Thomas P. Beirne was ordained on May 31, 2003. Tom and his wife Kristine are parents of six adult children, eight grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. Deacon Tom has a BS in Business Administration from Edison University as well as a Master Certificate in Church Administration from Immaculate Conception Seminary.
Tom’s background in investment banking and financial management served him well when he served as the Cathedral Administrator from 1998 to 2013 for Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral in Newark, the Cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
Along with liturgical duties at St. Mary’s, he is responsible for Baptism Prep instruction, and serving on Bereavement Ministry and RCIA. He helps to facilitate a small group faith sharing in the parish. He also serves on the Parish Finance Council and is a member of the Knights of Columbus Lafayette Council 514. Deacon Tom serves as Police Chaplain for the Wharton Police Department.