Bishop Emeritus John Mone 87yrs old, died peacefully on Friday 14th October at the Holy Rosary Residence in Greenock, and his funeral was held at St Mirin’s Paisley on Friday 21st October 2016.

Bishop John was a great supporter of Vincentian projects and regularly celebrated Mass, often signing at the Mass.

National President Jim McKendrick said “on behalf of the SSVP, I extend my sympathy to Bishop Mone’s family, Bishop John Keenan and parishioners of Paisley Diocese.”