William Jones (bishop of Puerto Rico)
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William Ambrose Jones OSA (July 21, 1865 – February 17, 1921) was a bishop of the Catholic Church born in the United States. He served as Bishop of Puerto Rico from 1907 to 1921.[1]
William A. Jones | |
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| Bishop of Puerto Rico | |
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| Church | Latin Church |
| Appointed | January 12, 1907 |
| In office | February 24, 1907 – February 17, 1921 |
| Predecessor | James Blenk |
| Successor | Jorge José Caruana |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | March 15, 1890 |
| Consecration | February 24, 1907 by Giuseppe Aversa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1865 |
| Died | February 17, 1921 (aged 55) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Biography
Born in Cambridge, New York, William Jones was ordained a priest for the Augustinian order on March 15, 1890.[2] On January 12, 1907, Pope Pius X appointed him as the Bishop of Puerto Rico. He was consecrated a bishop by Archbishop Giuseppe Aversa, the Apostolic Delegate to Cuba, on February 24, 1907. The principal co-consecrators were Bishops Pedro Ladislao González y Estrada of San Cristóbal de la Habana and Antonio Aurelio Torres y Sanz of Cienfuegos. He arrived in Puerto Rico on March 16, 1907.[3]
Jones continued to serve as the diocesan bishop until his death on February 17, 1921, at the age of 55.[4] His remains were transferred to San Juan Cathedral, in Puerto Rico.
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