Jonathan Ficara

Jonathan Ficara

Jonathan Ficara is a former priest of the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut. He now works as a clinical social worker. He serves as a mobile crisis clinician for youth while also maintaining a small private practice.

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Pope Leo XIV greets bishops from around the world after offering a reflection during the Jubilee of Bishops in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 25, 2025. (CNS/Lola Gomez)

Dear Pope Leo: After a senior priest harassed me, I learned that justice is elusive

In an open letter to the pope, Jonathan Ficara recounts how, on the night before his ordination, he encountered a glimpse of how the church can fail to act justly, an experience that would ultimately derail his vocation.

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