Reverend James W. Thompson
Date of Birth: September 11, 1917
Ordained: June 14, 1944 for the Congregation of the Resurrection (C.R.), London, Ontario
Incardinated into Archdiocese of Louisville: December 28, 1971
(Parishes/Organizations located in Louisville unless otherwise indicated)
Appointments:
| 1945 | Associate Pastor | Saint Cecilia Parish |
| 1947-1948 | Dean of Men | Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY |
| 1949 | Associate Pastor | Saint Cecilia Parish |
| 1951 | Pastor | Saint Joseph Parish, Marion County, KY |
| 1955-1960 | Teacher/Purchasing | Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY |
| 1961-1963 | Superior of Order at the College | Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY |
| 1963-1966 | Superior & Rector | Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY |
| 1967-1969 | Rector Only | Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY |
| June 1970 | Associate Pastor | Holy Spirit Parish |
| June 1972 | Pastor | Saint Ignatius Parish |
| June 1987 | Retired |
