June 8, marks Fr. Richard’s 25th anniversary of ordination!
He converted to Catholicism in 1985 at the age of 35 and entered Mount Angel Seminary three years later; he was ordained to the priesthood in 1995.
Father Thompson's first assignment was at St. Cecilia in Beaverton followed by St. Mary Star of the Sea in Astoria, then All Saints Parish in Northeast Portland before joining us at SJF in 2012!
He says he loves being a priest. “I finally decided what I want to do when I grow up," he explains. "I’m still working on growing up.”
Congratulations, Father!! 🥳✨
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