From The Tablet: “He was someone of great faith which gave him strength and courage when he served our city. He was always smiling and truly was a great man that so many people looked up to. He was very present in the parish and the neighborhood, if anyone needed his help he was always there for them. Everyone he met loved him. Of course he is remembered for his heroic actions on 9/11, as he was able to help and save so many people. He will never be forgotten.” - Father Kevin Sweeney

Family and friends, as well as members of the New York City Fire Department and various other agencies gathered at St. Michael's RC Church to say a final farewell to Thomas Phelan, a dedicated parishioner and a member of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Courtesy of Currents News.

St. Michael's Parish mourns the loss of Thomas Phelan, a dedicated parishioner and a member of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). "Thomas was a hero, in every sense, putting others before himself, willing to lay down his life for others" - Fr. Kevin Sweeney, Pastor Eternal rest grant unto Thomas O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace! Amen. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!

Seminarian Brendon Harfmann and the Year of Vocations in The Tablet.

Seminarians Brendon Harfmann & Michael Falce in The Tablet