Reverend Thomas M. Muldowney, M.Div.
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management
Father Thomas M. Muldowney was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA and is the son of late Martin and Judith Muldowney. He has two brothers, one being his fraternal twin. Prior to his ordination to the priesthood, Father Muldowney worked in the healthcare profession and received a diploma in Practical Nursing from the Wilkes-Barre Area School of Practical Nursing and has been a Licensed Practical Nurse since 1990. While attending nursing school he was elected Class President and upon graduation he was awarded by the faculty, The Excellence in Clinical Nursing Award. During his nursing career, Father Muldowney’s professional experiences included: Medical- Surgical and Critical Care Nursing. He worked primarily in the Critical Care division, specifically in the Cardiothoracic Telemetry Unit and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Commissioned a Naval Officer, Father Muldowney graduated from the United States Navy Chaplain School and served as a Chaplain in the U.S. Navy Reserves for six years where he held the rank of Lieutenant. Father Muldowney serves as Chaplain for the Pennsylvania State Police, a position he has held since 2005. He has extensive experience with law enforcement critical incidents and crisis management.
His professional memberships include the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and the National Center for Crisis Management. Father Muldowney is board certified as a Crisis Chaplain and Trauma Expert. Additionally, he is certified in Crisis Intervention and in Emergency Crisis Response and has been designated as a Diplomate by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He serves as a adjunct instructor for the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and Lackawanna College Police Academy. Additionally, Father Muldowney serves as a Trauma Specialist for the Lackawanna County Corners’ Office.
Father Muldowney received the Chapel of the Four Chaplains, Bronze Medallion Award, the highest award given by the organization. The award is bestowed on a person who has contributed in an outstanding manner to the well-being of others, to world peace or to inter-faith and inter-ethnic understanding.
Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Scranton, he has served parish ministry and held a number of diocesan positions including Vocation Director, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, Director of Continuing Education for Priests and Director of Clergy Personnel. Prior to his appointment as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Father Muldowney served as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of Scranton for more than a decade.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton, a Pontifical Bachelor’s of Sacred Theology and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland.