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