Thomas Smith, St. Jude Church, Jacksonville

Married To: Margaret Gretel Smith
Children/Grandchildren: Five sons and two granddaughters
Profession: College biology professor
Interests and Hobbies: Family, outdoors, traveling, reading, cooking
Nickname: "Tom"

Why do you want to be a deacon?

This has been something that I've been contemplating for about 15 years. I feel I have been led and called into the diaconate program. I also feel our Blessed Mother wants it.