Monsignor Thomas J. Caroluzza

Father Tom loved it when I brought pasta and homemade sauce to the rectory. He literally had an aura around him during Mass. He was a special human being.

He was my CCD Teacher at St. Rita's in 1959. Really liked the guy.

He was a Great Priest. I just wish he would have been at St. Rita's when I was a student there. He
came when I was in high school and he taught CCD when I was in Ninth Grade. Everyone liked Him.

Msgr. Tom was a gifted messenger of God's love. He inspired all of Holy Spirit's parishioners including those of us who served on parish council. He was a great teacher and a man of amazing intellect. Our 3-generation household was blessed to know him as the shepherd of our parish flock.

Today is the anniversary of Tom's passing, and I am nudged to say that he was a very influential force in my life and the lives of my (now adult) children. I think of him often, and have learned much from the things he did well and also the mistakes he may have made. He was there when I desperately needed his counsel, and I consider myself blessed to have known him.

Having just learned of Fr Tom's passing, I am saddened as when I retired from the Air Force and attended Holy Spirit, he was so welcoming and wanted to know about my Hawai'i parish, Our Lady of Peace. He was a gentle, caring man whose homilies inspired and refreshed. God bless this special man. I will always think of him.

Glad to have had him as my pastor at Holy Spirit.

Was privledged to serve with Padre Tom on liturgy committe, stewardship drives, small commmuity gatherings, Haitian ministry formation and the building committee. Tom was always teaching, sharing his knowledge and curiosity with all. To dine at his table was to experience extraordinary hospitality; the central core of his self and his vision of church. Music, language, collaboration...he challenged us all to live into our best selves. I will miss him profoundly and am so grateful to have...