Episode 14: Don't Lose Hope. Stay Focused. | Deacon Barry Mongeon

Deacon Barry Mongeon is a member of the Class of 2024 and is in formation for the Archdiocese of Boston. He sits down with Msgr. Bill Fay and shares his vocation journey, talking especially about the encouragement he received when he decided to pursue God’s call. Deacon Barry offers his own encouraging words to any man discerning God’s plan for himself: Be realistic about your goals, always look forward and run the race. Follow the way of God and all will fall into place. In choosing to become a seminarian, your many gifts and talents will be readily used and will blossom. “Come as you are and offer all that you have,” says Deacon Barry. “God will take care of the rest.” Listen to this great discussion between Deacon Barry and Msgr. Bill Fay and perhaps you, too, will be encouraged to learn more about serving God as a Catholic priest. Deacon Barry was a professional musician for the Diocese of Springfield and an educator/author for the craft industry. Prior to that he was a marketing manager for a regional ribbon and trim company. Barry has also had a 20-year career as a professional designer/wedding specialist. Deacon Barry Mongeon was ordained a transitional deacon on May 13, 2023, and is spending his summer serving in Sacred Heart Parish in Roslindale, Massachusetts.