John Francis Givens

(Diocese of Motherwell) born in Airdrie, 14th May 1926, the son of Patrick Joseph Givens and Jean McParlane; left, 15th June 1951, went to St.-Sulpice; ordained a priest by Bishop Black, St. Patrick's, Shieldmuir, 2nd June 1955.

Date Age Description
14 May 1926
Born Airdrie
10 Sep. 1950
24
Arrived in the College
15 Jun. 1951
25
Left, and went to St.-Sulpice
2 Jun. 1955
29
Ordained a priest by Bishop Black in St Patrick's, Shieldmuir
1955-1957
29
Mossend
1957-1965
31
St Bride's, East Kilbride
1965-1966
39
St Bridget's, Baillieston
1966-1968
40
St James', Coatbridge
1968-1976
42
St Mark's, Rutherglen
1976-1984
50
St Gabriel's, Viewpark
1984-1987
58
St Clare's, Easterhouse
1987-1991
61
St Leonard's, East Kilbride
1991
65
Retired
19 Mar. 2006
79
Died

John Givens can be seen in the photo of the college community in 1950.