Rev. Thomas Kelley

Oh, how we still miss you Fr. Tom. We think of you and pray for you often. Rest in peace.

Fr. Kelley had become my legal guardian while I was as Saint Mark's Seminary in the 70-80's. I will always be grateful for that since my parents has passed away. He was also my spiritual directer at Seminary. His influence on my life will be everlasting, even though I have become Eastern Orthodox. I try to remember him in my daily prayers. I know he ment as much or more to the other seminarians at Saint Marks while he was there. Dale English (1977-1982)

As these three years have passed i find myself needing Fr. Tom more and more i have needed his guidence and wise advice and i notice i often find myself comparing everyone else's outlook with what i think Fr. Tom would have said to me. i miss him so much.

Frank Dowling, St. Marks Seminary Class of 1974. What a time, what a place, to be alive with all that was going on, with all that was moving and alive. Knowing you, talking with you, putting it all in perspective - your counseling was fundamental to how I would proceed with the rest of my life. You put it in perspective so well, so clear and concise. You were a breath of fresh air and exemplified the concept of what it meant to be the "salt of the earth". Even though I doubt you knew it,...

We are getting closer to your dream, Fr. Tom. Your plans for a new church, your actual plans, are now being completed at the architect. Please pray for us!!!

Fr. Tom was a great blessing to us all.
May he be in Heaven with our Lord and may all the souls of the faithul departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Dearest Fr. Tom,
You must be praying for us because it looks like your dreams are coming true. The Southside is blooming like a rose in the desert. Your paintings of a new Church are inspiring people to give and before long, we will have that new Church. Your concern for the people of this area has taken root and a new library in your name will soon be built. I cannot tell you how much I miss you. Please give my mom and dad a hug for me. You will recognize them for you all have the...