Father Thomas Martin Dowd

Father Dowd, I never had the chance to properly thank you for all of your help. Your teachings were a true blessing in my life. The news of Pope Francis´s passing today brought back memories of your kindness and the goodness you shared so generously. May you rest in peace.

Padre Tom was our mothers cousin. He was so generous with family memories. The world will be a slightly dimmer place for me now. But, I know he would want me to look to our heavenly Father to brighten my world. Thank you for always making me smile and being such a loving soul. I will miss you. Nancy Gemeinhardt

Father Tom you were to live for ever,now you will live in my heart,you were always there when I was at the weakest point of my life,which were many times. You were there when Angelo needed you, I could never repay you for that.Lorenzo is still waiting for you to get that plane to Albq so he could pick you up and come and have the green Chile you like so much.you will always be in my heart now your with El. Padre Santo a sta la misa. With all my love your sister in God. Geraldine

Thanks you for being such a kind, wonderful Father. Our Lady of Grace was blessed to have you. Fr Dowd did both of my parents' funeral and they were so memorable and personalized. Even mass was such a blessing the way he told them.

Thank you for all the help and blessings you gave me when I needed it as I worked for Queen of Peace. Your light will always shine. God Bless you. Gracie

Father Tom you are by far the most loving and greatest man I have ever met in my life. I will always treasure my first communion with you amongst many other memories. Rest in love Father!

Fr. Tom Dowd - a man of kindness and courage. Thank you for sharing the kiss of peace with us at the cathedral way back in the 80's. Bless your heart.