Ep. 23 Father Greg Parent and Father John LoCoco | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

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-Institute.org.00:00 Introduction 01:28 A day in the life of a priest02:54 The seeds that were planted for discernment04:20 A mother's watchful eye and love05:27 The role youth ministry played in formation 06:42 Faith fostering fraternity and friendship 07:34 Importance of truth and integrity learned at a young age08:50 Rediscovering the beauty of the hierarchy within the Church09:40 The role sports and athletics plays in formation 11:55 When did the priesthood idea crop up? 14:25 What is Catholic Youth Expeditions? 21:04 ...and why is it not camping?26:30 Life-giving moments with CYE & difficulties of not being in a parish31:03 Practical advice for those discerning the priesthood 32:18 Importance of pursuing a relationship with the Lord