Father Tom McDevitt

Tom was a dear friend and opened st Johns parish to our non-geographical parish when we grew to 25+ families and could no longer meet in our homes. After a few meetings in the lower level we decided to join the congregation. We are ongoing and now meet at Grand Traverse Pie Company on Sunday mornings. For many years we would go to an island in Michigan, starting with Isle Royal. Tom joined us on occasion and showed us his prowess at the bridge table where he and partner Stuart Sleight...

Fr. Tom oversaw and guided me through my conversion from agnostic to devout Catholic in 1960-1961. I am ever grateful for his council during those difficult times. I pray his soul rests in the fullness of Christ's light.

We are deeply saddened. Father McDevitt married us on September 14, 1980, at the Student Parish. We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this year. Thank you, Dear Father McDevitt. Until we meet again.

I love ya. Thanks for the support you gave me when my Mom went to God.

Fr Tom married us more than forty years ago and our daughter and her husband almost 15 years ago. We have experienced his spiritual presence throughout our married life and feel blessed to have had him be a part of our life.

I was another of the 70's St. John's crew and had the pleasure of his kindness and wisdom. He was a good man, and a good man to know. Blessings to you, Fr. Tom. You did well - very well!

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Fr. Tom during the 70's when I attended MSU. He created a wonderfully spiritual, welcoming atmosphere at St. John's and that is where I experienced my "rebirth" as a Catholic-christian. I got to know him better while on retreats and volunteering to serve at liturgies. Thank you Fr. Tom for all the wealth of love and opening up my life to the Spirit. May you rest in peace. You will be missed.