Danielle Bovat

Name: Danielle Bovat

Department: Religion 

Years Teaching at Benet: 2

Degrees Held: Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Catechetics 

Extracurricular Involvement: Lenses Sophomore Retreat Coordinator and LIFT Campus Ministry events 

Personal Info: Hi everyone! I grew up about 20 hours from here in a small town called Westfield, Massachusetts (about 2 and a half hours outside of Boston). Although I was raised Catholic, my life wasn't centered on God or having a relationship with Him. That all changed one summer when, as a sophomore in high school, I had a profound experience of God's love for me at a Catholic youth conference. This led me to study the Catholic Faith at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio where I discovered an even deeper love for Jesus and the Church. While there, I heard about Benet Academy, and felt strongly drawn to teach here. I also greatly desired to live in friendship with other Catholics my age in the thriving young adult community here (rather than just the 80 year olds sitting in my Church pews at home!). As a result, I packed my bags, and moved half-way across the country to embark on this incredible adventure the Lord had in store for me- and I couldn't be happier! When I'm not teaching, you can find me soaking up the sun outside, listening to a good podcast, or eating at Chick-fil-A (I'd probably check Chick-fil-A first!)

Quote/motto: "It's a new horizon, and I'm set on You. And You meet me here today with mercies that are new. All my fears and doubts, they can all come too. Because they can't stay long when I believe You are: the Way, the Truth, the Life." -Lyrics from a song called "The Way" by Pat Barrett, based on John 14:6. This song has been an anchor in my life, one that the Lord used to bring me to the college I went to, and now to my new home- Benet Academy!