Fired by ESPN, former sportswriter found true calling in priesthood

[@tnt2054]

I’m so happy our church gained an intelligent and intellectual priest. Thanks for your priesthood Fr. Anthony.

[@mikerichmond8246]

Props to NBC Connecticut for producing and airing this story. I never would have expected it. Thank you.

[@philnaegely]

Local news shares all kind of stories from all kinds of backgorunds

[@AutisticVaxtard]

​@@philnaegelyall corporate news is heavily curated

[@sozonpv]

I agree. I live in the Los Angeles area when I saw the thumbnail as I am scrolling through my KZbin feed seeing this story and the NBC logo made me double take I could not actually believe what I was seeing and when I watched the video now I am even more stunned and in disbelief. Possibly people are so deceived they are confused and don’t know what to believe anymore since the pope seemingly approved of blessing on same sex unions when he really did not at all. if you read Fiducia Supplicans it confirms the natural law and the faith that was passed down to us from the very beginning.

[@faby_baby]

Amen Praise The Lord ❤️✝️🙏 For those who don't know, Jesus will fulfill you more than anything in this world, I speak from experience (from when i did Romans 10:9-13), he loves you and wants to be in a meaningful (not romantic) relationship with you. :) “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬ If you want proof that Jesus and the Bible are true look a documentary called “Ron Wyatt discoveries 2022” on KZbin and a KZbin channel called Expedition Bible. They both examine archeological sites and discoveries that prove the Bible, and even reference secular sources. (Just don’t convert to 7th day Adventism after watching the documentary) And lastly if you don’t know the gospel and want to be saved search up “abc’s of Salvation Teenmissions” on Google and it should be the first or second result. When you click on it read the whole thing, and do what it says and have faith in Jesus while you are doing it, do not doubt, and if it is hard for you to do what it says, ask Jesus to help you, have faith that he will, and he will. God Bless :)

[@faby_baby]

@@philnaegely yes, but the MSM has a bias, especially against these kinds of things. So that's why they are saying this. Most would not have produced this.

[@NateSelof]

Also thanks to this host for sharing his faith. We need it

[@wonderwoman6232]

Loved this story. I was born and raised Catholic. I did bad things, and ran away from God. I have now found my way back to Him, thanks to Father Mike Schmitz. I have returned to going to church almost everyday, and am learning the Bible.

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

Religion is egotism at it's finest. Go make right in the actual world, stop focusing on just yourself.

[@daveg7896]

Thank you for sharing this story! Without the priesthood there is no Eucharist. We need priests willing to share their journey ! God Bless Fr. Anthony

[@ripbeni6198]

Amen!

[@bubbleslee8724]

My Church resembles Fr Anthony’s! This video made my day! Fr Anthony is such an amazing icon of what the Catholic faith is! Love this video!

[@johnny6767g]

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary mother of God pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death amen.

[@MJ-jf7zw]

Amen.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

What does dead Mary in a pagan prayer have to do with anything??

[@nativeson1559]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 Wow! You are a piece of work. May the blessed virgin Mary, mother of our Lord, pray for you and intercede for you to her beloved son. Amen.

[@NateSelof]

Man I remember that headline! God even uses our mistakes to accomplish great things.

[@eoinMB3949]

I dont mean to split hairs but it wasn't a mistake. He wrote the article with absolutely no racial motives, It was people who read into what he wrote, they're the ones who made the mistake

[@kimfleury]

​@@eoinMB3949I don't follow sports, so I'm not familiar with this. So thank you for adding a little context. I suppose it's possible to make the mistake of not realizing that people will respond inappropriately, but that's not a fault. It's just not possible to know how everyone will respond.

[@mgvilaca]

As a young guy who would like to be a sportswriter but is also a Catholic and has comsidered religious orders, this is really something interesting! "To whom shall we go, Lord? Thou hast the words of eternal life!"

[@user-zo2ge3oe8d]

Have you ever read St Alphonsus Liguori? A lot of great writings!

[@mgvilaca]

@@user-zo2ge3oe8d hello, well not yet but he looks like a very wise man. I'm going for St. Augustine right now, let's see in the future

[@faby_baby]

Amen!!! Trust The Lord above all and he will deliver!!! If you didn't know, Jesus will fulfill you more than anything in this world, I speak from experience (from when i did Romans 10:9-13), he loves you and wants to be in a meaningful (not romantic) relationship with you. :) “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬ If you want proof that Jesus and the Bible are true look a documentary called “Ron Wyatt discoveries 2022” on KZbin and a KZbin channel called Expedition Bible. They both examine archeological sites and discoveries that prove the Bible, and even reference secular sources. (Just don’t convert to 7th day Adventism after watching the documentary) And lastly if you don’t know the gospel and want to be saved search up “abc’s of Salvation Teenmissions” on Google and it should be the first or second result. When you click on it read the whole thing, and do what it says and have faith in Jesus while you are doing it, do not doubt, and if it is hard for you to do what it says, ask Jesus to help you, have faith that he will, and he will. God Bless :)

[@12mountain]

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing 👏🏼 what a blessing he is to the Church

[@neild2024]

Amazing Fr. Anthony! Thank you Father!

[@melindahagelsieb3634]

Excellent story! Great message. Thank you.

[@CatholicAging]

God be praised! Thank you for airing the story

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Blessed be the Lord! Let us continue to pray for Fr. Anthony and the holiness of all Priests! Our Lady, Mother of all Priests, Pray for us!

[@ripbeni6198]

This is so awesome 👏. MORE NEWS STORIES LIKE THIS!

[@Fearlessdove]

I got fired too......from a relationship! That was over 5 years ago since he walked away. I have not one ounce of bitterness in my heart. But I've taken up my own cross and I'm crossing the USA now. I've spent these five years alone and don't know if anyone will marry me,but......I know my life is worth while. And Jesus will never leave me nor forsake me. If you're reading this....Catholic....Protestant....I'm praying for you. Be encouraged today! The Lord sees and hears you! 💞💖

[@melindahagelsieb3634]

Thank you for sharing! I don't know if you are familiar with an adoration/Blessed Sacrament chapel near you, but it is always so peaceful and reviving to be there. Check it out if you can at a Catholic church near you.

[@drewparry2574]

You got this! sometimes God removes us from one situation to show us an even better one. That situation may not have served you and this new one sounds like it is! Praying for you and your journey

[@Fearlessdove]

@drewparry2574 Yes!!! Amen! And I don't have anger towards my X or any hate. God really helped me to walk in forgiveness. Sometimes we have to be the change we want to see in the world. Sort of like the prayer of Saint Francis. Not looking to see if WE are loved, but looking to see how WE can love OTHERS through their brokenness. I don't believe I'm meant to be alone,but until then I can take what I've been through and help encourage other people who are broken. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.

[@meganb.2249]

I really love your username @Fearlesslyobedient . It's very inspiring. I wish you luck in your travels and pray to St. Christopher for you. (It was his feast day a couple days ago!) Maybe try going to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Mississippi? I wish I could go. I'm all the way up in WA. Fr. Mike O'Connor's homilies are great and his church looks so beautiful over KZbin. There's also a Catholic community sprung up around Ave Maria University.

[@rshier8422]

I love Fr. Mike O'Connor and listen to his homilies everyday on since i found him a few months ago on KZbin. I can feel the Holy Spirit speaking thru him with so much Love. 📿📿✝✝ I pray, by God's Grace i would be able to make it in person to attend Mass at Our Lady of the Gulf. I live in Ontario Canada.

[@jessman8597]

As an avid sports fan and protestant pastor, this video was so encouraging and it made my day. May God bless this servant of God.

[@smittywerbenjaegermanjense2350]

This is so amazing! God bless Fr. Anthony🙏✝️

[@michaelbrown8289]

This was such a beautiful story! Glad to see it in the local news!

[@tedthetowerdoucette1933]

What a delightful story. Sometimes it seems like God is not working in our modern world, but look, here He is! God bless Fr. Federico for listening to and following the Lord's call. The Lord actually used this misfortune to bring Fr. Anthony back to Himself. Now Fr. Anthony can lead other men back to God. May Fr. Anthony's witness bring other young men to dedicate their lives to the Lord as priests. Thanks to WVIT 30 for broadcasting this good news.😀

[@williamquinn2313]

Wonderful job NBC!

[@BuffaloBlizz]

Amazing story! Thank you for sharing NBC Connecticut! God Bless Father Anthony!

[@AnaRivera-yu6pe]

Thank you for saying YES” to the Lord. May God bless you.

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you. Fr. Anthony and God Bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg]

😲 wow, powerful story.

[@YoungEagle444]

Thank you. Very cool.

[@Roni78z]

That’s amazing!!! Wow! Great story!

[@vickysantiago8152]

God bless Father and I will be including in everyday rosary prayer.

[@user-zo2ge3oe8d]

Include me please 🙏🏻 I need it

[@ajmohrvatski]

Great story!

[@FSR431]

Such a great story.

[@jakeweston13]

Such a great story!

[@aeptacon]

God bless you, Father

[@chrdelgro]

Awesome!

[@ThomasReeves-s7u]

Great story. It could easily have just been a sad story of "cancellation" but instead the guy's in a better place. Sweet.

[@BrigManiaXX9]

He should just write... for EWTN.

[@faby_baby]

hey, if you didn't know, Jesus will fulfill you more than anything in this world, I speak from experience (from when i did Romans 10:9-13), he loves you and wants to be in a meaningful (not romantic) relationship with you. :) “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬ If you want proof that Jesus and the Bible are true look a documentary called “Ron Wyatt discoveries 2022” on KZbin and a KZbin channel called Expedition Bible. They both examine archeological sites and discoveries that prove the Bible, and even reference secular sources. (Just don’t convert to 7th day Adventism after watching the documentary) And lastly if you don’t know the gospel and want to be saved search up “abc’s of Salvation Teenmissions” on Google and it should be the first or second result. When you click on it read the whole thing, and do what it says and have faith in Jesus while you are doing it, do not doubt, and if it is hard for you to do what it says, ask Jesus to help you, have faith that he will, and he will. God Bless :)

[@mussman717word]

🥁🥁🐍

[@mussman717word]

🥁🥁🐍

[@king_sa7]

Amazing story. Lord be with us all!

[@lukeskywalkerlucasfilm]

Good job NBC Connecticut!!! Im surprised a woke-producer/director let you do this Story!!! 👍

[@commonsensecatholics]

thank you for doing this and posting it!! Praise God.

[@All.For.You.Lord.]

God bless you, Fr. Anthony! Such a wonderful story ❤

[@ClarkKyle]

Thank you local NBC. Haven’t seen a news story about faith since I was a kid. (I’m 30)

[@Catholicmillennial]

God Bless this priest

[@nathancano8585]

Beautiful

[@ripbeni6198]

God bless this priest!

[@localpolitics1]

This story is so beautiful. We live in a shallow world where people think that money, status, looks etc. embody a perfect life. That could not be further from the truth. I had a similar story but I did not follow the call from god, I wished I did.

[@lupitakolcun378]

God bless you Dear Fr . Thank for fellowing God . God is our best choice!!

[@BobbyMaler-fy6wh]

Nice

[@nancyaylward1176]

It’s Wonderful to hear and see a News Story about Positive Priests, Priests that are impacting Catholics and Others in the Community, whether They are Catholic or another Religion. God Bless You Father.

[@exaltavithumiles]

BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW. REVELATION 21:5 Dear Lord, We give you thanks for using the persecution Fr. Anthony experienced for your glory. Thank you for calling him to the royal priesthood; thank you for conforming him to your Son, Jesus Christ. We give thanks for Fr. Anthony's humility in listening to your voice and following you to the altar. We rejoice because through your Spirit working in your priests, many souls will be baptized, forgiven, and fed the Holy Eucharist. THANK YOU, LORD! BLESSED MOTHER, COVER OUR PRIESTS WITH YOUR INTERCESSION!

[@BrockSamson18]

God bless you, Father, from an Anglican brother.

[@michaelbimonte9112]

GOD BLESS YOU, ANTHONY (from a Cardinal Hayes Grad 1956)

[@marytygett4189]

So incredibly beautiful

[@roberthudson1959]

The only unusual thing about this story is the notoriety of the new priest. I went to seminary with a newscaster turned minister, and know of several other examples,

[@theresamulligan4038]

God bless you Fr Anthony 🙏❤️✝️

[@jenniferkyere8904]

Praise for calling labours for the abundant harvest🙏🏾

[@stephenr3910]

I went to his ordination. The church in the video is St. Mary in Simsbury, where I went as a kid.

[@ludenilahiller7786]

AMAZING AMAZING CONVERT AND BECAME A CATHOLIC PRIEST! May more and more priests to come!

[@CollinforPriesthoodCT]

I wanted to be a priest in the Hartford Archdiocese, but I was turned down in February 2024. All I ask for is a chance.

[@Jk-ow8ny]

Why where you denied?

[@BrigManiaXX9]

try religious orders.

[@CollinforPriesthoodCT]

@Jk-ow8ny I was denied based on a personal belief without given a change to prove otherwise.

[@CollinforPriesthoodCT]

@BrigManiaXX9 I feel I have a calling to be a diocesan priest, and I refuse to go to another dioceses because God has put me here and has not convinced me otherwise. Priesthood is a life, NOT a career.

[@BrigManiaXX9]

@@CollinforPriesthoodCT I was technically denied by my archdiocese BUT was recommended to try religious orders. I'm having a come and see with the Benedictines soon.

[@Damian_HENRY]

👍 for the host too

[@Occupied_South]

How ridiculous cancel culture is. Father did nothing wrong. It's the whole world that's messed up.

[@donaldkeith139]

Amazing story ♥ Your life changes when you realise that you're living for the wrong thing....

[@NoName-us6vq]

WTF. That article title!!!! Did the editors not step in??????? Wow. 💀💀💀💀💀

[@kibawhitefang7176]

Praise the Lord! 🙌🏻🇵🇷♥️

[@cuongt3271]

So beautiful ❤❤❤,may God continue to bless him to last day.

[@ralphiej5580]

Beautiful story. The Lord does work in mysterious ways 🙏

[@AMDG_JMJ]

Great story.

[@yumuripol6236]

Awesome witness

[@traciewestbrook3974]

May God keep you safe and Bless you with great health. I pray for a 100,000 more priests and sisters through Jesus Christ Amen

[@matthewr6572]

Well done

[@MichaelMLaurenti]

Amazing

[@ChristRisenLord]

PRAISE JESUS!!

[@CPATuttle]

What a story

[@elizabethsmith38]

Praise the Lord 🙏

[@Occupied_South]

I pray father will start to say the traditional Latin Mass. May God bless him and keep him.

[@1954scott]

Very cool.....

[@Atilla-m9i]

I would not be surprised if Mike Golic or my Doctor becoming a priest.

[@jaynsilentboom]

I mean, it would be cool to have a play by play announcer for when Jesus comes back. “ISREAL, YOU HAVE A NEW CHAMPION” (in John Aniks voice) Joe Rogan: “OH MY GAWD, he’s real. That’s about as real as it gets folks.” DC: “Jesus Christ, he knows how to wrestle with God, my goodness.”

[@jorgejohnson451]

As we forgive Fr. Anthony Federico, let’s see if we can refuse to take the bait and forgive the Olympic display in France on Friday. Let’s just not be willing to forgive ourselves or one of our own. Let’s also forgive those who trespass against us.

[@johndorilag4129]

God Bless All Catholic Faithful. Jesus and Mary.

[@anthony1776diaz]

@ 1:13 Unecassary censorship.

[@ArmenChakmakian]

I think they had to in order to avoid youtube blocking the video.

[@angeldelgado901]

Amen ❤️ 🙏 🙌

[@rivinius1]

🙏🙏🙏

[@davidmckelvey2601]

Anthony's story is very reminiscent of Ecclesiastes.

[@jehumphr]

Amen

[@calcio23]

Sweet story

[@marionmarcetic7287]

May GOD Almighty Father Richly Bless And Protect You And Your Family Father Anthony In Yeshua Jesus Christ's Precious Saviour's Name Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅❤❤❤‼️

[@ciscornBIG]

Lucky man

[@timboslice1979]

❤

[@T-h-a-t_G-u-y]

Christ is ✝️ruth

[@theresamulligan4038]

👍🙏🙏

[@maryannevitale2515]

Oh I love Jeremy Lin - Father Mike Philippino is Godfather to my 2 boys. Mary Anne Larivee Vitale. He also is suppose to be in the Hartford.

[@bhagmeister]

Lost soul

[@themeat5053]

Only question is: If you hadn't been fired from ESPN, would you be a priest? Methinks, that after being labeled a racist, there was no other path to make a living. Come on, you wanted to be a priest at 14, but it took you till being fired at 40 something to "find" your path. Good to see you have time for golf now.

[@blingpope]

Congratulations buddy I'm sure you'll be able to go back to ESPN in a better way with God

[@lightingbolt8148]

That guy lol

[@Thoughtworld1984]

It is never good to enter the priesthood just because it's a cushy job with amazing benefits. One should look at the hard lives of traditional priests and know that such is what's required.

[@user-zo2ge3oe8d]

Not a cushy job. Diocesan priests work 60 hour weeks (6 day work week). Obviously no overtime pay. Plus salary is low for someone with that much education.

[@ahapka]

With how priests are viewed by many after the scandals, no one thinks it’s cushy.

[@anthonyfowler2623]

😮

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Look around. Its clear the further weve fallen away from God the worse things have become. This much is fact.

[@SnkrhD13]

Romans 8:28

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

When all else fails, join a cult.

[@brynnkohler4084]

Sadly he only knows the bastardized Novus Ordo mass and not serving God with the Latin Mass of the Ages.

[@patrickpelletier9298]

Stop trying to further divide the Church

[@abyz1467]

Sheesh. You’re part of the problem.