Rev. Tommy Conway is in his fifth year as team chaplain for the football Golden Eagles. He is the head pastor at St. Thomas Church and campus minister for Catholic students at The University of Southern Mississippi.        

                A native of Galway County, Ireland, and a graduate of St. Patrick College in Carlow, Ireland, Rev. Conway was ordained in the Biloxi Diocese, and served as the pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Columbia, Miss., for six years prior to coming to St. Thomas.

                Active in a variety of area civic activities including the Red Cross, where he serves on the board of directors, Rev. Conway is an ardent supporter of Southern Miss athletics and can be found at many Golden Eagle athletic events throughout the athletic year.