Monsignor Hart: 70 Years of Faith and Service | Glasgow News

A beloved pillar of Glasgow’s Catholic community, Monsignor Dan Hart, 94, has passed away after a brief illness. Ordained in 1956, he devoted 70 years to the priesthood — earning degrees, teaching future priests, and most memorably organizing Pope John Paul II’s historic 1982 visit that drew 300,000 faithful. After decades of service, he finally became a parish priest at St. Helen’s in Langside, where his gentle wisdom and heartfelt sermons touched generations. Made a Monsignor in 1993, he retired in 2007 but remained active until his final days. His funeral mass is set for Friday, August 21, at noon at St. Patrick’s Church — a fitting tribute to a man whose legacy continues to inspire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfb758b0e3d383cc