Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

In this week's episode, Msgr. Landry talks with Msgr. Thomas Richter, a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck about his call to the priesthood and the role his father played in honing that decision, what Archbishop Fulton Sheen taught him about daily Holy Hours, and what true fraternity looks like among priests. 00:00 Introduction 03:28 Witnessing marriage of parents06:55 The day his father called him...

On this week's episode, Msgr. Landry talks with Father Christopher Marino, rector of the southernmost diocese at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea located in Key West, Florida. The two discuss his calling as a priest while working at his parent's fish market, his friendship and love for his brother Joey, and why the beauty of the liturgy even at the young age of 7 drew him to the Ma...

In this week's episode, Msgr. Landry speaks with Father Paul Hoesing of the archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, who also serves as president of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Father Hoesing speaks about his own call to the priesthood including a tale of two fatherhoods he witnessed as a child, the impact of losing a cousin that was like an older brother to him, and his incredible 'si...

On this week's episode, Father LoCoco talks with Father Greg Parent of the Diocese of Green Bay about his own vocation story to the surprise of his parents, the impact Catholic Youth Expeditions had on his own faith, and now the role he gets to play forming young Catholics as the executive director of CYE. To learn more about Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Inst...

In this week's episode, Msgr. Landry speaks with Father Boniface Hicks of the Benedictine Archabbey of St. Vincent's in Latrobe, Pa., about his own conversion as a student at Penn State, his life in the monastery in prayer, study, and teaching, and what is was like to lead 50,000 people in Eucharistic adoration during the National Eucharistic Congress. To learn more about Napa Institute and our pr...

On this week's episode, Father LoCoco speaks with Father Michael Friedel of the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. all about his own call to the priesthood, the road from chemical engineering to clerical life, and the importance of getting to know the Lord for all those discerning religious life. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:...

On this week's episode, Father LoCoco interviews Father Joe Laramie of the Society of Jesus who serves as director of the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat in Sedalia, Colorado, about his own road to the priesthood, his role leading the Apostleship of Prayer, and his special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa...

Msgr. Landry sits down with Father Christopher Sullivan of Holy Family Parish in Hicksville, NY about his own road to the priesthood, serving as master of ceremonies for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, and accompanying Catholics through the annulment process. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:00 Introducti...

On this week's episode, Msgr. Roger Landry talks with Father Bryce Sibley of the Diocese of Lafayette about his conversion to the priesthood, working with FOCUS to build up Catholic campus life at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and how he works with his brother priests now in formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation...

On this week's episode, Msgr. Roger Landry talks with Msgr. Christopher Nalty about his own call to the priesthood after working as an attorney, serving the Holy See with the Congregation of the Clergy, leading a now basilica in New Orleans, and why fraternity and fellowship are so important to the Catholic faith. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please vis...

On this week's episode, Msgr. Landry speaks with the director of the Angelicum, Father Thomas Joseph White about finding the Catholic faith in college, his road to the Dominican House of Studies where he founded the Thomistic Institute, and how even playing banjo for the Hillbilly Thomists is a way of reaching those most in need of Christ. To learn more about Napa Institute and our priest formatio...

In this new episode, Msgr. Roger Landry talks with Father Paul Scalia of the Diocese of Arlington about his own vocation story, sharing comical stories about his father, the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, helping his brother priests as clergy director for the diocese, and the vital role strong families play in vocations to the priesthood. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our...

On this week's episode, Msgr. Landry interviews Father Jonathan Meyer of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis (and a well-known YouTuber!) about his own conversion story, what it was like to organize the largest Eucharistic procession, and the 'radiating grace of our Lord.' To learn more about Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org.00:00 Introduction 2:00 Spir...

Father Eric Cadin interviews Father Korey LaVergne about his road to the priesthood, Servant of God Charlene Richard, and how we are all called to be saints. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:00 Introduction02:32 Road to the priesthood05:45 Ordination 08:45 Servant of God Charlene Richard13:23 Inspired by sainthood18:22 Caju...

On this week's episode Msgr. Roger Landry sits down with Father Paul Shovelain of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Brighton, Minn., about his own call to the priesthood, the fellowship he is helping to create with family get-togethers and ice-fishing competitions, and the history of faith in one of the greatest Catholic hubs of our nation! To learn more about the Napa Institute and our...

In this week's episode, Father Michael Duffy talks with Father Sean Suckiel of Holy Family Parish in Brooklyn about his own calling as a priesthood at the young age of 8, leading his parish through calamities like Hurricane Sandy and COVID, and helping other men answer the call. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:00 Introduct...

On this week's episode, Msgr. Roger Landry talks with Father John Burns of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee about his own unique vocation story, the joy he felt on ordination day, and what 'Friends of the Bridegroom' is all about when it comes to the renewal of women's religious life. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:00 Introdu...

In this 5th episode, Father Eric Cadin speaks to Father John Baumgardner who serves as Vice Rector at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, about his own calling to the priesthood, the impact a younger sibling with disabilities had on his vocation, and the fraternity felt every year at the annual basketball tournament! 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Interview begins01:37 Family upbringing02:01 B...

In this fourth episode, Father Michael Duffy interviews Father Matt Wheeler, administrator at USC's Caruso Catholic Center, about his own journey to the priesthood, serving students at his alma mater, and how to live more intentionally. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:00 Introduction02:00 Intentionality 03:00 Young Adults...

In this third episode, Father Eric Cadin interviews Father Peter Saucedo, director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, about his own journey to the priesthood, the role his own family played in his vocation, and the importance of spiritual fathers, especially with so many young men growing up without a father at home.00:00 Introduction00:45 Interview begins02:12 Family life 04:15 Miss...

In this 2nd episode, Father Eric Cadin, director of the Office of Vocations and director of the Office of University Ministries for the Archdiocese of Boston interviews Msgr. Roger Landry, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the US, all about his own vocation story, his experience walking an entire leg of the Seton route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, and the true joy...

In this first episode, Msgr. Roger Landry of the Pontifical Missions Society, USA speaks with Father Michael Duffy, rector at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville, NY about his own vocation story, his new role serving as police chaplain, and tending to the needs of his thriving parish including outreach to students and young adults. They also discuss the riches of the National Eucharistic Revival and...