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.
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.Catholic Diocese of Christchurch website, Bishop Barry Jones (Retrieved 29 January 2011)
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.
References
External links Catholic Hierarchy website, Bishop Barry Philip Jones (Retrieved 28 January 2011).