About Barry Philip Jones
Lived 1941 – 2016 (aged 74). Barry Philip Jones was a New Zealand catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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.
In 2015, he suffered a number of strokes and his health declined. He decided to step down when he turned 75. Following a heart attack, Jones died on 13 February 2016.
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Roman Catholic bishop (1941–2016)
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