From India to Montana: Father Philip's Incredible Journey | Catholic Actually EP 2

Welcome back to Episode 2 of the Catholic Actually podcast! In this episode, Aubrey sits down with Father Philip, a priest with the Heralds of Good News order, to hear his inspiring journey from the southern part of India to the wide-open plains of Eastern Montana. Father Philip shares the profound impact his parents had on his faith growing up. He takes us through his rigorous 10-year seminary formation where he had to learn entirely new languages, and he reflects on how Saint Mother Teresa's mission to do "small things with great love" continues to shape his daily priesthood. He also shares a few laughs about the culture shock of leaving a country of over a billion people, only to arrive in Montana and wonder, "Where are the people?" when he saw nothing but cows! From serving in Miles City and Baker to his current assignment at Holy Spirit in Great Falls, Father Philip's deep gratitude for the hospitality of our Diocese will inspire you. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Father Philip 00:41 - Growing up Catholic in India & St. Thomas the Apostle 05:05 - Evangelizing in Catholic Schools 09:52 - 10 Years in Seminary & Learning English 10:43 - Diocesan Priests vs. Religious Order Priests 13:49 - The Importance of Community for International Priests 19:28 - Moving to Montana: "Where are the people?" 33:54 - Inspiration from Saint Mother Teresa 38:44 - How Father Philip Prepares His Homilies (And why he types them!) 49:22 - Adjusting to American Food & Cooking with Indian Spices 56:47 - Finding Peace in a Chaotic World: Pray More! 🔔 Subscribe to the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings channel so you never miss an episode!