Pitt G. Thome

Kentucky native and author Pitt Thome is a product of Catholic schools, most notably the University of Notre Dame. He was born and raised in the heart of Louisville's vibrant Catholic community, the Highlands section of the city, and attended Saint Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Saint Xavier High School. A former director for Earth Observation Programs at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, Thome spent six years researching and writing the life of his uncle, Monsignor Felix N. Pitt,...See more

Kentucky native and author Pitt Thome is a product of Catholic schools, most notably the University of Notre Dame. He was born and raised in the heart of Louisville's vibrant Catholic community, the Highlands section of the city, and attended Saint Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Saint Xavier High School. A former director for Earth Observation Programs at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, Thome spent six years researching and writing the life of his uncle, Monsignor Felix N. Pitt, one of America's foremost leading Catholic educators of the 20th century. Utilizing a treasure trove of diaries and personal papers, extensive reporting in the Archdiocesan and city newspapers, as well as his many personal memories, Thome tells the inspiring story of a humble, resilient "country soul" from small-town Kentucky whose dedication to the church made Father Pitt a trusted and beloved public figure, and no less beloved by those in his inner circle of family and friends. With a discerning eye and a devoted heart, Thome paints a full portrait of the man he knew and loved-priest, uncle, son, brother, cousin, friend-offering readers a rare, intimate glimpse into the spiritual life of a prominent Catholic priest who helped shepherd the church into the mainstream of American society. See less