Ep. 32 Archbishop Paul Coakley and Father Michael Duffy | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

This week's episode features Archbishop Paul Coakley of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in an episode taped in July on the sidelines of the Napa Summer Conference. Now serving as the USCCB president, the prelate discusses his road to the priesthood after dramatic events during.a trip to Ireland, the importance of priestly fraternity and friendship including his close camaraderie with Bishop James Conley, and the impact on the priesthood given the breakdown of family life, and ultimately what gives him hope. 00:00 Introduction01:17 Archbishop Paul Coakley 02:44 Serving as ecclesiastical advisor to the Napa Institute04:10 Following Archbishop Charles Chaput04:48 Childhood and family life 06:30 Great books program in college 07:11 Tragedy in Ireland 09:30 Understanding why we call priests Father12:25 'Let them be born in wonder...'13:31 Memories of seminary 15:00 Learning about Blessed Stanley Rother17:25 Famous quote from Father Rother02:55 Recollections of your first assignment24:40 2 years at the Casa Santa Maria 25:20 What stands out from Spirituality studies 27:10 Opening diocesan retreat center 28:10: Fruits of the JPII pontificate29:20 Impact of World Youth Day in Denver31:28 Surprises from serving as bishop 33:10 Shortage of priestly vocations34:15 Why are young men leaving the priesthood?35:15 Breakdown of marriage and family life 37:00 Lacking the ability to commit 37:50 The fruits of Napa's Shepherd Circle 38:25 Importance of priestly fraternity40:45 Spending time with brother bishops 42:50 Promoting not only mental health but physical health45:30 Advice for young men discerning47:10 What gives you hope?