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About Monsignor Thomas Smith

Monsignor Smith was born on May 19, 1931, in Conewago Township, near Hanover and is the oldest of 13 children.  Monsignor attended Sacred Heart Parochial School at Conewago Chapel and Delone Catholic High School.  After receiving his seminary training at St. Charles College in Catonsville, Maryland, and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was ordained by Bishop George Leech on May 11, 1957.

Before coming to St. Joseph's in November, 1992, Monsignor served at parishes in Harrisburg, Mount Carmel, Mechanicsburg, Bloomsburg, and Annville.  He also served four years as chaplain for Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill and Dauphin County Prison in Harrisburg.

Monsignor has been active in a variety of community activities.  We congratulate him on his 53 years of service as a priest and wish him many blessings!