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

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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 Introduction 01:17 Archbishop Paul Coakley 02:44 Serving as ecclesiastical advisor to the Napa Institute 04:10 Following Archbishop Charles Chaput 04:48 Childhood and family life 06:30 Great books program in college 07:11 Tragedy in Ireland 09:30 Understanding why we call priests Father 12:25 'Let them be born in wonder...' 13:31 Memories of seminary 15:00 Learning about Blessed Stanley Rother 17:25 Famous quote from Father Rother 02:55 Recollections of your first assignment 24:40 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 pontificate 29:20 Impact of World Youth Day in Denver 31:28 Surprises from serving as bishop 33:10 Shortage of priestly vocations 34:15 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 fraternity 40:45 Spending time with brother bishops 42:50 Promoting not only mental health but physical health 45:30 Advice for young men discerning 47:10 What gives you hope?