Fr. Thomas Babu was ordained in 1999 in India and first came to the Diocese of Reno by invitation of Bishop Straling in April 2006.  He has served at St. Paul’s in Winnemucca, St. Joseph’s in Elko and, since 2009, as pastor at St. Michael’s in Stead.  Fr. Thomas is a joyful man who loves his priesthood and the church.  He is an incardinated priest of our diocese, which means he has committed to the bishop of the Diocese of Reno to serve out his entire priesthood here in our diocese.  He loves Nevada.  Fr. Thomas has good pastoral and administrative skills, is thoughtful, concerned about the people of the parish and always willing to serve.  He also serves on the Priest Council for the Diocese of Reno.