Congratulations to Canon John Agnew who is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Canon Agnew (87) was ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, in 1961 and began his ministry at St Agatha’s in Methil.
He became a missionary priest for the Archdiocese in Bauchi, Nigeria, and was there from 1966-76.
When he returned to Scotland he served in Hawick, Inverkeithing, Bonnybridge and Fauldhouse, before retiring in 2009.
He is pictured centre with fellow clergy at a recent Mass of Thanksgiving at Ss John Cantius & Nicholas Broxburn.
From left:
Canon Jeremy Bath – St Machan’s, Lennoxtown.
Fr Paul Lee – St Theresa’s, East Calder & St Andrews & St Philip’s, Livingston.
Fr Joshua Kauras – St Francis Xavier’s, Falkirk.
Fr Isaac Oshomah – Our Lady & St Margaret, Duns.
Canon John Agnew 
– retired, residing in Broxburn.
Fr Emmanuel Francis – St Theresa’s, East Calder and St Andrews & St Philip’s, Livingston.
Fr John Deighan – Ss John Cantius & Nicholas, Broxburn.
Fr Francis Ututo – St Cuthbert’s, Slateford, Edinburgh.
Fr Basil Clark – Our Lady of Loretto & St Michael, Musselburgh.
Deacon Douglas Robertson – Ss John Cantius & Nicholas, Broxburn.
