My Home as a Domestic Church | Deacon John Tanyi

In this latest episode, Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon John Tanyi who is a member of the Class of 2024 and is in formation for the Archdiocese of Boston. Deacon John discusses his journey from Cameroon, AFRICA, to Boston and what influences helped inform his decision to pursue the priesthood. Though inspired by mission priests as a young man, he was primarily motivated by his family from a very young age. His family home was a “domestic Church”, a place where, he says, was his first seminary! His parents led the way and John was all in. Additionally, you will learn Deacon John’s perspective on global diplomacy, the Pope, and what led to the writing of a new book that is near publication.

Deacon John earned a Masters in Peace Studies and International Relations from Hekima University, Nairobi, Kenya. He has taught Political Science and Peace Studies at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa as well as at Mount Kenya University, Nairobi. In 2020 he graduated from Boston College with a Master’s in Theology and Ministry.

He is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood in May of 2024.