Formation Stage: Discipleship
Class: Discipleship IV
Diocese: Lafayette
Hometown: Broussard, LA
Home Parish: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Broussard
BENNETT THOMAS BODIN
I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic schools all my life. By fourth grade, I was altar serving, and I had many priest mentors encouraging me toward discerning the priesthood. I went on different discernment retreats here and there, but I didn’t seriously consider seminary yet. By my junior year in high school, I was praying consistently (a holy hour once a week) and felt the Lord calling me to take priestly discernment more seriously. After I graduated from high school, I answered the call and entered seminary. After three years, I’m so excited to finish my fourth year and receive my bachelor’s in philosophy!
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“Do not be afraid! Open wide your hearts to Christ!” – St. John Paul the Great
Fun Fact
I ran my first half-marathon in under 2 hours in March 2024.