Rev. Msgr. Austin M. Mullen

Monsignor Austin Mullen, 81, Tampa, Florida, died peacefully in the presence of his surviving brother Jerome (Warrenpoint, Co Down, Ireland), his close family circle and treasured friends. Beloved son of the late Michael Joseph and Kitty Mullen of Rosemount, Mountnugent, Co Cavan, brother of the late Monsignor Kevin Mullen, Nuala Mullen, Deirdre O’Connell (Pallaskenry, Co Limerick), and Maura McClarey (Mountnugent) and brother-in-law Paddy O’Connell. Deeply regretted by his living family Jerome and Margaret, nephews Justin, Paul and Denis, nieces Colette and Nuala, brother-in-law George McClarey and his grand nieces and nephews. Funeral will take place in Tampa and his ashes will be returned to Ireland and interned with his beloved brother Kevin.

Austin was a beloved priest who served the community in Tampa, Florida for over 57 years and will be deeply missed by the parish community throughout Florida but in particular in the parish of St Paul Catholic Church, Tampa which he established and served in for over 25 years. Rest in peace dear Austin. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 1pm to 2pm at St. Paul Catholic Church, 12708 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. A funeral mass will begin at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society