Welcome! I have been a diocesan Catholic priest for over 35 years in the Diocese of Albany, NY. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) in New York State. This blog is a place where I hope to share some of my thoughts, reflections, and photos with you.

  • i will send you the advocate

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    Jesus has assured us from the beginning that we, His Church, will never be left alone. He has sent us the Divine Spirit of God to lead and…

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  • mental health awareness 2

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    BURNOUT                                     Rev.  Thomas Konopka, LCSW-R Many people will say they are burned out; but are they? According to the Mayo clinic, “job burnout is a type of stress linked…

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  • MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

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    The Experience of Mental Health Issues “Get over it”  “Just be happy”  “It is not that bad”  “You are still grieving.” It has been six months since he/she…

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