Fr. Boadt, or "Larry," as he liked to be called, was a great friend to the Hartford Catholic Biblical School and the Office of Religious Education. He continued to work closely with our students throughout his long fight with cancer, leading our first-year Lenten Scripture Day less than four months prior to his death. He was the author of numerous books and articles, including the CBS textbook Reading the Old Testament. Please continue to pray for him, the Paulist fathers, and his family.
Personally, I will miss his subtle smile and his great wit. He was a delightful person to share a meal or conversation with. I am also grateful for the way he presented scholarly material in ways that were accessible to ordinary folks. He will be deeply missed, though I am sure his ministry will be carried on valiantly by the Paulist Fathers and in particular by Fr. Michael Kerrigan, his friend and colleague.
Fr. Boadt's presence among us has changed, but he will never be forgotten. Two great ways to honor his memory: (1) live the Word of God and promote Bible study, and (2) recruit students for the Catholic Biblical School.
The Lawrence Boadt Memorial Medal will be awarded in his honor at the Anniversary Celebration in October to an individual in the Archdiocese who demonstrates both excellence in the study of Sacred Scripture and the generosity of spirit in teaching the gospel that Fr. Boadt was so well known for.
