TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of a Glasgow priest.

The Archdiocese of Glasgow announced yesterday that Father James Doherty passed away in the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.

Father Jim was ordained in 1979 and served in five parishes across the city including Saint Peter's, Partick; Saint Laurence's, Drumchapel; Our Lady and St Mark's, Alexandria; St Robert Bellarmine, Pollok, and Saint Vincent de Paul in Thornliebank.

Father Doherty was appointed Parish Priest in Saint Vincent de Paul's before taking ill with leukaemia according to reports.

He later returned to ministry as Parish Priest in Saint Joachim's in Carmyle. 

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A statement posted to the Archdiocese of Glasgow's Facebook page reads: "Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Father James Doherty, RIP who has died in the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice. 

"Fr Jim (or "big Jim" as he was affectionately known) was ordained in 1979 and served in Saint Peter's, Partick; Saint Laurence's, Drumchapel; Our Lady and St Mark's, Alexandria; St Bellarmine, Pollok, and Saint Vincent de Paul in Thornliebank.

"He was appointed Parish Priest in Saint Vincent de Paul's before taking ill with leukemia. He eventually returned to ministry as Parish Priest in Saint Joachim's, Carmyle. 

"In his retirement, Jim was a friend to many and a trusted counsellor.

"Requiescat in pace."

More than 170 people paid tribute online. 

One person said: "A great man with a great sense of humour and time for everyone. He will be missed. RIP Fr Jim." 

Another added: "What a man! A great laugh, was able to relate to everyone and wasn't afraid to say what he thought. 

"A family friend who will be a great loss to everyone who has ever met him." 

A third wrote: "A lovely man, who did a wonderful job for many communities. Rest in peace Father Doherty."