Prayers for Fr. Tom Tifft

I'm not sure this photo, or any photo, can capture the essence of Fr. Thomas Tifft. A priest of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese (for about 43 years!), the priest who officiated at my daughter Julia and son-in-law Ed's wedding, fellow St. Joseph High School graduate, friend of hundreds of priests and laity. Both a man of great intellect and simplicity. Lover of sports: the Indians, Browns, and Notre Dame. An ordinary and yet extraordinary man.

We have had the great privilege to live in this man's presence and under his influence. Who could ever take his place?