Thomas Hampton (in gold stole) from Saul Parish was ordained to the Diaconate. (L/R) Fr Sean Murphy (Kerry Diocese); Fr Chris Vincent Gault OP (Ireland); Fr Conor McGrath (PP St Colmcille’s / Vocation Director); Rev. Thomas Hampton; Fr Aidan Brankin (PP Saul & PP Strangford); Fr Gerry McCloskey (PP Dunsford & Ardglass); Fr Robert McMahon (Adm. Christ The Redeemer); Fr Darach Mac Giolla Catháin (Chaplain Royal Victoria Hospital).
Almost a century ago, his great great grandfather donated the land for the national monument to St Patrick at Saul, Co. Down. And now, his namesake, Thomas John Hampton is set to become the first priest in four decades to be ordained in the parish of Saul, the place where St Patrick began his mission…
Martina Purdy
