Fr. George Reynolds, O.P.

50 years a priest; 'I have loved every minute of it'

Born April 23, 1931 in Chicago. Fr. george lived most of his youth in the Chicago suburbs. He joined the Dominican Order in 1951 after years at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1959. Previous apostolates have included high school and university teaching, pastor, counselor, in various states: New Mexico, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Arizona, Minnesota, and Colorado.

The Land of Enchantment has always had a strong hold on him: this is the 4th time he have moved into the state which has always fascinated him. Many interesting things have happened here, such as the time a choir girl got her hair set on fire at the Easter Vigil. Having Choir Girl Flambé certainly added a certain interest for the community. But it would be unfair to compare the present with the past since time has taken its toll on all of us, and I have lived in several states between assignments in New Mexico. No two places have ever been the same for me and I have learned a great deal in every place I have ever been. Now that I am back in Albuquerque, I hope to learn much more from the people here at Newman in the 21st century.