Barry Jones (bishop)
| The Most Reverend Barry Jones | |
|---|---|
| 9th Bishop of Christchurch | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch |
| Installed | 4 May 2007 |
| Term ended | 13 February 2016 |
| Predecessor | John Cunneen |
| Successor | Paul Martin SM |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 July 1966 by Brian Ashby |
| Consecration | 4 October 2006 by John Cunneen Charles Balvo Basil Meeking |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barry Philip Jones 29 September 1941 Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Died | 13 February 2016 (aged 74) Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic bishop |
| Profession | Cleric |
| Alma mater | Holy Name Seminary (Christchurch) Holy Cross Seminary College |
| Motto | The Lord delights in his people |
Barry Philip Jones (29 September 1941 – 13 February 2016) was a New Zealand prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Coadjutor Bishop of Christchurch from 2006 and then Bishop from 2007 upon the retirement of Bishop John Cunneen in 2007. Jones was bishop during the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010
Early life and education
Born in Rangiora, New Zealand, in 1941, Jones received his education at St Joseph's Convent Primary and St Bede's College, Christchurch. He studied for the priesthood at Holy Name Seminary (Christchurch), and at Holy Cross Seminary College, Mosgiel.
Priesthood
He was ordained a priest on 4 July 1966, aged 24, by Bishop Ashby.[1]
Episcopacy
On 28 June 2006, Jones was appointed as Coadjutor Bishop of Christchurch, and consecrated on 4 October 2006. On 4 May 2007 Jones succeeded to the position of Bishop of Christchurch on the retirement of his predecessor John Cunneen.[2]
In 2015, he suffered a number of strokes and his health declined. He decided to step down when he turned 75.[3] Following a heart attack, Jones died on 13 February 2016.[1]
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Catholic bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones dies". Stuff. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- Back to citation Catholic Diocese of Christchurch website, Bishop Barry Jones (Retrieved 29 January 2011)
- Back to citation "Gravely ill Christchurch Catholic bishop Barry Jones in palliative care". Stuff. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
External links
- Catholic Hierarchy website, Bishop Barry Philip Jones (Retrieved 28 January 2011).