Giving Back So Future Generations Can Fulfill Their Call

By Emily Woodham

Father Tom Loucks

Father Tom Loucks has been a priest for the Diocese of Boise since 1977. He is so thankful for all that the diocese has done for him that he chose to include it in his estate. "The Diocese of Boise paid for half of my education, and this is my way of giving back to the diocese for the wonderful things they have done for me," he said. "I just want to give continuing support for the mission of Jesus in the Diocese."

Knowing that the funds he gives through his bequest will be used to support the diocese through the future gives him great satisfaction. Specifically, his gift will help seminarians fulfill their call to the priesthood. He wants to ensure that the cost of their education will not be a deterrent in answering their vocation.

Father Tom first made a will over 20 years ago, but it wasn't until recently that he had the assets to include the diocese in his estate. "I've dedicated my life to service for the Diocese of Boise, and the funds that have accumulated are a direct result of my service. So I'm just giving back to the diocese for all that it has given to me," he said.

He hopes that others will also remember the diocese in their wills to continue its important work for future generations.

Like Father Tom, you can help seminarians fulfill their call to the priesthood—and support the mission of the Catholic Church—with a gift in your estate plan. To learn more, please contact Margaret Hampton at mhampton@rcdb.org or (208) 342-1311, ext. 5139.