James Tompkins

Father James "Jimmy" Tompkins (September 7, 1870 – May 4, 1953) was a Roman Catholic priest who attempted to integrate ideals of community action with Christian teachings in the fishing and mining communities of northern Nova Scotia, Canada. Tompkins was closely affiliated with St. Francis Xavier University, the Antigonish Movement and Father Moses Coady.

Ecclesiastical Career

• 24 May, 1902 Ordained in Rome by Cardinal Respighi
• 1902 Rejoins staff at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish
• 1907-1908, vice-rector, St. FX
• 1908-1923, vice-president and prefect of studies, St. FX
• 1 January, 1923, becomes Pastor Priest of Star of the Sea Church, Canso, including Little Dover and Queensport
• 10 October, 1934, becomes chaplain at Bethany, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Martha, Antigonish
• 10 March, 1935-23 December, 1948, parish priest of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, Cape Breton
• 5 May, 1953, Dies at St. Martha's Hospital.