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 Thomas William (Bill) Hall, died 11 Jan 1995

Bill Hall was the second of nine children born to William Robert and Mary Agnes Hall (nee Gabbett), on 2nd December, 1916, in Toowoomba. He was educated at St Saviour's Convent School and St Mary's Christian Brothers, Toowoomba, before studying for the priesthood at St Columba's, Springwood and St Patrick's, Manly. He was ordained in St Patrick's Cathedral, Toowoomba, on 27th July, 1941, by Bishop Roper. His first appointment was to Goondiwindi in 1942. He subsequently served in Stanthorpe (1944-47) and Dalby (1947-51), before becoming Parish Priest to the newly formed Parish of Wallumbilla in 1951. From April 1957 until late 1959 he served in various relief positions in the parishes of Holy Name, Our Lady of Lourdes (Toowoomba), Goondiwindi, Warwick and St Patrick's Cathedral. In 1960 he was appointed the first Parish Priest of the new Parish of St Thomas More, South Toowoomba. In 1980 he became Parish Priest of Allora from where he retired in 1988. Fr Bill was always described as a caring person. He was a capable administrator and was requested by Bishop Brennan to launch a project to found Fatima Home - his involvement was constant for more than 20 years. He died on the 11th January, after a long battle with cancer. He is buried in the Toowoomba Garden of remembrance.
(Ref. Clerical CV)

Reproduced by permission of Bishop Ken Howell.