Thomas Duhe' Obituary
Father Thomas Patrick Duhe’, a priest with the heart of a Shepherd died on Monday, September 15, 2025, while in memory care at St. James Place, Baton Rouge. Father Tom was a graduate of Baton Rouge High, Louisiana State University, and Notre Dame Seminary and School of Theology in New Orleans.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1978, Fr Tom served the Diocese of Baton Rouge for 47 years as Administrator, Associate Pastor, and Pastor in numerous Church parishes including: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, St. Aloysius Church, St. Mary of False River Church, St. George Church, St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, St. John the Baptist Church, St. Louis King of France Church, and St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Additionally, he served the Diocese as Director of Continuing Formation of Priests, Assistant Vicar for Religious Education, a member of the College of Consultors and Presbyteral Council. Fr. Tom was dedicated throughout his life to serving his parishioners with unfailing kindness and generosity, enabling ministry talents in others for the service of Christ through the Church.
Father Tom is preceded in death by parents, Otto Camille and Gertrude Duhé; and brothers, Camille and Robert Duhe’. Pallbearers will be Tim Armstrong, Thomas Armstrong, Jacob Molbert, Bill Dow, Mike Favaro, and Rick Huber.
Visitation will be Friday, September 19, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11441 Goodwood Boulevard at 8:00 a.m. with Rosary at 9:00 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Michael Duca and the Priests of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Special thanks to Drs. Tim and Judy Armstrong for their faithful, caring support and encouragement of Father Tom during his last years.
Memorial donations may be made in Father Tom Duhe’s name to the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 17560 George O’Neal Road in Baton Rouge, or the charity of your choice.
May Fr. Tom Duhe’ rest in God’s peace.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
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