulpit. If one would visit the rectory in a small North Idaho town during that time, the priest was often close, but seldom in. He would be on a 20' ladder changing a light bulb in the church, putting a coat of paint on the church basement, or in the yard with a shovel in his hand. He preached from the pulpit; otherwise, he walked the walk. He built a school, and a gymnasium, and a convent. His converts respected him first as a man, observed his (true) Christian example, and came around. The nuns would send grade-school problem cases to him. He would slip them 35 cents and send them downtown for a milkshake. After a decent interval, they would return to the school room. The nuns would assume they were appropriately chastised. He taught his altar boys basic Latin, to ensure the right color vestments were selected and placed. He taught them pronunciation and timing, to correctly and effectively convey the Epistles. He took them on camping and fishing trips. He found work for them in the summers. He retired unceremoniously (culminating a life of sacrifice), and slipped back to Ireland, where he was called "the Yank," because he'd been gone so long. He said Sunday masses across a circuit of little Irish villages without a priest until his large heart gave out while attending a greyhound race in Dublin. He was passionate about his beliefs and it shone in the example he set--not words, but sweat--and his handling of every challenge. And if one was sufficiently providential to see him angry, they would realize he wasn't a quiet saint. One might say his legacy is like the wind--but one might say it's like the air, vital and omnipresent. And one might have honored their son with his name. *It's unfortunate that research to find more information on a not-so quiet saint would return so much negative information on the vocation--but I guess that's why you created this site. I named my son after Father Colman H. King. -----

I attended Bishop David High School from 1961 to 1965. I would like to thank several of the priests there who influenced me, including those who later left the priesthood in order to have a family. My first thanks goes to Rev. Theodore (Ted) Sans, who a wonderful, inspirational teacher. He brought out creativity in me in many ways. At that time, I stuttered badly in the classroom. By the time I'd had Fr. Sans for a couple of years, I was giving speeches and appearing in plays that B.D. put on, including Witness for the Prosecution and Stalag 17. Although I did not turn out to be future actor, I will never forget how his influence allowed me to regain confidence. He also, along with Rev. Robert Edelen, greatly encouraged my love of writing, and that continues to this day. Fr. Edelen also gave me a life long love of art. Fr. Tom Maloney was a wonderful theology teacher and a confidante. I've never forgotten him, or what I learned. His approach to moral decision-making guides me to this day. Thanks also to Rev. Tom Bohnert and Fr. Feistritzer, the former an inspirational teacher of history (my college minor), and the latter a fine teacher of theology in my freshman year. Forty years later you are all well remembered, and I would love to hear from you. Steve Griffin

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I wish to praise and thank God for all the dedicated priests and bishops who serve us so well. They are suffering great hardship and ridicule because of the human sinfulness of a small percentage of clergy. We can be assured that the Holy Spirit will guide the Church and be with us till the end of time.

God Bless.

Rita.

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There are several priests, just like the Holy Fathers, Papa John II and Pope Benedict present. for whom I am so grateful for in this day and age. Just when I fear there will be no more like them, I am given the opportunity to hear a homily from a young priest such as Fr Ken at St Hyacinth in Pasadena Tx. But I will also mention a few who have made impressions on more than one generation. Monsignor DeBlanc from OLQH in Lake Charles, LA has too many stories from too many parishioners for too many years to probably count and who is now suffering with such love and patience in his infirmities, I have no doubt he is a victim soul like Pope John Paul II was. Also Fr George Olsovsky from St Philip Apostle in Humble Tx who, even in retirement works for the kingdom of God helping those women prisoners open to his loving guidance. He adores Our Lady and is so caught up with the Holy Spirit, just being present at one of his Mass celebrations, you feel as if heaven and earth truly meet at the consecration. Fr. Groeshen is another priest (St Thomas Aquinas High School Houston Tx if I recall correctly) whose popularity with parishioners is apparent during Mass when his teaching homilies are so filled with passion and long lines form outside his confessional box during missions etc. If fact, all these priests mentioned inspire so much because of their readily apparent love of Christ and his Church, each in his own way expresses that love which really does inspire me and you to love as Christ does and as these holy priests do.

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I forgot to mention another young priest who is so vital to my faith, and I am sure countless others, Fr Troy at Sacred Heart CoCathedral- he does so well with such a large and diverse congregation, you can feel the vitality of this church and it's living faith- Fr Troy, I believe does not stifle the Spirit but instead helps the Spirit to flourish at Sacred Heart. Also, my husband and I fast and offer up each Wednesday for priests- today happens to be a Wednesday that I find your website! I think I'll read a little about these wonderful priests each Wed along with fasting and prayer. I believe regular fasting and prayer is the best thanks we can give our priests - they need it so much! And we all need them so much!

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To all the wonderful priests who belong to or visit Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary in Wisconsin I want to say Thank You.

During these times when confession is being held in local parishes only one day a week for about 1/2 hour or must be scheduled privately I want to say thank you for all the sacrifices that you make so that every person coming to Mass may find themselves absolved of their sins and able to go to Holy Communion every day and every time they go to Mass. You hold confessions every day for 1/2 hour and every weekend before every Mass. There are always long lines of people waiting to go to confession and you priests are the most understanding and compassionate I have ever come across. When I go to confession to you I feel as if I am whispering into the ear of God.

I pray that one day the local parishes will rejuvenate this sacrament and make it readily available for all parishioners because it is a sacrament filled with grace.

May God Bless each of you abundantly.

In His Love and Her Heart...dani MarieBernadette

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I want the pray "thank you father"

thanks Jhulian

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From 1952 to 1956 I served in the US Navy working with some of the finest men I have ever known --Navy Chaplains. Two of them were Fr. Dennis Kerrigan and Fr. Paul Bradley. They were a great influence on me and many other young men. Thank you.

Jim Corcoran
Bay Village, OH

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Saint Jerome's in West Long Branch, New Jersey is so fortunate to have not one, but two FANTASTIC priests. Father Harry Cullen and Father Vincent Euk. They are both so special. They always have such interesting homilies. We are truly blessed to have them at our parish. I would cry a million tears if either were to leave us.

God Bless their hearts, their chaste lives and their hands which bring us Jesus at Mass.

Debbie Osborn

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I am trying to locate Father Henry Liguori. He was a priest at Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nevada in the late 80s early 90s. He was very dear to my family and I. His love and spirituality is one of the reasons I became a Permanent Deacon for the Church. Many thanks and God’s love and prayers.

Deacon Ron and Morita Cherry

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Father Andy:

A good time to say thank you for being my friend and also more importantly a Good Priest. I pray for you everyday. Have a safe and happy trip to Europe, you deserve it as you have had your hands really full the last few years. God bless you and keep you a Holy Priest. As long as I see that rosary by your favorite chair I know you are in Good Hands. See you when you return...Love, Stella....

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Thank you to all the priests who have served and are currently serving in Racine, Wisconsin, and most specifically to those who have served/serve at St. Lucy's. Fr. Vajda, Fr. Schneider, Fr. Theilen and now Fr. Uhen and Fr. Mark Jones. Your holiness and spiritual leadership have helped me in my own walk with God.

And thanks to Fr. Francis Mary (Life on the Rock) for suggesting this site!

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I am so grateful to all our priests for all their hard work. God Bless Dot hatch and family

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Thank you Father Moore for sharing the Holy Thursday mass with the community. This year was the first time I saw and participated in this service. The beauty, depth and significance of Christ washing the apostles' feet gave me a deeper understanding of his compassion, and love.

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Thank you for being Spiritual Fathers and giving your lives to save souls.

Brian in CA

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Thank you Father Cregan from Our Lady of the Angels Parish for helping me see Jesus through daily mass, and for being my conformation sponsor. Thank you!

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I'd like to thank all the priests who have helped me in my spiritual journey. Every one in some way led me to a better understanding of the truth, especially Fr. Bob Deehan, Fr. Peter Grover and the other Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and the priests of the Society of St. James, all in Boston, MA. Thank you and God bless you all in your ministries!

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Dear Father,

Thank You to all the good and holy priests I have known throughout my
life.  Thanks for giving yourself to God and His Church!!

M. R. Hammersley

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Fr. Michael,

I thank God for bringing you to our parish Sacred Heart Church in Lancaster, California.

You are truly a man who is humble, spiritual, and you honor our Blessed Virgin Mary too.

Your love for the Lord Jesus is present in you.

May God Bless & keep in His care always.

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Thank all of your who serve us and the LORD - At Mass this morning, I prayed for our country on the weekend all the weeks of the year - God bless you, Ada Feldman

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Thank you Father Joe,

You was always was encouragement to me when I went to All Saint Grade School. You help to develop the faith I have today. Thank you for following your calling.

SAM

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Dear Fathers,

I wish to thank you personally for your hard work in ministering to the People of God. I wanted to be a priest, but could not because of my illness. Wish I could be among you to work side by side with you, but rest assured my prayers are with you. Again, thanks.

Robert Lloyd Jude Biggs

New Haven, CT

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Dear Priests,

I am seeking to find Father Scott previously at St. Raphael in Rockville Maryland. Father Scott has prayed for the healing of my Aunt who was scheduled to have her leg amputated & miracles happened when the doctors walked to prepare her in the morning & the operation was canceled.

I am in desperation to locate him, for my cousin in Jordan who had an aneurism and has been in a coma for 3 weeks now. Please I know he was transferred to Washington DC then I lost contact of his location. I know he is out there and I am praying to God to locate him with desperate help and your assistance is highly appreciated.

God Bless

Rana Kuri

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THE HOLY CATHOLIC PRIEST

I saw him climb the altar steps

His white head bowed in prayer,

His hands, those graceful hands of his

Bless all assembled there.

And in his face, that holy face,

I saw the years gone by

And all the love and sacrifice

They meant for you and I.

The Sacred Host, the Golden Cup

Raised time and time again,

The hallowed feet that rush to serve

In ways that never end.

We thank you, God, for this great gift

To say the very least,

The incense of humanity

The Holy Catholic Priest.

Kate Watkins Furman

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THE PRIEST

The Priest, the portal in this world

Through which the Christ will pass,

Unfolding like a snow white rose

In priestly hands at Mass.

Our lady’s consecrated son

One chosen from all men

To baptise, marry, lay to rest

And heal us of our sin.

His sacrifice no equal knows

His value beyond cost,

For with him we have everything

Without him we are lost.

Kate Watkins Furman

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There is a priest I pray for every single day and I don't even know his name. I was away from confession for more than 15 years and had a huge weight on my soul. I agonized about going to confession because of one particular sin I needed to confess. I worked up my nerve and went to the church. But our regular priest wasn't there! I was so relieved to be able to confess to this retired fill in priest. But when I kneeled down, so much shame and emotion flooded through me that I began to sob and never uttered one word. The kind and gentle priest was so compassionate and began to go through each commandment. When he came to thou shalt not kill, he guessed that my sin was the abortion I had had in college many years ago. He knew exactly what to say and how to treat me. I felt like I was truly being forgiven and it was a turning point in my life. I still couldn't speak to pray, so the priest absolved me and said that since he was acting as Christ in the confessional, he wanted to give me a hug in Christ's place. That was one of the most poignant moments in my life. I still work on forgiving myself, but I truly felt God's forgiveness that day. I never saw that priest again, or learned who he was. I truly believe it was God's work that my priest wasn't there and this wonderful man was- I may not have had the courage to go to my regular priest, and his "bedside manner" is efficient but not so loving. I pray for "the priest that I love" every single day and I hope that he will be the first person I meet in Heaven. ---

Dear Father Dennis,

I wish to send you my personal love, prayers and thanks for everything that you have meant to me during your time as our parish priest. You have always spoken the Gospel of Our Lord with truth, love and respect. For the betterment of all of our lives, you have led us with the shepherds hand. Always with compassion in correction did you make obvious the truths of our faith and His Word. I thank you Father and I will pray that the life you are to lead in the future may be as fruitful as the lives that you have touched in our community.

May you continue to be in His Grace always!

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Thank you Fr. Dahn Dahn for helping me threw this difficult time that I'm in, thank you for helping me understand my faith a lot more and being there to listen to me and pray for me. You mean a lot to me because you took the time to listen and help me. Thank you for helping me grow as a person and helping me keep my faith.

Juan Cervantez

Carson City, NV

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Thanks to Fr. Otto and Joachim at St Matthews Parish in Ridgefield NJ in the 1960's. Wonderful men who influenced many. Thanks Bill C.

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To Father Joe Rankin (StRita) Louisville, Ky and Father John "Jack" Caskey (Most Blessed Sacrament)

Dear Priests,

I just want to say thank you for being there for us in our needs...and when we didn't have needs.

You guys are what I think Jesus wants you to be.

You make me proud to be a Catholic.

Charlie and Mary Bard

Louisville, KY

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This is for my favorite priest, Fr. Brodrick "Bo" Pabillo who is now stationed somewhere in Palawan. Dear Fr. Pabillo, I praise and thank our Lord Jesus that I was given the opportunity to know you and to learn so much from you. Little do you know, that you had touched me so much and you had served as an inspiration to me. I saw the dedication in you in all the tasks that you do as a "servant of God". I am so touched by your humility and your sense of "being truly one with Jesus" among the poor. I read one speech of yours and when I read it it was as though I was able to enter into your heart - one line that caught me and I knew it was truly YOU is when you said you want to be a priest by the poor and not just a priest for the poor. With that, the more I understand why you chose to go and serve the poorest of the poor. I thank God for this encounter with a living saint. I shall always pray for you. EMMA P (your former co-DLFI worker) -----

Sacred Heart Church Coronado, CA is blessed to have Father Michael Murphy and Msgr. Jeremiah O'Sullivan ministering to us. Our liturgies, music and many, many outreach programs are of such high quality that our small Church is overflowing with those who come to be touched by the overwhelming spirituality, sensitivity and beauty found here. We are grateful to Father Mike and Msgr. Jeremiah and to our Deacons, Dr. Kevin Murray and Bob Griffin, for all they give to us. Joan Smith.

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I need help in locating our Chaplain from Vietnam, 1969,. who served in the 5/60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, at Rach Kein. His name is Father Butler. I have his picture but not his first name. He was always available to all who needed spiritual help in our Fire Base... If there is a directory available, this would help in locating our Chaplain. Please respond to this web site.

God Bless

Ernie Saldivar

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Thank you for the times you got up during the night to anoint our brothers and sisters so they would be ready to go home.

Thank you for the times you sat listening to our stories in the reconciliation room and helping us find our way fully home to God.

Thank you for the times you worked on your homily so that you didn't put us to sleep in the pews.

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice of giving up wife and children so that you could be a priest. (We need to pray that is changed soon!)

Thank you for the times you really wanted to get over to have breakfast and read the paper but you stopped to listen to the elderly after morning liturgy.

Thank you for the times you rearranged your schedule so that you would be available for a special wedding, baptism or funeral.

Thank you for being you and we apologize for all the times that we take you for granted.

Sincerely,

YOUR CHURCH ... because "WE ARE THE CHURCH"

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If there was ever one called to his profession, it is Father Richard Cash. His sermons get down to what it's really all about; loving God with your whole heart, soul and mind and loving your neighbor as yourself. I had the opportunity to hear him at Mass last Sunday at St. Charles, where he is pastor.

He went on to say that Lent is more than just giving up something, but a time of love, prayer and fasting that is all done for the love of the Lord. He encouraged us all to pray more and not just talk to God, but also to listen. He pointed out that He is our loving Father who sent us His only Son.

Richard Weisenberger and Family

Paducah, KY

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Hi, Father Walsh, Just wanted to thank you for being a Priest and being a friend....God Bless you all-ways....

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I would like to thank God for calling the most amazing person to the Priesthood. He got his calling at Medjugorje and entered the seminary at the age of 32. His name is Fr. John McLaughlin. He is the most devoted, spiritual, warm-hearted, hard-working, giving priest I have ever met, yet so down to earth. I pray for more like him. He is a new pastor at a very busy parish and is alone. I pray another priest is assigned to help him. He works 24/7 in whatever needs to be done. I pray that his new parishioners hold him in their hearts as we did until his recent transfer. May God bless him always in everything he does in God's name. Another priest I thank God for is soon to be Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley. He took over in the Boston Archdiocese when it was in the worst shape due to the scandals. He has done an amazing job and remains a quiet, humble and simple man. He has little needs, nothing extravagant about him, not a showy person at all - sticking to the Franciscan ways! In fact, I've heard he drives himself around instead of having a driver!

There ARE some amazing priests out there - pray for more like them and pray for the ones who have fallen and soiled the reputation of the dedicated ones.

God Bless and thank you!

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Does anyone in Philippines know of the present whereabouts of Fr. McCarthy from Ireland believed to be with Columbian order.

Would greatly appreciate any information including address.

Thank you and God bless to all.

Rory McCarthy

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The parishes of St. Francis of Assisi in Northville, N.Y. and St. Joseph in Broadalbin, N.Y. have lost our beloved priest, Rev. Robert Powhida. For the past eight years, Father Powhida has brought a revitalization and a sense of community to our parishes. He has taught us so much about the love of GOD and especially a love for the Eucharist. We will miss him sorely as he goes to a new assignment. God Bless you Father.

Mary and Jacqueline

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  To all priests:  Its easy to turn and run from a difficult situation. But, we are 
taught to stand our ground and not loose sight of our true mission. 
   We all struggle with the pitfalls in life, our Lord never promised 
an easy path. 
   Never give up, never surrender!
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Dear Father Lawrence Joseph Patrick Conley,

This Irish person thanks you, another Irishman, for your years of dedication to God and our Church. You are truly "another Christ". You go about preaching and guiding and loving and understanding and healing. You saved my life. May God love and bless you all the days of your dear life. SMBTP

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This is about Father Andy.

I just wanted to let someone know about this wonderful man. He has been a friend of the family for 18 years now. He has taught us so much about faith and about life. I am just overjoyed that a site like this exists--so that he can what a blessing he is to others....

Sincerely,

Elizabeth

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We were in Medjugorjia this past year and Our Blessed Lady loves her Priests! She calls them "MY SONS!" One of the visionaries - Marijanna says that Mary never says what her Priests should do, but what we should do for our Priests - Pray and Fast for them! We have a son a Priest, and since coming back from Medjugorjia I know longer pray for just our son, but for ALL PRIESTS! Mary loves her SONS! Thank you for The Lord's work that all of you Priests are doing.

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This is just a note to publicly thank a wonderful priest for just being himself and making it so easy for me to talk to him about my painful marriage and breakup. Several years ago, I visited Father Halliwell at my parish at that time (St. Anthony's in Northvale, NJ - I lived there for only 4 years). I went looking for some spiritual guidance, and for comfort from my pain. Father Halliwell was reassuring, and absolutely WONDERFUL. He was so genuinely caring and supportive. He made me feel as if he had been a true friend of mine for many years, although I had only spoken with him occasionally when I went to confession. I have thanked him personally, but he deserves to have other people know what a wonderful priest (and person!) he is. God bless that man... he made a difference in my life.

Roseanne F.

Palisades Park, NJ

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I would like to thank Father Brett for his remarkable sermons while at Heart of Mary in Mobile AL. He is indeed a scholar of the Bible and a remarkable priest.

Thank you

Ann Heningburg

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Many thanks to the holy priests who have become holy bishops . Martha.

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Sometimes its hard to find a priest who is easy to talk to. I spent 7 years talking to Fr.Waguespack and found him very helpful;

Fr. Frank Pavone is my favorite preacher. Every time he comes on E.W.T.N. I listen to him. Preaching is definitely his talent!

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Dear Father: Hi my name is Teresa Cappuccio I am in 7th grade at St. Teresa's in Runnemede Nj. (South Jersey) I would like to find Father John Vignione he was our Pastor at St. Teresa's in the year 1998. He always had a special place in my heart. I remember him he had black hair, glasses, he was kinda short. I remember when he used to say his homily O was it the best, It put a smile on my face every time I see him. When he walked down the aisle he would smile at me and I would smile back. I loved how he said the mass. I used to go to mass with my grandparents everyday at 5:15pm at St. Teresa's. I would never miss mass because I loved Father John so dearly and of course to pay my respect to Our Lord. I miss him dearly. Just a few years later when I was in fourth grade we found out that my grandpop the one I went to mass with had Stage 4 Throat Cancer. Thank The Good Lord he survived and he is still here with us. The surgery took place at John Hopkins in Baltimore Maryland. It took 16 hours for the whole operation. Now they live in Elkton Maryland in a 55+ community. I am so blessed to have him here today.

Sincerely,

Teresa Cappuccio

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Thank you Father Mark Bozada or all that you do for the people of the parishes of St James and St Marys and for being a very special friend of mine. God has truly blessed us by him working through you. You are truly a remarkable priest. thanks for all that you do, michele pedrotti

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Thanks to Father Roger Caplis and Father Bob Grib,

I feel so lucky as a convert to the faith to have had these two amazing men to reach out to. They were always available to answer any questions I had along the way and provide any help they could in a very loving way, never condescending or unapproachable. It would have been a difficult road without their support.

Helen in Chicago

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Thank God for all our dedicated priests who are hanging in there knowing that God is near them leading them to care for His people. Take courage and follow the light. God bless and keep you good priests in His loving care. Flora

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Thank you to Father Tom Kozeny who for many summers ministered to Texas migrant families in Cambria, Wisconsin; we want to say a big THANK YOU, and that we think of you often, and pray you are well. Margie and Luly Chaires -----

Msgr Sakano, Just a public note to thank you for all you have done for me over the past 10 years. Your encouragement helped me through the seminary to ordination to the permanent diaconate and your strength in a world corrupted by sin has helped me to grow more in love with mother church. So thank you and the archdiocese of NY for recognizing in small ways how good a "Priest" you are! Deacon Michael L. Devenney -----

DEAR FATHER IVAN TURIC,

THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GOOD INFLUENCE ON ME IN MY YOUNGER LIFE WHEN YOU WERE LIVING IN TEXAS. WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

PRAYING FOR YOU,

BILL MCKINNEY

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Dear Fr McArthur,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for beginning & supporting Perpetual Adoration at St Louis Parish for the last year. Its been such a blessing for all of us!

Glenna Bradshaw

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I would love to send a message to Father Frank Pavone for being the encompassing picture of what it means to be a Catholic Priest. I know there are many great, and holy Priests out there, but not many have the special Heavenly gifts of Father Frank's kindness and unlimited compassion. We have all seen Father Pavone stand up for the life of Terri Schiavo and stick his own neck out when others were "lulled asleep and could not watch even one hour". Knowing that Father Frank Pavone was there to comfort the Scheidlers in their "Trial of the Century", was the only comfort we had at this horrendous time of our country's history.

The love and peace I have found in Jesus through Father Pavone is indiscernible. Thank you Father Pavone for being a beacon in the night! You are the Salt of the Earth; pure, promoting thirst for the Lord, adding the seasonings of faith, hope and love to life and preserving generations to come.

May you be a role model for all our Blessed, Holy Priests and continue to give credence and guidance to us all for many years to come. Please, remember me when you enter the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father.

Yours for life, Nancy

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Dear Fr. Bradley thank you so much for all you do

Love Anna Dewey

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Fr. Dan Sullivan,

You've made such a difference in my life. I feel very blessed that I had the opportunity to have someone like you in my life. You have many supporters who know the goodness in your heart.

Lorraine Raffin

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Msgr. Art Valenzano iIs without a doubt one of the holiest priests I have ever known. He always has a smile on his face. And when he comes into a room his favorite _expression is "It's a Praise Jesus Day." No matter the weather. His homilies always have three points, for which he gets kidded a lot. By parishioners as well as other priests.

We at St. John are so lucky to have Msgr. Art at the helm. He is going to be going to Rome in February for study at the 'College' there and he is as excited as any kid with a new toy. Fortunately for the parish -- HE will be coming back to us, but we are happy for him, because this is something he has wanted to do for a very long time.

The people of St. John are in awe of this wonderful priest.

Bonnie Bach

Westminster MD 21157

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This is a thank you to a "good guy" priest who has faced false allegations. You have been an inspiration in my faith, my studies, and my discernment and now living out of my vocation to marriage. Thank you for sharing your love of Christ, of the liturgy, and your faith and hope despite the worst of circumstances and the ugly side of humanity. It is through your patient and loving response to the tragedy of your situation that I see hope for the Church, and for all of humanity in Jesus and His love.

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All Souls Remembrance for a few faithful, good, holy and dedicated Priests who have touched my life in a most significant way and lead me to God's Altar as a Priest of Jesus Christ:

Reverend Father Method J. Mraz, O.S.B. - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Father Louis M. Doychalk, V.F., - Diocese of Greensburg

Very Reverend Father Thomas A. Connors, V.F., Diocese of Greensburg

Rt. Reverend Leopold Krul, O.S.B., Archabbot - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Father Dominic Oliverio - Diocese of Pittsburgh

Reverend Father Constatine Zach, O.S.B., - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Clifford Kramer - Diocese of Greensburg

Very Reverend William Schnieder, V.F., Diocese of Norwich

Reverend Father Aloysius J. Kislick - Diocese of Norwich

Reverend Father Norbert E. Belliveau - Diocese of Norwich

Most Reverend William G. Connare, D.D., Bishop of Greensburg

Most Reverend Richard H. Ackerman, D.D., Bishop of Covington

Most Reverend Vincent J. Hines, Diocese of Norwich

Most Reverend John F. Whalen, D.D., Archbishop of Hartford

Reverend Father Anthony Casimano - Diocese of Norwich

Reverend Father J. Lawrence Ouimet, Ph.D. - Diocese of Greensburg

Very Reverend Father Leo J. Ovian, Ph.D.- Missionary of the Holy Apostles

Reverend Father Raymond Halliwell - Missionary of the Holy Apostles

Reverend Canice Welsh, O.S.B. - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Rt. Reverend Egbert Donavan, O.S.B., Archabbot - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Father John Quinn, C.M. - Congregation of the Missions

Reverend Father Thomas Bertolina - Diocese of Greensburg

Reverend Father John Senassi - Diocese of Greensburg

Reverend Father Norman Van Cor - Missionary of the Holy Apostles

Reverend Father Issac 'Bud' Raney - Missionary of the Holy Apostles

Very Reverend Eusebe F. Maynard - Founder Missionary of Holy Apostles

Reverend Father Joseph P. Horton - Diocese of Norwich

Reverend Russell Boisvert - Diocese of Norwich

Reverend Monsignor Hugh Phillips - Mount Saint Mary University & Seminary

Reverend Father Alred Beck, O.S.B., - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Father Joel Lieb, O.S.B. - Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Clair Gannon, O.S.B. -Saint Vincent Archabbey

Reverend Father Roland Heid, O.S.B. - Saint Vincent Archabbey

May their Priestly souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Revered Father Thomas J. Smith

Diocese of Greensburg

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My wife and I have been fortunate to have had some really good priest. A special thanks goes out to all these men who dedicate their lives to serve "God" and us. or our current pastors Fr.Gary Davis And Fr.Kenny Kamber we thank for your time and energy in ministering to us at St. Michael's in Louisville. We always keep you in our prayers.

Thanks again,

Bill & Barbara Sweat

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I just want to tell you of my experience with one Father - who was called Father JB in St. Peters Church, Bandra, Bombay, India. He was pretty old in terms of age but otherwise very active and always helping in the Church by serving masses, playing piano during masses and offering confessions. He used to serve the early morning mass (6.30 am) mass and it was amazing to watch him handling the Holy Eucharist with such love, awe and reverence....He used to be in a different wavelength all together. I used to feel profoundly touched by his total holiness and love for Christ. I used to always wonder "how these saints love Jesus so much" that they always carry Jesus in their hearts, minds and body at all times .....I used think that Father JB is one such Father who used to reflect Christ love in his celebration of the mass and the holy Eucharist.....the full mass used to be an amazing healing mass. He is no longer with us but surely in heaven with Jesus and Mother Mary and all the other Saints. Although I never ever had a one to one encounter with him, listening to Father JB's mass was a miracle by itself .....

Thank you,

Wilma Fernandes

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Dear Holy Priests,

We Catholics need you so much in today's world. I ask Our Lord, His Blessed Mother and all the Angels and Saints to watch over and protect you all. I can not thank you enough for your call to Our Lord. My wife and I Love You all.

Sincerely,

Bernie McGinniss

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

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+JMJ+

To Our Dear Spiritual Fathers:

I thank you for your sharing of yourself at all hours

on our behalf.

Thank you for realizing that your have a "vocation"

not just a "job".

Thank you for being our "Spiritual Fathers", leading

us to our "true home" HEAVEN.

We are praying for all of you DAILY !!!!

Prayer: Our Dear Lady of the Precious Blood, please continue to watch over the living chalices of Jesus.

Protect them and give them peace. Amen.

Mrs. Mary Anne Hutcheson

El Paso, Texas

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A big thank you to Fr. Jeff Holtman for 20 years of service to the diocese of Springfield. You have touched the lives of many people and been an inspiration to me because of your prayerful liturgies and love of the Blessed Mother. Be assured that I will be praying for you daily as you begin your postulancy with the Franciscans of the Sacred Heart Province tomorrow. God bless you and be with you always.

Your FAFF

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I would like to greet all my friends priest here in davao they are Msgr. Bonifacio Borlaza, Father Ed Fugoso,Father Gene,FatherJack Walsh,Father Rikki Penialosa, they are always w/me in times of my ups and down. May God shower them all the blessing in life,in serving Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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St. Anthony of Padua

Used by permission

Anthony. Humble.

Brilliant doctor of Church finds

Things for old ladies.

Where are his writings?

Why virtually unknown, his

Homilies? Must read.

Gifted with visions . . . .

Child Jesus delighted

To rest in his arms.

Franciscan “Doctor” . . .

Poor, chaste, filled with joy. Holy

Trinity’s Delight

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To all the PRIESTS of the World:

May you never get tired of taking care of your flock. God loves you so much!

May God bless you in your priesthood.
Thank you for your ministry;
You are in my prayers always.

Dang

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Hello

I would appreciate if you could post the following thanks on your website:

Thanks to Bishop Roman Danylak and Father Miroslav Cajka

I was going through difficulties in my life about a time when a friend of mine invited me to a healing mass celebrated by father Miroslav Cajka in Toronto. It was such a wonderful experience that I had never stopped going to healing masses during my time in Toronto. I met also bishop Roman after one of the masses and he told me: "God loves you and will help you". Since then we keep in touch and I offer my prayers for them and they also pray for me and my family. Before I met them I was not a very good Catholic, but God through them changed everything and now I thank God for everything he has been doing for us and also I thank bishop Roman and father Cajka that they have helped me to strengthen my faith and go through difficult times. And I would like to thank my friend Michael Starosta who invited me to healing masses and was a great example how to live the faith.

Pavol Hetes
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I remember very well of what Fr. Field have done a lot for my family even though we have a big family so money was difficult those days. He usually sometimes paid for our education in catholic schools. He used to say Mass for us in our private home. He used to say Mass for my first communion. I remembered he would blessed my car so I can be safe driving. He also said in private Mass for my college graduation. I am sure he did to my brothers and sisters. I am so sure that he did for other people as well. He was a wonderful priest who loves to jokes with families and friends. I will never forget him because of what he has shown as Christ-like individual by giving and help other people in needs. I am sure he is in heaven watching over us. At last, I would like to say Thank you Fr. Field! May God bless Fr. Field.

M.S.

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For an exhausted pastor who's helper priest just got transferred, on his birthday. In case no one else said it, Father, "THANK YOU!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! WE NOTICE!" (from the 5 consecrated women of the parish)

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