Brothers in Faith: Archbishop Chris and Father Tom Cardone

From backyard ballgames in Lynbrook, to spreading the Word of God across the world, Archbishop Christopher Cardone, O.P., and Father Thomas Cardone, S.M., discuss the bonds of faith, family, and service. In this heartwarming episode of Flight of the Firebirds, host John Gaffney ’26 sits down with the Cardones to reflect on their Long Island roots, their formative years at Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial, and the extraordinary paths that led one to the Marianists and the other to the Dominican missions of the Solomon Islands. Hear stories of handwritten letters shared across oceans, communities formed by the gospel, and the deep connection that continues to inspire their ministries. With humor, humility, and hope, Archbishop Chris and Father Tom remind us what it truly means to “serve the Lord with gladness.”