In Memoriam:

Msgr. William Thompson

Msgr. William T. Thompson died Saturday, Feb. 13, at Christus Spohn South in Corpus Christi. Msgr. Thompson, born on Aug. 12, 1925, served the Diocese of Corpus Christi for nearly 62 years.

Ordained on May 1, 1954, Msgr. Thompson served at Our Lady of Sorrows in McAllen, Blessed Sacrament in Laredo and Christ the King and Most Precious Blood in Corpus Christi. He also served as Secretary to the Bishop, Chancellor and Vicar General. He also served as Chaplain to the Incarnate Word Sisters in Corpus Christi.

"Msgr. Thompson served with dedication and dignity," Bishop Michael Mulvey said.

A Rosary for Msgr. Thompson will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb 15 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb 16 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beeville following the Funeral Mass. Arrangements are under the direction of Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home.