Ep. 21 Father Michael Friedel and Father John LoCoco | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

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.org00:00 Introduction 05:42 Remembering the truth from a theology teacher09:05 Taking classes with seminarians09:41 From chemical engineering to clerical life 12:25 Connection between science at faith 14:03 Near-death experience after career fair20:13 Choosing priesthood over secular life and career25:10 Finding confidence as a priest32:51 Working with children and parish school 36:00 Advice for those discerning: get to know the Lord