Ep. 36 Bishop Thomas Paprocki and Msgr. Roger Landry | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

In this week's episode, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield discusses his call to the priesthood at an early age playing Mass with his siblings, his call to the study of law and the importance of justice, and his thoughts on an American Pope from Chicago! 00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Bishop Paprocki02:15 Paprocki's priestly autobiography 05:00 His mother's faith06:50 Preparing for the priesthood at an early age09:57 Majoring in political science in seminary11:00 Straddling priesthood and law school 15:13 Memories of ordination day 17:33 Growing as a student in Rome19:48 Becoming chancellor within the archdiocese of Chicago23:30 Lessons from being a parish priest27:30 Learning from Cardinal George & Cardinal Bernardin31:48 What have you learned about the priesthood serving as bishop? 36:20 The importance of fitness in the life of a priest41:40 The fruits of canon law43:50 Receiving the news of Pope Leo as a Chicagoan!