Dumbarton-born Canon John McGrorry, pictured right, who retired from St Kessog’s parish in Balloch, has died.Father John, whose family were from Barloan, was a former pupil of St Patrick’s High School before going on to train for the priesthood at the Scots College in Rome and Gregorian University.
He graduated with degrees in philosophy and theology and was ordained in his home parish of St Patrick’s on June 25, 1982. He later completed an MA in religious education at Fordham University in New York.
Father John went on to serve in a number of parishes and held senior positions within the Archdiocese, particularly in religious education.
Funeral details to come later.
Top of page: St. Kessog’s Church in Balloch.