Father Thomas
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Religion |
| Location | El Paso, TX, United States |
| Introduction | Father Thomas entered the Jesuit novitiate at St. Charles College in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, on August 14, 1945. He graduated in 1952 from Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama in 1952 with a B.A. in English. Father taught at Jesuit High School in Dallas, Texas from 1952-1955. He then went on to study theology at St. Mary’s, Kansas in preparation for the priesthood. He was ordained at St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco, California on June 13, 1958. Following his ordination, he completed his advanced degree in Theology at Alma College in Los Gatos, and then worked at Jesuit High School in New Orleans. In 1964 he was appointed Executive Director of Our Lady’s Youth Center in El Paso, Texas, where he found his passion. Under his leadership, the Center grew to include ministries to the poor in different areas of Juarez, Mexico, including food banks, medical and dental clinics, prison and mental hospital ministries, and schools. |