In Pursuit of Holiness in Chicago with Fr Ryan Brady



This is a picture of me outside Saint John Cantius Church in North Carpenter Street, Chicago with Fr. Ryan Brady. Brady has been ordained for just 2 years but that after discerning the priesthood for a long period of time. He joined the Seminary then left and worked in Catholic charities, before discerning the truth of his vocation and returning to finish his studies and was ordained on May 19th, 2021 at the 12:30 pm Mass celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich. His first Mass at St. Christina parish on the Southside took place on May 23rd, 2021. 

We were introduced to Fr. Brady at another beautiful Chicago Church: St Mary of the Angels and we were all struck by his charisma and also his knowledge and obvious love of Chicago, as well as, most importantly, the city's Catholic history and character. Something we had not really anticipated at all before arriving. Fr. Brady was one of a number of inspirational young priests we met. He demonstrated a deep knowledge and love of the people he was ordained to minister to and the will and intelligence to do this.

Gavin interviewed him for the Catholic Herald podcast and you can listen to this fascinating insight into the Catholic faith in Chicago by following this link:

In pursuit of holiness in Chicago with Fr Ryan Brady

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