Paul Matthews

1866–1954 (age 88)

bishop

Biography

Bishop Paul Matthews guided his flock with gentle authority, helping congregations navigate both celebration and sorrow with a steady faith.

His sermons emphasized compassion and understanding, and he quietly supported clergy and laypeople alike as they sought to live out the Gospel in daily life.

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