Thomas Osorio

Brother Thomas Osorio, OH started on the path to the order after becoming a registered nurse in 1989. It was during this time that Brother Tom went to work for the Jeanne Jugan Residence, a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. It was his time with the Little Sisters that eventually led him to enter the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God in 1991 at Westville. From 1993 to 1997, Brother Tom served in Ireland, working at the St. John of God Hospital in Dublin, resident day services in Celbridge, and school/ day services in Kerry. Following his time in Ireland, Brother Tom then returned to Westville to take his First Vows. Since then, Brother Tom has served at St. John of God Community Services as a case manager, an assistant in Archbishop Damiano School, director of religious education, vocation director, and director of postulants. In 2004, Brother Tom was named prior of Westville for a brief period, before going to study at Gwynedd Mercy University‎ for Administration and, later, for Human Development. Following the conclusion of his studies in 2010, Brother Tom was, again, named prior. In addition to serving as a prior of Westville, Brother Tom also currently serves as executive director of St. John of God Community Services.