“It is my honor to testify about Del H. Smith, one of the most dedicated volunteers to ever work with me at the Detention Ministry of the Archdiocese of Miami. Del has more energy and determination than anyone I have ever seen. He has multi-tasking talent: leading religious services in county jails and hosting a radio program with his pastoral team to reach out to the inmates during the pandemic. Del is the type that fulfills his commitments no matter what it takes. He has passed the background check, Virtus Workshop, ministry training, and correctional training required by Miami's Archdiocese. There is no one I know who is more honest and trustworthy than Del. He understands and adheres to proper pastoral visit practices, compiles accurate pastoral visit reports, and keeps an excellent record of every pastoral visitation. So well-liked and respected by his peers, I enjoy working with few people more than Del.”

--Deacon Edgardo Farias, Adjunct Professor at St. Thomas University Miami

“I have known Del and his wife, Marcelle, for many years as parishioners of St. Patrick’s. The Eucharist is central to their Christ-centred life as evidenced by their participation in Sunday and Daily Mass. Del has been involved in various ministries over the years, most recently the ministry of lector. In the past Del spent two years serving as the Grand Knight of the St. Patrick Council 7689. He has been a coach in the RCIA and in COR. Earlier he served as a minister of Holy Communion. Del is very much a seeker who’s quest for meaning and purpose in life has led him to mine the depths of our Catholic Faith and Tradition through reading and dialogue.“

--Fr Dominic Barber, Pastor, St. Patrick Church Markham

“Del H. Smith was a founding partner in my company, Contract Management Resources. He served as its Management Consulting practice leader for its full eight years prior to the sale of the company. “Under his leadership, his Management Consulting team contributed substantially to the growth of the company. Del and his team earned CMR’s “Top Practice” annual award multiple times under his management. His clients consistently commented favorably on the support and counsel that he provided to their operations.”

--David J. Gibbons, Managing Partner, CMR Inc. Unionville

“Del Smith dedicates much of his life to the care of others. He provides supportive visits to prisoners, parolees, the institutionalized and the homebound. At Markhaven, he makes personal twice-weekly visits, to a dozen clients whom we have assigned to him. He is approaching his fifth anniversary of service at Markhaven.”

--Laurie McClelland Director – Fundraising, Events and Volunteers Markhaven Home for Seniors

“As a palliative client volunteer at Evergreen, Del provides compassionate, non-judgemental emotional support to individuals and their families dealing with progressive life-limiting illness and death. His dedication to his clients and his ability to listen effectively, without judgement, makes him an essential part of his client’s emotional, mental, and spiritual care. He has completed his fourth anniversary of service at Evergreen.”

--Tricia Stanton Coordinator of Volunteers Evergreen of Markham, Stouffville, Thornhill

“I have known Del for many years and have been both impressed and inspired by his dedication to studying and living a truly Christian life. Del volunteered with a group I work with called the Friends of Dismas (Dismas is the name given to the Good Thief on the Cross) which walks with men and women returning from many years in prison. As part of our team, Del showed his compassion in his willingness to enter into a dialogue and friendship with ex-prisoners one on one. In his two decades of research into the meaning of life, Del gained a deep understanding of the teachings of Jesus which is evidenced by his writings and presentations. He demonstrates his ability to follow Christ by caring for the least of our brothers and sisters.”

--Deacon Mike Walsh St. Patrick Church Markham