8: Encourage the Priesthood | Deacon Allen Boedeker

Msgr. Bill Fay talks with Deacon Allen Boedeker about his path to priesthood, which is a path not uncommon Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary! Deacon Allen is a member of the Class of 2023 and in formation for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He is a father, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather! Deacon Allen takes us through a lifelong deepening of his faith that has ultimately led him to the priesthood. We also hear about what makes the formation program at this Seminary so strong. The most important takeaway is for listeners to know how important it is to encourage the priesthood in men who exhibit faith, virtue, and other characteristics that would benefit the Church and the world. Just a small word of encouragement can make all the difference in God’s plan. Deacon Allen Boedeker has been a Deacon for 23+ years. He retired from teaching sophomore Theology at St. Louis University High School after 30 years. He has also been a Director of Religious Education in both St. Louis, MO and in Madison, IN. Deacon Allen was married for 38 years before his wife died in January 2019. He has five adult children and ten grandchildren. He is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood in late spring of 2023.