Ep. 44 Father Michael Nolan with Msgr. Roger Landry | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

In this week's episode, Father Michael Nolan of St. Mary Parish in Waltham, Mass., discusses his upbringing and call to the priesthood, his own experience becoming a priest in the shadow of the clergy abuse scandal, and the many programs he began to help children and college students grow more deeply in their own faith. 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Growing up outside Boston in Framingham07:00 Memories of ordination day, calling upon the saints07:50 First homily and a quote from Pope Francis 09:34 Having a love for Mass as a kid 10:33 First assignment coinciding with the church scandal11:00 Double-down on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy12:00 Clinging to the priesthood amid reports of scandal13:30 "Sin is illogical so you can't make sense of it"15:42 The importance of burying people well18:50 Serving the faithful in Waltham, Mass. 25:10 Building fraternity between brother priests 28:30 Helping a family who has a son missing 29:00 Serving children in a special after school program 32:48 Success stories of children who are excelling 35:50 Pilgrimage for young adults in college 42:00 Crowd funding to help students take part 43:10 Greatest joys after 25 years of the priesthood