Fr Thomas was born and raised in Miles, QLD. He attended school at Miles State School and Marist College Ashgrove, before entering Holy Spirit Seminary, Banyo. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Toowoomba on 18 July 2019. He served as Associate Pastor at St Patrick's Cathedral, Toowoomba, and as Catholic Chaplain to the University of Southern Queensland until his appointment as Parish Priest of Roma.