Motherwell -born priest with link to New Stevenston has passed away

A well-known Motherwell-born priest who served in a number of parishes in the diocese, including St John Bosco in New Stevenston, has died following a long illness.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Mar 2022, 09:54 BST

Updated 16th Mar 2022, 10:29 BST

Monsignor Thomas O’Hare passed away on Thursday, March 10, at the parish house at St Anthony’s in Rutherglen, where he had been living following his retirement.

He was ordained on Motherwell in June 1959 and his life of priestly service continued until 2014 after latterly being parish priest in Our Lady and St Anne's in Hamilton.

The monsignor also held a number of key posts like Diocesan treasurer and vicar general. In 2007, the Prelacy of Honour was bestowed on him. He also became a member of the Chapter of Cathedral Canons in 2011 .

Funeral arrangements have now been confirmed after the diocese stated that there would be a Reception of the Body at St Anthony’s on Sunday, March 20, at 6.30pm, with the funeral mass taking place on Monday, March 21, at noon.

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