Though a southsider himself, Fr Hendry has spent most of his life as a priest in Glasgow's north side. He was ordained in 1966 and appointed to the then-new parish of St Gregory's in Maryhill. From there, he went to Glasgow University as Chaplain, then spent a few years in Sacred Heart Cumbernauld before his appointment as parish priest of St Teresa;s here in Possilpark. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee 26th June 2016. Canon Hendry made the dificult decision to retire after 33 years to St Josphehs. He celebrated his final Sunday mass as parish priest Easter sunday 2024, the church was packed with parishiners and well wishers who wanted to thank him for his 33 years of service to the parish. 


As a parish we came toghther for a mass of thanksgiving on 21st April to celebrate Canon Hendry.