The former Bishop of Paisley has died at the age of 87.
Bishop John Mone died 'peacefully' in his sleep at a nursing home in Greenock at 6am on Friday.
He had been unwell for some time after a fall earlier this year.
Bishop Mone served as a priest in Glasgow before being appointed Bishop of Paisley in 1988. He retired in 2004, with Bishop Philip Tartaglia taking over his position.
He frequently criticised Dungavel Detention Centre, a holding unit for asylum seekers, during his episcopate and his retirement.
He renewed his appeals for the closure of the facility in 2004.
Bishop of Paisley John Keenan said: "We announce the sad news that Bishop John Mone died peacefully this morning just before 6am in the Holy Rosary Residence, Greenock.
"He was taken unwell an hour or so before and passed away tranquilly.
"Bishop John was a holy man of God who was a gentle and faithful pastor of his people and who was dearly loved by the faithful, clergy and religious of Paisley diocese. May he rest in peace.
"Our condolences go to his family who will thank God for his good life along with the people of the diocese. Our heartfelt gratitude to Mother Stephen, the sisters and staff of the Holy Rosary Residence who cared for him lovingly to the end.
"Bishop John was given special spiritual care by Mons. Gerry Gallagher and we remember him too in our prayers."
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