Archbishop Patrick Kelly marks 50 years as a priest

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Archbishop Patrick Kelly
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Archbishop Kelly was ordained in Rome 50 years ago

The Archbishop of Liverpool the Rt Rev Patrick Kelly, celebrated 50 years as a priest with Merseyside's civic and political leaders.

Archbishop Kelly marked his golden jubilee at the annual Liverpool Civic Mass which will be held at the city's Metropolitan Cathedral.

The Morecambe-born cleric was ordained a priest in Rome on 18 February 1962 by Cardinal William Godfrey.

He was Bishop of Salford prior to his appointment to Liverpool in 1996.

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