Fr. Tom Returns Home

FR. TOM

Returns Home

I want to thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself as the new chaplain of Moeller High School. For some of you, this is a reintroduction, as I have kept connections with Moeller in various capacities through the years, even after I left as a staff member in 1990. I grew up in Deer Park, attending St. John the Evangelist parish and grade school. While on retreat during my senior year at St. Xavier, I had a strong experience of a call to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. I pursued that and was ordained on June 11, 1977. I was assigned to teach at Moeller and through those years, served in parishes that fed into Moeller. These parishes included Sacred Heart in Reading, Good Shepherd in Symms Township, All Saints in Kenwood and St. Susanna in Mason.

During my time at Moeller, I taught religion and English, coached soccer and baseball and I was also assistant

principal. In February 1990, I was named principal of Catholic Central High School in Springfield. After six years at Catholic Central, I became pastor of St. Margaret of York parish in Loveland, then to IHM in Anderson Township where I remained until July of this year. I have always had a commitment to Catholic education. When the Archdiocese reorganized through Beacons of Light, I had the opportunity to head home to Moeller to become chaplain. I cannot thank Marshall Hyzdu and Carl Kremer enough for their support of me and their dedication to the Men of Moeller. Their role in making this a reality was instrumental. For me, besides the Sacramental ministry opportunity, there is a real “sign” value to the chaplain role. The presence of a chaplain says that there is something more here, as it is a visible pointing to the Lord. It is a reminder that God is here and walking with us in all our activities, trials and triumphs. I’m so excited to be back at home and engaging with students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni. Please stop by to say hi if you’re in the building or send me an email. God bless, Fr. Tom