Bishop Jones remembered as a man who touched the lives of many people
The late Bishop of Elphin, Christopher Jones, was today remembered as one who took the lead in establishing what has now become the norm across the country in safeguarding against child abuse. Those attending his funeral Mass in Sligo this afternoon heard he became a bishop at a most challenging…
Travellers’ tribute to Bishop Jones; visits to Inishmurray Island also recalled
The remains of the retired Bishop of Elphin, Christopher Jones, are reposing today at the diocesan headquarters, St Mary’s in Temple Street in Sligo, until 6 o’clock this evening. Eighty-two years old Bishop Jones passed away on Friday evening, having retired four years earlier. Since then, various people have been…