Fr John McKeever was born in Ardee, Co Louth and was ordained in Thurles Cathedral on 15th June 1958.
His Golden Jubilee celebrations were memorable, with Bishop Drainey, priests, parishioners and visitors. He was privileged to work in many parishes – St Wilfrid’s, York; St Pius X, Middlesbrough; Our Lady and St Peter, Bridlington; St Gabriel’s, Middlesbrough; St Joseph’s, Loftus.
Fr McKeever thanks God for His help and strength, and thanks the selfless help of so many on his 50 year journey.