John Kelly
(Diocese of Motherwell) Born in Wishaw, 16th November 1940, the son of Patrick Kelly and Helen Guy; completed course in Issy but, because too young for ordination, came to Valladolid for one year; left for Scotland, 8th June 1964, and ordained a priest by Archbishop Scanlan in Cathedral, Glasgow, 29th June 1964. (MT)
Date | Age | Description |
---|---|---|
16 Nov. 1940 | Born Shieldmuir, Wishaw | |
27 Sep. 1963 | 22 |
Arrived in the College |
8 Jun. 1964 | 23 |
Left for Scotland |
29 Jun. 1964 | 23 |
Ordained a priest by Archbishop Scanlan in Cathedral, Glasgow |
1964-1969 | 23 |
St Clare's, Easterhouse |
1969-1972 | 29 |
Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride |
1972-1978 | 32 |
Spiritual Director, St Peter's College |
1978-1980 | 38 |
St Bernadette's, Motherwell |
1980-1981 | 40 |
Motherwell Cathedral |
1981-1985 | 41 |
St Thomas's, Wishaw |
1985-1988 | 45 |
Newmains |
1988- | 48 |
St James', Coatbridge |
21 May 2009 | 68 |
Died |