Fr. Tom.

I am sure my readers have been following and praying for Fr. Tom Kraft, who is a Dominican priest in the Western Province. He died this morning, around two hours ago.

Here's what Mark Shea wrote about him a few days ago.

And Scott, a few months ago.


Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

UPDATE:

Here is the email I got from the Parish:

Fr. Thomas Dominic Kraft, O.P., died at the priory of the Blessed Sacrament at 10:00 AM on
January 22, 2009, surrounded by your love and prayers and in the presence of his beloved
brother, Steve.

Fr. Tom had a great love for his priesthood and the opportunity to preach and minister in the

name of Christ. He had a special affection for the poor wherever he found them, and a
devotion to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, who inspired him. Fr. Tom is deeply loved by all
those who knew him in the various ministry settings where he worked.

The Vigil, comprised of the Office of the Dead and the Rosary, will be on Tuesday, January
27, at 7:00 PM
The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 28, at 10:00 AM
Both will be held here at Blessed Sacrament.

For more information, please visit Fr. Tom's website and journal at
caringbridge.org/visit/frtomkraftop.


Thank you all for your prayers, and for your faithful, loving support during his illness.