Rev Frank Hall
Title:
Rev
First Name:
Francis
Middle Names:
Reginald
Preferred Name:
Frank
Surname:
Hall
Order:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
QLD
Country of Birth:
Australia
Date of Ordination:
Place of Ordination:
St Patrick's Cathedral, Toowoomba QLD
Country of Ordination:
Australia
Ordination Diocese:
Toowoomba
Seminary:
Pius XII Provincial Seminary, Banyo, Australia
Date of Death:
Place of Death:
Toowoomba QLD
Country of Death:
Australia
Date of Burial:
Place of Burial:
Toowoomba QLD
Country of Burial:
Australia
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Appointments Table
Diocese | Place | Role | Start Day | Start Month | Start Year | End Day | End Month | End Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toowoomba | Cathedral | 1952 | 1955 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar | |||||
| Toowoomba | Charleville | 1956 | 1959 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar | |||||
| Toowoomba | East Toowoomba | 1960 | 1962 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar | |||||
| Toowoomba | Dalby | 1962 | 1971 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar | |||||
| Toowoomba | Jandowae | 1972 | 1973 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar | |||||
| Toowoomba | Texas | 1974 | 1977 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar | |||||
| Toowoomba | Toowoomba | Chaplain, Lourdes Home | 1979 | 1985 | Toowoomba Prayer Calendar |
Biographical Notes
Prayer Calendar: Deceased Priests who have ministered the Catholic Faith throughout Toowoomba and districts, 1864–2025, Compiled by Annie Carrett, Diocesan Archivist, 2001, Updated by Gabrielle Saide, Diocesan Archivist, 2023:
Rev Francis Reginald Hall, died 25 May 1999
Frank Hall was born on 15th July, 1926, one of the nine children of William and Mary Hall (nee Gabbett). His birth into the caring and warm family of the Halls proved a great start for Frank, as he carried those gifts with him throughout his life. His early education was at St Saviour's followed by St Mary's Christian Brothers College in Toowoomba. He then went on to spend two years in the Queensland Railways Offices. Growing up in a priestly tradition, he entered Banyo Seminary in 1943 and was ordained in St Patrick's Cathedral, by Bishop Roper, on 1st July, 1952. His first appointment was to St Patrick's Cathedral (1952-55) followed by years spent in Charleville (1956-59); St Theresa's, Toowoomba (1960-62); Dalby (1962-71); Jandowae (1972-73) and Texas (1974-77). His life was troubled with many years of personal illness and hospitalisation. Through this he gained a great sensitivity and awareness for people in trouble and in need. His generosity and gentleness will always be remembered, not only by immediate family and friends, but by his 'extended parish' families that were blessed by his presence. He was a pious man with a deep, strong faith. He related very well with his fellow priests and had a great way with youth. After retiring in 1975, he entered Lourdes Home in Toowoomba. He became Chaplain there between 1979 and 1985, and he remained in the home until his death, although he very much missed his Parish life and always yearned to return. The gift of Fr Frank Hall's life was celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral on Friday 28th May, 1999. He is interred in the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance.
(Ref. Archives)
Reproduced by permission of Bishop Ken Howell.