Tauke reflects on 40 years in priesthood

Father Mike Tauke has never been a fan of stereotypes.

     “Television and movies – it’s the same every time. We’re always in this black outfit, we’re usually standing in front of a statue of Mary, and it’s void of light,” he said as he sat in his sun-filled office at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. “And I blow that stereotype right out of the water.”

     Indeed it would appear he does. On this particular day, the Hampton priest was wearing blue jeans, a canary-colored polo shirt and dress shoes. There were no black robes, no white collars, and no other pieces of ceremonial Catholic clothing in sight.

     But that’s just Father Mike.

     Read the full article in the May 28 edition of the Chronicle.