Paul Jones (bishop)
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Paul Jones was the Episcopal Bishop of Utah
(1916–1918), a socialist, and a prominent pacifist. He was forced to resign his see
in April 1918 because of his outspoken opposition to World War I
. Although in 1929 he was chosen as temporary bishop of Southern Ohio
while the next incumbent was being selected, he never again held a permanent diocese. In 1933, presiding bishop James DeWolf Perry
restored Jones's seat, but not his vote, in the House of Bishops.
Jones spent the rest of his life advocating for black civil rights, social reform and economic justice. He served as a chaplain at Antioch College
and was instrumental in founding the Fellowship of Reconciliation
and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship
. Just prior to his death, he helped resettle Jews displaced by the Nazis and advocated a more understanding US relationship with Japan.
on September 4.
Episcopal Diocese of Utah
The Episcopal Diocese of Utah is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States, encompassing the state of Utah, less that part of the Four Corners region which is in the Navajoland Area Mission. It includes a small part of northern Arizona. In 1867, the Episcopal Church was the first...
(1916–1918), a socialist, and a prominent pacifist. He was forced to resign his see
Episcopal See
An episcopal see is, in the original sense, the official seat of a bishop. This seat, which is also referred to as the bishop's cathedra, is placed in the bishop's principal church, which is therefore called the bishop's cathedral...
in April 1918 because of his outspoken opposition to World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. Although in 1929 he was chosen as temporary bishop of Southern Ohio
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America with jurisdiction over southern Ohio and The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is in Province 5 and its cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, is in Cincinnati as are the office of the...
while the next incumbent was being selected, he never again held a permanent diocese. In 1933, presiding bishop James DeWolf Perry
James DeWolf Perry
James De Wolf Perry was an American Episcopal clergyman and prelate. He was the 7th Bishop of Rhode Island and the 18th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church .-Life:The third of five children, Perry was born in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Rev...
restored Jones's seat, but not his vote, in the House of Bishops.
Jones spent the rest of his life advocating for black civil rights, social reform and economic justice. He served as a chaplain at Antioch College
Antioch College
Antioch College is a private, independent liberal arts college in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. It was the founder and the flagship institution of the six-campus Antioch University system. Founded in 1852 by the Christian Connection, the college began operating in 1853 with politician and...
and was instrumental in founding the Fellowship of Reconciliation
Fellowship of Reconciliation
The Fellowship of Reconciliation is the name used by a number of religious nonviolent organizations, particularly in English-speaking countries...
and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Episcopal Peace Fellowship
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship is a U.S. peace organization composed of members of the Episcopal Church. It was originally founded on November 11, 1939 as the Episcopal Pacifist Fellowship by Bishop William Appleton Lawrence, Mrs. Henry Hill Pierce, Rev. John Nevin Sayre and Bishop Paul Jones and...
. Just prior to his death, he helped resettle Jews displaced by the Nazis and advocated a more understanding US relationship with Japan.
Veneration
Jones is honored with a feast day on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church (USA)Calendar of saints (Episcopal Church in the United States of America)
The veneration of saints in the Episcopal Church is a continuation of an ancient tradition from the early Church which honors important people of the Christian faith. The usage of the term "saint" is similar to Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Those in the Anglo-Catholic tradition may...
on September 4.