As a friend and mentor…
I met Father Jim Mulroney when he was introduced by Father Robert Reyes to me in one event held in Chater Garden in 2004. I started to invite him to our community and activities of other organisation during Sundays. I would ask some advices, ideas, opinions from him and later we became good friends and I even introduced him to my employer.
I remember the time when we went for dinner with his sister Patty from Australia, who also passed away many years ago. There was also a time when he had a minor surgery and I accompanied him to the hospital. After that I cooked dinner for him before going home. I feel blessed to be his friend. It had been more than three years since we had no communications after I returned to the Philippines.
Father Mulroney was absolutely a good mentor and sometimes we called him lolo (grandfather). I am deeply saddened by the news that he passed away. Our moments turned into beautiful memories.
— Evelyn Cabucos
I am grateful to God for having met you Father Jim, not just as a priest, but a friend with your advices and assistance. Everytime you visited us at St. Vincent’s Church a ray of hope shone upon us with your happy face! I remember one time your presence was a highlight to the celebration of an anniversary of the Legion of Mary in our parish.
I could also recall how quickly you responded to an urgent request for help when one of our member’s sister suddenly disappeared. We hurriedly traveled from Hang Hau to St. Joseph Church, Central because we knew you were there and I believed your connections as deputy editor-in-chief of the Sunday Examiner could help. Thanks be to God, our worries turned into relief because you assisted us to reach the Philippine consulate general so that we know that she had exited Hong Kong and was safely back in the Philippines.
Father Jim, rest in peace with our loving Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! — Terry Gamao
During my term as the president in Simbayanan-KAMMPI, Hong Kong and later in St. Cecilia Group in Catholic Centre, Father Mulroney was always there to guide me, to cheer me up when I was down and said, “Don’t worry, it’s okay”. When I need a priest to say the Holy Mass in the Civic Groups in Chater Road when they have activities, he was always there, willing to spend his time. Father Mulroney was there also when we have had activities in Unsung Heroes Community, when we were singing in front of the crowd, I saw him smiling and showed his thumbs up. What a relief when I saw his big smile!
Now, I can’t believe that he’s gone. So sad.. I can’t see his smile anymore. You’ll be missed, Father Jim. Thank you so much. — Alma Quimiguing Milano
I used to call Father Mulroney Daddy. He was a big part of my journey here in Hong Kong. I was saddened when he left Hong Kong for good to Melbourne, Australia, four years ago. On the morning of October 11, when I heard the news that he was gone, I could not accept it. I cried and was shocked because he called me two weeks ago before he died. I asked him how his health was and he said, “Daughter, your daddy is okay and don’t worry. Just take good care of yourself.” So I believed that he was fine and all well.
Father Mulroney was the best mentor who taught me to be brave to carry all my problems being a single mother of four children. He inspired me to be a good mother. He gave me the fatherly love. I made my confessions to him many times. And he corrected me when I made mistakes. Way back April 2016 my children came to Hong Kong to visit Father Mulroney. He was most happy to meet them. Father Jim, thank you for everything you had done for me and all migrants. — Airen Pablico
I met Father Jim Mulroney in year 2012 in the celebration of the fifth anniversary of Buhay Ka Cancer Support Group here in Hong Kong, founded by Father Robert Reyes. He was introduced to me as adviser and friend to all the Buhay Ka members, cancer patients and survivors. I will never forget him as he is so friendly. His smile and enthusiastic attitude inspired the people around him specially those who undergo chemotherapy, depression, loneliness and abandonment. They became more happy with him.
May he rest in peace in God’s loving arms. — Elizabeth Rullan
Father Jim Mulroney was a jolly friend. A friendly priest with a smile always. He was always accomodating. When he covered up news on the plight of foreign domestic workers to look at the rights and welfare of us, he shared insightful advice. To our good friend Father Jim, I pray for your eternal rest and please pray for us, the OFWs. — Luz Afidchao
