web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:16:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary - Episodes Tagged with “Seminary Life” https://psjs.fireside.fm/tags/seminary%20life Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/ en-us episodic a Vocations Podcast Grexly It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/ no Grexly team@grexly.com 4: Four Years at the Seminary | Rev. James Boulette, Diocese of Worcester https://psjs.fireside.fm/4 6307a8ca-7ecc-4007-a693-5d37768640ef Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly In this episode, Msgr. Bill Fay speaks with Rev. James “Jim” Boulette about his experience over his four years at the Seminary. The two discuss the biggest difference between “then” and “now” as Fr. Jim prepared for his ordination. Prior to entering Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Fr. Jim worked for 18 years at the Deluxe Corporation in Groton, MA in the Information Technology department. Rev. James Boulette was ordained to the priesthood on June 18, 2022 and is serving in the Diocese of Worcester. 16:49 no In this episode, Msgr. Bill Fay speaks with Rev. James “Jim” Boulette about his experience during his four years at the Seminary. Fr. Jim is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Worcester in Massachusetts. The two discuss the biggest difference between “then” and “now” as Fr. Jim prepared for his ordination. Overall, Fr. Jim is most grateful for the growth of his confidence in preaching the Gospel and in leading Youth Ministry groups at parish assignments. They also discuss the unique priestly formation program at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, the friendships formed, and the solid peer support as each man travels through the program. Hear Fr. Jim speak about a “leap of faith in God and with God” in answering the call to priesthood. Prior to entering Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Fr. Jim worked for 18 years at the Deluxe Corporation in Groton, MA in the Information Technology department. Rev. James Boulette was ordained to the priesthood on June 18, 2022 and is serving in the Diocese of Worcester. In this episode, Msgr. Bill Fay speaks with Rev. James “Jim” Boulette about his experience during his four years at the Seminary. Fr. Jim is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Worcester in Massachusetts. The two discuss the biggest difference between “then” and “now” as Fr. Jim prepared for his ordination. Overall, Fr. Jim is most grateful for the growth of his confidence in preaching the Gospel and in leading Youth Ministry groups at parish assignments. They also discuss the unique priestly formation program at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, the friendships formed, and the solid peer support as each man travels through the program. Hear Fr. Jim speak about a “leap of faith in God and with God” in answering the call to priesthood.

Prior to entering Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Fr. Jim worked for 18 years at the Deluxe Corporation in Groton, MA in the Information Technology department.

Rev. James Boulette was ordained to the priesthood on June 18, 2022 and is serving in the Diocese of Worcester.

]]> In this episode, Msgr. Bill Fay speaks with Rev. James “Jim” Boulette about his experience during his four years at the Seminary. Fr. Jim is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Worcester in Massachusetts. The two discuss the biggest difference between “then” and “now” as Fr. Jim prepared for his ordination. Overall, Fr. Jim is most grateful for the growth of his confidence in preaching the Gospel and in leading Youth Ministry groups at parish assignments. They also discuss the unique priestly formation program at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, the friendships formed, and the solid peer support as each man travels through the program. Hear Fr. Jim speak about a “leap of faith in God and with God” in answering the call to priesthood.

Prior to entering Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Fr. Jim worked for 18 years at the Deluxe Corporation in Groton, MA in the Information Technology department.

Rev. James Boulette was ordained to the priesthood on June 18, 2022 and is serving in the Diocese of Worcester.

]]> 3: A Day in The Life of a Seminarian | Rev. Jerome Kleponis, Diocese of Harrisburg https://psjs.fireside.fm/3 2dff6429-2af6-4b07-a42f-3e8f5423c287 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly Have you ever wondered what a day in the seminary is like? Msgr. Bill Fay explores this topic with Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kleponis who is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Prior to arriving at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Rev. Jerry Kleponis practiced dentistry for some 34 years in the Pennsylvania area, to include underserved populations. Fr. Jerry was ordained to the priesthood on June 4, 2022. He is now serving in the Diocese of Harrisburg. 16:13 no Have you ever wondered what a day in the seminary is like? Msgr. Bill Fay explores this topic with Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kleponis who is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Fr. Jerry speaks about the variety of responsibilities in a seminarian’s day and the ways in which these prepare men to be priests. They also discuss Fr. Jerry’s experience while assigned to the Braintree Catholic Collaborative in Braintree, Massachusetts where he learned to apply the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral components of formation that he had learned throughout his time in the seminary. Fr. Jerry speaks about routine, the Liturgy of the Hours, and his first visit to Pope St. John XXIII Seminary – you won’t want to miss his experience! And hear about an encounter he had that solidified his decision to follow the call of God late in life, and what the future may hold for him. Prior to arriving at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Rev. Jerry Kleponis practiced dentistry for some 34 years in the Pennsylvania area, to include underserved populations. Fr. Jerry was ordained to the priesthood on June 4, 2022. He is now serving in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Have you ever wondered what a day in the seminary is like? Msgr. Bill Fay explores this topic with Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kleponis who is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Fr. Jerry speaks about the variety of responsibilities in a seminarian’s day and the ways in which these prepare men to be priests. They also discuss Fr. Jerry’s experience while assigned to the Braintree Catholic Collaborative in Braintree, Massachusetts where he learned to apply the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral components of formation that he had learned throughout his time in the seminary. Fr. Jerry speaks about routine, the Liturgy of the Hours, and his first visit to Pope St. John XXIII Seminary – you won’t want to miss his experience! And hear about an encounter he had that solidified his decision to follow the call of God late in life, and what the future may hold for him.

Prior to arriving at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Rev. Jerry Kleponis practiced dentistry for some 34 years in the Pennsylvania area, to include underserved populations.
Fr. Jerry was ordained to the priesthood on June 4, 2022. He is now serving in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

]]> Have you ever wondered what a day in the seminary is like? Msgr. Bill Fay explores this topic with Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kleponis who is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Fr. Jerry speaks about the variety of responsibilities in a seminarian’s day and the ways in which these prepare men to be priests. They also discuss Fr. Jerry’s experience while assigned to the Braintree Catholic Collaborative in Braintree, Massachusetts where he learned to apply the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral components of formation that he had learned throughout his time in the seminary. Fr. Jerry speaks about routine, the Liturgy of the Hours, and his first visit to Pope St. John XXIII Seminary – you won’t want to miss his experience! And hear about an encounter he had that solidified his decision to follow the call of God late in life, and what the future may hold for him.

Prior to arriving at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Rev. Jerry Kleponis practiced dentistry for some 34 years in the Pennsylvania area, to include underserved populations.
Fr. Jerry was ordained to the priesthood on June 4, 2022. He is now serving in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

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